Daniel Duffenbach
Funeral Director
A life long resident of the Eau Claire-Chippewa Falls area, Daniel is a licensed funeral director who has been serving families for the past 35 years. Daniel is involved with several community organizations. Daniel is a Charter Member of the Chippewa County Grief Guidance Team, established in 1999. During his spare time Daniel enjoys hunting, fishing, and is a long distance runner. Daniel is married to Karolynne and they have four children and three grandchildren.
Daniel Duffenbach
Funeral Director
A life long resident of the Eau Claire-Chippewa Falls area, Daniel is a licensed funeral director who has been serving families for the past 35 years. Daniel is involved with several community organizations. Daniel is a Charter Member of the Chippewa County Grief Guidance Team, established in 1999. During his spare time Daniel enjoys hunting, fishing, and is a long distance runner. Daniel is married to Karolynne and they have four children and three grandchildren.
Brent Griffeth
Funeral Director
Brent A. Griffeth, of Spooner, graduated from Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa in 1991. After living in Alaska and working for The National Marine Fisheries Service, he returned to The Lower Forty-Eight and graduated from Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Wheeling, Illinois in 1997. He has been a licensed funeral director in both Minnesota and Wisconsin since 1997. He joined the Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral Home staff in April of 2021. Brent is married to Anita Yliniemi and they have two children, Genavieve and Spenser.
Brent Griffeth
Funeral Director
Brent A. Griffeth, of Spooner, graduated from Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa in 1991. After living in Alaska and working for The National Marine Fisheries Service, he returned to The Lower Forty-Eight and graduated from Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Wheeling, Illinois in 1997. He has been a licensed funeral director in both Minnesota and Wisconsin since 1997. He joined the Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral Home staff in April of 2021. Brent is married to Anita Yliniemi and they have two children, Genavieve and Spenser.
Brad & Caryn Linn
Funeral Director & Funeral Home Associate
Brad, a former sales representative with Batesville Casket Company, has been a funeral director since 1979. He enjoys bike riding, motorcycle trips and skiing. He and his wife, Caryn, have a daughter that lives in Oregon and a daughter, son-in-law, and grandson that live in Eau Claire.
Caryn, formerly a nurse at Luther Hospital, takes great pride in creating meaningful memorial displays, She enjoys Rug Hooking and other crafts. Caryn and her husband, Brad, are members of Trinity Lutheran Church.
Brad & Caryn Linn
Funeral Director & Funeral Home Associate
Brad, a former sales representative with Batesville Casket Company, has been a funeral director since 1979. He enjoys bike riding, motorcycle trips and skiing. He and his wife, Caryn, have a daughter that lives in Oregon and a daughter, son-in-law, and grandson that live in Eau Claire.
Caryn, formerly a nurse at Luther Hospital, takes great pride in creating meaningful memorial displays, She enjoys Rug Hooking and other crafts. Caryn and her husband, Brad, are members of Trinity Lutheran Church.
Jerry Whalen
Funeral Director
Jerry, funeral director serving the Eau Claire area since 1965, is a very well-known volunteer in the Chippewa Valley community. Years of experience and community activity has enabled Jerry to give families a personal touch which comforts the families we serve.
Jerry Whalen
Funeral Director
Jerry, funeral director serving the Eau Claire area since 1965, is a very well-known volunteer in the Chippewa Valley community. Years of experience and community activity has enabled Jerry to give families a personal touch which comforts the families we serve.
Jim Wright
Funeral Director Associate
Jim was born and raised in Eau Claire. He attended St. Patrick's Grade School and Regis High School. He founded Eau Claire Ski Sprites and had careers in Barbering and Sales. He has been working with the funeral home since 2006. Jim was married Rosemary, together they enjoyed spending time with their children and grandchildren. Rosemary passed away on April 17, 2021.
Jim Wright
Funeral Director Associate
Jim was born and raised in Eau Claire. He attended St. Patrick's Grade School and Regis High School. He founded Eau Claire Ski Sprites and had careers in Barbering and Sales. He has been working with the funeral home since 2006. Jim was married Rosemary, together they enjoyed spending time with their children and grandchildren. Rosemary passed away on April 17, 2021.
