Paul was an American composer and organist. He was organist, cantor and choir master at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  He appeared at Lincoln Center in New York City, with the National Symphony Orchestra, at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Orchestra Hall and with the Minnesota Orchestra. In addition, he played recitals in churches and cathedrals here and abroad. He was in great demand for his hymn festivals, which are his legacy as a church musician.  He is considered to be one of the most influential organist and Lutherans of his time. His most famous choral work is the Advent motet “E’en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come”.  Paul passed away in 2009

Ruth was trained as a teacher.  Her life centered around her husband, Paul, and their 7 children. Paul’s career took them to many places and enriched their lives in ways not measured by material matters. In addition, she was honored with the West Suburban Chamber of Commerce “Women of Achievement” Award in 1982. She also was given the “Karen Gibbs Memorial Woman of the Year” Award and the “Cancer Care Volunteer of the Year” Award from Methodist Hospital in 1983. Ruth was a woman of prayer who loved reading and words.   She passed away in 2008.