Scott was born and raised in La Crosse and graduated from Luther High School. He attended the University of Minnesota, graduating in 1988, and returned to run the family business with his brother Steve. 

Scott and his wife Laura live in West Salem and are members of Mt. Calvary Ev. Lutheran Church. They have four grown children: Kaitlin (JJ), Jessica, Mackenzie (Zach), and Alex.

Scott has served on the boards of many local organizations over the years and as a member of his church council and school board. He enjoys golfing, boating, grilling with his family and friends, watching Gopher sports, spending time up north, and spoiling his grandkids.

Tom was born and raised in Wisconsin and graduated from Wisconsin Rapids Assumption High School in 1982. He received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Mortuary Science from the University of Minnesota in 1986.

Tom has been with Schumacher-Kish since March 1997. Prior to that, he served the communities of Helena, Montana, and Spokane, Washington, as a funeral director.

Tom and his wife Maria live in La Crosse and are members of Mary, Mother of the Church Catholic Parish. They are the proud parents of two grown sons, Nick and Peter. While away from work, Tom enjoys kayaking, fishing, golfing, and spending time with family.

Jim grew up in the upper Midwest and graduated from Martin Luther Academy in New Ulm, Minnesota. After high school, he attended Mankato State University before transferring to the University of Minnesota, where he earned a BS degree in Mortuary Science, graduating in 1984.

After graduation, Jim returned to New Ulm and worked at Minnesota Valley Funeral Home. In 1987 he joined the staff at Schumacher-Kish. He is a member of the First Evangelical Lutheran Church. 

When he's not working, Jim enjoys spending time with his sons and grandsons and watching ALL Minnesota sports.

Zach grew up in Lewiston, Minnesota, and graduated from Luther High School in Onalaska. He attended the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse before transferring to the University of Minnesota, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Mortuary Science in 2018, becoming a licensed Funeral Director in both Wisconsin and Minnesota. 

He spent the first two years of his career in Albert Lea, Minnesota, before moving to La Crosse in 2020 to join the staff at Schumacher-Kish. 

Zach and his wife, Kenzie, live in La Crosse. They have two kids, Elcie and Graham, and are members of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends, playing various sports, and is looking forward to becoming more involved in the area communities.

Jordan was born and raised in Northeast Ohio, where she lived until moving to Wisconsin in 2023. She attended Kent State University and earned an Associate of Science degree. Following Kent State, Jordan earned a bachelor's degree in Mortuary Science from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, graduating summa cum laude in 2018. 

Jordan first became interested in becoming a funeral director at age 12 when a local director visited her middle school job and career class. At age 17, she started working in the funeral business to gain experience where she affirmed her calling to help others during their time of need. 

Jordan lives in La Crosse with her fiancé, Tommy, and their beloved doodle, Charr. Together they enjoy fishing, hunting, cheering on the Cleveland Browns and The Ohio State Buckeyes, attending country concerts, and trying out restaurants and breweries. 

Alex grew up in La Crosse and graduated from Luther High School in 2018. He attended St. Cloud State University for two years before transferring to the University of Minnesota to begin the Mortuary Science program. During his schooling in Minnesota, he worked at Gearty-Delmore Funeral Home for around two years. 

Alex graduated in 2022 and has since moved back to La Crosse to work with his family at the funeral home. He enjoys spending time with his family, being around his friends, and working on his house.

Julie was born and raised in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and still resides in La Crosse. She graduated from Central High School, attended UW-La Crosse, and graduated with a Cosmetologist degree from La Crosse School of Cosmetology in 1992. She worked as a cosmetologist for a period of time before finding her true passion in assisting others in business-administrative work. 

Julie and her late husband Bill have two sons and a daughter-in-law, Dale and Benjamin (Leah) and a grandson Billy. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cheering on all Wisconsin sports teams, going to concerts, and traveling.  

Originally hailing from Oregon, Wisconsin,Ty Bjornson has been in the Coulee area since 2005. He has a degree in Commercial Art with an emphasis in graphic design and illustration from Madison Area Technical College. He also attended the University of Wisconsin La Crosse and majored in Communication Studies with an emphasis in inter-organizational communication.

In March 2021, Ty became a retired US Navy Public Affairs Professional (Mass Communication Specialist "MC"). During his tenure with the US Navy, Ty was a Military Funeral Honors team member, having served in over 1,000+ military funerals in six states (Montana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Iowa, and Michigan), where Ty was the on-site team leader, supervisor, mentor, and team member. In August 2021, Ty became an Apprentice Funeral Director and began serving the La Crosse area.  

Ty lives with his wife, Danelle, their two young children, and two Siamese in Onalaska, Wisconsin, nestled in the bluffs near the scenic Mississippi River.

