Dobmeier Funeral & Cremation Service

Dobmeier Funeral & Cremation Service A full service funeral home providing compassionate and dedicated care.

Autumn is here! The air is crisp, the leaves are turning, and it’s the perfect time to embrace all the cozy things this ...
09/22/2025

Autumn is here! The air is crisp, the leaves are turning, and it’s the perfect time to embrace all the cozy things this season!

A semi-local “Life Well Lived”…. 🍝
09/19/2025

A semi-local “Life Well Lived”…. 🍝

Our sympathies are with Duane's family and friends as they travel back to Barnesville to honor his life and say their fi...
09/18/2025

Our sympathies are with Duane's family and friends as they travel back to Barnesville to honor his life and say their final good-byes.

View Duane LeRoy Nelson's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

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09/16/2025

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In Detroit, high school students are volunteering to serve as pallbearers at the funerals of homeless veterans who have no family to honor them.

This initiative, called the Pallbearer Ministry, began in 2015 when a group of six seniors from the University of Detroit Jesuit High School decided to step in and offer a dignified farewell to veterans who passed away alone.

Since then, the program has grown, and over 50 students have been trained to assist at these services. Each student learns about the life and military service of the veteran before the funeral, which helps them connect more deeply with the person they are honoring.

By participating, the students provide a final act of respect for those who served the country but had no family to carry their casket. The experience is not only a way to show respect to the deceased but also offers the students valuable lessons in empathy, dignity, and community service.

The program has become an important reminder that every life has worth, and that even those who may have been forgotten by society deserve to be treated with dignity in their final moments. Through their involvement, the students are learning to reflect on the significance of service and the impact they can make on others, particularly those who are marginalized.

This small act of kindness highlights the value of community and the importance of standing together to support those in need.

A great time was had by all at the Leadership Barnesville retreat, the kick-off event for this years’s program! Funeral ...
09/15/2025

A great time was had by all at the Leadership Barnesville retreat, the kick-off event for this years’s program! Funeral director Jim Woods is one of this year’s participants! Can you spot him? See any other familiar faces?

During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic commun...
09/15/2025

During National Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic communities. From art and music to science and leadership, their impact does not go unnoticed. Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month to all who celebrate!

On Patriot Day, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the courage of first responders and...
09/11/2025

On Patriot Day, we pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the courage of first responders and all who stepped forward in the face of tragedy.

Our condolences are with Terrie's family and friends as they mourn her loss far too soon.
09/09/2025

Our condolences are with Terrie's family and friends as they mourn her loss far too soon.

View Terrie Diane O'Keefe's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

Oue sympathies are with John's siblings along with the rest of his family and friends as they prepare to say their final...
09/08/2025

Oue sympathies are with John's siblings along with the rest of his family and friends as they prepare to say their final good-byes.

View John Neubauer's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

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The history of Dobmeier Funeral Home dates back to 1907 when the original building was known as the Charles Oliver mansion. In 1958, Don and Margaret Dobmeier purchased the Collins Funeral Home, operating the funeral business from the main and lower levels while raising their family in the upstairs living area. For the next thirty years, they served Barnesville and the surrounding area in a manner that was second to none. During this time, they were featured twice in national trade journals for their seminars and teachings in the fields of grief, thanatology and death. Upon their retirement in 1988, their son, John Dobmeier, and his wife, Terry, purchased the funeral home and continued the tradition of excellence for the next twenty-three years, also raising their family in the landmark facility. In 2011, Dobmeier Funeral Home was purchased by Thomas Vertin, third-generation funeral director from Breckenridge, MN, whose belief is deeply rooted in providing exceptional service to families and in the importance of communities being served by a local funeral home. In November 2012, Duane Morey returned to his hometown and became the manager of Dobmeier; interestingly, Duane's desire to enter the funeral profession stemmed from a high school tour of the funeral home that John Dobmeier and Gayle Solum, a former teacher, guided.

In recent years, many changes in funeral service signaled it was time to invest in updates that would better meet the needs and expectations of today’s families. Altering the name to Dobmeier Funeral & Cremation Service lets families know that, in addition to burial, cremation is a type of disposition service they provide in cooperation with a shared crematory facility in Fergus Falls. Families have more arrangement possibilities with a new funeral home facility that features a welcoming lobby, a central chapel, and several gathering areas of various sizes. Also, technology enhancements now allow for high-quality video tributes, flexibility for viewing a service from other seating locations, and webcasting. The building is completely accessible, and there is generous off-street parking.

The dedicated staff at Dobmeier Funeral & Cremation Service is proud to continue their outstanding legacy of care for the years to come. At Dobmeier, “Your Story Matters.”