Parish Council

Fr. Brian Wideman

Deacon Tom Gritton

Deacon Tom has been a parish member since 1990. He was ordained to the diaconate on May 13, 2017. His hope for St. Gabriel Parish in the future is to provide a parish open to all people wanting to follow their Catholic faith. If any parish member wants to talk, get more involved, or has questions or suggestions for the parish please feel free to contact him.

Trustee – Julie Klein

I have been a parish member for around 30 years and lived here for the majority of my life. My husband Peter and I have been married for 42 years, we have 2 daughters, 2 son-in -laws and 2 grandsons. Our girls went to St. Gabriel school and our grandsons are currently enrolled. I worked in the SMCS system in various positions for eleven years with my favorite being the school secretary here at St. Gabriel School. We have volunteered for different functions throughout our membership, but I never considered serving on a council until someone made the suggestion. I entered my name for the position of Trustee Secretary and won. My reason for wanting to serve is based on the importance of God in my life and wanting to help build a larger, stronger, faith filled community by sharing my time, talent and treasure.

Jessica Anderson

I have been a member of St. Gabriel since I was a kindergartner. I have received all my sacraments (except baptism) at Saint Gabriel. My husband Matthew and I have been married since 2008 and have two sons (Henry and Jack) who attend St. Gabriel Elementary, just as I did as a child. I love volunteering at school and church as time allows. As a family, we enjoy cooking together, camping, and watching movies. I also love to read. I have worked in healthcare for the last 14 years and have worked in home healthcare for the last 7.  I feel blessed to work every day making a difference in the lives of people in our community. I’m excited to join parish council, and I look forward to working with fellow members for years to come. 

Jennifer Whaley

Michael Burr

I have been coming to St. Gabriel since I was born, I grew up coming to weekly Mass and went through Faith Formation all the way through Confirmation. I left after high school only because I joined the military,  After the military I came home and resumed weekly Mass attendance.  I still live in the Fox Valley, have 2 pets and I joined the parish council to support the church that helped raise me.

Tom Klinkhammer

President – Chris Wautlet

I joined the St. Gabriel parish community in 1980 at my baptism by Fr. Stingle. I attended St. Gabriel elementary school before moving on to be the first sixth grade class at the “new” Seton Middle School. After High school, I served a Steamfitters apprenticeship and worked in that trade for 20 years prior to my current position as a Project Supervisor.  I have been married to my wife, Shelley, since 2007. We have two daughters, Kiersten and Noelle, who both attend St. Mary Catholic Schools and are receiving their sacraments through St. Gabriel parish. Kiersten and Noelle thought it was fun when at their First Reconciliation when they found themselves signing the same record book that I signed, as well as their uncles and aunt, from our First Reconciliations. My family and I enjoy volunteering at the events and fundraisers for both St Mary Catholic schools and St Gabriel parish, the Lenten fish fry’s being one of our favorites. We also like to get outside and enjoy the Wisconsin seasons; camping, hiking, golf, and mini golf. Additionally, I like to stay busy with home projects, baking or reading historical books. 

I look forward to working with Fr. Brian, the fine people on parish council and the other parish committees.

Barbara Bodenhagen

I have been a member here since 1966 which gives me a deep love for St. Gabriel.  My husband Rich and I have 2 sons, 5 grandchildren (which keeps us busy), and a new puppy (which keeps us even busier)!  Along with helping people with our pro-active health and wellness company, we also enjoy traveling and experiencing new cultures. I am an avid reader and enjoy spending time in the great outdoors, especially botanical gardens. I assist with creating the Baptismal bibs and I am grateful to be a member of the Parish Council.

Keith Gilbertson

My wife April and I have 3 children.  Lennox, Layla and Lana (twin girls) I own my own business and also drive bus part time for SMCS. I am from Wisconsin but spent 16 years in Atlanta Georgia.  I met April on a trip home. We decided to move back to Wisconsin once we had kids. We love Neenah and our SMCS family

Mary Koslowski

I have been a member of St. Gabriel since 1987.  I have been married to Tom since 1967 and we have two children, six grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. I have served with the Children’s Gospel since about 2000.  I love working with children; they are so smart! I also enjoy serving on the Parish Council, baking for funerals and occasionally singing in the Parish choir.