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Meet The Staff
Fr. Dan Crosby serves as the Director of St. Anthony's. Fr. Dan is a native of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, and studied for the priesthood here at St. Anthony's when it was a house of studies for the Order. Over the years, he has fulfilled many duties for the Capuchins including formation, campus ministry, and teaching as well as service to the poor through the ministry programs of St. Benedict's in Milwaukee. His longest ministerial postings have been in the Native American Ministry of this province. Fr. Dan spent a cumulative 15 years in ministry with the Northern Cheyenne Indians in Montana. He is a member of the preaching staff and provides spiritual direction.
Fr. Tom Zelinski is a native of Menasha, Wisconsin. He has been a priest for 34 years. He has served on the staff of three different retreat centers for a total of 17 years, including 8 years earlier here at St. Anthony's. He has also served several years in a parish. He has also worked in formation work with younger members of the Capuchin Order as well as in high school campus ministry at St. Lawrence Seminary, Mt. Calvary, Wis. He serves at St. Anthony's as part of the preaching staff, in private spiritual direction, in helping at nearby parishes, and in "hosting," that is, connecting with the various groups who make use of St. Anthony's facilities.
Mary Testin has served the Church as a single laywoman for 26 years. She has a Masters degree in theology from the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley. Her experience includes Associate Director of the Seattle Worship Office, campus ministry, and several parish positions in liturgy, social justice, sacraments and adult formation. She is widely published and has given workshops throughout the country. Mary is a member of the preaching staff and provides spiritual direction and community outreach.
Ron Burclaff has been active in the ministry of St. Anthony's for a number of years. He and his wife, Barb, have two grown daughters and three granddaughters. Ron brings to St. Anthony's many years of experience in business. As Facilities Manager, Ron fills the role of assuring the environment of St. Anthony's is conducive to the spiritual refreshment of those who visit. Ron oversees maintenance, housekeeping, and purchasing. He also serves as a member of the preaching staff.
Joan Wilichowski was born and raised on a farm 2 miles west of Marathon. Joan has been at St. Anthony’s for 34 years as our secretary. She resides in Marathon with her sister. Joan registers and welcomes our retreatants, attending to each detail to ensure a good stay for all of our guests. She is our main front-line person answering or routing our initial phone and e-mail inquiries. If you have a question or concern, Joanie can point you in the right direction! Joan loves her ministry to all of God’s people!
Joyce Braunel is a life long resident of Marathon. Joyce and her husband, Dale have been married for 35 years and have 3 sons and 3 grandchildren. She is the director of promotions, bookstore manager and helps in the hosting department. She appreciates her ministry at St. Anthony’s because she loves being here for the people and being part of this “holy place.”
Tom Vollrath has lived in central Wisconsin for over 35 years and has been with St. Anthony’s as the Food Service Manager since July of 2004. Along with his wife, Justeen, they have a daughter Elizabeth and sons Steven and Ryan and reside in Kronenwetter. Tom feels extremely fortunate to be working with a devoted staff and outstanding volunteers. He is firm in his belief that St. Anthony’s is truly a special place with the power to fulfill the needs of so many.
Lynn Schlagel is our part-time cook. She was born in Chicago and raised in Kenosha County. She has been married to Bernie for 43 years. They have 1 daughter, 4 sons and 13 grandchildren. Two sons are also in food service, one with Perkins and the other with the U.S. Army, having recently served in Iraq. Lynn feels at home at St. Anthony's and loves the center and her co-workers.
Jain Skaar is the Director of Housekeeping.Jain was born and raised on a farm near Hixton Wisconsin (between LaCrosse and EauClaire). Her home place was in a valley called Garden Valley. She moved to this area in the 70’s and worked for General Telephone Co. She married and had 3 boys and became a full-time MOM and started a family day-care, which she had for many years. Her boys live in the Wausau area. Her son, Travis is a History Teacher at DC Everest, son, Matt is a computer Programmer for Liberty Mutual and son, Jake does art and framing for Cheryl’s Art & Framing in Wausau. Jain has worked at Montessori Children’s Village and at Children’s Service Society and at Aspirus Hospital as a communications clerk, Safe Kids Coordinator and as the Assistant Health Information Network Community Program Coordinator.
7 years ago she moved to the Marathon area and worked for Morgan Sand & Gravel, Inc.
She considers it a blessing and one of God’s miracles that she was chosen to be part of Saint Anthony’s.
Allan Leitermann was born in Marathon and lived here all his life, except for 2 years in the army. He has been married to Marcy for 50 years and has 3 children, 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He has been on staff at St. Anthony's for 16 years and was a volunteer for many years before that. He is now the Volunteer and Maintenance Coordinator. He enjoys his work at St. Anthony's, and finds much peace and serenity, taking care of the woods and grounds, and doing his maintenance work.
Dale Braunel