Our Staff

Curt DeBaun III

Owner/Funeral Director

Employed since 1969 – Married to Debra DeBaun since 1977. Father of Curtis IV, Seth, Asia, Maddie, Sally and Pauline. 

• Co-Founder and Past President of Independent Funeral Directors of Indiana
• Founder and President of the Chinese School of the Wabash Valley
• Life Member of The Professional Car Society
• Life Member of Adventure Cycling
• Life Member of The League of American Bicyclists
• Member of Experimental Aircraft Assoc. Chapter 83
• Life member of the Experimental Aircraft Association
• Life member of the National Rifle Association
• Member St. Joseph Catholic Church

Debra DeBaun

Owner

Employed since 1989 – Married to Curt DeBaun III since 1977. Mother of Curtis IV, Seth, Asia, Maddie, Sally and Pauline. 

• Alumnae of St. Mary-of-the-Woods College
• Member of Saint Joseph University Parish

Betty DeBaun

Matriarch

• Active in the funeral business since 1952
• Member Saint Margaret Mary Catholic Church
• Member of the 99’s, The International Organization of Women Pilots

Jack Gehring

Funeral Director

Employed since 1968 – Has a daughter Tisha, a son Tyceson and several grandchildren.

• US Army Vietnam veteran having served 18 months at the US Army Mortuary, Saigon.
• Life Member VFW #972
• Member and Past Commander of Prairie Creek American Legion Post #404
• Member and former Board Member of Terre Haute Senior Activity Center
• Attends Blackhawk Community Church
• Member of the Riley Township Lions Club

Brad Cramer

Manager/Funeral Director

Employed since 1987 – Married to Leeanne. Father of Amanda, Nick, Cayte and Susan. Grandfather to Colbie and Brecken

• Scottish Rite Valley of Terre Haute
  
• St. Benedict Catholic Church
• Riley Lodge #390 F & AM
• Indiana and Illinois Licensed Funeral Director

Email: bcramer@debaunfuneralhomes.com

Seth DeBaun

Employed since 2000 

• Sigma Pi Fraternity
• Vincennes University
• Member of Saint Joseph University Catholic Church
• General Manager of Precious Pet Forever
• Fiance Meghan Phegley
• Son Abram DeBaun
• Chicago Cubs Fan

Email: sethd1029@gmail.com

Jeanne H. Strohm

Funeral Director

Employeed since 2000

Husband-Larry

Children-Corey, Kylee, and Chelsea

Grandchildren-Conner, Alexis, and Alaina

Indiana and Illinois Licensed Funeral Director

Lisa Anne Goff

Office Manager

Employed since January, 2013. Mother of Cheri and “Special Mom” to niece, Mary-Katherine. “Grammy” to Colton, Katie, and Kelsie Anne.

• Lincoln Trail Jr. College, Robinson, IL
• 2015 Graduate, Magna Cum Laude, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Terre Haute, IN
• Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities & Colleges 2010
• Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society
• Administrative Assistant to the Chinese School of the Wabash Valley
• Secretary of the Board of Directors, Chinese School of the Wabash Valley
• Attends Maple Avenue United Methodist Church and is in the church choir and praise band
• Member of Terre Haute Sinfonietta Pops Orchestra; Terre Haute Community Band; Brazil Community Band; Fabulous 40’s Dance Band.

Email: lgoff@debaunfuneralhomes.com

Amy McMullen

Funeral Director Intern

Employeed since 2017

Sons-Spencer and Cooper

Honors graduate South Vermillion High School

Vincennes University

Enjoys-Traveling, antiques and spending time with her family

Email: amy@debaunfuneralhomes.com

Charles T. Wilson

Funeral Assistant

Employeed since 2004. 

Sons--David and Kyle

Grandchildren-Austin, Eliza, and Alexander

Riley Lion's Club

St. Joseph Catholic Church

National Muzzle Loading Association

National Rifle Association of America

Riley Conservation Club

Precious Pet forever

Ron Wingler

Maintenance

Employed since 1995 – Father of Christy, Amber, Levi and Eli. Grandfather of five.

Jennifer Lee

Funeral Assistant/Pet Loss Specialist

Employeed since 2016

Precious Pet Forever

Daughter-Josey

Son-Noah

Email: jenn@debaunfuneralhomes.com