Obituary for Carlos R. Messerli PhD
Carlos R. Messerli, PhD., age 90, of Oak Park; beloved husband of 59 years to Susan nee Roehrs; dear brother of the late Victoria Shapiro and Leah Messerli; fond uncle of Jane and Andrew Shapiro. Dr. Messerli was the founding director of The Lutheran Music Program. He received his bachelor’s in Education from Concordia University, Chicago, a master’s degree in Piano Performance from Northwestern University, Evanston, a master’s degree in Musicology from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He received his Ph.D. in Choral Literature from the University of Iowa in Iowa City. 1974. He was a professor of music at Concordia University, Nebraska for 20 years and also served as music director for various congregations in Lincoln Nebraska. Visitation Saturday November 18, from 10 a.m. until time of Service 11 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church, 7300 Division St., River Forest. In lieu of flowers, donations to Lutheran Music Program (lutheranmusicprogram.org) or Grace Lutheran Church (graceriverforest.org) are appreciated.
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Memorial Visitation
Saturday
18
Nov
10:00 AM
- 11:00 AM
Grace Lutheran Church
7300 Division St.
River Forest, IL 60305
Memorial Service
Saturday
18
Nov
11:00 AM
- 12:00 PM
Grace Lutheran Church
7300 Division St.
River Forest, IL 60305
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