Get to Know the Ideal Township Staff

Ideal Maintenance Staff

Ideal Township has two full-time maintenance workers.

Denny Rahm lives in Pillager and brings with him 18 years of experience running his own construction business. Denny is married and the father of five children.

Ken Athmann lives in Brainerd with his wife. Before coming to Ideal Township, Ken worked for the Wadena County Maintenance Department for three years.

Township Clerk/Treasurer

Deana St. Pierre has served the township as clerk and treasurer for 8 years. She maintains all the township records and accounts, keeps a handle on the day-to-day management of the town hall, and helps keep the supervisors informed. Deana lives in Crosslake with her son. Send email »

Ideal Volunteer Fire Department

This group of 30 dedicated residents serve the township as our top-notch fire department. Each member is skilled in fire fighting & rescue operations and must maintain certification through regular drills, training and testing. Send email »

To find more info about the fire department and its members, please see the Fire Department pages.

Ideal Transfer Station

The transfer station is managed & maintained for the residents of Ideal. Doug Kreft is the attendant and manages day-to-day operations at the transfer station. To find more info about the fire department and its members, please see the Transfer Station pages.