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Katarina 'nee Strauch and Joseph Mikler, c. 1949
Katarina ('nee Strauch) and Joseph Mikler, Sr. c. 1949. Mr. and Mrs. Mikler and their family were among the first of the Slavia founding families to arrive and settle in FL and were charter members of St. Luke's congregation when it was established on March 17, 1912. 5"x7" reprint (courtesy: Judy Duda) scanned in 2001 at SLLS for 90th anniversary display.
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Katarina Zatko Duda (Mrs. Andrew Duda, Sr.) c. 1928, Black and White
Mrs.(Katarina)Andrew Duda, Sr.(left) with an unidentified visitor to the Duda home in Slavia. c.1928
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Katarina Zatko Duda (Mrs. Andrew Duda, Sr.) c. 1928, Original
Mrs.(Katarina)Andrew Duda, Sr.(left) with an unidentified visitor to the Duda home in Slavia. c.1928
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Katarina Zatko Duda, Near a River in Slovakia. c. 1908-10
Katarina Zatko Duda (left) with an unidentified woman, stands near a river...likely in Slovakia, c.1908-1910. The children playing in the water cannot be identified, but may be the Duda children. In 1912, Katarina left Slovakia, taking her daughter and 3 young sons with her, and traveled to America, where she rejoined her husband, Andrew Duda, Sr. and the family began their new life together in Slavia, Florida.
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Katarina Zatko Duda Shares Gladioli with Visitors to Her Home. c. 1929
Katarina Zatko Duda (wife of Andrew, Sr.) stands at far left and appears to be cutting bouquets of gladioli for unknown visitors to the family's farm in Slavia, c.1929. In the background the roof of the family home, built in 1926 upon their return to Slavia, can be seen.
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Katherine Georgette Mikler at her desk at St. Luke's first school, c. 1946-47
Katherine Georgette Mikler (daughter of Joe L. and Ethel Mikler) works at her desk in St. Luke's first school. C. 1946-47. Snapshot (courtesy: Ethel Mikler) scanned, 2001, at SLLS for archival collection.
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Katherine Georgette Mikler at her desk at St. Luke's first school, c. 1946-47
Katherine Georgette Mikler (daughter of Joe L. and Ethel Mikler) works at her desk in St. Luke's first school. C. 1946-47. Snapshot (courtesy: Ethel Mikler) scanned, 2001, at SLLS for archival collection.
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Katherine Martha Duda, c. 1948
Katherine Martha Duda, only daughter of Katie and John Duda, Sr. c.1948
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Katie Duda with children: Walter Duda, Edward Duda, Katherine Martha Duda and Luther Duda. c.1947, Enhanced Image
Katie Mikler Duda poses with four of her five children, c. 1947. Left-right: Walter, Edward, Katherine, Luther, in yard of one of the Duda residences on Mikler Road in Slavia.
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Katie Duda with children: Walter Duda, Edward Duda, Katherine Martha Duda and Luther Duda. c.1947, Original Image
Katie Mikler Duda poses with four of her five children, c. 1947. Left-right: Walter, Edward, Katherine, Luther, in yard of one of the Duda residences on Mikler Road in Slavia.
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Katie Mikler Duda with Joseph Mikler, Sr., June 12, 1938
Katie Mikler Duda with her father, Joseph Mikler, Sr. Both are dressed for an important event, probably the wedding of sister, Anna, to Ferdinand Duda, June 12, 1938. Snapshot (Courtesy: Elaine Lavender) scanned at SLLS, 2001, for archival collection.
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Katie Mikler Duda with Joseph Mikler, Sr., June 12, 1938
Katie Mikler Duda with her father, Joseph Mikler, Sr. Both are dressed for an important event, probably the wedding of sister, Anna, to Ferdinand Duda, June 12, 1938. Snapshot (Courtesy: Elaine Lavender) scanned at SLLS, 2001, for archival collection.
