About Us
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Mission Statement:
Our mission is to provide a meaningful celebration of each loved one’s life that meets all the needs of them, their family, and their community.
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History
In 1975 Reamer Funeral Home was built by Alan Reamer at its current location. Several years later Reamer Funeral Home acquired Quinnell Funeral Home, which had served the surrounding communities for over fifty years. In 2002 Rod Galer, a licensed funeral director, and his wife Patsy bought Reamer Funeral Home and the funeral home became Reamer Galer Funeral Home. Today, Rod and Patsy continue as owner/operators of the funeral home.
Since purchasing the funeral home, the Galers have continued to update the facility to ensure the comfort of the families they serve. A barrier free front entrance was the first priority, and is now a reality. This was followed by adding a family lounge with a children’s playroom. Smoking is not available inside the funeral home but a new protected smoking porch is provided. New areas have been added outside for family and friends to sit and visit. The Galers have also installed a new sound and video system, allowing the families they serve more personalization options for each service. New heating and air conditioning units provide utmost comfort in the spacious chapel which is furnished with many couches and overstuffed chairs. A Lazyboy lift recliner is available for anyone who requires assistance sitting or standing.
Rod and Patsy were born and raised here and have always called this area home. They are thankful to be able to give back by serving families during their time of need. They are experienced at providing visitation and funeral services at the churches and gathering halls in the entire Eastern Upper Peninsula and through out the state of Michigan.
Staff
Rodney Galer – Rod is a lifelong resident of Pickford. He received his Bachelor Degree in Business Marketing from Lake Superior State University in 1975. Following a 20 year career working as a bank officer, Rod owned and operated U.P. Home Nursing in Sault Ste. Marie. He earned a Bachelor Degree in Mortuary Science from Wayne State University in 2003. He is active in the local Lion’s Club, serving for the second time as King Lion for the 2007-2008 year. During Rod’s 16 year tenure on the Pickford Board of Education he served as President and Trustee. He is especially proud of the outdoor athletic field and the gymnasium renovation that he was instrumental in accomplishing. Rod serves as the Manager/Director of Reamer Galer Funeral Home.
Patsy Galer – Patsy is also a lifelong resident of Pickford, growing up as Patsy Nayback. She earned her Associate Degree in accounting from Lake Superior State University in 1975. Patsy manages the office at the Funeral Home and is also active with an accounting business serving many businesses and individuals.
Rod and Patsy have three grown children. They recently became grandparents with the birth of their first grandson. They are very close with their family and often travel to see them.
Ron Rutledge - Ron is a lifelong resident of the Pickford area. After a career in manufacturing and construction, Ron came to work at Reamer Galer Funeral Home in 2002. He is active in transporting loved ones and helping with services. He also does a great deal of the routine maintenance around our facility. Ron enjoys spending time with his wife, children, and his grandchildren. He enjoys snowmobile racing and can be found cheering on his favorite team of his son and grandson.
Sharon Cottle - Sharon was raised in Stalwart and has lived in Pickford all of her adult life. After retiring from her position as Executive Secretary of Pickford Schools in 2006 she has assisted Patsy in her accounting business and assists with funeral visitations as she is needed.
Jim Miller - Jim joined Reamer Funeral Home in 1995 after a career as a USDA inspector. He was active providing transportation and helping with services and visitations until his retirement in 2002. He occasionally still assists with services or visitations when needed. Jim also gives back to him community as a member of the American Legion Post #323. |
