Church Staff

Pastor Rod Resheske pastor.rod@oslc-wi.org	My passion is helping people see that Jesus loves them, forgives them, and desires an ever-growing relationship with them. I love encouraging people to discover their gifts and helping them be empowered for ministry. My wife Sue and I have three adult children. When not at church, I enjoy fishing, working with hand-tools, cheering for the Green Bay Packers, and working in the yard.
Pastor Karen Natterstad pastor.karen@oslc-wi.org	As pastor at Our Savior's, I get excited about preaching and teaching. I was born and raised in Minnesota, and continue to visit my parents in Owatonna. I attended Concordia College in Moorhead, MN and Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN. I am married to Dean. We have two adult children, Micah & Erika (married to Jim); and a first grandchild, Ivy, born in 2009. You might meet our dog Ruby, a chocolate lab, who visits Church on occasion. Dean and I enjoy a variety of outdoor recreation activities: bicycling, golf, hiking and snowshoeing. I also seek out the quiet creativity found in my sewing room and in my kitchen cooking and baking.
Jim Fields High School & College Ministry Director jim.fields@oslc-wi.org	My passion is to walk alongside young people, and point them to the Love of Christ. I graduated from Carthage College with a major in Religion and have served at Our Savior's since April of 2005. In March of 2006, I earned my Certification in Youth and Family Ministry through Wartburg Seminary in Dubuque, Iowa. Though I have no children of my own, I am the proud uncle of 13 nephews and 3 nieces! In my free time I enjoy bowling, and am an avid Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears fan!
Marcie Nelson Elementary School Ministry Director marcie.nelson@oslc-wi.org	I truly enjoy working with young children and want to share the love that God has for each and everyone of them. My goal is for children to feel that church is a fun, exciting, and safe place to be. I grew up in Marinette Wisconsin and graduated from UW-Platteville with a degree in Elementary Education and Natural Science. I taught first, second, and fourth grade in Beloit and third grade at Swallow school in Hartland. I have been working at Our Savior's in Children's ministries since March of 2004.
Kris Gallert Intermediate School Ministry Director kris.gallert@oslc-wi.org	"In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths" Proverbs 3:6 This to me is the theme to my life! After much prayer, God has directed my path to this awesome church. Daily I thank Him for the opportunity to serve here! God has blessed me in too many ways to count! He has surrounded me with friends and family here in Oconomowoc where I have been a life long resident. He has given me an amazingly supportive husband of 16 years, Scott, and two full of life boys, Jacob and Ryan! He has also given me a love for kids and a passion for sharing Jesus with them! I would have never guessed I would eventually be working with children; but God has a way of making things happen for His glory! I am excited to teach kids about the wonderful love of Jesus. The earlier we begin teaching them, the stronger their faith will be and the better equipped they are to face whatever life has in store for them. On my days off, I enjoy gardening, playing with our two dogs, and "just hanging out" with family.
Jason Meissner Director of Music jason.meissner@oslc-wi.org	As Director of Music at Our Savior's Lutheran, I strive to engage members of the musical ensembles at Our Savior's bring their energized musical gifts to our worship services. I encourage everyone to come forward and share their God given musical gifts! I am a native of Racine and hold a Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Music education with piano emphasis from UW-LaCrosse. I have also been engaged in music ministry at Christ the King Lutheran in Holmen, WI, English Lutheran Church in LaCrosse, WI, and Our Savior's Lutheran in Rochester, MN. I am also Director of Vocal Music at Wauwatosa West High School and Whitman Middle School and am an active member of the Wisconsin Choral Directors Association and Wisconsin School Music Association.
Lana Moore Church Administrator lana.moore@oslc-wi.org	I am so excited to have the position of Parish Administrator. I worked for the Greater Milwaukee Synod for 20 years, mostly as the Financial Administrator. I moved to Texas in 2000 due to my husband's promotion with a food distribution company. Upon returning to the Milwaukee area I held positions with two different companies as Accounting Manager and Office Manager. I always enjoyed working for the E.L.C.A. and am enjoying the wonderful opportunity to be part of the E.L.C.A. again. I have been married to a wonderful man named Clay Moore for 25 years and we have a 14 year old son named Clayton. I look forward to continuing to serve this congregation with my gifts of administration and finance.
Carol Hobday Communications & Media Coordinator carol.hobday@oslc-wi.org	Our Savior's is a great place to work! As a lifelong member I enjoy being part of the dynamic team at Our Savior's and look forward to using my skills and experiences to enhance my work at the church. I graduated from UW-Madison with a degree in Elementary Education. My work career includes teaching 1st grade, 6th grade math, and various advertising sales and management positions at Madison Newspapers, Milwaukee Journal/Sentinel, Inc., Metroparent, and Sierra magazine. My husband, Bill, and I have five great children: Jennifer (husband Eric and son, Baron), Elisabeth, Alex, Katie, and Sarah. Riley, our yellow lab, adds to the creative commotion at the Hobday house. In between work and family I enjoy gardening, soccer, tennis, skiing, scrapbooking, and reading.
Ron Hoffmann Property Minister ron.hoffmann@oslc-wi.org	During my high school years I enjoyed the sport of ski jumping. Every weekend during the winter months we would travel to ski jumps all over Wisconsin, Illinois and Minnesota. My wife, Lynn and I were married while I was home on leave from the navy in December 1957. I was then sent overseas and didn't get to see my beautiful bride for one year. After the navy I returned home to Oconomowoc and never left again. I took over the small family business of Hoffmann Cleaning Service which I sold after 25 years. The business is still operating under that same name today. I then went to work with the Oconomowoc School district and retired as Manager of Building and Grounds in 2004. I continue to stay in close contact with the district in many ways. I was blessed with the opportunity to assume the role of Property Minister for Our Savior's shortly after retirement. Today Lynn and I enjoy our family of 2 sons and 2 daughters and have been blessed with 8 grandkids, all of whom live no further than 20 miles away. I enjoy playing golf, outdoor gardening, small woodworking projects, daily walks around the lake with Lynn and being available to be "Mr. Fix It" for my kids and grandkids.
Tammy Gallow Parish Nurse parishnurse@oslc-wi.org	It is an honor to be allowed to serve God in a fellowship that is committed to this caring ministry. I have four wonderful "adult" children and one miniature Dachshund (I had to have someone in the family that would always stay a "baby"). My professional experience includes a Bachelor of Science degrees in Nursing and Clinical Dietetics and positions in Maternal/Child and Public Health. The Lord has given me a passion for holistic wellness, health promotion and prevention. My hope is that He will use the partnerships and gifting of His people to bring hope, wholeness and healing through His church. My faith journey has had many unforeseen bends in the road, but God has always faithfully guided and affirmed that He leads victoriously. It was in the darkest valleys, that God revealed the depth of His strength and the power of His love. Each day is an opportunity to learn more of His heart and allow His love to transform our lives. I am looking forward with joyful anticipation to see what God has planned for our journey together, as we continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. "I came that they might have life, and have it abundantly." John 10:10
Joanne Zastrow Preschool Ministry Director	I’m excited to join the Children’s Ministry team. My husband Kurt and I, along with our daughters Abigail and Sophia first visited Our Savior’s in 2006 after moving back home to WI from Minneapolis. After much “church shopping,” we were instantly drawn to the warm, welcoming atmosphere here. We officially made Our Savior’s our church home in 2008. Our girls have loved learning about God through the Children’s Programs. I feel blessed to now be a part of the team that helps guide the youngest members and their families on their faith journey. I look forward to helping grow the children’s programs with the congregation.