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Katie Mikler- her birth certificate and marriage to John Duda
Katherine (Katie) Mikler was born in Ohio in 1910 and began her life in Slavia the very next year, when the Joseph Mikler family emigrated from Cleveland to FL to help found the Slavia Colony. Her birth certificate names her as 'Kate', the 'legitimate child' of Joseph Mikler (age 40-laborer, though he was actually 30) and 'Kate' Strauch (age 25-housewife) and shows the family's address as 2981 E. 81st St. in Cleveland. The family's origin is incorrectly listed as 'Slovania,' rather than Slovakia. Katie was delivered by a midwife named Anna Jakl. Eighteen years later, on June 24, 1928, Katie was married to John Duda (Sr.) in the first wedding to be held in the little wood church. Rev. John Vojtko (visiting pastor) served as the officiant. The wedding was witnessed by Michael Mikler, ml. ("mladsi"-younger, the bride's brother) and Martin Stanko. But the marriage certificate was not prepared and recorded until July 15, 1942, when St. Luke's own first pastor, Rev. Stephen M. Tuhy (installed in 1934) went through the old church records and issued proper certificates to those who had been baptised, confirmed or married, before his arrival. Katie Mikler Duda passed away on August 9, 1974,; Birth and Marriage Certificates scanned on Epson 10000 XL at SLLC, April, 2012
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Katie Mikler- her birth certificate and marriage to John Duda
Katherine (Katie) Mikler was born in Ohio in 1910 and began her life in Slavia the very next year, when the Joseph Mikler family emigrated from Cleveland to FL to help found the Slavia Colony. Her birth certificate names her as 'Kate', the 'legitimate child' of Joseph Mikler (age 40-laborer, though he was actually 30) and 'Kate' Strauch (age 25-housewife) and shows the family's address as 2981 E. 81st St. in Cleveland. The family's origin is incorrectly listed as 'Slovania,' rather than Slovakia. Katie was delivered by a midwife named Anna Jakl. Eighteen years later, on June 24, 1928, Katie was married to John Duda (Sr.) in the first wedding to be held in the little wood church. Rev. John Vojtko (visiting pastor) served as the officiant. The wedding was witnessed by Michael Mikler, ml. ("mladsi"-younger, the bride's brother) and Martin Stanko. But the marriage certificate was not prepared and recorded until July 15, 1942, when St. Luke's own first pastor, Rev. Stephen M. Tuhy (installed in 1934) went through the old church records and issued proper certificates to those who had been baptised, confirmed or married, before his arrival. Katie Mikler Duda passed away on August 9, 1974,; Birth and Marriage Certificates scanned on Epson 10000 XL at SLLC, April, 2012
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Katie Mikler's School Diploma - 1926 - Oviedo School
An image of the diploma earned in 1926 by Katherine (Katie) Mikler at Oviedo School. Katie arrived in Slavia at the age of 1 and by the time she was 9 years old, was baking the bread for her large family and by 13 was responsible for all the laundry and many more chores. When she was needed at home, she was not allowed to attend school. But no child loved learning more than Katie or was more proud of earning an 8th grade school diploma at last....at age 16. Scanned on Epson 10000XL at SLLC, 2011.
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Kindergarten Class: 1952-53, St. Luke's Christian Day School
The Kindergarten Class of St. Luke's Christian School. 1952-53. Teacher, Emmeline Best, with students (left to right); Paul Klinchok, Mary Jane Sinclair, Bobby Bellhorn, Teddy Bellhorn, Paul Martin Lukas, David Jakubcin
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Kindergarten Class: 1953-54, St. Luke's Christian Day School
The Kindergarten Class of 1953-54, St. Luke's Christian Day School, taught by Emmeline Best. Left to right, FRONT: Chuck Best, Lynn Eustice, Joyce Bellhorn, Patricia O'Neal, Kathy Rook, Sandra Mikler, Harley Cox; REAR: Jonathan Lukas, Billy Mikler, Andy Mikler, Tim Colbert, Marvin Allbritton, Arden Arndt, Charlie Beasley.
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Kindergarten Class: 1954-55, St. Luke's Christian Day School
Kindergarten Class, St. Luke's Christian Day School, 1954-55. Left to right: Mary Rybolt, George Sinclair, Teacher,Emmeline Best, Martha Mikler, Lois Kinard. Seated: Kenny DeRousha
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Kindergarten Graduation, Class of 1961
Mrs. Virginia Bellhorn (top row, far left) with her class of 28 Kindergarteners at the graduation of the Class of 1961. Scan from church publication: "Fifty Years of Grace and Mercy 1912-1962."
