WE FAREWELL

In 1960 Deleece won the Bargara section of the Telegraph Miss Sun Girl competition. She married and spent her life on the land as a farmer.

Ian Gehrke (1960)

19 May 1943 – 6 January 2023

Ian and his twin brother Arthur boarded at St Peters. Ian played in the Under 15s Tennis team, becoming Captain in 1958 and Vice-Captain of the Under 15 Cricket Premiers. He participated in both House and Interschool Athletics and in the 4th XV Football team. He was also a Junior Club Committee member. Following St Peters Ian worked mainly in clerical roles all in Brisbane. His wife died in 2012 and they had two children. Sadly, Ian contracted Parkinson’s disease in 2019. He lived in an aged care home in Northern NSW.

Rev Lloyd Boughen (1961)

19 June 1938 – 2 March 2023

Lloyd enrolled as a mature age student at St Peters in 1960 in Sub-Senior. He had basic German lessons with Doris Prenzler and an introduction to Greek and Latin with Pastor Mayer in preparation for entrance to Immanuel Seminary in Adelaide to train for the ministry. Lloyd was a Prefect, played Cricket and was given a lot of ‘grown-up’ responsibilities by Mr Lohe, often driving the younger boys to their Cricket matches. Lloyd paused his training at the Seminary to complete a degree. He then married and returned to the Seminary, renamed Luther Seminary. After his ordination he was sent to Sydney’s western suburbs. His next call was to establish the Middle Park parish. After a period of rest at Henty Park, he was called to be the Director for Mission in Victoria, Pastor at Doncaster, Ashburton and Knox until retirement in 2004. Lloyd and Alison had three children and three grandchildren. He took up many interests later in life, the chief of which was as an amateur beekeeper which extended into mead-making.

Michael Raasch (1962)

11 April 1942 – 25 February 2023

Michael and his cousin Juergen had completed Sub Junior and Junior by correspondence in Papua New Guinea but were enrolled at St Peters in 1961 to do their Senior when it became apparent that it was too difficult by correspondence. Michael made lasting friendships at St Peters. He attended The University of Queensland, married in 1965 and he with wife

Anne returned to Goroka in PNG where he worked for Cottee’s. Back in Brisbane, still with Cottee’s, Michael stayed for two years then worked for Tandy Electronics. When Tandy was bought by Dick Smith, he worked in electronics and computers until his retirement. He and Anne had two daughters and seven grandchildren.

Ian Dennis (1963)

19 December 1944 – 14 August 2022

Ian attended St Peters from Sub Junior to Senior in 1963. He attended Kelvin Grove Teachers’ College and taught for 19 years in various country schools. While living in St George with Marion and their two sons, he built a motel and managed it for several years. He became involved in property management in both Queensland and Victoria and operated a service station in the Sunshine Coast region. He and Marion retired to the Gold Coast and took over the management of a high-rise resort in Surfers Paradise.

Rev Tim Zanker (1969)

30 August 1954 – 16 March 2023

Su Ing Hii (1989)

7 June 1970 – 20 March 2023

Caroline Henao (1992)

11 January 1975 – 27 March 2023

Zibang Bale (1992)

16 May 1975 – 1 April 2023

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A living history - Book One

The Founders 1945 – 1949

Written by Old Scholar Nicky Boynton-Bricknell

Early Days a living history is a comprehensive overview of the first five years of St Peters Lutheran College. Information is sourced from The Queensland Lutheran, the College magazines: The St Peters Lutheran College Magazine (1945) and The Review (1946 – 1949), St Peters – A Progression and the memories of founding students themselves.

The Founders 1945 – 1949 explores and records the memories and life stories of every person who was present on the campus during the founding years: the early volunteer force that readied Ross Roy and built a dormitory for the boys, teachers, students, the domestic staff and others who gave their time, energy and donated goods and equipment to the College.

The overarching narrative of a school, whose main aim was to prepare young men for the ministry and to educate boys and girls to be worthwhile citizens, demonstrates a conviction that Christian values should forever be upheld through the College motto Plus Ultra.

This is the story of the beginnings of your school. It is an engaging and informative read.

Early Days … a living history is available through the SPOSA Office: sposa@stpeters.qld.edu.au; 07 3377 6592 $15.00 in person; $15.00 plus postage by order.