(Atlantic, Iowa) – The Atlantic Chamber Ambassadors were hosted by the Schmidt Family Funeral Home on Thursday, May 16th, 2024. The Ambassadors heard recent business updates and helped welcome their new Funeral Director, Devin Hunter.

Graydon and his father John, took ownership of the Hockenberry Family Care Funeral home in September of 2021. Fast forward to 2024, on April 22, the Schmidt Family Funeral Home purchased Kessler Funeral Homes of Exira and Audubon, which was owned and operated by the Kessler family for 60 years. Schmidt Family Funeral Home now has five locations located in Atlantic, Anita, Adair, Exira, and Audubon. Currently, the Anita Chapel has relocated, and construction is underway on a brand-new building.

With the recent purchase of Kessler Funeral Homes, Schmidt Family Funeral Home welcomed Graydon’s long-time friend Devin Hunter. Devin graduated from Adair-Casey in 2010 and attended Des Moines Area Community College in Ankeny, Iowa, graduating from the Mortuary Science Program. Devin has been a Funeral Director in Corning for 10 years and looks forward to serving the residents of Cass, Adair, and Audubon.

Pictured Left to Right Back Rows: Kennedy Freund, Nina Welter, Scott Bennett, Madeline Schmidt, Alisha Wagner, Krysta Hanson. Steve Anderson, Ann Chris, DeeDee Kalny , Colt Doherty, Kyle Lenderman, Tori Gibson, Dolly Bergmann , Sue Liston, Wesley Anstey , Bill Saluk , John Bricker , Jeremy Butler, Chris Parks, Keith Honke , Lana Westphalen , Chris Karns , Julie Waters, Andrew Martin, Jim Kickland , Megan Sramek
Pictured Left to Right Front Row : Jonn Schmidt, Devin Hunter, Graydon Schmidt, Marlene DeGeest, Chris Karns

Schmidt Family Funeral Home takes great pride in providing personal service that is as unique as the person lost, and treat each loved one entrusted to their care, with the utmost respect, gentleness, and devoted professionalism. Schmidt Family Funeral Home’s Atlantic location is located at 1804 East 7th Street. For more information contact 712-243-4111 or visit their website https://www.schmidtfamilyfh.com/