Dan and Lori Rexwinkel
Funeral Director / Owners
Dan Rexwinkel is a native of Le Mars, Iowa, and a graduate of Le Mars Community High School. He attended Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska, where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Mortuary Science. He later attended Kansas City Kansas Community College, where he received his Associate's Degree in Funeral Service. Following his education, he worked for a funeral home in Sioux City for five years before partnering with Doug and Karen Carlsen in September of 2004. Dan and Lori lived in Akron for 12 years before moving to Le Mars, Dan's hometown, in September of 2015. On June 15, 2016, Dan and Lori purchased the Carlsen Funeral Home from Doug and Karen Carlsen. Dan is licensed in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota.
He and his wife Lori are members of All Saints Catholic Parish in Le Mars and the Le Mars Eagles Club. Dan is a 3rd Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Trinity Council #1466 in Le Mars, 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Michael J. McGivney Council #3088 in Le Mars, Sons of the American Legion Post 241 in Le Mars, Le Mars Kiwanis Club, Le Mars Area Chamber of Commerce, Iowa Funeral Director's Association, and serves on the Le Mars Fire - Rescue Department.
Lori is a Faith Formation instructor for All Saints Catholic Parish. Dan and his wife are proud parents of two daughters, Lauren and Kaylee. Lori is a native of Fort Dodge, Iowa, where she graduated from Fort Dodge High School in 1995. She attended college at Western Iowa Tech Community College in Sioux City, where she received her degree in Dental Assisting. She worked for dental offices in Fort Dodge and most recently for Dr. Donna Gardner in Sioux City. She now works full time at the funeral home.
Dan and Lori Rexwinkel
Funeral Director / Owners
Dan Rexwinkel is a native of Le Mars, Iowa, and a graduate of Le Mars Community High School. He attended Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska, where he received his Bachelor's Degree in Mortuary Science. He later attended Kansas City Kansas Community College, where he received his Associate's Degree in Funeral Service. Following his education, he worked for a funeral home in Sioux City for five years before partnering with Doug and Karen Carlsen in September of 2004. Dan and Lori lived in Akron for 12 years before moving to Le Mars, Dan's hometown, in September of 2015. On June 15, 2016, Dan and Lori purchased the Carlsen Funeral Home from Doug and Karen Carlsen. Dan is licensed in Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota.
He and his wife Lori are members of All Saints Catholic Parish in Le Mars and the Le Mars Eagles Club. Dan is a 3rd Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Trinity Council #1466 in Le Mars, 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Michael J. McGivney Council #3088 in Le Mars, Sons of the American Legion Post 241 in Le Mars, Le Mars Kiwanis Club, Le Mars Area Chamber of Commerce, Iowa Funeral Director's Association, and serves on the Le Mars Fire - Rescue Department.
Lori is a Faith Formation instructor for All Saints Catholic Parish. Dan and his wife are proud parents of two daughters, Lauren and Kaylee. Lori is a native of Fort Dodge, Iowa, where she graduated from Fort Dodge High School in 1995. She attended college at Western Iowa Tech Community College in Sioux City, where she received her degree in Dental Assisting. She worked for dental offices in Fort Dodge and most recently for Dr. Donna Gardner in Sioux City. She now works full time at the funeral home.
Angela Auchstetter
Funeral Director
Angela Auchstetter graduated from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in December 2013 with a Bachelors of Mortuary Science. After graduation, she completed a one year apprenticeship with Mankato Area Funeral Homes in Mankato, Minnesota. Angela joined Carlsen Funeral Homes in March of 2015. She is fully licensed as a funeral director in Iowa and South Dakota.
Angela is member of the Lion's Club in Akron, AWEEF, Akron Friendship and Service Club, and is a board member for the Akron Care Center in Akron, Iowa.
