STAFF
Redeemer is dedicated to providing a creative, welcoming, understanding and open atmosphere. These core values have been shaped by our rich history of partnering with amazing staff and always finding ways of
"Learning to Love More."
Meet Our Interim Pastor
Rev. Ruth Wagner Bradshaw
Hello everyone at Redeemer UCC. My name is Rev. Ruth Wagner Bradshaw (Ruth, Pastor Ruth, Rev. Ruth - I am not picky) and I am excited to serve as your interim pastor.
I grew up in Michigan and Illinois and attended college in Iowa. Eventually, I married my husband, Tom, and we ended up moving to Vermont. I worked as an office assistant at a local company and then as the Christian Education Coordinator At College Street UCC. During that time our two kids were born, so we were a busy family.
I had thought about being a pastor before, but by the time I reached my early thirties, that call became undeniable. So I enrolled at Andover Newton Theological School, which at that time was in Massachusetts. I took a few classes at a time - commuting for most of them, but also taking a few in the new online format. After 6 years of study, I graduated with a Master of Divinity in 2003.
In the 20-plus years that followed, I have served churches in both rural and urban areas. Every congregation is unique - and yet, in each setting I have been able to work with the congregation toward discerning and responding to God's call. Now, as an interim pastor, I find that I deeply enjoy the work of helping a congregation look at itself honestly and lovingly during a time of fruitful transition. I look foward to serving with all of you at Redeemer UCC as we worship, pray, work and serve together.
Jessica Penkwitz
Accounting Clerk & Office Assistant
Jessie comes to us from Germantown, where she lives with her husband, Chad and two children, Hope and DJ. She obtained an Associate of Applied Science in Accounting from Moraine Park Technical college in West Bend. In her spare time she enjoys doing home projects with Chad, spending time outdoors and has a love for animals.
Casey Cleary
Office Administrator
Casey and her fiance, Ryan, live in Sussex with their kids, Kenlee and Rowan and their dog, Koda. Casey is a proud Disney Adult, and when she’s not walking down Main Street, U.S.A., she’s spending time outdoors—fishing, hiking, camping, or cheering on the Milwaukee Brewers with her family.
Dan Stolper
Worship Accompanist
Dan has served since 1982 in various music ministry positions at Redeemer – choir director, music director and, presently, worship accompanist. Besides playing piano and guitar and leading congregational singing, he also has written numerous songs and arrangements for the choir and worship use. Now retired, Dan formerly worked as a choral editor at Hal Leonard publishing for over 30 years. In addition to music, he loves hiking, especially in the mountains, other outdoor activities experiencing nature, craft beer and dogs.
Jon Olson
Worship and Arts Director
Jon has been running the sound and projector system for the church since it was rebuilt in 2006. He has been a sound engineer for forty years. He is also a patent holding R&D Design Engineer.
Jon is married to Becci and they have two sons Derek and Scott. He enjoys playing the guitar and singing and is also an avid motorcyclist and bike builder. He likes fixing things himself before calling an expert and always has a project in the works.
Sherriord Johnson
Custodian
Sherriord arrives at Redeemer with a significant career in healthcare and senior-living custodial and facilities cleaning experience. With a grown son living outside of Dallas, he also has two children, a daughter and son living here in WI.
Kerry Krawczyk
Child Care
Kerry’s passion has always been children, and she is in her second decade of caring for kids. Kerry is the mother of a son and a daughter, and is also a grandma.