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Education: Attended St. Alexander Grade School, Don Bosco High School, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Graduate of Wisconsin Institute of Mortuary Science

Length of Employment: Began working at the funeral home 46 years ago.

Community Involvement: President of the Milwaukee Society of the P.N.A., Member of the city of Franklin Fire and Police Commission, South Side Business Club, 3rd Degree Knight of Columbus, 4th degree Bishop Henni Council, Member and Past President of the Greenfield Lions Club, Member and Past President of the Milwaukee Funeral Director Association, Past Chairman of the Board the Wisconsin Funeral Directors Examining Board, Chairman of the Board of Lincoln Savings Bank, President of Lincoln State Bank, Member of the Board of Merchants and Manufacturers Bank Corp., Past Chairman of the Board of St. Francis Hospital, Board Member of Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Volunteer Special Olympics, Awards, South Side Business Man of the Year, Polish American of the Year, Recipient of the Melvin Jones Award (the Highest award a Lion can attain), helped found the Compassionate Friends - Milwaukee Chapter, and is also a Member of St. Anne Intragenerational.

Hobbies/Interests/Personal: I love spending as much time with and enjoying our five grandchildren, golfing, and fishing.

I was born at St. Francis Hospital on Milwaukee's south side to Marv and Judy Kremski (nee Sass). My grandparents were established business owners, with my grandfather Myron operating a tavern on 20th and Oklahoma, my grandmother Hilde owning and operating a card store and my mother's parents owning Max A. Sass & Sons Funeral Home. I attended Blessed Sacrament, St. Mary Hales Corners and St. Alphonsus grade schools, and St. Thomas More High School. I went on to earn a degree in accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and my funeral service degree from the Milwaukee Area Technical College. I joined the firm in 1988 as an apprentice, was licensed in 1994, and have tried my best to continue our family's commitment to service ever since.

I was married in 2000 to Amy Beining. We started a family and have three children, Caroline, Katherine, and William, and our dog Theo. We live in Franklin and enjoy being part of the vibrant and growing community. We belong to St. Alphonsus Church, are active in many community activities, and enjoy a wide range of outdoor events as a family.

I am a member of many local organizations, served as subdivision president, and on Franklin youth sports and educational boards. Community service has always been a hallmark of our family. I have enjoyed coaching my children's basketball, baseball, and football teams.  

I pride myself in helping families to arrange funerals that are meaningful and personal. I want the families I have the privilege of serving to feel that they have honored their family member in exactly the way that was appropriate to them to not just follow the "same old format". I think in the past, some of the emphasis was taken off the person who had died and placed on the ritual itself. Today people are doing an excellent job of blending meaningful rituals with personalization.

Qualification/Experience: Licensed Funeral Director for 41 years

Education: Associate Degree in Funeral Service MATC

Length of Employment: Since December 1, 1985

Community Involvement: Member of St. Lukes Lutheran Church Greendale, WI.

Hobbies/Interests/Personal: I was born in Luck, Wisconsin in 1955, the youngest of three children. I grew up on a dairy farm that my parents owned in a rural area of Luck, WI. Being that I grew up on a dairy farm I am used to a schedule that is not a Monday thru Friday Job from 8 -5. I attended a small public school in Luck, which housed first grade through 12th in the same building. Upon graduating from High School I joined the U.S. Army and served three years of active duty and three years of inactive duty. I served two of those years in Okinawa, Japan as a Morse Intercept Specialist with a Top Secret Clearance. After serving my active duty time in the U.S. Army I came home and worked for a short time in a plastic injection molding factory in the Luck area. I then decided with the help of my father, who was the sexton of the local church cemetery in Luck, WI to enter into the field of funeral service. I served a year of apprenticeship at a small family-owned funeral home in Glenwood City, WI working alongside the owner of the business. That was a great experience and a great way to learn the business of Funeral Services. After my apprenticeship was completed I enrolled in the Funeral Service Program at M.A.T.C in Milwaukee, WI. While I was going to Mortuary Science I also worked full-time at Rexnord Plastics Division in Grafton, WI. I would commute to Milwaukee from Grafton every day to attend the Mortuary School. I went to school during the day and worked the second shift at the plastics factory to support myself. I would also work at a Funeral Home in Port Washington, WI on the weekends to further my experience in the field of Funeral Service.

I began working at the Max A. Sass & Sons Funeral Homes on December 1, 1985 and have been with the firm since then. I have two adult daughters who are both married and I have one grandson and two granddaughters, and what a joy they are. I try to spend as much time with my Daughters, their husbands, and my grandchildren as I possibly can because they are the most important part of my life. Family and friends are a very integral part of anyone's life and we only have one chance at making the best of it.

Education:1994 graduate of Milwaukee Area Technical College

Experience: Funeral Director/Embalmer for 14 years.

Community Involvement: Lifelong member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church.