Angela Auchstetter
Funeral Director
Angela Auchstetter graduated from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in December 2013 with a Bachelors of Mortuary Science. After graduation, she completed a one year apprenticeship with Mankato Area Funeral Homes in Mankato, Minnesota. Angela joined Carlsen Funeral Homes in March of 2015. She is fully licensed as a funeral director in Iowa and South Dakota.
Angela is member of the Lion's Club in Akron, AWEEF, Akron Friendship and Service Club, and is a board member for the Akron Care Center in Akron, Iowa.
Angie Maras
Preneed Counselor
Angie Maras grew up on a farm/ranch in McLaughlin, South Dakota. She graduated from South Dakota State University in 1992 with a bachelor's degree in Speech Therapy and Education. She continued her master's education at the University of South Dakota. Angie spent the next 25 years working in sales and fundraising. Angie lives with her husband Jon and their three sons: Drew, Cooper, and Logan, in Hartford, South Dakota. She loves spending time with her family and attending their many baseball games. In 2018, Angie joined the funeral industry. She is excited to be a part of our Rexwinkel Funeral Home family as our pre-need counselor. If you would like to visit with Angie about your pre-planning options, please call the funeral home at 712-546-7107 or 712-568-2721.
Angie Maras
Preneed Counselor
Angie Maras grew up on a farm/ranch in McLaughlin, South Dakota. She graduated from South Dakota State University in 1992 with a bachelor's degree in Speech Therapy and Education. She continued her master's education at the University of South Dakota. Angie spent the next 25 years working in sales and fundraising. Angie lives with her husband Jon and their three sons: Drew, Cooper, and Logan, in Hartford, South Dakota. She loves spending time with her family and attending their many baseball games. In 2018, Angie joined the funeral industry. She is excited to be a part of our Rexwinkel Funeral Home family as our pre-need counselor. If you would like to visit with Angie about your pre-planning options, please call the funeral home at 712-546-7107 or 712-568-2721.
Stan Rolfes
Support Staff
Stan was raised in the Akron area, graduating from Akron High School in 1960. He married Linda Harvey in August of 1964 and they are blessed with five children and ten grandchildren. Stan was a member of the 185th Tactical Fighter Group ANG based in Sioux City being activated in 1968 and served a year in the Republic of Korea. He farmed for 15 years and then went to work for the City of Akron retiring in 2007 after 21 years of service. He is a member of St Patrick's Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council # 12448 of Akron, Garrigan Assembly # 265 Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus of Sioux City and Albert E Hoschler Post # 186 American Legion of Akron. He likes to watch the Iowa Hawkeye football and basketball teams, Minnesota Twins baseball and the Vikings football teams, play golf and read a good book when able
Stan Rolfes
Support Staff
Stan was raised in the Akron area, graduating from Akron High School in 1960. He married Linda Harvey in August of 1964 and they are blessed with five children and ten grandchildren. Stan was a member of the 185th Tactical Fighter Group ANG based in Sioux City being activated in 1968 and served a year in the Republic of Korea. He farmed for 15 years and then went to work for the City of Akron retiring in 2007 after 21 years of service. He is a member of St Patrick's Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus Council # 12448 of Akron, Garrigan Assembly # 265 Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus of Sioux City and Albert E Hoschler Post # 186 American Legion of Akron. He likes to watch the Iowa Hawkeye football and basketball teams, Minnesota Twins baseball and the Vikings football teams, play golf and read a good book when able
Gene Orban
Support Staff
Gene was born and raised in the Le Mars area, graduating from Le Mars Community High School in 1962. He married Carole Berkenpas in June 1963, and they are blessed with two children: Rick and Mary Orban and family of Emmons, MN, and Bill and Karen Fischer and family of Le Mars. Gene worked at Plymouth Ready Mix until 1965. He then spent two years with the City of Le Mars. In 1967, he went to work for Wells Blue Bunny, retiring in 2007 with 40 years of service. He is a member of All Saints Parish- St. James in Le Mars. Gene enjoys spending time at their home on East Lake Okoboji, fishing, and boating.
