HANTGE - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Funeral Director
- Funeral Director / Prearrangement Counselor
Alicia grew up on a farm near Litchfield, Minnesota. She graduated from Litchfield High School in 2002. After high school she attended Metropolitan State University in St. Paul. She graduated from college in 2005 with an Bachelor of Arts Degree in Gerontology and Communications. Alicia was employed at Augustana Homes for seven years, working in several positions including: activities, adult day care and volunteer coordinator for hospice. Alicia married Kris Toutges in 2006; they continued to reside in Litchfield. Alicia decided to further her education at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities Campus and graduated in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mortuary Science. Alicia is a member at Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson and also is active with the C & C Group in Fairfax. Kris and Alicia have two sons, Jase and Henry. They enjoy traveling, boating, camping, deer hunting and spending time with friends and family. Alicia also loves gardening, running and horseback riding.
Job Titles:
- Certified Prearrangement Counselor
Alison was born and raised in Hutchinson, Minnesota. She graduated from Hutchinson High School in 2005. She then went on to Bemidji State University where she studied psychology, physiology, and community health. She graduated from Bemidji State University in 2009. She later attended Saint Cloud State University, earning her Master's of Science in sports administration in 2015. Ali has since enjoyed working in the Glencoe-Silver Lake and Dassel-Coakato school districts, providing learning support for students with disabilities. She and her son, Porter, reside in Hutchinson. In her spare time, Ali enjoys coaching softball, golfing, fishing, cooking, reading and gardening.
Avis graduated from Winthrop High School and attended St. Cloud State. She worked five years in Minneapolis at Blesi-Evans, mechanical engineering. She married Dale Klukas and has 2 surviving sons, Shad and Josh. Avis worked for Graham's Shoppers Village in Gaylord, for 17 years as clerical, store manager and buyer. Then she was employed at TSE in Arlington, and finally at the State Farm agency in Gaylord, as a licensed insurance staff member. Retirement is filled with coordinating Meals on Wheels, helping with the 3 yr. old preschoolers at Immanuel Lutheran School and at the church, also whenever a community organization needs help. She really enjoys their granddaughters, Gabrielle and Madeline, every chance she can.
Job Titles:
- Certified Prearrangement Counselor
- Certified Preplanning Consultant
Brenda Hornick, Certified Preplanning Consultant, has been with the Hantge Funeral Chapels since 1998. Brenda is married to Dave Hornick and she has 2 children, 2 step-children, 5 grandchildren, and 6 step-grandchildren. Brenda is a graduate of Stewart High School and she and Dave reside in rural Brownton, MN. Her interests are singing, camping, fishing, remodeling, photography, but especially spending time with her husband and family. Throughout the years, Brenda has helped hundreds of families with their preplanning needs.
Brent was born and raised in Hutchinson, Minnesota and graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1977. He attended college at Ridgewater in Hutchinson, where he earned a degree in accounting. Brent has two children, Tyler Schmeling and Andrea Mitchell and six grandchildren, who all reside in Hutchinson. He has been employed at various places including West Side Grocery for 9 ½ years, First Bank of Minnesota for 9 years, and 3M in Hutchinson for 8 ½ years. Brent also enjoyed playing softball for 28 years and being a volunteer football coach for the Hutchinson Junior High football team for 23 years. He retired on May 31, 2017 and has since gone back to officiating year-round in basketball, soccer, softball and football. He then started working for Hantge Funeral Chapels and Farmers Insurance - Andrea Mitchell Agency in October of 2021. In his free time, Brent enjoys deer hunting each fall and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He also enjoys volunteering in his community for various events including River Song Festival, Minnesota Pottery Festival, and other events offered by the Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of the Hutchinson Jaycee's and had the honor of being the 52nd Annual Water Carnival Commodore.
Bruce Froehlich was born and raised on the family farm three miles west of Winthrop, where he currently resides. He graduated from Winthrop High School in 1971, and attended Mankato Vocational School, where he received a degree in Production Agriculture. Bruce is married to wife, Lynette Henke of Brownton. They have four children; Ryan, Kevin, Scott, and Elisa and five grandchildren. Bruce decided to go back to Mankato State University and received a degree in law enforcement. He worked for The City of Winthrop for twenty-five years, the last ten as Chief of Police, before he retired in 2011. Bruce is still active in farming the home farm. Bruce began working for Hantge Funeral Chapels in 2018 as a funeral assistant. He enjoys working with horse drawn carriages, bowling, and attending Vikings games.