Hobbies/Interests/Personal: Enjoys time with family and friends and working around the house.

Education: St Matthias Grade School, Graduate of Nathan Hale High School in West Allis, and a 1990 graduate of the mortuary science program at MATC.

Experience: Since 1988 I've guided thousands of families in the planning of meaningful services, from memorial services and traditional services, to pay tribute and celebrate the lives of their loved ones.

Personal: I enjoy spending time with my Family, working around the house, motorcycling, camping, fishing, and hiking with my family. I am a member of St Alphonsus Church.

Education: In 2013, I graduated from the Funeral Service program at MATC and became a licensed Funeral Director.

Personal: I was born and raised on the southside of Milwaukee where I still reside today. In 1987, I graduated from South Division High School. Taking a few years off after graduation, I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in both Psychology and Sociology from UW-Milwaukee in 1995.

I started looking for a second career choice when my daughter was ready to go off to college. I gravitated towards the funeral service. In 2013, I graduated from the Funeral Service program at MATC and became a licensed Funeral Director.

In my free time I love spending time with my daughter, family, and friends. I also enjoy walking my 1 dog and reading.

I was born and raised in a small town in northern Wisconsin. I graduated from Antigo High School in 2004. I attended the University of Wisconsin Fox Valley and Milwaukee Area Technical College. In 2008, I completed my Associates degree in Mortuary Science. I enjoy community involvement and helping others. In 2009 I went back to school obtained an EMT license and volunteered for local departments. I started with Max A. Sass & Sons in 2011.  I have a son named Will who was born in 2014.  I enjoy my community and neighbors in Greenfield. I belong to St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church in Oak Creek.  In my free time, I spend time with family, friends, and my dog Mazo. My hobbies include volleyball, spending time at our family cabin on Post Lake, and traveling. I am grateful to be able to facilitate the ultimate gift to one's family. 

Licensed since 2013

Education: Associate Degree in Funeral Services

Member of Lifeline Church in Brookfield Wisconsin and Boy Scouts of America. (Eagle Scout)

I was born and raised in Wauwatosa where I currently reside with my lovely wife and three beautiful children. I enjoy spending time outside with my family gardening, hiking, biking, and swimming. We are currently members of Lifeline Church where I am active in men’s and children’s ministries.

I chose a career and funeral services because of my passion for people. My life experiences have taught me to have compassion and understanding for everyone. I believe in servant leadership and enjoy helping families through the grieving process.

Education: Associate Degree in Mortuary Science

I was born and raised in Waukesha and moved to Greendale with my family during my junior year of high school.

I have been serving families through funeral service since 2010 and joined the team at Max A. Sass & Sons in 2021. The second of three I was born in Wisconsin Rapids and graduated from Nekoosa High School. My parents live in my hometown and I travel to see them often. After moving to the Milwaukee area I earned an Associate Degree in Mortuary Science at Milwaukee Area Technical College. I am a first generation Funeral Director and I take pride in serving families with empathy and professionalism. I live in Milwaukee and I have fun becoming immersed in the community, I am active with a book club and a social committee. In my free time, I like to attend concerts, sporting events, comedy shows, and spend time with friends and family. My most important title “Aunt” is another priority in my life. I am also an avid reader, and podcast listener and enjoy cooking.

I was born and raised on the south side of Milwaukee before moving to Oak Creek for high school. I graduated from Oak Creek High School in 2008. I worked as a CNA for several years at Mount Carmel nursing home and ended my career as a CNA at St. Francis hospital working in post-op and end-of-life care. In 2020 I enrolled at Milwaukee Area Technical College and I completed my Associates degree in Mortuary Science in 2022. I started my apprenticeship at Max A. Sass in April of 2021 and was fortunate enough to stay on with the team as a licensed funeral director in September 2022.

Education: Dominican High School

Length of Employment:  joined Max A. Sass & Sons Funeral Homes in 1999.

Community Involvement: Active Member at St. Veronica Catholic Church. Volunteer at the St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care. Member of Chute Pond Snowmobilers Club, and the Dusty Trails ATV Club.

Hobbies/Interests/Personal: My husband Tim, our son Vincent and I enjoy time together with my parents who are very proud grandparents. We are avid snowmobilers, ATVers, and all around outdoors people. I like to work in my garden all spring, summer and fall. During the winter months I crochet and scrapbook.

Education: Martin Luther High School

Length of Employment: Joined Max Sass in 2016

Involvement: Active member/choir member at Blessed Sacrament Parish.

Personal: Lives in Milwaukee with my husband Dennis and our two boys. I enjoy watching my boys play basketball, high school baseball, camping, outdoors, singing, and spending time with family.

As a funeral director since 1990, I have helped many families who were overwhelmed and unprepared for the deaths of their loved ones. I became passionate about educating families on the importance of planning ahead.  In 2010, my role changed to Advance Planning Specialist, creating meaningful tributes for the families that we serve.

