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N. William St. Location
521 N. William St.
South Bend, IN 46616
Tel: 574-232-4857

Cleveland Rd. Location
17033 Cleveland Road
South Bend, IN 46635
Tel: 574-272-2244

Wheelchair accessible

Staff

 


 

   
 Bill Welsheimer, Jr.

Bill Welsheimer, Jr.
President & Owner

Experience:

    * 34 years of experience in the family funeral home industry

    * Bill started as an embalmer, and moved up to Funeral Director, Secretary/Treasurer, Vice President and President before buying in January 2004.

Responsibilities:

    * Oversees the entire operation, as well as counsels families.

Education:

    * 1975 Graduate, Indiana College of Mortuary Science, Indianapolis, IN
    * 1974 Graduate, Hanover College, Madison, IN. B.A. in Business
    * 1970 Graduate, LaSalle High School, South Bend, IN

Personal:

    * Born and raised in South Bend, IN, Bill moved to Mishawaka in 1992. He married Mary Sloan in 1977 with whom he has two children, Drew and Holly. He is a member of First United Methodist Church in South Bend, and has served on many boards and committees, including the South Bend Heritage Foundation Board of which he is the past president. Bill's hobbies include: running, golfing, snow skiing and watching all sports.

Tel: 574-232-4857


   
David M. Rothenhoefer

David M. Rothenhoefer
Funeral Director

Experience:

    * 45 years of experience in the family funeral home industry

Responsibilities:

    * General Manager and Certified Crematory Operator

Education:

    * 1964 Graduate, Indiana College of Mortuary Science, Indianapolis, IN

Personal:

    * Vice President & Recording Secretary, Camp Millhouse
      Board of Directors
    * Past President, Camp Millhouse
    * 1968-69 US Army Vietnam

Tel: 574-232-4857


   

Charles Mikolajczak
Funeral Director

Experience:

    * 33 years of experience in the family funeral home industry

Responsibilities:

    * Preparation Room

Education:

    * 1977 Graduate, Indiana College of Mortuary Science, Indianapolis, IN
    * 1970 Graduate, Washington High School, South Bend, IN

Personal:

    * Charles is married to Georgia with whom he has two children, Kevin and Jamie. Charles enjoys golf and is a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mishawaka, and the Knights of Columbus Council #1878.

Tel: 574-232-4857


   
George H. Brown

George H. Brown
Funeral Assistant/Funeral Director, Retired

Experience:

    * 59 years of experience in the family funeral home industry
    * Lifetime Adult Funeral Director

Education:

    * Graduate, Embalming College

Personal:

    * George moved to South Bend in 1948 to take a job at Welsheimers. He is now retired but remains employed by Welsheimers part-time. He is married with three grown children, three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. He has resided in Clay Township for over 50 years. hough semi-retired, George still maintains a role with Welsheimer's and his years of experience has proved invaluable.

Tel: 574-232-4857


   
Scott Henderson, CPC

Scott Henderson, CPC
Family Services Advisor

Experience:

    * 7 plus years of experience in the family funeral home industry.
      
Responsibilities:

          o Pre-Assists individuals and families with pre-planning and pre-arranging funerals
          o Follows up after a death with the family
          o Creates the "Celebration of Life" DVD and video

Education:

          o Former Financial Planner and Stockbroker
          o Held 7 investment and insurances licenses, including Series 7, 63, 65. Currently holds Indiana & Michigan Life, Accident and Health and Indiana Long Term Care. Scott is also one of the areas only CPC's or Certified Pre-Planning Consultants and is a Stephen Minister.

Personal:

          o Scott is a lifelong resident of the area. He has two children and two grandchildren. Scott is a veteran of the U.S. Army, 2/4th Infantry, Pershing Warriors and the Indiana National Guard, Combat Support Company, 2/151st Infantry.

Tel: 574-232-4857


   
Patty Held

Patty Held
Office Manager

Experience:

    * 9 years of experience in the family funeral home industry

Responsibilities:

    * Manages the office and assists Funeral Directors when needed

Personal:

    * Patty has been married to Chris for 18 years with whom she has two daughters, Danny and Devin.

Tel: 574-232-4857


   
Robert Finn

Robert Finn
Funeral Assistant

Experience:

  *4 years of experience working the family funeral home industry.

Responsibilities:

  *Assists Funeral Directors as needed.

Personal:

  *Robert was married for 51 years to Martha Jean Trowbridge before she passed away in 2006.  He has two sons, two daughter-in-laws, one daughter, one son-in-law, twelve grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.  Robert also had a daughter who passed away in 1985.  He enjoys spending winters in Florida, collecting cars and trains, golfing and driving his 1966 Mustang Convertible.  Robert retired from the South Bend Tribune after 40 years of employment.

Tel: 574-232-4857


   

Rev. James Campbell
Funeral Assistant

3 years experience.

Tel: 574-232-4857


   

Gloria Nyikos
Welsheimer North Coordinator

9 years experience.

Tel: 574-232-4857