PEACE LUTHERAN 2012 STAFF RECOGNITION
Well done, good and faithful servant! – Matthew 25:23
+ FAREWELL AND GODSPEED +
Jeanine Jacobs
Jeanine is retiring after serving 43 years as Food Service Director of Peace Lutheran School. She has prepared school lunches for thousands of students dating back to 1969 and is known throughout the community as an excellent cook.
Jeanine began cooking at Tesch’s in
1957 and worked there for 16 years and an additional 15 years after it became Leffel’s. She also worked
5 years at Stimac’s and 4 years at Black Jack. For many years Jeanine would work during the day at Peace and the other establishments at night.
Jeanine is married to Lee Jacobs and they have five children: Roy Jacobs (Madison), Cindy Jensen (Birnamwood), Jim Jacobs (Mosinee), Sue Enstrom (Gunnison, CO), and Lorrie Jacobs (Madison).
“I enjoy making nutritious meals for the school children and watching them grow. A lot of the children come back and tell me how they miss the lunches. That tells me they enjoyed them also. I will miss them all. God bless each and everyone of them.”
When asked what her plans are after all these years of cooking... “to take it easy” is Jeanine’s reply. She also looks forward to more time for reading and crocheting. We give thanks to God for Jeanine’s dedication and service to her Lord and the children of Peace for so many years.
Troy Strobel
Troy has served as our Computer Tech for the past 11 years. He has installed and maintained our computers, servers, software, for both church and school as well as all A/V equipment. He often worked behind the scenes and troubleshot many tech issues.
Troy will miss working with the other Peace staff members. “They are very warm, caring, and Christ-
centered people who are dedicated to the students and congregation. They are also understanding and flexible, knowing that I had to work around my day –job schedule to accomplish my work at Peace.”
Troy looks forward to continuing to use his God-given talents at Wisconsin Kenworth where he recently accepted a promotion. “The world is changing and technology is only going to become a larger part of our everyday lives... yet, we should not become a slave to it.”
Linda Depies
Linda has served the last 5 years as our Administrative Manager overseeing our church & school office. She has provided a calm presence in an often busy work environment.
Linda is married to Terry and they have two married sons: Shawn (Heidi) and Kevin (Danielle).
“Being a part of the team serving the needs of the congregation and school including working with children has been very rewarding. The many friends I have made within the staff and parish community will always be treasured.”
Linda looks forward to spending more time with her family, including her first grandchild, as well as friends. “I look forward to where God will lead me in the future.”
PEACE LUTHERAN 2011 STAFF RECOGNITION
Well done, good and faithful servant! – Matthew 25:23
+ FAREWELL AND GODSPEED +
Mrs. Donna Henning - 33 years of Service The supportive people during my career have been my mom (Lily Kretzmann), my husband Jim of 40 years, my children Dan (fiancée, Sara), Sarah (Christopher), Michael (Stephanie), and my grandchildren: Ava, Kathryn, James, Emmitt, Benjamin, and Andrew.
During my teaching career, I have served at Redeemer Lutheran School, Philadelphia, PA (1 year); Holy Cross Lutheran School, Detroit, MI (2 years); Trinity Lutheran School, Oshkosh, WI (13 years); Immanuel Lutheran School, Marshfield, WI (8 years); and Peace Lutheran School, Antigo, WI (7 years).
In addition to my teaching, I have been involved in the school library, Ministry to the Hmong of Oshkosh, Christian Growth LWML, adult education coordinator, Bible Study Leader, and coordinator of mission outreach.
What I have enjoyed most is watching children grow and mature in their faith and become enthusiastic and confident readers.
Linda Schultz - 33 years of Service - (Son) James and wife Lori, children Heidi, Andrew, and Peter live in Hastings, MN, (Son) Joel (deceased), (Son) Shawn and wife Laurie, children Molly and Bethany live in Merrill, WI, (Son) Eric lives in Milwaukee, WI.
The colleges I attended were: St. John Jr. College, Winfield, KS; Colorado Teachers' College, Greeley, CO; Concordia Teachers' College, Seward, NE; received BS in 1963.
I have served at Peace Lutheran Antigo, WI - grade 5 - 2000-11; St. John Lutheran Merrill, WI - grade 5, 3, 2 -1972-89; St. John Lutheran West Bend, WI - grade 1-2 combo -1970-71; Audubon Public Rock Island, IL - grade 2 - 1969-70; Immanuel Lutheran Rock Island, IL - grade 2 -1965-69; Houston Public Houston, MN – grade 2 -1963-65.
Extra duties I have been involved in are, librarian in both Merrill and Rock Island; music teacher and choir director in both Merrill and Rock Island in grade 1-4; member of church choir since high school and bell ringer in both St. John and Trinity in Merrill. I have made many church banners for years for my own church, my son’s churches and my sister’s churches.
