Robert E. Gompf has been a licensed funeral director since July 1949. During that time he has been associated with Curl Funeral Home in Cardington and Gompf Funeral Service. Bob served his two year funeral directorâs apprenticeship under Shaw Davis Funeral Home in Columbus and Curl Funeral Home in Cardington. He completed his schooling for embalmerâs licensing at Cleveland College of Mortuary Science in 1949. He was associated with the Curl Funeral Home in Cardington until 1981. When a tornado destroyed the funeral home Bob took ownership and the funeral home was moved to the current location.

Bob and his wife June are the parents of 3 children and 8 grandchildren. He is active in the Cardington First United Methodist Church, the Jenkins-Vaughan American Legion Post # 97 and the Cardington Rotary Club. In 1999 Bob was honored by the Ohio Funeral Directors for 50 years of service. Even though Bobâs son, Gene purchased the business in 1993 Bob continues to serve the needs of families on a daily basis.

Gene L. Gompf completed his education at the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in 1985. After serving his apprenticeship under his father, Robert Gompf, he received his license for funeral director and embalmer in May 1986. In 1993 Gene and his wife LeAnne purchased the family business from his father.

Gene is active in the community. He is a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, a Lions Club member, serves on the Hospice Board of Directors, participates in the Mount Gilead School Athletic Boosters and has helped with many fund raising activities for the Gilead Christian School. All of these activities are in addition to being the dedicated father of five very active children.

LeAnne S. Gompf received her Funeral Directorâs license in November 1990. She served her two year apprenticeship under her father-in-law, Robert Gompf and her husband, Gene. LeAnne describes her duties as Public Relations. She is involved in many community activities including Kiwanis and serves as Key Club advisor to the Mt. Gilead High School. She was the chairperson and director of the Morrow County Junior Miss Scholarship program for over 20 years. She is active in Trinity United Methodist Church, and served as chairman for the Gilead Christian School fund raising auction for 12 years. She is the mother of 5 very active children.

Michalene Gompf is our newest staff member and the first of the third generation to enter the funeral service arena. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in December 2002 from Bowling Green State University majoring in Journalism and Communications with a minor in Psychology. Working here gives Michalene the opportunity to use the skills she has learned in college while serving her Funeral Directorâs Apprenticeship under her father, Gene.

The oldest of the five Gompf children, Michalene has been active in community and church activities from her earliest recollections. Some of her activities included church choir and youth group, dance, high school sports, serving as a Big Sister with the Big Brother and Big Sister Organization and of course, hauling all those younger siblings everywhere.

Brenda Dye serves as our office manager. She joined the company in January 2001. Brenda holds an Associate Degree from Marion Technical College and is currently working towards her bachelorâs degree from Franklin University. Her background in office management and personnel supervision has given her the knowledge and patience needed to handle the many details of working at Gompf Funeral Service.

Brenda and her husband are the parents of 2 grown sons and a young daughter still at home. They also have 4 grandchildren. In addition to college classes Brenda is a volunteer with Heritage Elementary School PTO and has been a 4-H leader and active with many community activities.

Keith Augenstein is our general all around helper. He is always there to lend a hand in whatever way he can. He is the father of 6 children, grandfather to 24, and great-grandfather of 6. As a semi retired person Keith spends a lot of time enjoying golfing.