Bruce graduated from Windom High School in 1970. He then attended Southwest Minnesota State College for two years before transferring to the University of Minnesota. He graduated in 1974, from the University of Minnesota Mortuary Science Program. Bruce completed his internship in 1975, and continued working at the Hamlin-Hansen Funeral Chapel in Moose Lake, Minnesota. In June of 1977, Bruce and his wife, Suzanne purchased the Johnson Funeral Chapel in Glencoe, Minnesota, from Robert Johnson. In December of 1993, they purchased of the Paul Funeral Chapels in Lester Prairie and Norwood Young America from Ken Paul. His interests include hunting, fishing, skiing, cooking and traveling. Bruce and Suzanne have two adult children who reside in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Bruce McBride, a native of Windom, Minnesota, graduated with the University of Minnesota Mortuary Science Class of 1974. He worked for the Hamlin-Hansen Funeral Home in Moose lake, Minnesota until 1977, when he and his wife, Suzanne purchased the Johnson Funeral Chapel in Glencoe, Minnesota. The funeral home was then renamed to the Johnson-McBride Funeral Home. In 1993, Bruce and Suzanne expanded their business and purchased the Paul Funeral Homes in Norwood Young America and Lester Prairie.
Burt Dalin, a native of Chisago City, Minnesota, who previously worked at the Klein Furniture and Funeral Home in St. Peter, Minnesota. He is the former owner of the Dalin-Hantge Chapel in Winthrop. Burt started the Ambulance Service in Winthrop in the 1970's. He retired on January 2, 1992, but continued to help with services and visitations as long as his health allowed. In 2010, Burt was awarded a plaque by the Minnesota Funeral Directors Association for 50 years of funeral service. He was very active in the Winthrop Community and will be dearly missed. Burt passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2013, at the age of 86 years.
Cindy returned to Hector, Minnesota, in 1998 to work with her brother Don Hughes in the funeral business their father, Ray Hughes, established in 1960. Following graduation from Hector High School and Northern Technical School of Business, she was a free-lance court reporter and co-instructor of the Court Reporting Program at Minnesota West Community and Technical College in Jackson, Minnesota. Cindy raised her children, Nikki and Aaron, in Windom. She serves on the Administrative Board of the Hector United Methodist Church, is an appointed member of the Hector Economic Development Authority, and stays busy as a founding member of the Hector Community Spirit organization. Cindy enjoys traveling, visiting with people, laughing with her friends, and spending time with her family, especially Grandma time with her four grandchildren.
Cindy was born and raised in Litchfield, Minnesota, however she has lived in Hutchinson for the past 26 years. Cindy is the former owner of Cindy's Floral and Gifts in Hutchinson. After she sold the business, she began working for Hantge Funeral Chapels. Cindy is married to Todd, and has five children and four grandchildren. She truly enjoys working with people. Cindy also likes to garden and fish. She is a creative writer and has published a book of poetry. Her grandchildren are her pride and joy.
Dan was born and raised in the Dassel and Hutchinson area. He graduated from Dassel High School in 1964. Dan served in the United States Army from January 1966 through December 1967. In 1969, he married his wife, Joanne Behl in Morris, Minnesota. They lived on the west side of Lake Jennie, Dassel, Minnesota until 1976, when they moved to Hutchinson. Dan and Joanne have two children, Brian (deceased in 1988) and Angela who lives in the metro area. They have 3 grandchildren, Tyler, Peyton and Brianna. Dan worked at Sterner Lighting Inc. for 33 years. Dan helped to start the support group, Grief Recovery Friends in 1989 and is still an active member. He began working with Hantge Funeral Chapels in 2009. His hobbies include landscape design, gardening and painting. Dan enjoys spending time with his family.
