Herman-Karlovetz Funeral Home & Crematory

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• Mark Herman

  Owner, Funeral Director, Embalmer, Crematory Operator

  Bachelor's degree from BGSU and Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science; member of Ohio and National Funeral Directors Associations and Ohio Embalmers Association

  Sole proprietor of Herman Funeral Homes. Gibsonburg native and graduate of Gibsonburg High School. First in immediate family to attain bachelor's degree. Began relationship with funeral industry in 1990 with Charlie Nopper; completed mortuary coursework in 1994 and served apprenticeship. Married Amanda Robarge in 2008; has son Elliot born 2012. Active in community involvement with Fremont Lions Club, Sandusky County Chamber of Commerce, Hospice of ProMedica Memorial Hospital, and others.

• Amanda Herman

  Funeral Director & Embalmer

  Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer

  Joined staff in July 2004. Lifelong Fremont resident. Married Mark Herman on July 26, 2008; they have a son Elliot. Dedicated to exhibiting compassion through care of the deceased and their loved ones. States: 'I am passionate about the work that God has called me to do, and I hope to serve Him by being there for others.'

• Julie Chudzinski

  Funeral Director

  Bachelor's degree in Business from Bowling Green State University; Master of Business Administration from University of Toledo; Ohio licensed insurance agent

  Joined Herman Funeral Homes in November 2020 after managing Keller-Koch-Chudzinski Funeral Home for 15 years. Graduate of St. Joseph High School. Serves on ProMedica Memorial Hospital's Board of Trustees and Sandusky County Chamber of Commerce Board; former Trustee of Oakwood Cemetery. Certified Jazzercise instructor and advisor for Jackson Busy Beavers 4-H Club. Married to Nick Smith; resides in Fremont with their children.

• Rebecca Frederick

  Funeral Director & Embalmer

  Associate of Science degree from Terra State Community College (2011); Bachelor of Mortuary Science from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science (2012); licensed funeral director and embalmer

  Daughter of Karen and Matthew Frederick with older brother Brad. Black belt from Hess's Oriental Martial Arts in Fremont. Member of Sandusky County Sportsmans Club and CrossFit 1926. Graduated St. Joseph Catholic High School in 2009. Completed apprenticeship with Herman Funeral Homes. Previously worked for Keller-Koch-Chudzinski Funeral Home. Lifelong Sandusky County resident.

• Jozie Hickman

  Funeral Director, Embalmer, & Certified Celebrant

  Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Tiffin University; Bachelor's degree from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science (2018) with Crematory Operator's permit; Certified Funeral Celebrant; licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer (May 2020)

  Joined Herman Funeral Homes in January 2020. Born and raised in Tiffin, graduated Old Fort High School in 2016. Completed apprenticeship and obtained licenses in May 2020. Active in the arts, enjoys singing and live music. Current President of Sandusky County Young Professionals; ambassador with Sandusky County Chamber of Commerce; member of Gibsonburg Community Corporation.

• Kari Jennings Arnold

  Advance Planning Specialist

  Graduated Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science (2009); Ohio Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer (2011); graduate of Ohio University (2008)

  Joined Herman Funeral Homes in February 2022 as Advanced Planning Specialist and Aftercare Coordinator. Born and raised in Mentor, OH; graduated Mentor High School. Completed Senior Project by shadowing funeral director. Met her husband Matt at a cemetery; married 2019; have two daughters Amelia and Layla. Member of Embalmers Association of Cleveland. Enjoys Zumba and wineries. Focuses on educating families and removing financial and emotional burdens associated with death.

• Sharon Smith

  Financial Controller

  Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from University of Findlay

  Daughter of Linda and late Rodney Burkett. Native of Fremont, graduated St. Joseph Central Catholic High School. Joined funeral home in 2013 after many years in banking industry. Married to Chris; has two children, Maurene and Jared, plus grandchildren. Enjoys greenhouse work and family time. Current treasurer for Sandusky County Always Choose Health Levy.

• Mike Sauber

  Crematory Operator & Funeral Attendant

  U.S. Air Force veteran (4 years, including service in Philippines as Air Traffic Controller)

  Joined Herman Funeral Homes in February 2014. Grew up in Tiffin, graduated Calvert High School in 1966. After one year of work, enlisted in U.S. Air Force and served 4 years with 1.5 years in Philippines. Worked in Law Enforcement, Manufacturing, and Transportation; retired in 2010. Member of Lindsey Volunteer Fire Department for more than 40 years. Married to Judy Sauber; has son, daughter, two step-daughters, and 4 grandchildren.

• Nicole Whetstone

  Attendant

  Associate of Applied Science degree in Early Childhood Education from Terra Community College (1995); attended BGSU for Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

  Started at Herman Funeral Homes on June 1, 2019. Born and raised in Fremont; moved to Gibsonburg in 2007. Graduated Fremont Ross High School in 1991. Worked as prekindergarten teacher for 27 years (17 years in Toledo). Member of First Presbyterian Church where she serves as Children's Ministry Coordinator. Enjoys singing, calligraphy, floral arrangements, crafts, and family time.

• Tom Fisher

  No biographical information provided.

• Dave Johnson

  Funeral Attendant

  Bachelor's degrees in Business Technology and Accounting from University of Toledo

  Began working for Herman Funeral Homes in November 2014. Lifelong resident of Gibsonburg. Married to Debbie for 42 years; have three grown children (Dana, Derek, Danielle) and seven grandchildren. Retired from Libbey Glass in 2005 after 31 years; served as Gibsonburg Village Administrator for nine years. Active member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church, serving on church council and youth outreach programs. Assistant scoutmaster with Boy Scout Troop 339 in Fremont.

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