W0IWS 1949 Atchison, Kansas

W0IWS Father Augustine Rottering, OSB
*1904-2001*
He studied physics at Univ. of Minn. and was a graduate of St Benedict's College in 1928. He became a monk in 1931 completing his theology studies. He served several parish assignments in KS - taught math, science, bookkeeping and mechanical drawing until 1931 and continued at Maur Hill Prep School, a boarding school for high school boys, from 1932 until 1953. Padre enjoyed ham radio, coins and stamp collecting.  He expired at age 96 in Atchison, KS Oct. 29, 2001.

QSL from the estate of KL7PF, W9SFE
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