Gene Orban
Support Staff
Gene was born and raised in the Le Mars area, graduating from Le Mars Community High School in 1962. He married Carole Berkenpas in June 1963, and they are blessed with two children: Rick and Mary Orban and family of Emmons, MN, and Bill and Karen Fischer and family of Le Mars. Gene worked at Plymouth Ready Mix until 1965. He then spent two years with the City of Le Mars. In 1967, he went to work for Wells Blue Bunny, retiring in 2007 with 40 years of service. He is a member of All Saints Parish- St. James in Le Mars. Gene enjoys spending time at their home on East Lake Okoboji, fishing, and boating.
Terry Olson
Support Staff
Terry Olson was born in Le Mars and was raised in the Le Mars and Sioux City area. He graduated from Sioux City North High in 1974. He was united in marriage to Deb Den Ouden on February 23, 1980. In April 1974, Terry began working for Chicago Northwestern Railroad. It later merged with and became Union Pacific Railroad. He worked for the railroad for 42 years until his retirement in 2016. Terry and Deb have one son, Justin Olson, and he and his wife, Trista (Carter) Olson, live in Le Mars with their four children. Terry and Deb are members of Seney United Methodist Church. Terry enjoys fishing, boating with his family, and watching the Minnesota Vikings. He also loves making things with and for his grandchildren and spending time with them.
Terry Olson
Support Staff
Terry Olson was born in Le Mars and was raised in the Le Mars and Sioux City area. He graduated from Sioux City North High in 1974. He was united in marriage to Deb Den Ouden on February 23, 1980. In April 1974, Terry began working for Chicago Northwestern Railroad. It later merged with and became Union Pacific Railroad. He worked for the railroad for 42 years until his retirement in 2016. Terry and Deb have one son, Justin Olson, and he and his wife, Trista (Carter) Olson, live in Le Mars with their four children. Terry and Deb are members of Seney United Methodist Church. Terry enjoys fishing, boating with his family, and watching the Minnesota Vikings. He also loves making things with and for his grandchildren and spending time with them.
Doug Manley
Support Staff
Doug Manley
Support Staff
Kevin Eekoff
Support Staff
Kevin Eekhoff was born and raised in Belmond, Iowa, and graduated from
Belmond High School in 1978. He attended Buena Vista University
, graduating in 1982 with a double major in Banking & Finance and
Economics, and later his MBA at the University of South Dakota. He worked in the banking field in NW Iowa for 43 years and retired from Northwest
Bank in Le Mars on December 31, 2024.
Kevin was united in marriage to Julie Post on April 23, 1983, and they
made their first home in Sioux City, Iowa, then 20 years in Akron, Iowa,
before settling in Le Mars in 2009. Julie retired from the nursing field
after a 44-year career. Kevin and Julie have one daughter, Stephanie
Bernhardt and her husband, Luke Bernhardt, who also live in Le Mars.
Stephanie and Luke blessed them with two grandchildren, Levi and Morgan
Bernhardt.
Kevin and Julie are active members of the Life Connection Global
Methodist Church in Le Mars. Kevin enjoys riding his bicycle on RAGBRAI,
golfing, refereeing high school football and basketball, attending Iowa
Hawkeyes football games, and spending time with his family, especially
his grandchildren.
Kevin Eekoff
Support Staff
Kevin Eekhoff was born and raised in Belmond, Iowa, and graduated from
Belmond High School in 1978. He attended Buena Vista University
, graduating in 1982 with a double major in Banking & Finance and
Economics, and later his MBA at the University of South Dakota. He worked in the banking field in NW Iowa for 43 years and retired from Northwest
Bank in Le Mars on December 31, 2024.
Kevin was united in marriage to Julie Post on April 23, 1983, and they
made their first home in Sioux City, Iowa, then 20 years in Akron, Iowa,
before settling in Le Mars in 2009. Julie retired from the nursing field
after a 44-year career. Kevin and Julie have one daughter, Stephanie
Bernhardt and her husband, Luke Bernhardt, who also live in Le Mars.