Darlene Dammann graduated from Howard Lake High School. She and her husband, Don lived in Alexandra, Virginia, Bernhausen, Germany, and Glencoe and South Haven, Minnesota. They moved back to Glencoe in 2006. They have three grown daughters, Pam, Jodi and Sue, 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Darlene started working in funeral service in 1989. She has served on many community committees and held various church positions at First Lutheran Church in Glencoe. She enjoys traveling, flower gardening and reading. Darlene passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, July 9, 2021, at Grand Meadows Senior Living in Glencoe, Minnesota, at the age of 80.
Job Titles:
- Assistant
- Funeral Assistant
Darwin Frauendienst was born in New Auburn, Minnesota. He graduated from the Brownton High School in 1957, and joined the National Guard in 1955 and served for 6 years. Darwin worked at Fingerhut Manufacturing for 14 years, and then farmed. He is a lay Pastor for St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Penn Township and Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Winthrop, Minnesota. He began working for Hantge Funeral Chapels in 1996. He enjoys working with his Quarter and Arabian horses and watching the Minnesota sports teams on television.
Derek grew up in Lester Prairie and graduated from Lester Prairie School. He then attended the University of Minnesota and earned a degree in Mortuary Science in 2001. Derek joined the McBride staff in 2001. He and his wife Jenny currently live in Lester Prairie with their three sons Zach, Owen and Eli. Derek and his family are members of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Lester Prairie. He is on the coaching staff for the Lester Prairie Football team. His interests are the outdoors, sports and playing cards.
Don graduated from Hector High School in 1982. He also graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1988, with a degree in Mortuary Science. Don returned to Hector and worked for his parents' family funeral business. He served the communities as a Mortician and volunteered as an EMT and Fire Fighter. Don sold the family funeral business to the Hantge family in December, 2010. Don and his wife Tammy and his stepson Derak live in Hector. He enjoys the outdoors, hunting, fishing, golf, and riding motorcycle.
Elden "Al" Egesdal graduated from high school in Elmore, Minnesota and later from the University of Minnesota Department of Mortuary Science. He worked in Minneapolis, Anchorage, and St. Peter before purchasing the funeral home in Gaylord; and later the funeral homes in Winthrop, Fairfax, and Westbrook. He was the proud father of 5 children and 7 grandchildren. Elden is active in his church, Rotary Club, Sertoma Club; and serving at the funeral home. Since being semi-retired, Al enjoyed yard work, and traveling; visiting his children in three different states, and his nephew in Hawaii. Elden "Al" Egesdal passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at the age of 83 years.
Eldon was born in New Ulm, Minnesota. He attended school in Brownton, Minnesota and graduated from Brownton High School. Eldon married Marilyn Mackenthun in 1970. They have two daughters: Michelle, who is married to Richard Schrempp and Beth, who is married to Aaron Ward. They have five grandchildren. For 31 years Eldon managed a Farm store in Glencoe, Minnesota. Eldon and Marilyn are members of First Ev. Lutheran Church in Glencoe. They enjoy spending a month each winter in Texas. Eldon started working as a funeral assistant in March of 2016.
Job Titles:
- Pastor Kettner 's Daughter )
Everett is a native of Brownton, Minnesota. He graduated from the University of Minnesota Mortuary Science in 1963. Everett worked for the Albinson Funeral Home and Washburn McReavy Funeral Chapel in Minneapolis before moving back to McLeod County in 1973, when he opened a funeral home in the former Quast Funeral Home in Hutchinson and a funeral home on Main Street in Brownton. In 1978, he purchased the Dobratz Funeral Chapel from the Dobratz Family in Hutchinson. Everett has two sons, Robert and Richard. He is married to Katherine and lives in Hutchinson, Minnesota. Everett is a member of the Oddfellows Lodge in Hutchinson. He enjoys golfing and traveling to Branson, Missouri.
Gene was born and raised in Fairfax, Minnesota and graduated from the Fairfax High School in 1954. He started working for Hauser Lumber Company in May of 1957. Hauser Lumber Company sold lumber, hardware, furniture and floor covering and also operated the Hauser Funeral Home in Fairfax. Gene worked in funeral service for over 50 years. He was a member of the Fairfax Fire and Rescue and also was an ambulance E.M.T. for 32 years. He served in the United States Army for two years, and spent 13 months in Korea. Gene's wife Lois passed away on February 13, 2006. He has 3 children, Scott, Michelle and Michael, and three granddaughters, Kristen, Madeline and Ella. He enjoys his job and helping people in need.
