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Vale Elmore Leske

The ALC community mourns the passing of emeritus lecturer, Rev Dr Elmore Leske, who died on 26 January aged 96.

Elmore served as lecturer and vice-principal of Lutheran Teachers College from 1977 to 1989. In 1990, he accepted a call to lecture at Luther Seminary.

At his retirement in 1996, it was written about him:

‘Dr Leske’s contribution to the life and work of Luther Campus has been immense. His classroom work has embraced everything from Greek and Latin, to Patristics and church history, as well as worship. In addition, he has served as dean of chapel and musical director of the campus choir. All his work has been approached with gusto, passion and a commitment to excellence.’

We give thanks to God through Jesus Christ, for our brother Elmore.