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WRITTEN BY HEATHER ROTHBAUER-WANISH For over 31 years, Mary Shoenknecht has been a familiar face at Trinity Lutheran Church in Eau Claire. While she raised her children, supported her husband in his endeavors, and built a family, she has consistently given back to her church community. Now, as she embarks on a new chapter in her life—retirement—Mary looks back fondly through memories and looks forward to new adventures. Faith. Faith plays an integral role in every aspect of Mary’s life. Mary joined Trinity Lutheran Church in 1955, was confirmed and married there; and her children grew up in the same …