Rev. Traub establishes the 4th chapter of the Order of Saint John at Kountze Memorial, inviting young men to serve at the altar as worship assistants. Young women would be accepted into the Order in 1986.
At a cost of $100,000, Kountze Memorial greatly expands its building to include the Fellowship Hall, Sunday School, Church Offices, and Kitchen.
Kountze Memorial displays the largest known church service flag in the county, with over 700 blue stars and 29 gold stars.