Greg was born and raised in Cokato, Minnesota. He graduated from Dassel-Cokato High School in 2000. After high school he attended Hamline University in St. Paul, MN. and obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Biology and Exercise and Sports Science in 2004. Returning to school, Greg received his Mortuary Science degree from the University of Minnesota in 2006. He is now a third generation funeral director with his father at Swanson-Peterson Funeral Home in Cokato and Howard Lake, Minnesota and works part-time for Hantge Funeral Chapels. Greg is married to Amber and they have three sons, Quinn, Keaton and Ryan. Greg enjoys spending time with his family, the outdoors, and sports.
Job Titles:
- Funeral Assistant - ( 1947 - 2023 )
Tim was born in Glencoe, Minnesota, on April 17, 1947. He graduated from Brownton High School in 1965 and joined the Minnesota Army National Guard in January of 1966. Tim was commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant from OCS (Officer Candidate School) at Fort Benning, Georgia, in 1972, and graduated from various military schools including Engineer Basic and Advanced Courses, Ft. Belvoir, Virginia, as well as Command and General Staff College, Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas, in 1987. Tim commanded military units at several levels including Company, Battalion and Regiment. He retired from the Minnesota Army National Guard on April 1, 2001, with the rank of Colonel. Tim graduated from St. Cloud State University. He worked at 3M for 37 years at several locations including Hutchinson, St. Paul and New Ulm, Minnesota. Tim retired on February 1, 2006. He volunteers for the National Marrow Donor Program and travels to Mongolia and Iraq, screening children for heart disease with a group called, "For Hearts and Souls". Tim and his wife Cheryl reside in Hutchinson and have 3 children. Tim passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023, at the age of 76 years.
Job Titles:
- Certified Prearrangement Counselor / Office Administration
Jaelynn grew up in Plato, Minnesota. She graduated from Glencoe Silver Lake High School in 2019 and is currently attending Minnesota State University, Mankato studying Social Work. She enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and Goldendoodle, Archie. She also enjoys playing the violin, photography and crafting.
Jim McKay was born and raised in Hutchinson, graduating from Hutchinson High School. After graduating from Bemidji State University in 1979, he returned to Hutchinson and began employment with the ambulance service at Hutchinson Health. He transitioned to Allina Health EMS in 2012 when they began management of the ambulance service and retired in October 2023. He has been married to Karen since 1982 and they have three sons, Jeff and his wife Amy and their children Jayden and Jayce, Dan and his wife Sarah and their daughter Natalie, and Patrick. Jim is a life-long member of Faith Lutheran Church in Hutchinson. He enjoys fishing, kayaking, snowmobiling, home repair projects and spending time at the family cabin up north. He began working for Hantge Funeral Chapels in April 2018 as a funeral assistant.
Job Titles:
- Funeral Director
- Funeral Director / Prearrangement Counselor
Kelly (Harms) Roberts grew up in Glencoe and graduated from Glencoe-Silver Lake High School in 2003. She furthered her education at St. Catherine University and Augsburg College in the Twin Cities, and then transferred to the University of Minnesota and graduated in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mortuary Science. Kelly is married to Matthew Roberts, and they have a daughter, Tenley and a son, Broc. Kelly and Matt are members of Christ Lutheran Church in Glencoe. Kelly is involved with the Hutchinson Leadership Institute and McLeod For Tomorrow Leadership group. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, running, reading, gardening, and taking pictures.
In 1950, the funeral business was taken out of the corporation by Gilbert Weise and became a separate establishment. Gilbert continued to operate the funeral home until 1973, when it was purchased by Kenneth Paul.
Kevin Dietz was born and raised in Glencoe and has lived here his entire life. He attended St Pius X School and graduated from the Glencoe High School in 1979. After high school, Kevin went to college for Natural Resources and later switched to Law Enforcement. He started working for the Glencoe Police Department in 1985 and retired in 2012, after almost 27 years as a police officer. Kevin is married to Linda and they have one son, Michael. He is currently serving on the Glencoe City Council for Precinct #4. In 2013, Kevin became the scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 352. Michael wants to be an Eagle Scout, and Kevin has promised to help him in whatever way he could help him attain the Eagle Rank. Kevin enjoys being outdoors, camping, hiking, golfing, and fishing. He started working with McBride-Hantge Funeral Chapels in October 2013, though he has been a funeral police escort for the funeral home since 1985.
