Meet the Staff
Deanna Fox is married to Dale Fox and they have three children and 6 grandchildren ranging from 3 years to 19 years of age. They all live within an hour of their front door and the Foxes love spending time with them. Deanna attended the University of Kansas for 2 years and many years and 2 children later enrolled at Ottawa University with a degree in Human Services. She began her journey with Westminster as secretary and treasurer in August of 1984, retiring from the office manager position in 2014 and continuing with the treasurer responsibilities.
Deanna Fox is married to Dale Fox and they have three children and 6 grandchildren ranging from 3 years to 19 years of age. They all live within an hour of their front door and the Foxes love spending time with them. Deanna attended the University of Kansas for 2 years and many years and 2 children later enrolled at Ottawa University with a degree in Human Services. She began her journey with Westminster as secretary and treasurer in August of 1984, retiring from the office manager position in 2014 and continuing with the treasurer responsibilities.
Deanna Fox is married to Dale Fox and they have three children and 6 grandchildren ranging from 3 years to 19 years of age. They all live within an hour of their front door and the Foxes love spending time with them. Deanna attended the University of Kansas for 2 years and many years and 2 children later enrolled at Ottawa University with a degree in Human Services. She began her journey with Westminster as secretary and treasurer in August of 1984, retiring from the office manager position in 2014 and continuing with the treasurer responsibilities.
Dale Fox, Director of Music is married to Deanna and they have three children and 6 grandchildren. He joined the staff at Westminster in 2011 serving as the Handbell Choir Director. In 2015 he became the Chancel Choir Director also. He graduated from Baker University (BME) and Kansas State University (Masters).
Deanna Fox is married to Dale Fox and they have three children and 6 grandchildren ranging from 3 years to 19 years of age. They all live within an hour of their front door and the Foxes love spending time with them. Deanna attended the University of Kansas for 2 years and many years and 2 children later enrolled at Ottawa University with a degree in Human Services. She began her journey with Westminster as secretary and treasurer in August of 1984, retiring from the office manager position in 2014 and continuing with the treasurer responsibilities.
Deanna Fox is married to Dale Fox and they have three children and 6 grandchildren ranging from 3 years to 19 years of age. They all live within an hour of their front door and the Foxes love spending time with them. Deanna attended the University of Kansas for 2 years and many years and 2 children later enrolled at Ottawa University with a degree in Human Services. She began her journey with Westminster as secretary and treasurer in August of 1984, retiring from the office manager position in 2014 and continuing with the treasurer responsibilities.
Donna Greenawald, Westminster's Secretary is the mother of two sons and has adult grandchildren who are twins. She grew up in upstate New York in a beautiful small town in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains. She lived in the Midwest for many years. She moved to Kansas in 2013 to be close to her sister and brother-in-law. She enjoys living here in Ottawa (with the exception of the HOT summers) and feels extremely blessed to be at Westminster!!
Deanna Fox is married to Dale Fox and they have three children and 6 grandchildren ranging from 3 years to 19 years of age. They all live within an hour of their front door and the Foxes love spending time with them. Deanna attended the University of Kansas for 2 years and many years and 2 children later enrolled at Ottawa University with a degree in Human Services. She began her journey with Westminster as secretary and treasurer in August of 1984, retiring from the office manager position in 2014 and continuing with the treasurer responsibilities.
Ken Nelson is our Youth Director. Ken is married to Barb and they have two amazing kids: Jennifer McDonald of Spokane, Washington and Kyle Nelson of Orlando, Florida. He joined Westminster in 1990 and has served on Session multiple times as well as various committees. He has always worked with the youth in various ways and in 2015 was hired to be the Mid and Senior High Youth Director. Kenny graduated from Ottawa High School and attended Ottawa University.
Ken Nelson is our Youth Director. Ken is married to Barb and they have two amazing kids: Jennifer McDonald of Spokane, Washington and Kyle Nelson of Orlando, Florida. He joined Westminster in 1990 and has served on Session multiple times as well as various committees. He has always worked with the youth in various ways and in 2015 was hired to be the Mid and Senior High Youth Director. Kenny graduated from Ottawa High School and attended Ottawa University.
Linda Rishel, our organist and pianist has been playing at Westminster since January 2020. She was born and raised in Wichita and graduated from Friends University. She has her Bachelor's Degree in Music Education and Church Music as well as a Master's degree in Elementary Education and Library Science from Fort Hays State University. She taught public school elementary music in Garden City, KS for 39 years. She also taught private piano lessons and was a church organist in Wichita and Garden City for 50 years prior to moving to Ottawa in 2017. She is married to Tom and they have two daughters (Katie & Emily), two sons-in-law (Cole & Nic), and four grandchildren (Cade, Gracie, Annaleigh, and Oliver).
Ken Nelson is our Youth Director. Ken is married to Barb and they have two amazing kids: Jennifer McDonald of Spokane, Washington and Kyle Nelson of Orlando, Florida. He joined Westminster in 1990 and has served on Session multiple times as well as various committees. He has always worked with the youth in various ways and in 2015 was hired to be the Mid and Senior High Youth Director. Kenny graduated from Ottawa High School and attended Ottawa University.