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Kindergarten Graduation, St. Luke's Christian Day School. June, 1960
Mr.s Emmeline Best, far right, is shown with her Kindergarten class, all dressed up for their 'graduation', June, 1960. Children were not individually identified
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Klimek Home, c. 1923
A group photo of friends of the Klimek Family taken on the porch of the Klimek home, c. 1923, in Slavia.Left to right: Mr. Ondic, Mrs. Anna Ondic, Mrs. Michael Dinda, Sr. (with child), Helen Dinda (on porch post), Michael Dinda, Sr., unidentified (in cap), Mrs. Paul Lukas. Remaining persons unidentified.
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Ladies Aid Group With Pastor Tuhy, c. 1946
Ladies Aid group gathered outside the brick church with Pastor Stephen Tuhy. c. 1946. Left to right, FRONT: 1.unidentified 2. Katarina Mikler 3. Anna Duda Jakubcin 4. Juliana Stanko 5. Anna Mikler Duda 6. Anna Jakubcin Mikler 7. Elizabeth Mikler Duda 8. unidentified; REAR: 1.Pastor Stephen Tuhy 2.Margaret Stanko Mikler 3.Katie Mikler Duda, holding young Katherine Martha 4. Julia Stanko Cicmanec 5.Anula Pelikan Daniel 6. Mrs. Olga Tuhy. Snapshot (courtesy: Judy Duda) scanned at SLLS, 2001, for archival collection.
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Ladies at SELC Convention at St. Luke's Lutheran Church, 1972.
Colored photo showing some of the ladies in attendance at the SELC District Convention at St. Luke's (1972). Far left, second row: Jennie Stanko Cotton. Fifth from right (in pink), second row: Theresa Bella Marcek. Others in photo are unidentified.
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Ladies of The Church, c. 1950
Several ladies of the congregation pose for a photo, possibly at a meeting or other church event. c. 1950. Left to right, REAR: 1. Katie Duda, 2. Margaret Mikler, 3. Mary Lukas, 4. Olga Tuhy. FRONT: 1. Anna Duda, 2. Juliana Stanko, 3. Anna Duda Jakubcin, 4. Katarina Mikler, 5. Maria Lukas. 8x10 black & white print. Scanned on Epson 10000XL at SLLC, 2011.
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Lake Mary Mission- Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Lake Mary, FL
The installation of a pastor for the new Lake Mary Mission of the SELC District-Lutheran Church Missouri Synod took place at St. Luke's Lutheran Church on September 18, 1983, with a special service held at 4pm. Later that same year, the young pastor, Paul Hoyer,succeeded in activating the mission project. On September 9, 1984 a new congregation of 48 adults and 25 children was chartered as Holy Cross Lutheran Church. For some time, the congregation leased space in an office complex on Lake Mary Boulevard, but after acquiring 4 acres of land,began construction on its first sanctuary. In ensuing years, Holy Cross has experienced amazing growth, operates a successful school and has fostered other mission outreach programs in greater Central Florida.
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Lake Mary Mission- Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Lake Mary, FL
The installation of a pastor for the new Lake Mary Mission of the SELC District-Lutheran Church Missouri Synod took place at St. Luke's Lutheran Church on September 18, 1983, with a special service held at 4pm. Later that same year, the young pastor, Paul Hoyer,succeeded in activating the mission project. On September 9, 1984 a new congregation of 48 adults and 25 children was chartered as Holy Cross Lutheran Church. For some time, the congregation leased space in an office complex on Lake Mary Boulevard, but after acquiring 4 acres of land,began construction on its first sanctuary. In ensuing years, Holy Cross has experienced amazing growth, operates a successful school and has fostered other mission outreach programs in greater Central Florida.
