About  Steve Anderson, Spiritual Care. . .
Steve was born in Saginaw, Michigan.  He received his Master of Divinity degree at the Trinity Lutheran Seminary.  Steve’s wife Sandy is a Lutheran Pastor at the Tioga Lutheran Parish and between them they have six children: Troy, 41; Michael, 31; Gretchen, 39; Jason, 35; Zachary, 32 and Nathan, 31.  They also have eleven grandchildren. 

On he job . . .
“Working with my Mercy family is a treat, I feel such support and good-will, I am blessed.”

On being named Employee of the Month . . .
“Thank you . . . thank you . . . thank you . . . I am deeply grateful.”
 
On what he looks forward to each day . . .
“My life is full, with my work here at Mercy and my work in my own Parishes: Rainbow Valley Lutheran, Ray Lutheran and Epping Lutheran.  I thank God for the opportunities I have to serve people.”

On patient  relations . . .
“Working with our patients is a sacred trust; I am made aware of this every time I enter a patient’s room.”

Nomination Comments . . .
“Pastor Steve is always positive, generous and gives as much time as an individual is in need of.  He is a very gifted Pastor with a deeply caring heart and great sense of humor.  Pastor Steve knows everyone by name and is always willing to assist with anything you ask.  He works with MRC, Hospice, and Spiritual Care.  We are blessed to have him as part of the Mercy team.”