Greetings!
Rev. Eric S. Olsen
Ordained to the Priesthood on June 1, 2002
Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Humphrey | Holy Family Parish, Lindsay | St. Mary’s Parish, Leigh | St. Michael’s Parish, Tarnov
President of St. Francis School | President of Holy Family School
mailto:esolsen@archomaha.org
Telephone: (402) 923-0913
Rev. Steve D. Emanuel
Ordained to the Priesthood on June 5, 1993
Associate Pastor of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Humphrey | Holy Family Parish, Lindsay | St. Mary’s Parish, Leigh | St. Michael’s Parish, Tarnov
Perhaps it is because I have lived with myself for all these years that I find it so difficult to write a brief biography of introduction. I feel as though I have been blessed with a relatively mundane life so sharing “highlights” feels like a creative writing assignment. So for those of you old enough to remember Sgt. Joe Friday, I will attempt to offer, “Just the facts ma’am.”
My parents are Duane and Mary Ann Emanuel, and, as of this writing, by God’s grace, they are both still living in North Bend.
I have one sibling, a sister, who is older, wiser, and better looking than I am.
I was raised in North Bend, NE, and graduated from North Bend Central.
I received a degree in education from Concordia Teacher’s College in Seward, NE.
I graduated from the University of St. Mary of the Lake, Mundelein Seminary, and was ordained in 1993.
I was asked to share “hobbies” and “favorites”.
I have been told that I am a workaholic, which I can’t really refute, so I presume that means my hobbies would be various forms of work.
When people ask what my favorite food is, my normal response is “free”. The exceptions to the “free rule” would be: broccoli, cauliflower, Brussel sprouts, lima beans, sweet potatoes, squash, beets, asparagus, pears and rhubarb. While this is not an exhaustive list, it hopefully helps to set parameters. J
I look forward to my new assignment and the opportunity to be of service to this amazing family of faith.
Telephone: (402) 923-0913
Deacons
I’m Deacon Dennis Anderson and my ordination was on November 15, 2008. I was born in the fifties and have one adopted sister. I graduated from Oakland-Craig High School and then went to Northeast Community College in Norfolk, studying Building Construction. I moved to Humphrey in the Spring of 1978 to start a business with a partner—A&H Building and Supply.
I married Cecilia Wemhoff on September 15, 1979 at St. Francis Church in Humphrey. This is the same parish where I converted to the Catholic faith (I was baptized in the Methodist Church and confirmed in the Covenant Church). I am now a deacon in the Catholic Church because of God’s plan for me.
God has blessed us with three children—Jason, Alan, and April. They are all married (also at St. Francis). They have blessed us with eight grandchildren (so far). Alan and April live in Humphrey and they each have children attending St. Francis School.
Dennis Anderson
Ordained to the Permanent
Diaconate in 2008
My name is Deacon Kent Sachau. I was born and raised near Martinsburg, Nebraska. After graduation from the University Of Nebraska School of Technical Agriculture, in 1975 at the age of 19, I became owner and operator of Sachau’s Garage in Martinsburg.
My lovely wife Tina and I met shortly after I bought my business in Martinsburg, and we were married two years later on August 13, 1977. In this marriage, we raised four biological children, and our nephew Nick, who we think of as one of our own; we are also blessed with nine grandchildren so far.
After discerning a calling to the diaconate, I was ordained in the spring of 2012, and we moved to Humphrey that same year. My wife and I are so blessed to be able to live in such a special community; everyone has welcomed us with open arms. I am looking forward to the future and serving St. Francis in whatever way I am needed.
Kent Sachau
Ordained to the Permanent
Diaconate in 2012
Tim was born and raised in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the youngest of four brothers. Tim graduated from St. Albert High School in 1991, after attending the school since Kindergarten. He then moved to Norfolk to attend Northeast Community College, and has resided in the area for the last 25 years.
Tim has been a commercial and Ag lender for 17 years, and is currently the president of Bank of the Valley in Humphrey. As of 2016, Tim is entering into his 20th year of marriage with Melissa, and they are blessed with seven children- ranging from ages 2 through 20.
Tim was ordained a Deacon in 2013 as a member of St. Leonard Parish in Madison, and was reassigned to St. Francis in June of 2016. Tim and the family feel very blessed to be part of the St. Francis community, and look forward to serving the church, school, and parishioners.
Timothy Howard
Ordained to the Permanent
Diaconate in 2013
