Our Staff

Duane Morey

Licensed Funeral Director

Duane Morey was born in Thief River Falls and moved to rural Barnesville (Lawndale) when he was in elementary school. When Duane was a sophomore in high school, his health teacher, Gayle Solum, took students on a tour of the funeral home with John Dobmeier. That sparked an interest in Duane. He later attended Minnesota State University Moorhead and then graduated from Mid-America College of Funeral Service near Louisville, KY. He has been a licensed funeral director since 1995 and has worked in Onamia, MN, and Fargo, ND. For 13 years, he worked at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. Duane’s duties involve managing the Dobmeier Funeral Home in Barnesville. During the winter, Duane’s family time involves hockey, being a dad, and more hockey. Summer time is spent with family at the lake. Duane has almost 20 years of experience in funeral service and strives to help each and every family as they experience the loss of a loved one.

Jade Petznick

Licensed Funeral Director

Jade Petznick was born and raised in Northwood, Iowa. He attended the North Iowa Area Community College and later Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. In 1992, he graduated from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science and worked for funeral homes in Cincinnati as well as Mason City, Iowa. Jade has been living in Pelican Rapids and serving the community as the manager of Larson Funeral Home since 1994.

Jade married Lisa Haugrud in 1998, and they have three sons: Matt, Logan, and Brady. The family resides on Tamarac Lake near Pelican Rapids. He is a member of Grove Lake Lutheran Church and Pelican Rapids Jaycees, formerly serving various leadership roles with both. Jade enjoys spending time with his sons, especially doing outdoor activities.

Duane Rossett

Funeral Assistant

​Duane Rossett was born and raised in Northwood, ND. He received a major in vocal and instrumental music from Mayville State College. He taught for 22 years, 18 of which were in Barnesville. Duane eventually left teaching and went to work at Eckroth Music for sixteen years. He retired in 2009.

Duane has a passion for the Barnesville City Cemetery and serves as sexton. He has spent countless hours there straightening stones, mowing, trimming, and caring for the grounds. Duane is a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Barnesville Lions, Barnesville Area Clinic Board, the North Dakota Legion Band and the Lake Agassiz Concert Band. Duane has been married to Evelyn for 46 years. They have two daughters, Stacy and Stephanie, and five grandchildren. He began assisting with funerals, visitations, and behind-the-scenes work at Dobmeier Funeral Home in 2008. He often pulls double duty at funerals by working and sharing his gift of music.

Paula Dobmeier

Funeral Assistant

​Paula Dobmeier comes to funeral service because of her compassion and gentle manner. Her willingness to help and her caring attitude make her a natural at Dobmeier Funeral Home. With a last name of Dobmeier, she also comes to funeral service through her family. She is married to Tom Dobmeier, who is the son of Don and Margaret Dobmeier, who was raised upstairs at the funeral home. They have two children Jessica and Noah.

Paula loves to camp, especially in the fall of the year. She would love to see the remaining states she has not had a chance to visit.

In Paula's words, "Working at Dobmeier Funeral Home has shown me what a great honor it is to be able to spend time with the people of this area when their need is so great."

Kaylene Motschenbacher

Visitation Assistant

Kaylene Motschenbacher is the friendly face and the compassionate person you see at visitations and funerals. She helps families set up memorabilia and keeps the coffee and traffic flowing during that time. As a Barnesville lifer, she knows almost everyone, and what a benefit to have her familiar face be there to help.

Kaylene is also a wonderful seamstress who has sewn for JC Penney in Fargo for many years, and she also works out of her home. Perhaps she has hemmed up your wedding dress or the curtains in your home?

Kaylene's family includes her husband, Dennis, and her adult children.

Penny Wolters

Office Manager

Penny Wolters was born in Fargo, ND, and raised on a farm near Colfax, ND. She graduated from high school and attended North Dakota State College of Science. Penny was a stay-at-home mom for several years and started a career as office manager with Dobmeier Funeral Home the fall of 1999. After a short absence, she recently came back to Dobmeier Funeral Home, again as the office manager. Her warm smile greets people at the front desk and her friendly voice answers the phone. Penny's creativity and attention to detail helps get items such as folders, tribute videos, death certificate done in a timely manner.

Penny lives in Barnesville with her husband, Richard. They have three grown children, Matt & his wife Chrissa, Josh & his wife Tonya, and Ashlee & her husband Jordan. So far there are four grandchildren: Cameron & Emalee and Adelynn & Sage.

The greatest enjoyment of her life is of course her family. She also enjoys spending time at the lake, watching a movie, spending time with friends, riding bike and just being outside.