Staff
Our dedicated staff members are here to provide support, compassion, and information to help you through your journey of grief and the celebration of your loved one’s life.
A native of Wisconsin Rapids, Greg has been a licensed funeral director since 1983 when he came to Marshfield and began employment at Rembs / Kundinger Funeral Home. In 2016, Greg became the owner of the funeral homes in Marshfield, Stratford, Junction City, and Pittsville with the help of his wife, Tami, and a capable, caring staff. Greg and his wife Tami, who also assists at the funeral home, have been married since 1983 and have four children and seven grandchildren. A fitness enthusiast, he enjoys, running, swimming, snowshoeing, weight training, participating in triathlons, obstacle races, and recently completed his first full marathon. He also is involved in community theater.
Tami, a native of Wisconsin Rapids, came to Marshfield in 1983. She is a graduate of Dr. Martin Luther College in New Ulm, Minnesota and began teaching Christian Day School in Marshfield and later became a substitute teacher for Marshfield area schools. In 1998 she began assisting at the funeral home. She and her husband, Greg, have four children and seven grandchildren. Tami volunteers in various local and national civic, church and school organizations. She enjoys sewing and quilting.
Ted is proud to be a second generation funeral director born and raised in Marshfield. He attended Northland Lutheran High school graduating in 2004. Deciding to leave the small town he moved to Milwaukee for eight years. While there he graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran College (Go Warriors) with a B.A. in American Literature and Philosophy in 2008.
With his father as a guiding example of a man with faith, integrity and a strong work ethic, Ted knew he wanted to go into a challenging but rewarded career. In 2009 he began serving his apprenticeship at the family owned Schmidt & Bartelt funeral home. In 2010 he earned his associate’s degree in Funeral Science from Milwaukee Area Technical College.
In 2011, Ted took the position of Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer in Stevens Point for the family owned Shuda Funeral Service for over five years. During those years, he proved time and time again his dedication to families and passion for providing respectful funeral services. In 2015, he received his certification as a Licensed Crematory Operator from the National Funeral Director’s Association.
Thirteen years after leaving, Ted felt thrilled to return home and accept a position with Rembs Funeral home in 2016. With him he brought his awesome wife Andrea and their two daughters, Isabelle and Mackenzie, and little Judy joined the family in 2018. Ted and Andrea attend First Presbyterian Church and are both members of the Sunrise Rotary Club.
In the summers he bikes everyday to work and bikes hours around town after, usually with baby Judy behind him for one of those hours. On the off nights, Ted and Andrea enjoy taking their old reliable aluminum canoe around different bodies of water in the area. When they aren't on a lake they are attempting to fix up their nationally historic home. Competing in 5K's and acting in community plays with his father has been an unexpected joy of returning home. When he isn’t spending time with his daughters or two cats, you can usually find him in his office enjoying a nice Xbox game with a friend and a mug of earl gray tea.
Adam, a Wausau native, is a 2005 graduate of Wausau West High School and a 2009 graduate of Milwaukee Area Technical College, earning an Associate of Science Degree in Funeral Service. In May of 2009 Adam moved to Marshfield to join the staff at Rembs Funeral Home. Adam and his wife Becky have a daughter: Kahlan, and a son: Emmet. In his free time he enjoys motorcycling and traveling with his family "burning miles". Hobby's include woodworking and geneology.
Jake, a native of Marshfield, is a 2002 graduate of Northland Lutheran High School. He earned an Associate's Degree at the University of Wisconsin - Marshfield/Wood County in 2004 and a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education from the University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point in 2007. After graduating from UWSP, Jake taught second grade in Black River Falls, Wisconsin for eight years before returning to Marshfield to join the staff at Rembs Funeral Home. He graduated from Des Moines Area Community College's Mortuary Science program in 2017. Jake recently received his Intermediary Life Insurance license and is excited to start helping families set up insurance policies specifically for their final expenses.
Jake has been married to Greg and Tami's daughter, Allison Jackan, for twelve years and they have three very energetic children. In his free time, he enjoys watching the Brewers, Packers, and Badgers, going on road trips with his wife, playing cards with his daughter, Estelle (13), building Legos with his son, Vincent (11), and reading books to his youngest daughter, Primrose (6).
A sports enthusiast, Jake participates in local men's basketball, slowpitch softball, bags, and flag football leagues. He also played basketball at UW-Marshfield/Wood County for two years. While teaching in Black River Falls, he was the JV baseball coach for four years before taking over as the head varsity baseball coach for an additional four years, and was an assistant middle school basketball coach for eight years. He looks forward to getting involved with youth sports in Marshfield and the surrounding areas.
Allison is a Marshfield native. She met her husband (Jake) when she was a freshman at Nothland Lutheran High School, and they've been together ever since. After high school, Allison attended Wisconsin Lutheran College in Milwaukee before deciding to go into Cosmetology. She moved to Madison, WI and attended Martin's College of Cosmetology, where she received her associates degree in Cosmetology.
After working in the salon business, Allison and Jake got married and decided to start their family in Black River Falls, where Jake was teaching. She became a full-time mother. After Greg and Tami became sole owners of Rembs, they offered both Jake and Allison positions at the funeral home.
While still a full-time mother to her three beautiful children, Allison is always available when the funeral home needs a professionally trained hair stylist or an expert's opinon on cosmetics. Her attention to detail and presentation has truly put Rembs second-to-none.
Jerry has been employed at Rembs Funeral Home for 7 years. Since 1959, Jerry and his wife Jean, have been residents of the City of Marshfield. They have 3 children, Michael, Patrick, and Sara Jean. They have 6 grandchildren. He is a retired salesman from Felker Bros. Corp. Jerry and Jean are active members of St. John Catholic Church. Jerry is also a past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus.
Bruce was born in Wausau. He currently teaches fourth grade at Madison School. He is the Music Director and organist at Christ Lutheran Church where he and his wife are members. Bruce and his wife Sharon have two grown daughters and one grandson. His interest includes reading, gardening, walking and traveling.
Larry Shortess has lived in Marshfield since 1960. Larry was an accountant and partner with Data flow for 25 years. Larry and his wife Yvonne have been married for 20 years after both losing spouses to cancer in 1989. They each have 2 children. Larry is a former board member of Saint Joseph's Hospital, Hope Lodge, House of the Dove and Marshfield Area Respite Care Center. Larry enjoys golfing and traveling. He joined Rembs staff in 2011.
John and his wife Jane are natives of Stratford and have lived in Marshfield since 1980. They have one child, Wendy and two grandchildren. John is a U.S. Air Force Veteran and a 1973 graduate of U.W. Eau Claire with a B.S. degree in Social Work. He is retired from the insurance business having spent the last 25 years with S & S Insurance Services in Marshfield. John spends leisure time with sports, travel, gardening and reading. Jane is a retired Marshfield High School teacher.