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Lake Mary Mission- Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Lake Mary, FL
The installation of a pastor for the new Lake Mary Mission of the SELC District-Lutheran Church Missouri Synod took place at St. Luke's Lutheran Church on September 18, 1983, with a special service held at 4pm. Later that same year, the young pastor, Paul Hoyer,succeeded in activating the mission project. On September 9, 1984 a new congregation of 48 adults and 25 children was chartered as Holy Cross Lutheran Church. For some time, the congregation leased space in an office complex on Lake Mary Boulevard, but after acquiring 4 acres of land,began construction on its first sanctuary. In ensuing years, Holy Cross has experienced amazing growth, operates a successful school and has fostered other mission outreach programs in greater Central Florida.
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Lake Mary Mission- Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Lake Mary, FL
The installation of a pastor for the new Lake Mary Mission of the SELC District-Lutheran Church Missouri Synod took place at St. Luke's Lutheran Church on September 18, 1983, with a special service held at 4pm. Later that same year, the young pastor, Paul Hoyer,succeeded in activating the mission project. On September 9, 1984 a new congregation of 48 adults and 25 children was chartered as Holy Cross Lutheran Church. For some time, the congregation leased space in an office complex on Lake Mary Boulevard, but after acquiring 4 acres of land,began construction on its first sanctuary. In ensuing years, Holy Cross has experienced amazing growth, operates a successful school and has fostered other mission outreach programs in greater Central Florida.
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Lake Mary Mission- Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Lake Mary, FL
The installation of a pastor for the new Lake Mary Mission of the SELC District-Lutheran Church Missouri Synod took place at St. Luke's Lutheran Church on September 18, 1983, with a special service held at 4pm. Later that same year, the young pastor, Paul Hoyer,succeeded in activating the mission project. On September 9, 1984 a new congregation of 48 adults and 25 children was chartered as Holy Cross Lutheran Church. For some time, the congregation leased space in an office complex on Lake Mary Boulevard, but after acquiring 4 acres of land,began construction on its first sanctuary. In ensuing years, Holy Cross has experienced amazing growth, operates a successful school and has fostered other mission outreach programs in greater Central Florida.
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Lake Mary Mission- Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Lake Mary, FL
The installation of a pastor for the new Lake Mary Mission of the SELC District-Lutheran Church Missouri Synod took place at St. Luke's Lutheran Church on September 18, 1983, with a special service held at 4pm. Later that same year, the young pastor, Paul Hoyer,succeeded in activating the mission project. On September 9, 1984 a new congregation of 48 adults and 25 children was chartered as Holy Cross Lutheran Church. For some time, the congregation leased space in an office complex on Lake Mary Boulevard, but after acquiring 4 acres of land,began construction on its first sanctuary. In ensuing years, Holy Cross has experienced amazing growth, operates a successful school and has fostered other mission outreach programs in greater Central Florida.
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Last wedding in original, wood church: Joe L. and Ethel Mikler, November 6, 1938
The wedding of Joe L. and Ethel Mikler, Nov. 6, 1938. The last wedding ceremony to be held in the original, wood church. The bridal party stands on the white runner leading over the grassy field from the vehicle, at left, to the church. The bride seems to be looking back towards another person, probably her husband-to-be, who is not in this photo. Although the positions of the individuals make it impossible to identify them all, the brothers, sisters and cousins of the bride and groom are among those in the wedding party. Snapshot (courtesy: Ethel Mikler) scanned, 2001, at SLLS for archival collection.
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Last wedding in original, wood church: Joe L. and Ethel Mikler, November 6, 1938
The wedding of Joe L. and Ethel Mikler, Nov. 6, 1938. The last wedding ceremony to be held in the original, wood church. The bridal party stands on the white runner leading over the grassy field from the vehicle, at left, to the church. The bride seems to be looking back towards another person, probably her husband-to-be, who is not in this photo. Although the positions of the individuals make it impossible to identify them all, the brothers, sisters and cousins of the bride and groom are among those in the wedding party. Snapshot (courtesy: Ethel Mikler) scanned, 2001, at SLLS for archival collection.
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Last wedding in original, wood church: Joe L. and Ethel Mikler, November 6, 1938
The wedding of Joe L. and Ethel Mikler, Nov. 6, 1938. The last wedding ceremony to be held in the original, wood church. The bridal party stands on the white runner leading over the grassy field from the vehicle, at left, to the church. The bride seems to be looking back towards another person, probably her husband-to-be, who is not in this photo. Although the positions of the individuals make it impossible to identify them all, the brothers, sisters and cousins of the bride and groom are among those in the wedding party. Snapshot (courtesy: Ethel Mikler) scanned, 2001, at SLLS for archival collection.