Phil Nowicki
Funeral Director
Phil joined the staff of Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral Home in July of 2024. Before relocating to Eau Claire, he was honored to service the families of Central Wisconsin for over 25 years as a licensed funeral director. Phil attended college for accounting in Stevens Point and graduated from the MATC Funeral Service Program in Milwaukee. In his spare time, Phil ejoys attending concerts, traveling and spending time at his getaway in Cape Coral with family and friends. Phil is married to Beth and they have four children.
Phil Nowicki
Funeral Director
Phil joined the staff of Lenmark-Gomsrud-Linn Funeral Home in July of 2024. Before relocating to Eau Claire, he was honored to service the families of Central Wisconsin for over 25 years as a licensed funeral director. Phil attended college for accounting in Stevens Point and graduated from the MATC Funeral Service Program in Milwaukee. In his spare time, Phil ejoys attending concerts, traveling and spending time at his getaway in Cape Coral with family and friends. Phil is married to Beth and they have four children.
Angie Kammeyer
Office Administrator
Angie Kammeyer is an experienced Office Administrator who has spent her life in the Chippewa Valley area, building strong roots in both her work and her community. Known for her reliability, organization, and steady presence, Angie plays a key role in keeping daily operations running smoothly and efficiently.
Family is at the heart of Angie’s life. She and her partner, Scott, share a blended and loving family that includes her daughter, Tiffany, and her grown sons—AJ, Jordan, and Logan. Angie also enjoys the company of her two cherished dogs and loves spending time babysitting her two energetic grand-puppies, which always brings extra joy to her days.
Warm, dependable, and committed to those she cares about, Angie brings a thoughtful and supportive spirit to both her professional environment and her home life.
Angie Kammeyer
Office Administrator
Angie Kammeyer is an experienced Office Administrator who has spent her life in the Chippewa Valley area, building strong roots in both her work and her community. Known for her reliability, organization, and steady presence, Angie plays a key role in keeping daily operations running smoothly and efficiently.
Family is at the heart of Angie’s life. She and her partner, Scott, share a blended and loving family that includes her daughter, Tiffany, and her grown sons—AJ, Jordan, and Logan. Angie also enjoys the company of her two cherished dogs and loves spending time babysitting her two energetic grand-puppies, which always brings extra joy to her days.
Warm, dependable, and committed to those she cares about, Angie brings a thoughtful and supportive spirit to both her professional environment and her home life.
Tessa Erb
Funeral Director Apprentice
Tessa R. Erb is a dedicated Funeral Director Apprentice based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Originally from Mississippi, she has called Eau Claire home since 2015. Tessa is currently pursuing her education at Milwaukee Area Technical College, where she is continuing to build the knowledge and skills essential to her career in funeral service.
Committed to supporting families with compassion and professionalism, Tessa focuses on providing meaningful guidance and personalized care during some of life’s most challenging moments. Her growing expertise in funeral directing reflects her strong work ethic, attention to detail, and desire to serve her community.
Tessa is married to her husband, Zack Erb, and is a proud stepmother to two children. Outside of her professional and academic pursuits, she enjoys reading, spending time with her family, listening to music, and watching YouTube.
Tessa Erb
Funeral Director Apprentice
Tessa R. Erb is a dedicated Funeral Director Apprentice based in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Originally from Mississippi, she has called Eau Claire home since 2015. Tessa is currently pursuing her education at Milwaukee Area Technical College, where she is continuing to build the knowledge and skills essential to her career in funeral service.
Committed to supporting families with compassion and professionalism, Tessa focuses on providing meaningful guidance and personalized care during some of life’s most challenging moments. Her growing expertise in funeral directing reflects her strong work ethic, attention to detail, and desire to serve her community.
Tessa is married to her husband, Zack Erb, and is a proud stepmother to two children. Outside of her professional and academic pursuits, she enjoys reading, spending time with her family, listening to music, and watching YouTube.
