Donation Letter

Greetings from friends of Friedrich C.D. Wyneken,

The Reverend Wyneken was instrumental in starting many of the area Lutheran Churches and one of the founding fathers of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. The “Wyneken House” is the only remaining home of an Indiana pioneer religious leader.

Tremendous strides have been made towards the restoration of the Wyneken House through the efforts of the “Friends Of Wyneken” – a committee of the Indiana German Heritage Society.

1. The Wyneken House was initially saved by moving it to its present location.
2. Land has been surveyed and graciously donated for its permanent resting, which is where the house is presently located.
3. The original house layout has been determined and will be restored as per the original circa 1850 Adams County Indiana home.
4. Logs were donated and milled for beams and flooring; Windows and doors have been made and are in the process of being installed along with the beams and flooring; also the exterior of the house is in the sealing/painting restoration process.
5. A Septic System has been approved and filed with the State and Adams County.
6. Architectural drawings have been approved for the future basement.
7. All necessary permits have been acquired.
8. The Friends Of Wyneken established their own Website and E-mail.

The Friends Of Wyneken committee plans to have the basement built and the house moved onto it within the next 6 months. Immediate funds are needed to complete this phase of the project. We appreciate all your past support and donations and are asking for any financial assistance you can give at this time. Please make checks payable to “Friends Of Wyneken of IGHS” with “Wyneken House donation” in the MEMO line. All donations will greatly be appreciated. Please send checks to:

Please prayerfully consider donating to this historical restoration project.

The Friends Of Wyneken Financial Committee

For more information contact FOW President Ken Selking; E-mail: weathermanks@webtv.net