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Leonard and Janet Fiedler, c. 1970
Leonard Fiedler, with his wife, Janet, c. 1970. Leonard served as 4th grade teacher and Youth Counselor for St. Luke's from 1967-1970. His wife, Janet, taught briefly in the primary grades.
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LHS Athletics-early 1990s
Images of athletic activities from editions of Luther HS "Shield" published in early 1990s, as well as photo of the "Shield" editorial staff, Tom Matson and Clinton Pyle.
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LHS Athletics-early 1990s
Images of athletic activities from editions of Luther HS "Shield" published in early 1990s, as well as photo of the "Shield" editorial staff, Tom Matson and Clinton Pyle.
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LHS Athletics-early 1990s
Images of athletic activities from editions of Luther HS "Shield" published in early 1990s, as well as photo of the "Shield" editorial staff, Tom Matson and Clinton Pyle.
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LHS Athletics-early 1990s
Images of athletic activities from editions of Luther HS "Shield" published in early 1990s, as well as photo of the "Shield" editorial staff, Tom Matson and Clinton Pyle.
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LHS-OLA Football "Then and Now" 1979-2009
The history of the school's football program was the focus of one publication of Orlando Lutheran Academy ("Vision' Oct.2007, Vol.1-Issue 3). It featured interviews with the first football coach of the school (then named Luther High School) in the 1970s and 80s and with Orlando Lutheran Academy's (2007) football coach, Mike Viera. Also featured were photos and interviews with a member of LHS' first football team, David Duda (LHS class of 1979) and his son, Steven (OLA class of 2009). Steven was also the first offspring of a Luther High School alum to graduate from the school. Included are photos of David taken wearing his No. 15 uniform c.1980.
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LHS-OLA Football "Then and Now" 1979-2009
The history of the school's football program was the focus of one publication of Orlando Lutheran Academy ("Vision' Oct.2007, Vol.1-Issue 3). It featured interviews with the first football coach of the school (then named Luther High School) in the 1970s and 80s and with Orlando Lutheran Academy's (2007) football coach, Mike Viera. Also featured were photos and interviews with a member of LHS' first football team, David Duda (LHS class of 1979) and his son, Steven (OLA class of 2009). Steven was also the first offspring of a Luther High School alum to graduate from the school. Included are photos of David taken wearing his No. 15 uniform c.1980.
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LHS-OLA Football "Then and Now" 1979-2009
The history of the school's football program was the focus of one publication of Orlando Lutheran Academy ("Vision' Oct.2007, Vol.1-Issue 3). It featured interviews with the first football coach of the school (then named Luther High School) in the 1970s and 80s and with Orlando Lutheran Academy's (2007) football coach, Mike Viera. Also featured were photos and interviews with a member of LHS' first football team, David Duda (LHS class of 1979) and his son, Steven (OLA class of 2009). Steven was also the first offspring of a Luther High School alum to graduate from the school. Included are photos of David taken wearing his No. 15 uniform c.1980.
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LHS-OLA Football "Then and Now" 1979-2009
The history of the school's football program was the focus of one publication of Orlando Lutheran Academy ("Vision' Oct.2007, Vol.1-Issue 3). It featured interviews with the first football coach of the school (then named Luther High School) in the 1970s and 80s and with Orlando Lutheran Academy's (2007) football coach, Mike Viera. Also featured were photos and interviews with a member of LHS' first football team, David Duda (LHS class of 1979) and his son, Steven (OLA class of 2009). Steven was also the first offspring of a Luther High School alum to graduate from the school. Included are photos of David taken wearing his No. 15 uniform c.1980.
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LHS-OLA Football "Then and Now" 1979-2009
The history of the school's football program was the focus of one publication of Orlando Lutheran Academy ("Vision' Oct.2007, Vol.1-Issue 3). It featured interviews with the first football coach of the school (then named Luther High School) in the 1970s and 80s and with Orlando Lutheran Academy's (2007) football coach, Mike Viera. Also featured were photos and interviews with a member of LHS' first football team, David Duda (LHS class of 1979) and his son, Steven (OLA class of 2009). Steven was also the first offspring of a Luther High School alum to graduate from the school. Included are photos of David taken wearing his No. 15 uniform c.1980.
