Our Staff
Our staff is comprised of dedicated and licensed professionals with the experience to answer all your questions regarding our services. Please feel free to contact any of our staff members at any time.
STEVE DZENDZEL
Owner/Funeral Director/Embalmer
Welcome, my name is Steve Dzendzel, I am the proud owner and operator of the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home. I have been an Ohio Licensed Funeral Director since 1992 and have over thirty years of experience in providing professional services to loved ones during a most difficult time in their lives. I made Celina my home in 2003. Since then, I have been assisting families with funeral services, cremation services, pre-planning of funeral services, and their monument needs.
I was born in Troy, Ohio, and raised in West Milton, Ohio. As a junior in High School, I began my career in the funeral industry at Hale-Sarver Funeral Home in West Milton. I graduated from Milton-Union High School in 1988. After high school, I attended Wright State University in Dayton for my undergraduate studies. Following my time at Wright State, I studied at the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science where I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Mortuary Science and became a licensed embalmer in 1992. Upon graduation, I returned to the Hale-Sarver Funeral Home to serve my apprenticeship and obtain my Ohio Funeral Directors License. I was employed as a licensed funeral director at the Hale-Sarver Funeral Home for eleven years. After many years of service at Hale-Sarver, a new opportunity guided my decision to move my family to serve as a funeral director in Celina. We are proud to have called Celina home for 20 years.
Community service has always been a large part of my life. Professionally, I am a member of the Ohio Funeral Directors Association and the Ohio Embalmers Association. I also pride myself on being an active member of the Celina community on a personal level as well. I have been a Lions Club member for over 31 years, supporting all of their efforts in “Sight First” projects. My membership with the Lions Club started in West Milton. Upon moving to Celina, I transferred my membership to the Celina Lions Club in 2003. I am also an active member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, where I serve as an usher and volunteer with the Immaculate Conception Festival efforts benefiting the Immaculate Conception School. I am a member of the Celina Knight of Columbus Council #1800 and serve on the Home Corp. Board for Council #1800. I am also on the board of directors for the Mercer County Pheasants Forever #745 and enjoy all of their efforts in conservation and educating the youth of Mercer County.
I have two wonderful daughters who were raised in Celina. My oldest daughter, Mackenzie, married Luke Rolfes in 2021 and is a Surgical Nurse at Lima Memorial Hospital. In addition to working at the hospital, Mackenzie works part-time locally at The Gardens in Celina. My youngest daughter, Camaryn, is a third-grade teacher at Celina Elementary School. They both reside in Celina.
Thank You, for visiting our website. Please utilize our website to find additional information about our caring staff, services, and resources to help you in your time of need. If you have questions, always feel free to call me at 419-586-5161 or stop by the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home to tour our facilities and discover the wide range of services available to honor your wishes, traditions, and customs.
KRISTIN DICKERSON
Office Manager
Kristin Dickerson joined the Lehman Dzendzel Funeral Home in 2020 as an office manager and became a pre-need specialist after she received her insurance license in 2021.
Kristin was born in Coldwater and raised in Celina where she graduated from Celina High School in 2018. After high school, she graduated from the University of North Western Ohio with an Accounting Associate’s degree in 2020. This educational foundation has been instrumental in her ability to serve our clients with the highest level of professionalism and care.
She is tasked with the day-to-day operations of the business office as well as assisting with funeral services and visitations and meeting with families for prearrangements.
Outside of her professional responsibilities, Kristin is an active member of the Celina Cares Nonprofit TNR Group, where they work together to make a positive impact on our community. She is a dedicated member of the Celina Rotary Club, which allows her to engage in meaningful community service projects and initiatives. Additionally, she is a member of M.O.S.S., Marketing Our Senior Services, a group dedicated to bringing together resources to assist seniors. She enjoys also volunteering every year at the Fall Ball softball program in St. Marys.
Being a part of the Lehman Dzendzel Funeral Home team and helping individuals make pre-need arrangements brings a sense of fulfillment that goes beyond words. It's an honor to be entrusted with this responsibility, and Kristin is committed to providing compassionate and caring service to all our clients. She is excited to continue her journey with Lehman Dzendzel Funeral Home and serve our community with dedication and compassion. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or require assistance with pre-need arrangements or any other aspect of our services. Together, we can navigate these important decisions and ensure the peace of mind that comes with planning for the future.
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