St Peters All Souls Anglican church
Angels with musical instruments as symbols of peace in "Celebration of Peace". Window in memory of Hermann Koeppen Wendt, given by wife, son & daughter, design by S L Berger, created by Morris & Co, unveiled by grandson 24 Dec 1939.
“WENDT. —On the 13th of February, at his residence, 12 Winchester street, St. Peters, Hermann Koeppen, dearly loved and loving husband of Jane Koeppen Wendt. Aged 77 years.” [Advertiser 14 Feb 1938]
“Mr. Wendt had been actively associated with All Souls' Church for about 40 years, and had been churchwarden, lay reader, synodsman, and a generous benefactor.” [News 19 Feb 1938]
“Mr. Hermann Koeppen Wendt . . . was born in Adelaide. He left school at the age of 14 and entered the jewellery business established in 1854 by his father. He was still the senior partner in the business when he died. . . Mr. Wendt was instrumental in inaugurating the Institute of Optometrists in 1913 . . . and a president of the Retail Jewellers' Association. . . a member of the council of the South Australian School of Arts and Crafts. . . Mr. Wendt, is survived by his wife (a sister of Mr. Abe Shannon), Mr. A. K. Wendt, and Miss Lois Wendt.” [Advertiser 14 Feb 1938]
“a memorial window to the late Hermann Koeppen Wendt was unveiled by Mr. Peter K. Wendt. . . The window, which symbolises peace, shows on one side warriors laying down their arms at the feet of the Lord, and the other side represents the City re-built and peace occupations. The design and coloring harmonise with the window given by the Wendt family in memory of Lieutenant Kenneth Wendt, who was killed In action at Bullecourt in 1917. The window was presented by Mrs. H. K. Wendt (widow) and Brigadier A. K. Wendt (son), and Miss Lois Wendt (daughter) of the late Mr. Wendt. The Bishop, who preached the sermon, referred to the generosity of Mr. Wendt to charitable institutions, and made special reference to his assistance to the Home for Incurables, and the Boys' Home at Walkerville.” [Advertiser 25 Dec 1939]
Church foundation stone 11 Sep 1915 by Bishop Thomas, dedicated 30 Jun 1916. Previous wooden church opened 2 Nov 1883 in Sixth Ave.
St Peters All Souls Anglican church
Angels with musical instruments as symbols of peace in "Celebration of Peace". Window in memory of Hermann Koeppen Wendt, given by wife, son & daughter, design by S L Berger, created by Morris & Co, unveiled by grandson 24 Dec 1939.
“WENDT. —On the 13th of February, at his residence, 12 Winchester street, St. Peters, Hermann Koeppen, dearly loved and loving husband of Jane Koeppen Wendt. Aged 77 years.” [Advertiser 14 Feb 1938]
“Mr. Wendt had been actively associated with All Souls' Church for about 40 years, and had been churchwarden, lay reader, synodsman, and a generous benefactor.” [News 19 Feb 1938]
“Mr. Hermann Koeppen Wendt . . . was born in Adelaide. He left school at the age of 14 and entered the jewellery business established in 1854 by his father. He was still the senior partner in the business when he died. . . Mr. Wendt was instrumental in inaugurating the Institute of Optometrists in 1913 . . . and a president of the Retail Jewellers' Association. . . a member of the council of the South Australian School of Arts and Crafts. . . Mr. Wendt, is survived by his wife (a sister of Mr. Abe Shannon), Mr. A. K. Wendt, and Miss Lois Wendt.” [Advertiser 14 Feb 1938]
“a memorial window to the late Hermann Koeppen Wendt was unveiled by Mr. Peter K. Wendt. . . The window, which symbolises peace, shows on one side warriors laying down their arms at the feet of the Lord, and the other side represents the City re-built and peace occupations. The design and coloring harmonise with the window given by the Wendt family in memory of Lieutenant Kenneth Wendt, who was killed In action at Bullecourt in 1917. The window was presented by Mrs. H. K. Wendt (widow) and Brigadier A. K. Wendt (son), and Miss Lois Wendt (daughter) of the late Mr. Wendt. The Bishop, who preached the sermon, referred to the generosity of Mr. Wendt to charitable institutions, and made special reference to his assistance to the Home for Incurables, and the Boys' Home at Walkerville.” [Advertiser 25 Dec 1939]
Church foundation stone 11 Sep 1915 by Bishop Thomas, dedicated 30 Jun 1916. Previous wooden church opened 2 Nov 1883 in Sixth Ave.