Interim Sr. Minister - Rev. David Hohmann
If you ask Dave Hohmann where he is from, he'll tell you he is fourth generation clergy. If you read between the lines of that statement, you'll realize it really means he has moved around a great deal in his life. Rev. Hohmann has lived in 26 different places and has served as a transitional interim minister in 33 churches in Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin, Nebraska and most recently Florida. His job for over 20 years has been to help churches facing serious issues. Up until now, he stood by his claim of only serving a church once. That changed when he accepted the call to serve as our interim minister once again. "It's a new experience for me, unlike any I have had before." Rev. Hohmann said.
Rev. Hohmann was born and raised in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He received his undergraduate degree in psychology from McKendree College in Illinois. He went to seminary in St. Louis and then served as a called minister for 10 years. He later pursued his MBA at Winona State College, where he also taught classes in business and personal management. He currently lives in Eagan, Minnesota. Rev. Hohmann's parents, who live in Ottawa, Illinois, recently celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary. He has two brothers, one in St. Louis and one in Chicago.
Chancel Choir Director
Dr. Gerald Kreitzer recruits and conducts the Chancel Choir and maintains the church's music library. He is also head of the music program at Cedar Rapids Washington High School and has earned a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of Iowa. Gerry and his wife, Kelley, have four daughters.
Youth Music Director
As director of the youth music program at FCC, UCC, Cathy Bixby harnesses the energy of the church's youth in preschool through 8th grade, creating opportunities to sing, play instruments,and socialize. Cathy graduated from Coe College with a Bachelor in Music degree. She and her husband, Paul, have three children.
Organist
After more than 20 years as substitute organist, Doris Gitzy was named full-time organist at FCC, UCC in 1997. A native of Buckingham, Iowa, Doris began playing piano for her home-town church services when she was 12 years old. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Coe College and has been employed by the college since 1981. She is currently Assistant to the Dean of Faculty. Doris and her husband, John, have three sons.
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