Stephanie and Luke blessed them with two grandchildren, Levi and Morgan
Bernhardt.
Kevin and Julie are active members of the Life Connection Global
Methodist Church in Le Mars. Kevin enjoys riding his bicycle on RAGBRAI,
golfing, refereeing high school football and basketball, attending Iowa
Hawkeyes football games, and spending time with his family, especially
his grandchildren.
Darrell Kleihauer
Support Staff
Darrell Kleihauer was born and raised in Paullina, Iowa. He graduated from Paullina High School, completing his education in 1980. On April 7, 1984, Darrell married Sheila Halverson in Paullina, Iowa.
Darrell began his career as a meat cutter, working at United Foodland in Paullina for ten years. Later, he and Sheila moved their family to Le Mars, where Darrell continued his profession at Hy-Vee for two years. In 1991, Darrell started working for Wells, Dean Foods, and Kemps. He retired from Kemps after thirty-five years of service in February 2026.
For the past fifteen years, both Darrell and Sheila have served on the Le Mars Fire Rescue team, demonstrating their commitment to the community.
Darrell and Sheila are the proud parents of two daughters. Amy and her husband Dave live in Sargeant Bluff. Kayla and her husband Jason reside in Des Moines and have two sons, Everett and Bentley. Darrell and Sheila are active members of Grace Lutheran Church in Le Mars.
Darrell enjoys riding motorcycles with friends, watching the Iowa Hawkeyes, and spending quality time with his family. He especially loves spoiling his grandsons.
Darrell Kleihauer
Support Staff
Darrell Kleihauer was born and raised in Paullina, Iowa. He graduated from Paullina High School, completing his education in 1980. On April 7, 1984, Darrell married Sheila Halverson in Paullina, Iowa.
Darrell began his career as a meat cutter, working at United Foodland in Paullina for ten years. Later, he and Sheila moved their family to Le Mars, where Darrell continued his profession at Hy-Vee for two years. In 1991, Darrell started working for Wells, Dean Foods, and Kemps. He retired from Kemps after thirty-five years of service in February 2026.
For the past fifteen years, both Darrell and Sheila have served on the Le Mars Fire Rescue team, demonstrating their commitment to the community.
Darrell and Sheila are the proud parents of two daughters. Amy and her husband Dave live in Sargeant Bluff. Kayla and her husband Jason reside in Des Moines and have two sons, Everett and Bentley. Darrell and Sheila are active members of Grace Lutheran Church in Le Mars.
Darrell enjoys riding motorcycles with friends, watching the Iowa Hawkeyes, and spending quality time with his family. He especially loves spoiling his grandsons.
Bill Bomgaars
Support Staff
Bill Bomgaars is a native of Maurice, Iowa, and has called Le Mars his home his entire adult life. Bill retired in 2006 from First Federal Bank, where he was the 1st Vice President and Branch Manager. Bill and his wife Mary are active members of the Presbyterian United Church of Christ. He is a member of Rotary International, Le Mars Business Initiative Corporation (L.B.I.C.), Floyd Valley Hospital Foundation, Le Mars Chamber of Commerce, as well as a host of other community-related organizations. Bill enjoys woodworking and driving his classic Diamond T pickup in parades.
Bill Bomgaars
Support Staff
Bill Bomgaars is a native of Maurice, Iowa, and has called Le Mars his home his entire adult life. Bill retired in 2006 from First Federal Bank, where he was the 1st Vice President and Branch Manager. Bill and his wife Mary are active members of the Presbyterian United Church of Christ. He is a member of Rotary International, Le Mars Business Initiative Corporation (L.B.I.C.), Floyd Valley Hospital Foundation, Le Mars Chamber of Commerce, as well as a host of other community-related organizations. Bill enjoys woodworking and driving his classic Diamond T pickup in parades.