As an Advance Planning Specialist for over 23 years, Cynthia has been educating families on the options for burial and cremation preplanning and the financial protection of pre-funding those final wishes. She believes strongly in taking the time to guide families, as she knows that this will bring comfort and confidence when selecting the Max A Sass & Sons Funeral Homes for future services.

As well as her preplanning responsibilities, she provides support and encouragement to families following the death of their loved ones. This post-funeral care can provide grief support and additional support services. Cynthia provides a monthly grief support service for women called "The Gathering" providing a safe place to share, care, support, and gain friendship. Cynthia also is a certified Life Celebrant assisting families with non-traditional, secular services.

While growing up on the south side of Milwaukee, she now resides in Franklin, WI. Cynthia appreciates her free time enjoying the outdoors with her family and friends

After graduating high school, I was provided an opportunity to gain a formal education.  I was then trained and selected to become a professional baseball umpire which allowed me and my spouse to live in and experience many regions of the United States.  Since 2003, I have been living with my family in Milwaukee; calling Wisconsin home.

In 2015, I started educating families about the options of burial and cremation preplanning.  I find this responsibility rewarding as I know that assisting families with planning is, in the end, protecting families.

Personal and professional experiences continue to provide me with the confidence and compassion to provide end-of-life protection for all families that we, at Max Sass,  are so proud to serve.

I recently moved to South Milwaukee, WI. I was born and raised in Freeport Illinois. I graduated from Freeport High School in 1995.

In 2008 I graduated from Robert Morris College, in Chicago Illinois, where I majored in culinary arts. Shortly after graduating from Robert Morris I opened, and operated a restaurant in Freeport, Illinois.

In 2014 I graduated from Worsham College of Mortuary Science. Before moving to South Milwaukee I worked for the Stephenson County Coroner's Office as a deputy coroner.

In my free time, I enjoy cooking for charity events.

Born and raised on the south side of Milwaukee, married for 23 years.  Retired from the Milwaukee County Sheriffs Department after 24 years of service, assigned to the Jail, Freeway, Airport, and as a Detective.  Honor Guard Commander for 22 years.

Spend free time with my wife traveling Europe and the Middle East.  I have a lifelong interest in auto racing locally crewing for many teams and riding my 1993 Honda F2 vintage motorcycle and 2003 Harley Davidson Road Glide.

Trustee of the Milwaukee County Deputy Retiree Association and board member of the German American Police Association of Southeastern Wisconsin.  Germanfest Cultural Board member

After successful careers in teaching, law, and business, all of which are service-oriented, I retired and found myself wanting to work in an environment in which I could continue to interact with people.

For over ten years I have worked in the funeral industry as a funeral assistant. I enjoy being a member of a very dedicated team assisting families during a very emotional and delicate time.

Education: St. Stans, Don Bosco, U-W

Community Involvement: Milwaukee Braves Historical Assoc Treasurer, St. Anne's Center, Mendota Club U-W. – Polish National Alliance – Milwaukee Society.

Hobbies/Interests/Personal: Sports and travel. Traveled with Green Bay Packers 33 years, Dallas Cowboys 2 years, St Louis Cards 1 year, Houston Astro's 1 year, Milwaukee Braves 5 years, Milwaukee Brewers 7 years, and Milwaukee Bucks 6 years.

Previous Employment: U.S. Army 1982-1988, Private Security 1988-1991, Milwaukee Police Department: Appointed Oct./1991, Retired Patrol: Oct./2016, 25 years.   

Personal:  I was hired by Max Sass And Sons in February of 2017, following my retirement, from law enforcement. I enjoy fishing and hunting and being outdoors, in general. I have been married for 35 years and have two adult children. My daughter followed my wife into nursing and my son wears my badge as a Police Officer.

On Working With Sass Funeral Home: I know it sounds corny, but this work as an Assistant allows me to continue to help people and families during the hardest and saddest times of their lives.

Education:  Bryant & Stratton College Associate Degree, Medical Assisting Cardinal Stritch University, Completed courses in the Undergraduate Program, BS Management MATC - Completed Liberal Arts courses

I started at Max A. Sass & Sons Funeral Homes in 2017 as a Building Manager. Since 2019 I have served as a Funeral Assistant, assisting the Funeral Director to help families in their time of need. Prior to joining the firm I worked as a Dental Assistant, Medical Assistant, and Certified Nursing Assistant in a Hospital Orthopedic Unit & Hospice, and Harley-Davidson Motor Company.

Interests/Personal:  I was born in Texas, raised in Milwaukee, and Graduated from South Division H.S. I enjoy Classic Car Shows, Performing Arts, Independent Films, touring Historical buildings, and Botanical Gardens, especially Japanese Gardens.

Most importantly, I love being with my granddaughter, adult daughters, husband, other family members, friends, and our dog.