Leslie graduated from Wadena, Minnesota High School. She then attended Wadena Technical College in Wadena, earning a degree in accounting. Leslie joined the Hantge Funeral Chapel staff in 2005. Leslie and her husband, Dennis, live in Gaylord. She enjoys spending time with her daughters, and her grandsons. She also enjoys quilting, sewing, gardening and crocheting.
Lois graduated from Glencoe High School before earning an accounting degree from the Minnesota School of Business. She worked at Northwestern National Bank. She was married to George Droege and they were blessed with two children, Brad and Kimberly, and two grandchildren, Brian and Brenda. She went on to work for Wm Mueller & Sons, sold insurance for Hartelt Agency, and has been employed by the McBride Funeral Chapels for 17 years. Lois enjoys sewing, crocheting, knitting, and flower gardening.
Mackenzie grew up in Lester Prairie and graduated from Lester Prairie High School in 2009. She attended St. Cloud State University for two years and transferred to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities Campus and graduated in May 2014 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mortuary Science. Mackenzie married Ben Horstmann in 2018 and they have a son named, Hayden and daughter named, Haddie; they currently reside in Lester Prairie. She is a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Lester Prairie. Mackenzie is active in The NYA West Carver Lions, member of the NYA Area Chamber of Commerce, and a member of The Lester Prairie Business Association. She is an advocate for 11 Angels a non - profit organization to support families in time of pregnancy and infant loss. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, her goldendoodle dog, Harlow, running and decorating.
Melvin was born in Bemidji, Minnesota. When he was a baby his parents moved their family to Henderson, Minnesota, where he attended eight years of school. In 1957, he started working for Wm. Mueller & Son's. He was with them for forty five years. In 1959, he married his wife, LaVonne Voigt. In 1963, they moved to Norwood Young America, Minnesota, where they still reside. Mel has two married daughters, six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Mel's hobbies are fishing, fixing whatever, helping his children out and putzing around in his big garage.
Otto Reinke was the first mortician in Fairfax. Otto assisted with Hauser's other trades, in conjunction with being the mortician. At this time the funeral business was located in the back of the furniture store. When there was a death in the community, the body would be brought uptown to Hauser's Store to be prepared for the service. Preparations for a funeral would include pushing all the furniture to the front of the store, pulling a blue velvet curtain to set up what was known as the Slumber Room in the rear of the furniture store.
Early picture of the Hauser Funeral, Lumber & Hardware Co. Pictured left to right, Walter Lammers, Otto Reinke, Arnold Johnson, Edwin Lammers, Ben Lammers, Charles Lammers and G.A. Reinke.
Ralph Johnson was born in Mayville, North Dakota. He graduated from Mayville High School in 1962, and from Mayville State University in 1966. Ralph taught for 2 years at Ellsworth Air Force Base in Rapid City, South Dakota. He taught 6th grade in Hutchinson from 1968 until he retired in 2001. He and his wife, Geri, have 2 children, 5 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren, They both enjoy volunteering in the Hutchinson Community, flower gardening and following all Hutchinson school activities.
Rich Hantge grew up in the Hutchinson and Brownton area and graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1985. He furthered his education at Minnesota State University in Mankato and later transferred and graduated from the University of Minnesota's Mortuary Science program in 1989. He was employed at Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels in Minneapolis for three years before joining his father and brother in the family business in 1991. Rich is married to Wendy and has two boys, Gavin and Jay. In his spare time, he enjoys lake activities with his family and golfing.
Richard Jannusch was born in Plato, Minnesota. He attended grade school in Plato and then later graduated from Glencoe High School. He served in the Minnesota Nation Guard Hutchinson unit for six years. In 1971 he married Karen Rannow and they have made their home in Glencoe since then. They have one son, Ryan, who lives in Maple Grove. Richard is a member of First Ev. Lutheran Church where he has serves as an usher, greeter, and elder. He has worked as an auto parts store manager at various locations in the area. Currently he continues to work part-time as a delivery driver for NAPA in Glencoe. He started working as a funeral assistant in March 2016.