Krystal was born and raised in La Crosse, Wisconsin, where she graduated with honors from Logan High School in 2019. While attending high school, she was selected to participate in a two-year Health Science Academy program where she got hands-on experience in the medical field.

After graduation, Krystal continued her education at Wisconsin Technical College by attending the Surgical Technology program. Then, in January 2022, she attended Milwaukee Area Technical College for mortuary science and obtained her apprentice license in funeral directing.

Loving her job as a CNA at Eagle Crest Communities, she developed strong relationships and made a difference for those in need. By putting in extra effort and entrusting care and kindness to bereaving families, she will ensure your loved ones are treated with compassion.

Krystal resides in the La Crosse area, where she enjoys hiking, the Milwaukee Brewers, attending the La Crosse Speedway races to watch her dad race, spending time with friends and family, renovating and decorating her new house, and spoiling her dogs. She is looking forward to fulfilling her desire to "help families during a difficult time in their lives.”

Matt was born and raised in Sauk Centre, Minnesota. After high school, he attended St. Cloud State University for Nursing. After school, Matt moved back to Sauk Centre and worked at CentraCare  Long Term Care Facility before making the decision to make a career change. 

In the summer of 2023, Matt moved to La Crosse and is looking forward to attending Milwaukee Technical College for mortuary science. In his spare time, Matt enjoys spending time with friends and family, watching sports, golfing, traveling, hunting, and going to breweries. 

Jake has been a member of the staff since 2016. He and his wife Stephanie live in West Salem, where they enjoy numerous outdoor activities, from snowshoeing and hiking to multi-day kayak trips. If he’s not on an adventure, you can usually find him next to one of his multiple grills cooking up something delicious. 

His journey into this career sparked as he arranged his grandfather’s funeral in 2014. The emotional toll of that whole experience was so eye-opening that Jake reached out for a more in-depth perspective regarding service preplanning from a good friend in the profession. 

Jake was immediately intrigued, so when an opportunity to join the Schumacher-Kish staff came up, he jumped at the opportunity. Jake’s new position opens a door to genuinely helping people by making a long-term positive difference in their lives. “Knowing that I am helping families potentially avoid unnecessary stress is very rewarding.”

In 1935, Donald E. Kish Jr. was born in New Lisbon, Wisconsin. Growing up, Don's family lived near a funeral home, which sparked Don's initial interest in the profession and to own a funeral home. 

During the Korean War, Don took a sabbatical from pursuing a career in the funeral home industry, to serve as a US Navy electrician on board a submarine. Finished with military service, Don attended both the University of Minnesota, and the University of Wisconsin La Crosse. After graduating from The Wisconsin Institute of Mortuary Science in Milwaukee, with an associate degree in mortuary science, Don worked at funeral homes in Lodi and New Lisbon, Wisconsin. 

In May 1963, Don became a funeral director at the Schumacher Funeral Home in La Crosse. In May 1973, Don purchased the Schumacher Funeral Home, which became the Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home.  

In July 1980, Don built another funeral home in La Crescent, Minnesota. In February 1984, the Schumacher-Kish Funeral Home was built at its current location on West Avenue in La Crosse. In 1995, Schumacher-Kish acquired its third location in Onalaska, Wisconsin, which is now the home of a new cremation facility. 

Don served as a member of the National Funeral Directors Association, the Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association and the Western District of Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association. Active in the La Crosse community, Don was a past president and past vice president of the District Association. As a US Navy veteran, he was also a member of the American Legion Post 52 of La Crosse, the Southside Businessman's Association, The Greater La Crosse Area Chamber of Commerce, the La Crosse Optimists, The Viterbo College Presidents Club and was a member of Mount Calvary Church. Previously, Don served as a board member of the La Crosse Chamber of Commerce and as a board member, past treasurer, and past vice president of the La Crosse Boys and Girls Club, where he became one of the first five people to be inducted into that club's wall of fame.  

Don passed away on May 9, 1986. His oldest son Steve had taken over ownership and operations of the funeral homes, and two years later Don’s youngest son Scott joined the firm. Today, a third generation of the Kish family, Scott’s son Alex and son-in-law Zach, are continuing Don’s commitment of compassionate and caring service to all the families they serve. 

Ray Schumacher was born in La Crosse, Wisconsin in 1909. Ray married the former Alice Uhler. In 1937, he became a licensed funeral director. By 1948, Ray founded the Schumacher Funeral Home in La Crosse, Wisconsin. The business was expanded to new area locations with more modern accommodation (which, during that time, included air conditioning and more parking). 

Ray and Alice were longtime members of Holy Trinity Catholic Parish. Ray was also a member of the Eagles Arie 1254, a charter member of the Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1920, the United Commercial Travelers, and an honorary member of the Roy L Vingers American Legion Post 52. 

In 1973, Ray sold the funeral home to Don Kish. Ray passed away on January 25, 1975.