Wyuka About Us

Funeral Home and Cemetery Staff

  • Michael B. Williams- President and  Funeral Director since June of 2006, Mike attended University of Nebraska at Kearney and earned his degree from Cypress Community College in Cypress, California.  Mike was born and raised in Nebraska.  He has worked as a Funeral Director for 26 years. Contact Mike
  • Philip Roewert- Has been a licensed Funeral Director since 1994. Philip received his Associates Degree from Central Community College Platte Campus and his Mortuary Science degree from Kansas City Kansas Community College School of Mortuary Science. He has been employed at Wyuka Funeral Home since March of 2008. Contact Phil
  • Family Service Representatives – Our staff members are ready to address any and all questions and concerns regarding funeral and cremation pre-planning, as well as helping with the selection of cemetery property and memorials.
  • Cyndy Ricketts– Earned her Bachelors Degree in psychology/sociology from the University of Nebraska in 1990.  Her reputation of working with families is well known in the Lincoln community. Contact Cyndy
  • Dale Sutter – Received his Bachelors Degree from Northwest University and his Masters Degree from Assembly of God Theological Seminary.  He has been working in family service for the past ­­­15 years.  Dale also serves as a Minister for families at Wyuka as well as pastoring at Christian Life Church. Contact Dale
  • Bruce Debus- Has been with Wyuka Funeral Home as a Family Service Representative since 2005.  He graduated from Parks School of Business in Denver, Colorado.  Bruce was a business owner for many years in Hastings, Nebraska before moving to Lincoln. Contact Bruce

Office Staff

  • In Memory of Elva Fesler– Elva served Wyuka from 1995 to 2011 as a bookkeeper. She  attended McCook Community College, University of Nebraska, and Central Bible College.   Elva took care of floral orders for families wanting to place silk arrangements for loved ones. Elva will be missed here at Wyuka.
  • Fran Baatz- Attended Southeast Community College and started working at Wyuka as the front desk receptionist in 2004.  Fran enjoys meeting all the visitors who come to Wyuka and handles most of the genealogy research questions that come from our guests both in person and online. Contact Fran

Grounds Personnel

  • Dianne Bohlken-  Is the Supervisor of  the Grounds Department.   Dianne has a degree in Horticulture from the University of Nebraska.  The beauty and peaceful plantings throughout Wyuka can be attributed directly to her.
  • Steve Matzen- Is the Cemetery Supervisor.  He graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1978 with a degree in Education.   He has worked at Wyuka Cemetery for 32 years.
  • Jim Stevens- Has worked for Wyuka Cemetery for 25 years.