Jonas Lindemann
Pastor
Jonas Lindemann was born and baptized in Sturgeon Bay, WI, on October 6, 1999. He grew up at Zion Ev. Lutheran Church in Egg Harbor, WI, where his father, Peter, was the pastor for twenty-eight years. His mother, Kris, taught Kindergarten at Zion Lutheran School for many of those years. Two years ago, Peter took a call to St. Peter's Ev. Lutheran Church in Fond du Lac, WI. Jonas is the third of four boys, all of whom are in the ministry.
Jonas was confirmed on May 4, 2014, at Zion. He went to high school at Luther Preparatory School and graduated in 2018. He attended Martin Luther College and graduated in 2022. In college, he met his wife, Sarah, who was attending Bethany Lutheran College at the same time. Sarah graduated summa cum laude with a major in biology and a minor in Spanish. After college, Jonas attended Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in Mequon, WI, and Sarah attended Concordia University Wisconsin also in Mequon, in their Physician Assistant School. Jonas and Sarah got married on July 21, 2023. They vicared at Abiding Peace Ev. Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. Four weeks into their vicar year, Ezekiel was born on August 26, 2024.
Jonas likes to golf. Sarah loves gardening and baking sourdough. Jonas and Sarah both like going on walks and hikes, trying new restaurants and coffee shops, and spending time with Zeke.
Jonas was confirmed on May 4, 2014, at Zion. He went to high school at Luther Preparatory School and graduated in 2018. He attended Martin Luther College and graduated in 2022. In college, he met his wife, Sarah, who was attending Bethany Lutheran College at the same time. Sarah graduated summa cum laude with a major in biology and a minor in Spanish. After college, Jonas attended Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in Mequon, WI, and Sarah attended Concordia University Wisconsin also in Mequon, in their Physician Assistant School. Jonas and Sarah got married on July 21, 2023. They vicared at Abiding Peace Ev. Lutheran Church in Simpsonville, SC. Four weeks into their vicar year, Ezekiel was born on August 26, 2024.
Jonas likes to golf. Sarah loves gardening and baking sourdough. Jonas and Sarah both like going on walks and hikes, trying new restaurants and coffee shops, and spending time with Zeke.
Tim Gumm
1/4 Time Pastor
Pastor Tim Gumm serves St. John’s as a part-time pastor. He is a 1975 graduate of Northwestern Preparatory School, Watertown, a 1979 graduate of Northwestern College, Watertown, and a 1983 graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon. During his 40 years in the public ministry, he served congregations in West Allis, WI, Loves Park, IL, and Fall River, WI. In
2023, Pastor Gumm retired from the full-time ministry. In 2024, he was called to serve St. John’s.
Pastor Gumm married Linda (nee Zastrow) in 1980. He and Linda live in Watertown. They have four grown children – two boys and two girls – and seventeen grandchildren. Pastor enjoys preaching, writing and an occasional round of golf. He and Linda also enjoy traveling together.
2023, Pastor Gumm retired from the full-time ministry. In 2024, he was called to serve St. John’s.
Pastor Gumm married Linda (nee Zastrow) in 1980. He and Linda live in Watertown. They have four grown children – two boys and two girls – and seventeen grandchildren. Pastor enjoys preaching, writing and an occasional round of golf. He and Linda also enjoy traveling together.
Charles Papenfuss
Richard Cody
School Prinicpal
Greetings in our Savior's name! My name is Richard (Rick) E. Cody. I have been a principal and teacher for the last 31 years. I have served at St. John's, Lomira (5 years), Christ, West Salem (Christ-St. John's Lutheran School - 11 years), and St. John's, Juneau (15 years). I am enrolled in the graduate program at Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN to get a Masters in Educational Leadership.
I grew up in Lake Mills, WI. I attended St. Paul's Lutheran Church and School in Lake Mills. For high school, I attended Lakeside Lutheran High School in Lake Mills. Dr. Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN is where I spent four years and studied to become a teacher. In my school years, I enjoyed playing football, basketball, and baseball.
My wife, Lisa (nee Bonnell) and I were married June 8, 1996. My wife and I have five children that we are very blessed to have and love very much! Lisa and I became grandparents to a baby girl this summer (July 4, 2021). We are very excited for this next chapter! My wife and I enjoy spending time with our children (Sydney, Kylie, Maggie, Micah, and Grace), family, and friends. I enjoy the outdoors when I have the opportunity and treasure the moments when I can hunt and fish.
Welcome to St. John's and I would love to talk to you about Christian education here at St. John's and available through Luther Preparatory School (Watertown) and Lakeside Lutheran High School (Lake Mills).
I grew up in Lake Mills, WI. I attended St. Paul's Lutheran Church and School in Lake Mills. For high school, I attended Lakeside Lutheran High School in Lake Mills. Dr. Martin Luther College in New Ulm, MN is where I spent four years and studied to become a teacher. In my school years, I enjoyed playing football, basketball, and baseball.
My wife, Lisa (nee Bonnell) and I were married June 8, 1996. My wife and I have five children that we are very blessed to have and love very much! Lisa and I became grandparents to a baby girl this summer (July 4, 2021). We are very excited for this next chapter! My wife and I enjoy spending time with our children (Sydney, Kylie, Maggie, Micah, and Grace), family, and friends. I enjoy the outdoors when I have the opportunity and treasure the moments when I can hunt and fish.
Welcome to St. John's and I would love to talk to you about Christian education here at St. John's and available through Luther Preparatory School (Watertown) and Lakeside Lutheran High School (Lake Mills).
