Heritage Funeral Homes

Heritage Funeral Homes For over 100 years the Heritage Funeral Homes family has been serving the families of Milwaukee. In 1914 John T. Following World War II his son John T. Joseph G.

Heritage Funeral Homes was formed by the joining together of three separate funeral businesses in Milwaukee. Scheuerell began assisting the families of Bay View. Scheuerell Jr., and in 1975 his grandson James E. Scheuerell continued this tradition of service. After owning another funeral home for many years, Wilfred Tebo and his sons-in-law James Peppey and John B. Klemmer started Tebo Peppey Klem

mer Funeral Home in 1965. In 1975 John T. Klemmer joined the firm. Over the years the faces have changed, but the ownership and management stayed in the family. For many years the Gillette Johnson & Sons Funeral Home was a fixture on Milwaukee's south side with ties to the community dating back as far as the 1930's. Gillette Johnson, one of the founders of the firm eventually passed the reins to his son Lynn Johnson and his son-in-law Raymond Reiss. In the late 1970's their sons, Timothy Johnson and Mark Reiss joined the firm. In 1986 they expanded the business by building another funeral home in Oak Creek. In February of 1995 James Scheuerell, John Klemmer, Timothy Johnson and Mark Reiss merged their respective businesses into one firm named Heritage Funeral Homes. Throughout the years, the families of Heritage Funeral Homes have built a reputation of serving the people of Milwaukee and Southeastern Wisconsin with dignity and compassion. Later in 1995, Lohman Funeral Service became a part of Heritage Funeral Homes. Koch began working at Lohman's in 1947 and became owner in 1956. For many years Joe continued to serve families at Heritage Funeral Homes. In 2002 Heritage Funeral Homes built a new funeral home and crematory in New Berlin, Wisconsin. With this new facility Heritage Funeral Homes will continue serving families in southeastern Wisconsin with the same tradition of caring that our other funeral homes are known for. In 2005 Paul Johnson, Jim Klemmer and Jeff Klemmer, sons of current owners, joined Heritage Funeral Homes' staff and today represent the 4th generation in the funeral business. In 2006 Richard B. Lee joined Heritage Funeral Homes after many years of ownership at Franzen Jung Kaufman & Weiand Funeral Home and today continues to serve the Latvian community among others. In 2007 Altstadt Tyborski Ermenc McLeod joined Heritage Funeral Homes. Altstadt Tyborski has served the families of southeast Wisconsin for over 100 years, and will continue to do so as a part of Heritage Funeral Homes.

Our next Lunch & Learn is already next week! Spots are filling up fast so RSVP soon to secure your spot. Learn about the...
07/30/2026

Our next Lunch & Learn is already next week! Spots are filling up fast so RSVP soon to secure your spot. Learn about the steps and benefits of pre-planning and enjoy lunch on us!

Are you looking for meaningful part-time work where you can make a difference in the lives of others?Heritage Funeral Ho...
07/30/2026

Are you looking for meaningful part-time work where you can make a difference in the lives of others?

Heritage Funeral Homes is looking for compassionate, dependable individuals to join our team as Funeral Service Assistants.

This important role helps ensure families feel welcomed, supported, and cared for during some of life’s most meaningful moments. Funeral Service Assistants help create a warm and respectful atmosphere by assisting guests, preparing service spaces, and providing support at funeral homes, churches, and cemeteries.

We are looking for individuals who are friendly, professional, dependable, and committed to providing excellent customer service.

If you are looking for a rewarding way to serve your community while earning extra income with a flexible schedule, we would love to hear from you.

We were honored to see our beautiful fountains at our Suminski Funeral Home location featured in Urban Milwaukee’s recen...
07/20/2026

We were honored to see our beautiful fountains at our Suminski Funeral Home location featured in Urban Milwaukee’s recent article, “Tile Town: Milwaukee Needs a Grand Fountain.” A special thank you to author Ben Tyjeski for highlighting these incredible pieces of Milwaukee history and helping share their story. We are grateful to care for a building that holds so many unique treasures and memories.

Want to see them for yourself? We invite you to visit us during **Doors Open Milwaukee on September 26–27, 2026**, when Suminski Funeral Home location will open its doors to the community. Come explore this historic space and discover some of the hidden gems that make Milwaukee so special.

Thank you again, Ben, for helping shine a light on Milwaukee’s beautiful tiled fountains!

Chicago's Crown Fountain provides an example. Milwaukee's historic tiled fountains provide inspiration.

07/08/2026
Today, we pause to remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice made our f...
05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice made our freedoms possible, and their stories continue to live on through the families, friends, and communities who carry them forward.

At Heritage Funeral Homes, it is a privilege to help honor veterans and support the families who remember them not only today, but every day.

This Memorial Day, may we all take a moment to reflect, remember, and give thanks. 🇺🇸

Please join us in helping spread the word about this meaningful community grief support opportunity hosted by Hales Corn...
05/20/2026

Please join us in helping spread the word about this meaningful community grief support opportunity hosted by Hales Corners Lutheran Church. 💙

GriefShare is a warm, welcoming program designed to support those navigating the loss of a loved one. Whether someone’s loss is recent or years ago, having a place to connect, listen, and heal alongside others can make a tremendous difference.

We are always grateful to share resources like this with the families and communities we serve. Please feel free to share with anyone who may benefit.

Last week, we had the pleasure of sending prep room manager Alexandria and funeral director Michelle to the Wisconsin Fu...
05/04/2026

Last week, we had the pleasure of sending prep room manager Alexandria and funeral director Michelle to the Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association Women’s Conference, and it looked like an incredible experience!

This conference brings together women in funeral service from across the state for a few days of connection, learning, and sharing ideas. It’s such a great reminder of how strong and supportive this profession can be.

At Heritage, we really value continuing education and investing in our team. The more we learn and grow, the better we’re able to care for the families who trust us during some of life’s hardest moments.

We’re so grateful to have Alex and Michelle representing us and bringing back fresh perspective and inspiration.

📣 TOMORROW - FREE Shred Event 📣Join us on Saturday, April 25th at our Heritage Funeral Home in Oak Creek from 9:00–11:00...
04/24/2026

📣 TOMORROW - FREE Shred Event 📣

Join us on Saturday, April 25th at our Heritage Funeral Home in Oak Creek from 9:00–11:00 AM for a completely FREE community shred event!

✔ Secure, on-site shredding
✔ Open to the public
✔ Up to 5 boxes maximum per person

This is a safe and simple way to dispose of old documents while protecting your personal information. Spread the word and bring a friend—our team looks forward to seeing you there!

📣 FREE Shred Event 📣Join us on Saturday, April 25th at our Heritage Funeral Home in Oak Creek from 9:00–11:00 AM for a c...
04/18/2026

📣 FREE Shred Event 📣

Join us on Saturday, April 25th at our Heritage Funeral Home in Oak Creek from 9:00–11:00 AM for a completely FREE community shred event!

✔ Secure, on-site shredding
✔ Open to the public
✔ Up to 5 boxes maximum per person

This is a safe and simple way to dispose of old documents while protecting your personal information. Spread the word and bring a friend—our team looks forward to seeing you there!

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7625 S Howell Avenue
Oak Creek, WI
53154

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+14143217440

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