Wendt, Fred (1883-1973)

Biographical Information: Fred Wendt was born in Faribault, Minnesota, on June 7, 1883. In 1903, he moved to Sauk Rapids, where he resided at the time of this interview and spent most of his career working as an educator. Upon relocating to Sauk Rapids, Wendt spent five years studying at a teacher’s school to become an educator and subsequently worked as a public-school teacher in Sauk Rapids for several years. He later became the principal of the Trinity Lutheran School for 45 years. Wendt passed away in 1973 and survived by his six children and thirteen grandchildren.

Transcript Summary: In an interview conducted on April 5, 1968, Fred Wendt discussed his life as an educator within Minnesota. Wendt noted that he was originally born in Faribault, Minnesota, in 1883, but moved to Sauk Rapids twenty years later to pursue a career as an educator. Wendt said he originally started out as a public-school teacher responsible for educating students of all grade levels, but later was appointed as the principal of the Trinity Lutheran School. He held that position for 45 years before his retirement. Additionally, Wendt also noted multiple other positions that he held during his time as an educator, including the role of secretary-treasurer for Sauk Rapids public schools and the position of Vice President of the State Teachers of Church Schools in Minnesota.

Interview conducted by C. Perry Schenk

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