Staff

pastorbergelin@stpetersoflebanonwi.org

Pastor Douglas Bergelin grew up in Howard’s Grove, WI. He has traveled to the Holy Land, visited many of the Lutheran Reformation sites, and taken a Footsteps of Paul trip through southern Europe. He is diehard fan of the Green Bay Packers and Milwaukee Brewers. He enjoys traveling, sports, yard work and spending time with family. He graduated from Concordia University Wisconsin in 2003, and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, Mo in 2007. Before coming to St. Peter’s, his first call was to Zion Lutheran Church, Bismarck, ND and St. Matthew Lutheran Church, Napoleon, ND with part of his call serving as chaplain at Dakota Boys and Girls Ranch, Bismarck, ND. He loves being a pastor because you get to see God work in the lives of people. Pastor Bergelin has a love for Lutheran education, working with youth and enjoys making member visits; in members homes, at work, farms and going to youth extracurricular events.

pastor@ilcol.org

Pastor Daniel Repp was born and raised in a working-class family from Michigan. He has a quirky sense of humor, is known to put artichokes on pizza, and doesn’t call pop soda. Once upon a time, he was an at-risk youth teacher, a DJ, a guitarist, and an avid runner. He also has a passion for bringing Christ to people through the importance of prayer, pastoral care, Bible formation for all ages, the value of both Word & Sacrament, and bringing comfort for those caught in the trials of life. He is known to encourage people to “keep the main thing – the main thing” – and watch out for the idol of busyness. Pastor Repp began his call with Immanuel in July of 2021. Married with four children, two dogs, and one cat, and a few other hobbies, he is sometimes found sitting on his front porch sipping coffee, waving at traffic, and reading a good book.

tgrady@llsedu.org

Mrs. Tammy Grady has been in the education field since 2000.  Starting as a teacher assistant, she quickly realized that God called her to teach.  After 10 years of college part-time, she received her dual degree in Elementary/Middle Education and Special Education. During the majority of these years, Mrs. Grady has taught at the middle school level.  When she is not teaching, she enjoys camping, riding her UTV, doing arts and crafts, and spending time with her family and friends.  Mrs. Grady lives in Clyman with her husband and dog, Fozzie.  She is a long-time member of River Valley Alliance Church in Watertown. 

fortlagek@gmail.com

Mrs. Fortlage has been teaching for over 30 years, beginning her career here at LLS from 1990-1994 and returning to LLS in 2014 and is excited to be teaching “grand-students!” (children of past students!)  Mrs. Fortlage grew up attending Immanuel Lutheran School, (pre-merger with St. Peter’s) and later transferred to St. Peter’s and is excited to serve the Lord in Lebanon as her great-grandfather, Theodore Blase, did at Immanuel!

You might catch Mrs. Fortlage out fishing on area inland lakes with her husband of 34 years, Eric. Mrs. Fortlage has two grown daughters – Liz (married to Andy), and Erika. Mrs. Fortlage is becoming a pro-flier as she flies often to Virginia to visit her 3 year old grandson, Soren. She is an avid mystery reader and a frequent flier at the Watertown Public Library. 

Mrs. Fortlage is a 40+ year member of the Lebanon Band, is Vice President/General Manager,  plays the clarinet, and has also been the emcee for band concerts.  You may also see Mrs. Fortlage on the organ or piano at St. Peter’s.

“It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name….” Psalm 92:1

bschulz@llsedu.org

Ever since she was a little girl Mrs. Schulz wanted to be a teacher. After earning a Bachelor of Science degree from Dr. Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN, the journey began. She has taught children in grades 4K – 5th grade in Milwaukee, Montello and Iron Ridge. Teaching God’s children daily about their Lord and Savior has always been the best part of being a Christian educator for Becky. She has been married to Doug for over 30 years, and they have been blessed with three daughters and one son-in-law. When she’s not teaching, Becky works on their cow-calf operation and her garden, and she loves to read.