‘Father Tim’ retiring after 50 years in priesthood, 29-plus at St. Rose
The Rev. Timothy Kosler (second from left) accepts a handshake and visits with a few of the parishioners at a farewell celebration. A steady stream of well-wishers came and went from the Knights of Columbus Hall for four hours last Wednesday. Sticker Photo By Darrell Vyvjala
The Rev. Timothy Kosler (left) and the Rev. Felix Twumasi are shown with the cake the was part of their farewell party last week at the K. of C. Hall. Sticker Photo By Bernadette Gillings
For over 29 years, Catholics at four churches in and around Schulenburg have known only one pastor. After serving those parishioners with innumerable celebrations of the Mass, along with countless baptisms, first communions, weddings, and funerals, the Rev. Timothy Kosler set his retirement for June 30.
Over half of his 50 years in the priesthood have been spent at St. Rose of Lima Church while als…
