Deacon Randy (or Deacon RJ) began his assignment as Pastoral Coordinator on July 1, 2022. Prior to coming to SM/SM, Deacon Randy was employed in the utility industry for 38 years. Most recently, he was employed by New Holstein Utilities where he served as General Manager for 15 ½ years. At previous parishes, he served as an usher, proclaimer and Eucharistic minister. He also served on a parish council and served on various committees. After relocating to New Holstein, he began to hear a call to get more involved with his faith and in church ministry. In 2012, he was
encouraged to discern a call to the diaconate and applied to the Diocese of Green Bay where he was accepted and entered into the formation program for the diaconate. On May 12, 2018, he was ordained a deacon (along with Randy Meidl from St. Michael parish) by Bishop Ricken. His first assignment as a deacon was to serve the linked parishes in New Holstein, Kiel and St. Anna. Deacon RJ is excited about his assignment with St. Mary and St. Michael parishes. He looks forward to serving the two parishes and SM/SM School. His hope is to help parishioners, students, and all people encounter the Lord and to grow their personal relationship with the Lord.

Deacon RJ is married to Patty. They have been blessed with two daughters, a son, and six grandchildren. They also have a Goldendoodle who acts as their home’s greeter. His hobbies include spending time with family, walking, travelling, golfing, reading, biking, and following Wisconsin sports teams (especially the Milwaukee Brewers). He has a BBA in Business Management from the UW-Whitewater.