Our Staff

Our Valued Staff

We have years of experience caring for families, from all walks of life. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession, dedicated to excellence in service, and have the highest integrity.

Jeffrey Hazen
Jeffrey Hazen
Managing Director
Jeffrey Hazen
Managing Director

Jeff is a native of Plymouth, graduating from Plymouth High School. He then went on to graduate from Vincennes University with a degree in Funeral Service. Jeff joined the Mishler Funeral Home family after working in the South Bend/Mishawaka area for over 14 years. He and his wife, Stacy, have been married for 18 years and have two children. His daughter plays for local softball travel leagues and is on the high school team in multiple sports. His son plays for local travel baseball teams and also enjoys playing basketball and football. Jeff is an avid Chicago Cubs fan who enjoys playing golf, attending his children's sporting events, and spending time with friends and family.

Michael D. Wilson, MDI
Michael D. Wilson, MDI
Managing Partner
Michael D. Wilson, MDI
Managing Partner


Brenda Mishler
Brenda Mishler
Owner
Brenda Mishler
Owner

Brenda was born and raised in Bremen and grew up working in the family business, Woodies Supermarket. She graduated from Bremen High School and attended Stephens College. After college, in addition to working in the funeral home, she taught dancing for 12 years. In 1966, she married Greg Mishler. They lived in Indianapolis until he completed college.


Brenda & Greg returned to Bremen in 1969 and took over the funeral home. Brenda has spent the past 41 years working in the office and greeting people at the door.


She enjoys spending time on Lake Wawasee, her Bible study and doting on her grandson, Grant.

Beth Steele
Beth Steele
Office Administrator
Beth Steele
Office Administrator

Beth and her husband Scott moved to Bremen in 2021, with their two dogs.  She enjoys gardening and being outside but she loves spending time with her family the most. 

Brad Erickson
Brad Erickson
Assistant
Brad Erickson
Assistant


Kim Swank
Kim Swank
Greeter
Kim Swank
Greeter


Bobbie Glingle
Bobbie Glingle
Greeter
Bobbie Glingle
Greeter


Ryan Mishler
Ryan Mishler
Former Owner and Funeral Director
Ryan Mishler
Former Owner and Funeral Director

Ryan grew up in Bremen and went on to graduate from the University of Southern California School of Business in 1990. He completed mortuary school at Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Chicago. Ryan worked part-time for the family funeral home business since 1989. He began to work full-time with the funeral homes in 1998, taking over in 1999 when his parents Gregory and Brenda Mishler retired. While working full-time at the Funeral Home, Ryan also serves as a State Senator in the Indiana Legislature. Ryan is also the proud father of a son, Grant.