Linda Rishel, our organist and pianist has been playing at Westminster since January 2020. She was born and raised in Wichita and graduated from Friends University. She has her Bachelor's Degree in Music Education and Church Music as well as a Master's degree in Elementary Education and Library Science from Fort Hays State University. She taught public school elementary music in Garden City, KS for 39 years. She also taught private piano lessons and was a church organist in Wichita and Garden City for 50 years prior to moving to Ottawa in 2017. She is married to Tom and they have two daughters (Katie & Emily), two sons-in-law (Cole & Nic), and four grandchildren (Cade, Gracie, Annaleigh, and Oliver).
Linda Rishel, our organist and pianist has been playing at Westminster since January 2020. She was born and raised in Wichita and graduated from Friends University. She has her Bachelor's Degree in Music Education and Church Music as well as a Master's degree in Elementary Education and Library Science from Fort Hays State University. She taught public school elementary music in Garden City, KS for 39 years. She also taught private piano lessons and was a church organist in Wichita and Garden City for 50 years prior to moving to Ottawa in 2017. She is married to Tom and they have two daughters (Katie & Emily), two sons-in-law (Cole & Nic), and four grandchildren (Cade, Gracie, Annaleigh, and Oliver).
Linda Rishel, our organist and pianist has been playing at Westminster since January 2020. She was born and raised in Wichita and graduated from Friends University. She has her Bachelor's Degree in Music Education and Church Music as well as a Master's degree in Elementary Education and Library Science from Fort Hays State University. She taught public school elementary music in Garden City, KS for 39 years. She also taught private piano lessons and was a church organist in Wichita and Garden City for 50 years prior to moving to Ottawa in 2017. She is married to Tom and they have two daughters (Katie & Emily), two sons-in-law (Cole & Nic), and four grandchildren (Cade, Gracie, Annaleigh, and Oliver).
Dean Harris, our assistant organist and pianist, is still in High School and has been playing piano for four years and organ for three years. He received the opportunity to begin playing for Westminster during the Spring of 2019. Dean has been blessed with a wonderful family consisting of parents Karen and Gary, brother Chase,and grandparents Kathy and George Niehoff.
Linda Rishel, our organist and pianist has been playing at Westminster since January 2020. She was born and raised in Wichita and graduated from Friends University. She has her Bachelor's Degree in Music Education and Church Music as well as a Master's degree in Elementary Education and Library Science from Fort Hays State University. She taught public school elementary music in Garden City, KS for 39 years. She also taught private piano lessons and was a church organist in Wichita and Garden City for 50 years prior to moving to Ottawa in 2017. She is married to Tom and they have two daughters (Katie & Emily), two sons-in-law (Cole & Nic), and four grandchildren (Cade, Gracie, Annaleigh, and Oliver).
Linda Rishel, our organist and pianist has been playing at Westminster since January 2020. She was born and raised in Wichita and graduated from Friends University. She has her Bachelor's Degree in Music Education and Church Music as well as a Master's degree in Elementary Education and Library Science from Fort Hays State University. She taught public school elementary music in Garden City, KS for 39 years. She also taught private piano lessons and was a church organist in Wichita and Garden City for 50 years prior to moving to Ottawa in 2017. She is married to Tom and they have two daughters (Katie & Emily), two sons-in-law (Cole & Nic), and four grandchildren (Cade, Gracie, Annaleigh, and Oliver).
Megan Bathory, our Christian Ed Director is married to Steven and they are blessed with 3 wonderful daughters: Jasmynn, Piper, and Aurora. Megan has lived in the Pomona area for the majority of her life. She has taught elementary school in Waverly for the last 11 years and will continue to do so in a part-time capacity. She grew up in th
Megan Bathory, our Christian Ed Director is married to Steven and they are blessed with 3 wonderful daughters: Jasmynn, Piper, and Aurora. Megan has lived in the Pomona area for the majority of her life. She has taught elementary school in Waverly for the last 11 years and will continue to do so in a part-time capacity. She grew up in this church, surrounded by her family - parents, Brian and Tammy Gorton and grandparents, Garry (deceased) and LaWanda Gorton. She and Steven were married here and her daughters were all baptized at Westminster. She currently serves as an Elder on the Session and has been a member of the Christian Education Ministry Team for many years. One of Megan's favorite activities at this church is Vacation Bible School! She attended it as a child, volunteered as an older youth member, and has been teaching VBS groups for years. She is very excited to be leading her first VBS this year! Since last June, as an elder member of the Christian Education (CE) Ministry team, she has been completing several of the CE Director's responsibilities along with the incredible support of the team. Megan looks forward to being the Christian Education Director and helping bring the Word of Christ into people's lives through curriculum, classes, Bible Studies, conversations, and events! To know Megan is to love her! We thank God for the gifts He gave her and look forward to having her in this leadership role at WPC!