3607 45th St, Two Rivers, WI 54241 office@sjtworivers.org (920) 794-7300

Meet Our New Shepherd!

Steve Kruschel was born and baptized in Gregory, South Dakota, on March 25, 1983. His wife, Becca (Janke), was born a few weeks later in Wilmar, Minnesota, on April 21, 1983, and baptized on April 24. After Becca grew up in rural Iron Ridge, Wisconsin, and Steve grew up in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, they met and courted at Martin Luther College, New Ulm, Minnesota. Following graduation, Becca served as a teacher for one year in Japan, while Steve attended his first year at the Seminary. They married July 23, 2006. Steve served as a vicar in Lapeer, Michigan. After graduating from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in 2009, Steve was assigned to serve Grace Lutheran Church in Geneva, NE, and Trinity Lutheran Church in Grafton, NE. He served those congregations for 9 years.

The Lord has blessed Steve and Becca with five children: Adeline (10 years old), Timothy (8 years old), Benjamin (7 years old), Gabriel (5 years old), and Phineas (3 years old).

The Kruschel family thanks the members of St. John’s for calling them to serve in Two Rivers. Every member of the Kruschel family eagerly looks forward to serving the Lord with you all!