KFUO History Series on The Coffee Hour
{The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge} Wild Card: A Glimpse into History with Mrs. Kretzschmar
This episode is a glimpse into KFUO Radio’s rich history with an interview with Mrs. Kretzschmar, wife of KFUO founder Dr. Richard Kretzschmar.
{The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge} Story Time with Sarah: KFUO Radio Turns 100
In a major milestone for Lutheran broadcasting, KFUO Radio is celebrating 100 continuous years on the air this month. In this trivia-rich Story Time episode, Sarah relates key moments from a century of audio excellence.
The Coffee Hour — KFUO at 100: Historic Broadcasts | Dr. Walter A. Maier
We celebrate 100 years of God’s blessings on KFUO with special historic broadcasts.
The Coffee Hour — KFUO at 100: Historic Broadcasts | John Fritz and Mrs. Kretzschmar
We celebrate 100 years of God’s blessings on KFUO with special historic broadcasts.
The Coffee Hour — KFUO at 100: Historic Broadcasts | Dr. Walter A. Maier, Jr., & Rev. Dr. Paul Maier
We celebrate 100 years of God’s blessings on KFUO with special historic broadcasts.
The Coffee Hour — KFUO at 100: Historic Broadcasts | Rev. Carl Kretzschmar & Rev. Dr. John W. Behnken
We celebrate 100 years of God’s blessings on KFUO with special historic broadcasts.
The Coffee Hour — KFUO History Trivia!
It’s time for the KFUO History Trivia Game Show! How well do you know KFUO?
The Coffee Hour — 100 Years of KFUO: Joanie Harwell
We’re celebrating 100 years of God’s blessings on KFUO Radio with a special series featuring guests from KFUO’s long history! Joanie Harwell, former director of development for KFUO, joins us for Episode 13!
The Coffee Hour — 100 Years of KFUO: Ron Klemm
We’re celebrating 100 years of God’s blessings on KFUO Radio with a special series featuring guests from KFUO’s long history! Former director of Classic99, Ron Klemm, joins us for Episode 12!
The Coffee Hour — 100 Years of KFUO: Dr. Gerald Perschbacher
We’re celebrating 100 years of God’s blessings on KFUO Radio with a special series featuring guests from KFUO’s long history! In Episode 11, we are joined by Dr. Gerald Perschbacher, author of “A Voice for the Gospel: KFUO Radio in Retrospect” in the September issue of The Lutheran Witness.
The Coffee Hour — 100 Years of KFUO: Norma Schroll Tells Husband George’s Story
We’re celebrating 100 years of God’s blessings on KFUO Radio with a special series featuring guests from KFUO’s long history! Mrs. Norma Schroll (wife of the late George Schroll, former KFUO On-Air Host and Engineer) joins us for Episode 10!
The Coffee Hour — 100 Years of KFUO: Rev. Dr. Stanish Stanley
We’re celebrating 100 years of God’s blessings on KFUO Radio with a special series featuring guests from KFUO’s long history! Rev. Dr. Stanish Stanley, Executive Director of Christian Friends of New Americans, joins us for Episode 9.
The Coffee Hour — 100 Years of KFUO: Rev. “Jolly John” Lukomski
We’re celebrating 100 years of God’s blessings on KFUO Radio with a special series featuring guests from KFUO’s long history! Rev. “Jolly” John Lukomski, co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO, joins us for Episode 8!
The Coffee Hour — 100 Years of KFUO: Jenny Williams
We’re celebrating 100 years of God’s blessings on KFUO Radio with a special series featuring guests from KFUO’s long history! KFUO’s Lead Producer, Jenny Williams, joins us for Episode 7!
The Coffee Hour — 100 Years of KFUO: Rev. Doug Nicely
We’re celebrating 100 years of God’s blessings on KFUO Radio with a special series featuring guests from KFUO’s long history! Former on-air host Rev. Doug Nicely joins us for Episode 6.
The Coffee Hour — 100 Years of KFUO: Rev. Don Matzat
We’re celebrating 100 years of God’s blessings on KFUO Radio with a special series featuring guests from KFUO’s long history! Former on-air host Rev. Don Matzat joins us for Episode 5.
The Coffee Hour — 100 Years of KFUO: Chief Engineer John Fischer
We’re celebrating 100 years of God’s blessings on KFUO Radio with a special series featuring guests from KFUO’s long history! John Fischer, former Chief Engineer of KFUO Radio, joins us for Episode 4!
The Coffee Hour — 100 Years of KFUO: Dr. Chuck Spomer
We’re celebrating 100 years of God’s blessings on KFUO Radio with a special series featuring guests from KFUO’s long history! Former guest and co-host Rev. Dr. Chuck Spomer joins us for Episode 3!
The Coffee Hour — 100 Years of KFUO: Dr. Mary Manz Simon
We’re celebrating 100 years of God’s blessings on KFUO Radio with a special series featuring guests from KFUO’s long history! Dr. Mary Manz Simon joins us for Episode 2!
The Coffee Hour — 100 Years of KFUO: Dr. Paul Devantier
We’re celebrating 100 years of God’s blessings on KFUO Radio with a special series featuring guests from KFUO’s long history! Former executive director Dr. Paul Devantier joins us for Episode 1!
KFUO Radio produced a documentary in honor of our 100th Anniversary. View below and on YouTube!
Resources
KFUO Radio’s history at kfuo.org/history.
Follow KFUO on YouTube at youtube.com/kfuoradio.
Read a historical document by Roger R. Kahle, “The History of Radio Station KFUO 1954 to 1969” at scholar.csl.edu/bdiv/631.
A story in LCEF’s Interest Time magazine: interesttime.org/a-brief-history-of-lutheran-radio.
View photos from The State Historical Society of Missouri at digital.shsmo.org.
View photos from the Digital Public Library of America at dp.la.