Rick has lived south of Hutchinson his entire life. He is married to Theresa. He has attended St. Anastasia Catholic Church and served in some manner since he was 9 years old. He has been a member of the Hutchinson Knights of Columbus for 50 years and is a member of the Hutchinson American Legion. In addition to farming, Rick worked for 3M in Hutchinson for 38 years. He still does some farming, about 160 acres. Rick began working for Hantge Funeral Chapels in 2000 and enjoys his various duties at the chapel.
Job Titles:
- Funeral Director
- Second Generation Funeral Director
Robert is a second generation funeral director following in his father's footsteps and now working with his father and brother in the family business. Robert graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 1989. While in Minneapolis, Robert held employment with Morris Nielsen Funeral Chapel in Richfield and the Washburn-McReavy Funeral Chapels in Minneapolis before moving home. Robert is married to Christie who is a Community Economic Development Consultant. Robert has four sons, Nick, Andrew, Michael and Jack. Robert enjoys outdoor activities with his family.
Rose has been with Hantge Funeral Chapels since 2003. She grew up in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, and moved to Hutchinson in 1992. Prior to working for Hantge Funeral Chapels, she was employed by the McLeod County Sherriff in Glencoe. She is married to Paul Bolduc and has 3 children, 3 step-children, 2 grandsons, a granddaughter and 3 step-grandsons. She enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and visiting her son and daughter in California, sewing and baking cupcakes. Rose moved to Eden Prairie, Minnesota in September of 2014. She is now enjoying retirement but still does work part-time for the funeral chapel.
Sandy has been a lifelong resident of Hector. She married Howard Hughes and they were blessed with three children; Samantha, Jacqueline and Guy. She now has 9 grandchildren. Sandy has always been involved in their family business of Howard Hughes Excavating. After Howard's passing in 2016, their son Guy took over the business and Sandy is still involved. Sandy is a member of Hector United Methodist Church, she is a dedicated member to the church and serves on numerous committees and boards. She also stays involved in her community. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her children, grandchildren, family and friends. Walking, riding bike, gardening and reading.
Shaina grew up in Plato, Minnesota. She graduated from the Glencoe High School in 2003. She furthered her education at Minnesota State University, Mankato and transferred to St. Catherine's University in Minneapolis and became a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant. She greatly cherishes time spent with her family and friends, listening to music, riding motorcycle, and camping.
Job Titles:
- Certified Prearrangement Counselor
Suzanne graduated from Windom High School in 1969. After one year of college at Oak Hills Bible Institute, she attended Hennepin County School of Radiological Technology. Suzanne was employed at St. Mary' Hospital in Minneapolis as a Radiological Technologist before her marriage to Bruce McBride in 1974, She worked in the x-ray department at Ridgeview Hospital in Waconia and Glencoe Regional Health Services and Arlington Hospital. Later, Suzanne worked with Bruce full time and became a certified funeral preplanning consultant. Her hobbies include travel, gardening, sewing, water skiing and downhill skiing. Suzanne and Bruce have two adult children living in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Taylor grew up on a farm in rural Brownton and graduated from Hutchinson High School in 2016. She furthered her education at Ridgewater College in Hutchinson for two years and transferred to the University of Minnesota where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mortuary Science in 2021. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, her dogs, Delta and Max, and exercising.
Terry is a native of Melrose, Minnesota and has been a licensed funeral director since 1986. He graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Mortuary Science. He has worked for funeral homes in Minnesota and North Dakota. He joined the Hantge Funeral Chapel Staff in 2009. He currently resides in Hutchinson and Sauk Rapids. Terry is a member of the Buffalo Lake Lions Club, the Buffalo Lake Business Association, and attends St. Anastasia Catholic Church. He enjoys yardwork, snowmobiling, and motorcycling.
Tina spent much of her youth growing up in Mankato, MN. She graduated from Fairmont High School and attended Mankato State University, receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education. Tina is married to husband, Charles "Chuck" Ochs from Redwood Falls, MN. They have four children and nine grandchildren. Tina joined the Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel Staff in August of 2021, after she and her husband made the decision to return to central Minnesota to be closer to family. She is an active member of St. Anastasia Catholic Church. Tina enjoys reading, quilting, warm sunny days, and spending time with her family.