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 Klemmer 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.

Congratulations to funeral director Sarah, who just returned from Napa Valley after graduating from the National Funeral...
08/13/2025

Congratulations to funeral director Sarah, who just returned from Napa Valley after graduating from the National Funeral Directors Association National Emerging Leaders Program (NELP)! 🌟

NELP selects only 20 funeral professionals nationwide for a year of leadership development, collaboration, and innovation in funeral service. While at the event, Sarah also had the honor of speaking on the Leadership Panel, sharing her experiences and insights with fellow professionals.

We’re proud of her for representing Heritage Funeral Homes and bringing back fresh ideas and inspiration to better serve our families.

06/30/2025

💛 You made it through June. 💛

Whether this month was heavy or healing, stormy or still—we’re grateful you walked through it with us.

Each post this month was shared with care, knowing that grief doesn't disappear just because the calendar flips. Our hope was to offer small moments of comfort, connection, and reflection—and we hope something here helped you feel seen.
Grief is not a problem to solve. It’s a story we carry. And the way we carry it, together, makes all the difference.

As we turn toward July, we invite you to bring forward the gentle truths this month offered:
– That love endures.
– That joy and sorrow can coexist.
– That your story, and your healing, matter.

🌼 Before we go—what was your favorite post, prompt, or takeaway this month? Let us know in the comments. Your words help guide what we share next.
Thank you for being here. We’re honored to be in community with you. 🤍

06/29/2025

Imagine asking your person one thing right now.
A repair tip? Parenting advice? Just to sit in silence with you?
Drop your answer in the comments—what would you ask if you had five minutes?

06/28/2025

The Clues They Left Behind

Sometimes the people we love leave clues about who they were and how they loved—
In handwritten notes. Grocery lists. A perfectly organized toolbox.
What quiet evidence of their life have you found that still brings you comfort?

06/27/2025

Grief can show up in unexpected ways—tightness in your chest, restlessness, a sense of dread. It doesn’t always look like tears. Sometimes it feels like anxiety or fear of what comes next without the person you’ve lost.

Have you ever experienced grief like this? You're not alone. Feel free to share your thoughts or reflections in the comments. 💬

06/26/2025

🎉 Exciting news! We had a special visit from Tiggy of the Village of Greendale Police Department ! 🐾 We're so honored to sponsor this amazing pup and can’t wait for his next visit! Follow his adventures on Instagram () and TikTok ()! 🐶❤️

06/26/2025

Grief Has No Expiration Date

You don’t “get over it.” You live through it.
Whether it’s been 10 days or 10 years, your grief is valid and welcome here.

06/25/2025

When You’re Not Sure What to Say

You don’t have to have the perfect words to support someone grieving.
Try:
• “I don’t know what to say, but I’m here.”
• “I miss them too.”
• “I remember the time when…”

Being present matters more than being perfect.

06/24/2025

What’s something your loved one loved about summer? Share a favorite memory or tradition.

06/23/2025

Grief tip: Let the sunshine in. Literally. Natural light can help ease symptoms of depression and grief. Open your windows. Step outside. Feel the warmth.

06/22/2025

What does self-care look like for you in summer? Is it gardening? Reading? Journaling? Sitting quietly on your porch? Share your favorite summer self-care ritual. 🌞

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Heritage Funeral Homes was formed by the joining together of three separate funeral businesses in Milwaukee. In 1914 John T. Scheuerell began assisting the families of Bay View. Following World War II his son John T. 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 Klemmer 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. Joseph G. 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.