I have enjoyed watching the growth of the children from 2, 3, 5 graders to adults where I see their faith has grown. Teaching religion was always my most enjoyable subject.
My first job (besides babysitting) was when I was 13 years old. I was the cook, waitress, and cashier in a small restaurant in Haxtun, Colorado, and I have had a job ever after! In the future I will be job hunting!!
David Reineke, Director of Christian Education - 23 years of Service - Jane, Wife; Joseph – 15; Anna – 13; Zachary - 11
Graduated from Concordia College, St. Paul MN – 1988
I have served at Lutheran Island Camp, Henning MN (4 years); Hope Lutheran Church, Pompano Beach, FL (1 year); Faith Lutheran Church, Chippewa Falls, WI (5 years); Peace Lutheran Church, Antigo, WI (13 years).
In Addition to my ‘Called’ duties of family ministry, small group ministry, Sunday School, VBS, and confirmation, I have worked with many of the dinners, the staff recognition committee, the pictorial directory projects, the 3 on 3 tournaments, assistance with the sound and video equipment, children’s messages and chapel services for school, and many of the outreach activities like story time in the park and the fair booth as well as the parade floats in past years.
I have enjoyed working with the staff here at Peace. We are a large staff and have opportunities to interact and support one another in our ministry here together. In my position I have also enjoyed working with different ages of people and find it a joy to get to know them.
I look forward to a new ministry opportunity to serve the Lord with the talents He has given me. I am not sure as of now what or where that will be, but I know the Lord has plans for my family and me. I have truly enjoyed this ministry in this time and place. It has been a blessing to work with so many fellow servants and brothers and sisters in Christ. I look forward to continued service in the ways that the Lord has planned for me.
+ HONORING YEARS OF SERVICE IN MINISTRY +
Linda Strobel - 25 Years of Service - I have been married to my husband Don for 42 years. We have five children: Troy, Tamie Kramer, Tina, Toni & Ted. We have six grandchildren; Courtney, Tory, Christian, and Isaac Kramer and Isabella Lily & Alex Strobel. My grandpets are; Bandit, Jamie & Snoopy.
I have been the printer at Peace for 25 + years. Before that I volunteered my time putting all the congregational information into the new computers.
Some extra duties I have been involved in are leading a ChristCare Group for many years, teaching Sunday School, helping with Vacation Bible School, and many church dinners. I appear in the office as a secretary at times and I also sell scrip when needed.
Knowing that I am doing God's work is what I enjoy the most about working as the printer.
Paula Breutzmann - 20 Years of Service - I have served at Lutheran Interparish School, Williamsburg, IA - 2 years; Chapel of the Cross Lutheran School, Milwaukee - 4 years; Our Father's Lutheran School, Milwaukee - 1 year; Peace Lutheran School, Antigo - 13 years.
During my time here at Peace I have served as school library coordinator, cherub choir coordinator, and been involved in the music ministry of the church, specifically the handbells and prayer and praise services. I have also occasionally led various Bible studies over the years.
I have been at Peace long enough to watch some of the children I taught in first grade graduate high school. While it's fun to see the students I've taught grow in many different ways, helping children and families grow in the love of Christ is the best part of the job!
Jackie Fondow - 15 Years of Service - Husband; Dick Fondow, Children; Don Fondow, Steve Fondow - Steve's wife Meghan & daughter Lucy, Mother-in-law; Jeanette Fondow, 10 brothers & sisters & many nieces & nephews.
I haven't worked at any other churches. But have been at Kretz Truck Brokerage for 12 years and before that, 20 years at Antigo Potato Growers.
In past years, I have worked on harvest dinners and way back the bazaar.
As the Lunch Program Bookkeeper, I get to meet a lot of the families that have children in Peace and it is always nice to meet new people who have Christ as the center of their life.
Terri Eklund - 10 Years of Service - Husband; George, 6 children; – Josh, Kristina Travis, Robert, Lucas, & Sonny, & 15 grandchildren. We have three dogs – Charlie, Lucy & Sissy.
I have served Peace as the Administrative Assistant - 10 years and also on the memorial committee for 2 years.
Some extra duties I have been involved in are ChristCare, helping to serve meals, information booth Palm Sunday Fair and scrip. I enjoy working with all of our members and school families at the window.
Troy Strobel - 10 Years of Service - Members in my family - single, no children, but I am here today with my brothers and sisters in Christ!
I have only ever served at Peace. Started on staff (part-time) in 2001. Baptized, confirmed and still attending Peace.
What I have really enjoyed about my position at Peace is first serving God and then serving the staff and congregation at Peace. My duties include creating and helping with the Peace web site, and care of all of the computers, printers, etc. for Peace. I have taken photos and video taped special events, and created the first Peace School Promo DVD. Other things I have helped with are the sauerkraut dinner every year, Palm Sunday Fair, Sunday Radio Broadcasts (announcer), the church sound system, and I am a member of the Peace Tech Task Force. List goes on...