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Dale Patrick Tegtman, Owner - Funeral Director
Dale graduated from Hampshire High School in 1983. Received Associates Degree in Mortuary Science from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale in 1985. Started serving an apprenticeship for Staab Funeral Home in Springfield in 1986 and became a full-time funeral director and embalmer at Staab's, working there for six years. He returned to the area in 1991 taking a position with Querhammer Funeral Home in Crystal Lake and Marengo Union Funeral Home until 2002. In October 2002, he had the distinct honor of becoming partners with Walter Leucht, the man responsible for the privilege of working in this industry. Walt retired on Dec. 31, 2021 and Dale and Claire are now the proud owners of Fredrick Funeral Home in Hampshire and James A. O'Connor Funeral Home in Huntley.
Dale married Claire Ann Vonnahme of Springfield. Dale and Claire have three beautiful children--Luke, and twins, Ella Ann and Nicholas. As a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, you can find Dale ushering at 10:30 Mass. Also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 11666. It is an honor and privilege for our family to serve the Huntley community. -
Luke Patrick Tegtman, Funeral Director/Enbalmer
Luke is a 2020 graduate of Whitewater and a 2021 graduate of DMACC with a degree in Mortuary Science. He has passed his boards and is currently working at James A. O'Connor and Fredrick Funeral Homes.
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Nicholas Tegtman, Student Apprentice
Nick is Dale's youngest son and has recently graduated from SIU's mortuary program. He is currently working at James A. O'Connor and Fredrick Funeral Homes.
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Diane Schiffer, Office Manager
Diane is Dale's sister and started in August of 2006 as a part-time employee working at the funeral home on the weekends and at visitations. In 2012 she became the Office Manager and also does some office work for Fredrick Funeral Home in Hampshire. Diane and her husband Tom have been married for 39 years and have three children. She enjoys family get-togethers and traveling.
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Tom Schiffer, Funeral Assistant
Tom is Diane's husband. He started helping at both O'Connor and Fredrick Funeral Homes about 3 years ago. Tom is a fourth-degree Knights of Columbus and is very involved in church activities. He also enjoys traveling and hiking.