Karl Hoffmeister was the first pastor to hold services for the Germans in the Plumer Settlement, serving from 1856-1857, and again from 1864-1866. On July 4, 1866 he became the full-time pastor, serving in that capacity until August, 1868, when J. J. Waldburger became pastor.

During Pastor Hoffmeister's service, a brick church was built in 1867, with the dedication of the new Salem Lutheran Church being held on Christmas that year.

Following are the pastors who served Salem Lutheran Church during the years indicated:

Pastor	Years Served	Notes
Karl Hoffmeister	1856-1857, 1864-1868	(See above)
J. J. Waldburger	1868-1870
Johann Schlundt	1870-1872
Samuel Estel	1872-1874
Heinrich Nau	1874-1876
L. Feistner	1877-1883
Albert Blasberg	1883-1888
J. Handrich	1888-1889
Henry E. Hoff	1889-1922	Biography
Alfred Hoff (Henry Hoff's son)	1923-1933