Pastors and Faculty

Pastors
Name: David D. Rosenow
Position: Pastor
Education: Northwestern College - 1976 - BA; Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary - 1980 - MDiv
Year Started in Ministry: 1980
Year Started at First German: 2002
E-mail: drmoose@wels.net
Phone: 920-682-8403
About Me:
  • Hometown: Prescott, WI
  • Married (Ellen) - 6 children (Jonathan, Thomas, Timothy, Daniel, Rachel, & Sarah)
  • Served at:
        Salem Lutheran Church (107th), Milwaukee, WI (1980-1989)
        Grace Lutheran Church, Hutchinson, MN (1989-1998)
        St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Wonewoc, WI (1998-2002)
        First German Lutheran Church, Manitowoc, WI (2002-present)
    • Name:Nau X. Lee
    Position:Pastor
    Years at First German:10 (9 as an Evangelist)
    Years in the Ministry:10 (9 as an Evangelist)
    E-mail:naulee@hotmail.com
    Phone Extension:#114
       
       
       
    Name: Benjamin P. Schaefer
    Position: Pastor
    Education: Martin Luther College Class of 2005; Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary Class of 2009
    Year Started in Ministry: 2009
    Year Started at First German: 2009
    E-mail: revschaefer@yahoo.com
    Phone: 920-686-1887 (Home), 629-0628 (Cell)
    About Me:
  • I was born in Flagstaff, Arizona. I am the second of three sons born to Rev. William and Judy Schaefer. My family moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1985 when my father accepted the call to serve St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church. I attended Lutheran grade school there and high school at St. Croix Lutheran in St. Paul. While in the Seminary, I served as a vicar (intern) in Reno, Nevada at Shepherd of the Mountains Lutheran Church.
  • In January 2009, I married Anna Zarling in Milwaukee, WI. She is a December 2008 graduate of MLC with a degree in Elementary Education. On October 8, 2009, Anna and I were blessed with the birth of a baby girl, Ruth.
  • I enjoy reading, history, playing piano, playing basketball (and any sport or competition), and traveling.
  • The Schaefer family has its roots at First German. John Schaefer, my great-great grandfather, joined the congregation in the late 1870s and operated a butcher shop at 14th and Washington Street until the 1920s.

    • School Faculty
    Name:Dennis Leckwee
    Position:Principal
    Teacher of Grades 7 and 8
    Years at First German:1
    Years in the Ministry:12
    E-mail:dleckwee@lakefield.net
    Phone Extension:#101
       
       
       
    Name: Darin Menk
    Position: 7th & 8th Grade Teacher, K-8 Music Instructor
    Education: Bachelor of Science in Education; Wisconsin State Certified gr. K-12 General Music; Wisconsin State Certified gr. 6-12 Choral Music; Masters of Music Education
    Year Started in Ministry: 1989
    Year Started at First German: 1999
    E-mail: menkdsjd@lakefield.net
    Phone: (920) 682-7021 x-103
    About Me:
  • I consider New Ulm, Minnesota home, but I was born in Hoskins, Nebraska.
  • My hobbies include photography, gardening, woodworking, and stamp collecting.
  • Some interesting tidbits about me: I love peanut butter and chocolate ice cream, quiet 'listening' nature hikes are best, working at improving my poetry skills, have started guitar lessons three times-maybe the fourth time will be the trick.
  • My favorite hymn is "On Eagle's Wings" - what a great view of the Lord's guiding hand in our life!
    • Name:Richard Siegler
    Position:Teacher of Grades 5 and 6
    Years at First German:17
    Years in the Ministry:30
    E-mail:rsiegler@lakefield.net
    Phone Extension:#106
       
       
       
    Name: Karen Wordell
    Position: 3rd and 4th Grade Teacher, VBS, Lower Grades Musical, and School Newpaper
    Education: DMLC Class of 1987
    Year Started in Ministry: 1987
    Year Started at First German: 1987
    E-mail: kjwordel@lakefield.net
    Phone: (920) 682-7021 x-107
    About Me:
  • I started off life in Brillion, WI, where my dad owned a hardware store. The family (Dad, Mom, 3 brothers, and I) moved to the Sheboygan area when I was beginning 1st grade. We settled in Sheboygan Falls, where I spent the rest of my childhood attending public and then parochial schools. I graduated from Manitowoc Lutheran High School in 1983, and then went on to four years at Dr. Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN. As I attended high school in Manitowoc, I always thought that this city would be a wonderful place to actually live someday. . . .God truly blessed me with a teaching assignment here at First German. It has been wonderful to work with a variety of pastors and teachers over the years. I feel that I have learned special things from each and every one of them. What a blessing to be part of the First German Congregational Family as well. As time goes by, the encouragement, kindness, support, and laughter adds to my joy in serving. I enjoy the variety of hard working people and the blending of cultures we have at First German. The "mission mindedness" of this congregation reminds me of the words from one of my favorite hymns: Who will go and work today?. . . Here I am-- Send me, send me!
  • When I am not at First German, you may find me at Manitowoc Lutheran High School watching a sporting event, concert or stage production. It is a treat to see our grade school students continue to blossom and grow in their abilities and in their faith. From late Summer to early Winter (also known as Football Season) I do enjoy treks to Lambeau Field. I've been born and raised as a Packer fan. Thanks, Dad, for signing up for those season tickets back in the 1950s! Thanks, Mom, for sharing those tickets with your children!
  • "Shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the word of life" (from Philippians, chapter 2)
    • Name:Nona Korte
    Position:Remedial Teacher (K-8)
    Teacher of Grades 1 and 2
    Years at First German:28
    Years in the Ministry:30
    E-mail:nmkorte@lakefield.net
    Phone Extension:#109-Learning Center
      #108-1st and 2nd Grade Room
       
       
    Name:Jean Fischer
    Position:Teacher of Kindergarten
    Years at First German:21
    Years in the Ministry:21
    E-mail:jfischer@lakefield.net
    Phone Extension:#104-Kindergarten Room
       
       
       
    Name:Sara Schaller
    Position:Preschool Teacher (3 year old & 4 year old)
    Years at First German:2
    Years in the Ministry:13
    E-mail:sacey@hotmail.com
    Phone Extension:#102-Preschool Room
       
       
       

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