Elders
Tracy Remy: Tracy lives in Algona. He is retired from the Iowa State University Cooperative Extension Service where he was responsible for the coordination of the 4-H program in Kossuth and Palo Alto Counties. He has three sons, eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. His wife of fifty-nine and a half years, Barbara, died in 2017.
Brian Jones: Brian and his wife, Diane live near Britt, IA where Brian is a partner in a law firm. They have three children (Douglas (married to Kate), Joylynn (married to David), and Kaitlynn (married to Satchel)). They have seven grandchildren, Kellen, Liam, Owen, William, Clara, Victoria & Alek.
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Al Foote: Pastor Al and his wife, Barb, live in Algona. He is serving as our interim pastor. They have 4 children, 19 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. They are both very musical as well.
Mike Mawdsley: Mike and his wife, Cindy live in Algona. He is a commodity broker. They have two children (Melinda (married to Ryan) and Scott) and two beautiful grandchildren, Finley & Torin. He is also a worship leader and has been an deacon too.
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Deacons
Brett Venteicher: Brett and his wife, Rachel, live just outside of Algona. They have four children (Lainey, Gabby, Caleb and Jenna).
Caleb Jones: Caleb and his wife, Leah, live in Whittemore. He works for a medical chauffeur service. Caleb and Leah have a son, David, and another boy on the way.
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Mike Hommez: Mike and his wife, Susan, live in Algona. He works as an agronomist at New Coop. They have two children, Rebecca and Caleb.
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Deaconesses
Cindy Mawdsley: Cindy and her husband, Mike, live in Algona. She works at Farm Bureau in Algona. They have two children (Melinda (married to Ryan) and Scott) and two beautiful grandchildren, Finley & Torin.
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Barb Foote: Barb and her husband, Pastor Al, live in Algona. She plays the piano for many area choirs and teaches piano. They have 4 children, 19 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
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Colleen Briggs: Colleen lives in Algona and has attended AEFC since 2007. She is retired and enjoys part-time employment in Algona. She publishes a monthly newsletter called Colleen's Connection. She has 3 children (Stacy, Amy & Scott) & a cat (Tigger). Her husband (Les) of 15 years died in 2021.
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Jeanne Wittkopf:
Jeanne, a retired teacher, and her husband, Harlan, live in Algona. They have 2 children, Justin and Lynne, and 5 grandchildren. They are all pictured at their home at Okoboji during their 50th wedding anniversary. |