Deroyce G. Volzke

Founder/Retired

Jeff G. Volzke

Funeral Director/Owner

Jeff graduated from Seward High School in 1987 and from Southeast Community College in Milford in 1989. He then attended the University of Nebraska – Lincoln and Concordia University Seward, Nebraska where he completed his State of Nebraska requirements. Jeff graduated from Dallas Institute of Funeral Service in 1993 in Dallas, Texas. He has held a Nebraska Funeral and Embalmers License since 1994. He is the 2nd generation of funeral directors in his family. Jeff is a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Nebraska Funeral Directors Association, Seward Cemetery Board President, Seward Volunteer Fire Department - Reserves, Seward Chamber of Commerce, charter member of the Seward Youth and Community Club and Seward County Ducks Unlimited.

Kirsten Volzke

Administrative Assistant

Kirsten grew up in Plattsmouth, Nebraska.  She attended University of Nebraska at Lincoln.  She and Jeff were married at St. John Lutheran Church in Seward in 1993.  Following Deroyce’s retirement, she began working in the office as the administrative assistant. 

Jaden Volzke

Funeral Apprentice

Jaden graduated from Seward High School in 2018.  He then attended Wayne State College, Concordia University and Southeast Community College where he completed his State of Nebraska requirements. Jaden moved to Dallas, Texas in August 2021 to attend Dallas Institute of Funeral Service, graduating in September 2022. He passed his National Board exam and is now completing his apprenticeship here at Volzke Funeral Home. He is a member of the Seward Volunteer Fire Department. Jaden and his fiancee, Briana, have one daughter, Paisley Ann and reside in Seward.  

Mike Meyer

Funeral Assistant

Pastor Shawn Kitzing

Funeral Assistant

Richard Mailand

Funeral Assistant

Tom Zwick

Funeral Assistant