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Richard grew up in Hopkins, MN and graduated from Eisenhower High School. Sharon grew up in East Bethel, MN and graduated from St Francis High School. They’ve been married close to 37 years and have three kids, one grandchild, and another one the way. Both still work full-time; Richard repairs medical equipment and Sharon is in marketing. They currently live in Fridley. 

Bob Nienaber grew up in St. Paul and graduated from Minnehaha Academy. He attended the University of Minnesota and University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, where he received his bachelor’s degree. Since high school he has held church music positions as an organist and choir director, retiring in 2024, and is currently a free-lance musician. His hobbies include sports and model railroading, and he enjoys biking and walking with his wife, Jane.

Jane Nienaber grew up in Northeast Minneapolis and graduated from Edison High School and the University of Minnesota. From high school to retirement in 2020, she served as an organist and accompanist in the Twin Cities area. She continues to do freelance work and enjoys quilting, gardening and walking and biking with her husband, Bob. They have two grown sons and one grandson.

Stan came to Christ early in his life. He met his wife of 58 years at Bethel, attended  Bethel Seminary, North Park Seminary, and Trinity University. He served  five churches during his 45 years of pastoral ministry.  

Pat was brought up in a Christian home where she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at the age of six. She graduated from Minnetonka High School, Bethel College, and Asuza Pacific University then went on to teach Choral Music for 30 years. She and Stan have been blessed with two children and four grand children.