Rev. Ben Ramthun

ESCANABA — Our Savior Lutheran Church (LCMS) in Escanaba announced the arrival of a new pastor this summer. Rev. Ben Ramthun was ordained Sunday, June 19, 2022 at his home church, St. John Lutheran Church in Wausau, Wis. Ramthun was installed as pastor of Our Savior on Sunday, June 26 at 4 p.m. Dwayne Lueck, president of the North Wisconsin District of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod officiated at the ceremony, which included pastors from within the district. A reception was held immediately after the service.

Before beginning his studies to become a pastor, Ramthun worked in the family business, a small engine repair show in Wausau. When he became involved in the church’s youth group ministry, he felt a call to enter the ministry. After receiving two associate degrees, Ramthun received his bachelor’s degree in Bible theology and a minor in Biblical language from Concordia University-Wisconsin in Mequon, Wis. In May of 2022, he graduated from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Mo. with a master of divinity.

Ramthun is excited to be a part of the ministry of the North Wisconsin District and the congregants of Our Savior Lutheran Church.

Our Savior is located at 2401 North Lincoln Road in Escanaba. Service times are 8 a.m. (traditional) and 10:30 a.m. (contemporary). An adult Bible study is held every Sunday at 9:15 a.m. Sunday school will being on Rally Sunday, Sept. 11, at 9:15 a.m.

For more information about Our Savior, call Ramthun at the church office at 906-789-9350.