STAFF DIRECTORY
PASTOR MARK BARTUSCH
Pastor Mark was called to Our Redeemer in 2021 after a 20+ career in university teaching. He is a three-time graduate of the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago (LSTC), where he was awarded a PhD in Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. Married to Dawn, a Professor of Sociology and Criminology, they have two grown children - a Mechanical Engineer, and a Physician Assistant (primary care); and a rescue dog, Sammie, who sheds a lot. He enjoys hiking and kayaking and some yard work, and University of Michigan football (sorry, Badger fans!). In 2022, he joined the LSTC Board of Directors, and became vice-chair of the Board in October 2024.
Email: prmark@ourredeemerlacrosse.org
Phone: (608) 788-0242 (Church office)
JANE PARSNEAU, Office Manager
Jane Parsneau has been the Office Manager since 2006. Jane’s position includes helping to design the weekly worship bulletin and the Our Redeemer Reaching Out digital newsletter. She also helps to maintain the church website, and works with the church treasurer and bookkeeper. Previously, she worked at the La Crosse Area Synod and First Federal Savings Bank.
Email: jane@ourredeemerlacrosse.org
Phone: (608) 788-0242
MELANIE TIMMERMAN, ORGANIST
Melanie has been an organist at Our Redeemer since the late ‘90’s, first sharing the position; now the full-time organist/pianist. After many years of piano lessons she received her first training on the organ in 1980 from the professor of organ at Luther College. She’s served as organist at 3 congregations since that time. Melanie and her husband, Kevin, have been active members of Our Redeemer for many years.
Email: melanie@ourredeemerlacrosse.org
Phone: (608) 788-0242
LINDA KRUEGER, CUSTODIAN
Phone: (608) 788-0242