Meet Our Pastor
Rev. Dan Baldwin
Pastor
Dan grew up in a small Iowa town called Scarville, attending school the adjacent town of Lake Mills, IA. After graduating from Lake Mills High School in 2008, he attended Luther College where he studied Psychology and Classics graduating with his Bachelor of Arts degree in 2012. Sensing a call to public ministry, he proceeded straight to Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque, IA.
Dan graduated from seminary with Masters of Divinity degrees in May 2016 and was ordained as a Minister of Word and Sacrament through the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America later that month. Pastor Dan accepted a call to serve Grace Lutheran Church, Muscatine, IA and in July of 2016 began his time of ministry there.
Dan delights in spending time with his friends and family. During the warmer months, he takes joy in being outdoors biking, hiking, throwing frisbee, relaxing in scenic places, or getting in touch with his adventurous side while rock climbing. Music has long been one of his passions,
whether he is playing piano, singing, or simply listening. He also enjoys watching movies, playing cards, reading fiction novels, and brewing beer.
Dan graduated from seminary with Masters of Divinity degrees in May 2016 and was ordained as a Minister of Word and Sacrament through the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America later that month. Pastor Dan accepted a call to serve Grace Lutheran Church, Muscatine, IA and in July of 2016 began his time of ministry there.
Dan delights in spending time with his friends and family. During the warmer months, he takes joy in being outdoors biking, hiking, throwing frisbee, relaxing in scenic places, or getting in touch with his adventurous side while rock climbing. Music has long been one of his passions,
whether he is playing piano, singing, or simply listening. He also enjoys watching movies, playing cards, reading fiction novels, and brewing beer.
Meet Our Staff
Carol Dieckman
Office Administrator
I am a life time resident of Muscatine. I have one son and three grandchildren. I also have two dogs which are like my kids.
I have been with Grace Lutheran Church as Office Administrator for two years and nine months.
In 2005 I retired after 25 years with the HNI Corporation in their Human Resources Department as a HR Manager. I worked at a variety of different HNI plants in the Muscatine area and spent two years at their plant in Louisburg, North Carolina. After retiring from HNI I worked at a trucking firm for five years as their HR Manager and worked five years as an Office Assistant for an attorney here in Muscatine.
In my spare time I enjoy attending my grandchildren’s sporting events.
I also enjoy spending time outdoors doing yard work, mowing grass and raking leaves, and inside I enjoy baking and putting together puzzles.
I have been with Grace Lutheran Church as Office Administrator for two years and nine months.
In 2005 I retired after 25 years with the HNI Corporation in their Human Resources Department as a HR Manager. I worked at a variety of different HNI plants in the Muscatine area and spent two years at their plant in Louisburg, North Carolina. After retiring from HNI I worked at a trucking firm for five years as their HR Manager and worked five years as an Office Assistant for an attorney here in Muscatine.
In my spare time I enjoy attending my grandchildren’s sporting events.
I also enjoy spending time outdoors doing yard work, mowing grass and raking leaves, and inside I enjoy baking and putting together puzzles.
Bob Romza
Music Director
BBob Romza was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA. He received his BA in Music Education from Duquesne University in Pittsburgh in 1982 and a MM in Composition/Theory from the University of Georgia in 1993. He has been active in church music in the both Protestant and Catholic churches since the early 1980's. Bob's son, Andrew, is a Lieutenant in the United States Army.
Please contact Bob if you have any questions about the Music Ministry at GLC. His email is bobromza@aol.com and his cell is 319-330-8855.
Please contact Bob if you have any questions about the Music Ministry at GLC. His email is bobromza@aol.com and his cell is 319-330-8855.
Karen Woods
Director of the Ministry of Literacy
As the new director of the Ministry of Literacy at Grace Lutheran Church, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Karen Woods and I am a life-long member of Grace.
I have been married to Tony Woods for 33 years. We have three adult children and three grandchildren who all live in Muscatine, so I enjoy being able to be Grandma-on-call when needed. I recently retired after teaching for 32 years. I have taught every elementary grade except kindergarten, but for most of those years I taught first grade. I love seeing children get excited about learning new things and the joy on their faces when they succeed!
I am looking forward to this opportunity to make a small difference in the lives of the children we serve.
I have been married to Tony Woods for 33 years. We have three adult children and three grandchildren who all live in Muscatine, so I enjoy being able to be Grandma-on-call when needed. I recently retired after teaching for 32 years. I have taught every elementary grade except kindergarten, but for most of those years I taught first grade. I love seeing children get excited about learning new things and the joy on their faces when they succeed!
I am looking forward to this opportunity to make a small difference in the lives of the children we serve.
Meet Our council
Our dedicated council members are lay leaders elected every year at our annual meeting.
Don Ager
PresidentJane Theobald
Worship & MusicCindy Herman
Congregational LifeJulia Moravec
Youth Rep |
JoAnne Fisher
Vice-president/SecretaryBrenda Erber
Christian EdKatie Green
HospitalitySue Bengston
Financial Secretary |
Sam Paul
TreasurerKaren Hessel
Social MinistryDon Kelly
PropertyJim Stein
Exec Board Member |