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Assistant Minister of Music
Karen Heins
As Assistant Minister of Music, Karen leads and directs the Celebration band, and children’s choir, and assists in choirs in a way that proclaims the Gospel, glorifies God, and enhances worship. Bio Karen Heins grew up as a daughter of a pastor. She’s lived in New York State, Iowa, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. She graduated from Stritch University in Milwaukee with a B.S. in Music Education with an emphasis on Vocal and General Music. She came to Holy Cross in the…
Chancel Choir Accompanist
Phil Smith
Bio Phil was born and grew up in Menomonee Falls. He received his BA in Music/Business from Carroll University (including one year at the University of Nottingham, UK.) Phil became a member of Holy Cross in 1998, shortly after moving back to this area from New York where he had a long career working for a major British-owned music publisher. He joined the Holy Cross music staff shortly thereafter and also volunteers in the Celebration Band, Spirit of Harmony a…
Preschool Administrator
Tammy Seidemann
Tammy is our Preschool Administrator. Overseeing our preschool includes many crucial tasks such as supervising and hiring the staff, selecting and creating learning programs, and focusing on child safety. She also runs several vital fundraisers to support the school and ensures all guidelines are adhered to. Tammy excels at working with parents and children to create a positive learning environment. Bio I have been a 4K teacher for many years, and moved to the position of Administrator/Director at Holy Cross…
Preschool Teacher
Brittney Rasmussen
Brittney is the 3k teacher in the Holy Cross Preschool. Bio Brittney has a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood-Elementary Education from UW-La Crosse. She started teaching 3K at Holy Cross Preschool in 2016 after six years of work in child care. She is a long-time member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. About Brittney is married and has one son. She enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, completing puzzles, and going to the zoo. Brittney enjoys watching her son play sports,…
Preschool Teacher
Katherine Seidemann
Hello! My name is Katherine Seidemann. I graduated from Winona State University with a cell and molecular biology degree in 2022. This is my first year teaching, and I am excited to get started. I have been a member here at Holy Cross since childhood. I am originally from the area, and I am glad to be back. In my spare time, I enjoy reading, quilting, and spending time with my friends and family.
Council President
Stephanie Truckenmiller
The President’s duties shall include presiding at all meetings of the congregation, the Congregational Council, and the Executive Board. She represents the Congregational Council to the congregation and sets the agenda for the Congregational Council meetings in conjunction with the senior pastor. Stephanie signs documents and checks on behalf of the congregation and many other important things that allow Holy Cross to keep moving Forward in Faith.
Council Secretary
Stephanie Zimmer
As Council Secretary, Stephanie’s duties include keeping accurate minutes of all congregation meetings, the Congregational Council, and the Executive Board. She is also responsible for the congregation’s official correspondence and signing documents and checks on behalf of the congregation. BIO Stephanie was born in Ft. Worth, TX, and raised in Minnetonka, MN. She moved to Milwaukee to attend Marquette University, where she studied International Affairs & Economics. Part of her studies took place in Lyon, France. While at Marquette, she…
Council Vice-President
Gary Oliversen
The Vice President’s duties include replacing the president in the event of the president’s absence or inability to perform his/her duties. He also represents the Executive Board at special task forces and signs documents and checks on behalf of the congregation.
Treasurer
Kirk Westfahl
Kirk’s duties as Treasurer are instrumental here at Holy Cross. They include maintaining proper procedures to safeguard all monies or property entrusted to the office. He maintains all legal documents and fiscal records associated with monies and property entrusted to the office and disburses the funds of the congregation in accordance with the current budget and as directed by the Congregational Council or the congregation. Kirk presents the financial report to the Congregational Council at its regular meeting and to…