A 34-year-member of the Knights of Columbus, John Stang, has been selected Knight of the Year for the Father Werner Council.
According to the announcement of his honor, “he has been the deputy grand knight, the grand knight and a trustee. He tries to make the council better and more appealing to more men of the parish. He works at the monthly breakfasts and burger and brat sales as much as he can always with a positive and cheerful demeanor.“
Stang is a Eucharistic minister, is active in Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life and the Treasure Chest. He picketed in front of Planned Parenthood.
In the community, Stang helps disabled veterans attend Mass.
Stang attended a Catholic grade school, Crosier Seminary Preparatory School and Junior College. He earned a master’s degree and works as a vocational rehabilitation counselor for the state of Minnesota.
Stang and his wife Susan have a son, Zachery.

Susan and John Stang.