Trinity Lutheran Church, Birnamwood

04/12/2026

02/09/2026

Begin the Lenten journey together with the imposition of ashes, receive communion together, (re)connect with your church family. Ash Wednesday: Feb 18, 6 pm @ Trinity.

02/01/2026

It is with great sorrow and hope in the resurrection that we share the passing of our sister in Christ, Lavonne. Please hold the Krull family in your prayers.

View Eleanor LaVonne Krull's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

01/19/2026

"And I myself have seen and have testified" John 1:34. Pastor Dara's message at our sister church Peace in Tilleda

12/22/2025

It is with great sorrow and hope in the resurrection that we share the passing of our sister in Christ, Ruby. Please hold the Fandrey family in your prayers.

View Ruby Fern Fandrey's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

11/13/2025

It is with great sorrow and hope in the resurrection that we share the passing of our brother in Christ, Dennis. Please hold the Hanley family in your prayers.

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Dennis Michael Hanley Obituary

Dennis Hanley, age 90, passed away November 11, 2025, under the care of his wife and Compassus. He was born January 4, 1935, in Beloit, Wisconsin, to Berwyn and Gladys (Musall) Hanley. At the age of 10, he and his siblings moved to Birnamwood to live with his grandfather, Rev. Carl Musall, who was the pastor at Trinity for many years. He attended Birnamwood School, where he excelled in sports. He lettered in football, basketball, and baseball, earning 12 letters. In 1953, his basketball team won the division and went on to play in Madison.

He attended University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. In 1957, he entered the army and served 2 years in Korea. He then went back to college and graduated in 1960 with a bachelor’s degree in science. He worked various jobs and got into insurance. He started working at Allstate Insurance in 1964–and worked for them for 30 years- first in the office and then as a claims adjuster.

In August of 1964, he married Arlene Luetschwager.

In his spare time, he enjoyed golfing, fishing, and hunting. He went fishing in Canada many times over the years. He served on the Trinity Church Council. In his last years, he enjoyed going to the casino, doing Sudoku puzzles, and watching sport on TV. He will be remembered and missed by family and friends for his great sense of humor.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Arlene (Luetschwager) Hanley; four children, Michael (Bonnie) Hanley, Michelle (Richard) Shepherd, Patrick Hanley, and Kathleen (Willie) Reed; six grandchildren, Brett (Emmie) Hanley, Caitlin Hanley, Hunter Reed, Haley (Reed) Wittenberg, Olivia Shepherd, and Ethan Shepherd; and one great-granddaughter, Laura Mae Hanley. He is further survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, John Hanley; sister, Janice Kinzel; and brother-in-law, Ralph Kinzel.

There will be a memorial service held at 2:30 pm on November 22, 2025, at Trinity Church in Birnamwood. Visitation will take place from 1:00 PM until the time of services at the church.

Mid-Wisconsin Cremation Society is assisting the family.

Words of remembrance may be shared at www.mwcs.ws

11/11/2025

It was a TREAT to share Halloween festivities with our neighbors and a JOY to see all the smiling faces. Thanks to everyone who stopped by where 'Jesus is the sweetest name we know'!

11/02/2025

*Update* The location has changed to help accommodate more in person dinners.

Enjoy a Thanksgiving Meal! Help plan by calling Jean.

09/29/2025

*** Update***

Prayers answered! St Philomena/St Boniface parish has begun planning to host and serve a Thanksgiving Meal this year! We look forward to seeing the tradition continue and assisting best we can ❤️

After more than 25 years of cooking and serving, Trinity is ending our chapter of the Community Thanksgiving Meal. We are grateful to have worked together to serve our neighbors and we pray that God will continue to reveal the work being done in our community and where we might join in. If another group/organization is interested in hosting this meal, we’re happy to share what we’ve learned, please DM or call 715-573-4048. Blessings to you all!

08/01/2025

A quick read about the new ELCA Bishop Elect, a second/third career pastor who graduated from the same TEEM program that Vicar Jim and Vicar Carolyn are currently enrolled in and that Pastor Lois, Pastor Betty and Pastor Jennifer graduated from.

An interview with Yehiel Curry, who was elected July 30 to a six-year term as presiding bishop of the ELCA.

06/10/2025

Birnamwood Community Rummage Sale, June 13 & 14. Also visit Birnamwood Polka Days for a full schedule of bands and events. Thank you to all organizers and volunteers for serving your community with this great weekend. Birnamwood is Blessed ❤️🎶🏘️