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LHS-OLA Football "Then and Now" 1979-2009
The history of the school's football program was the focus of one publication of Orlando Lutheran Academy ("Vision' Oct.2007, Vol.1-Issue 3). It featured interviews with the first football coach of the school (then named Luther High School) in the 1970s and 80s and with Orlando Lutheran Academy's (2007) football coach, Mike Viera. Also featured were photos and interviews with a member of LHS' first football team, David Duda (LHS class of 1979) and his son, Steven (OLA class of 2009). Steven was also the first offspring of a Luther High School alum to graduate from the school. Included are photos of David taken wearing his No. 15 uniform c.1980.
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LHS-OLA Football "Then and Now" 1979-2009
The history of the school's football program was the focus of one publication of Orlando Lutheran Academy ("Vision' Oct.2007, Vol.1-Issue 3). It featured interviews with the first football coach of the school (then named Luther High School) in the 1970s and 80s and with Orlando Lutheran Academy's (2007) football coach, Mike Viera. Also featured were photos and interviews with a member of LHS' first football team, David Duda (LHS class of 1979) and his son, Steven (OLA class of 2009). Steven was also the first offspring of a Luther High School alum to graduate from the school. Included are photos of David taken wearing his No. 15 uniform c.1980.
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LHS-OLA Football "Then and Now" 1979-2009
The history of the school's football program was the focus of one publication of Orlando Lutheran Academy ("Vision' Oct.2007, Vol.1-Issue 3). It featured interviews with the first football coach of the school (then named Luther High School) in the 1970s and 80s and with Orlando Lutheran Academy's (2007) football coach, Mike Viera. Also featured were photos and interviews with a member of LHS' first football team, David Duda (LHS class of 1979) and his son, Steven (OLA class of 2009). Steven was also the first offspring of a Luther High School alum to graduate from the school. Included are photos of David taken wearing his No. 15 uniform c.1980.
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LHS-OLA Football "Then and Now" 1979-2009
The history of the school's football program was the focus of one publication of Orlando Lutheran Academy ("Vision' Oct.2007, Vol.1-Issue 3). It featured interviews with the first football coach of the school (then named Luther High School) in the 1970s and 80s and with Orlando Lutheran Academy's (2007) football coach, Mike Viera. Also featured were photos and interviews with a member of LHS' first football team, David Duda (LHS class of 1979) and his son, Steven (OLA class of 2009). Steven was also the first offspring of a Luther High School alum to graduate from the school. Included are photos of David taken wearing his No. 15 uniform c.1980.
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Life in the Lutheran Haven Old Folks Home, c.1950
In the early years, the first residents of the Lutheran Haven's Home for the Aged (aka "Old Folks' Home")lived almost like a small family, sharing chores and enjoying the common areas of the building, which had been officially dedicated in 1948. The Home faced SR 426 in Slavia, near the intersection of Chapman Road (which was only a dirt road in 1950). Scenes show the sitting room, the dining area, one resident cleaning dishes and another cooking soup for the group's noon meal.
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Life in the Lutheran Haven Old Folks Home, c.1950
In the early years, the first residents of the Lutheran Haven's Home for the Aged (aka "Old Folks' Home")lived almost like a small family, sharing chores and enjoying the common areas of the building, which had been officially dedicated in 1948. The Home faced SR 426 in Slavia, near the intersection of Chapman Road (which was only a dirt road in 1950). Scenes show the sitting room, the dining area, one resident cleaning dishes and another cooking soup for the group's noon meal.
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Life in the Lutheran Haven Old Folks Home, c.1950
In the early years, the first residents of the Lutheran Haven's Home for the Aged (aka "Old Folks' Home")lived almost like a small family, sharing chores and enjoying the common areas of the building, which had been officially dedicated in 1948. The Home faced SR 426 in Slavia, near the intersection of Chapman Road (which was only a dirt road in 1950). Scenes show the sitting room, the dining area, one resident cleaning dishes and another cooking soup for the group's noon meal.