History & Staff

We have years of experience caring for families, from all walks of life. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession, dedicated to excellence in service, and have the highest integrity.

We have years of experience caring for families, from all walks of life. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession, dedicated to excellence in service, and have the highest integrity.  As a family owned company with a long legacy of helping and supporting family and friends experiencing bereavement, we understand that a family needs someone to turn to in a moment's notice.  Someone who truly cares and has the ability and resources to offer exemplary services.  Many things have changed since our beginning in 1865, but what hasn't changed is our commitment to being here every step of the way for the bereaved in our communities when they need us most.

Our Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide exceptional and meaningful funeral service experiences for the families we serve through teamwork, dedication, and professionalism; and to provide our community with comprehensive death, dying, and bereavement resources.

Our History

Serving Waupaca and the surrounding area since 1865

Holly Funeral Home has provided quality funeral service in the communities they serve since 1865.  Holly's orchestrates compassionate, individualized, full service funeral services through their five funeral homes conveniently located throughout Waupaca, Waushara and Portage Counties.

We are devoted to providing quality, full service funeral planning, always with an attitude of service and caring.  As a family of Holly Funeral Home you will receive:

  • A high degree of professional funeral understanding
  • A year long professional aftercare program
  • Funeral pre-need planning services
  • Licensed funeral directors available seven days a week, 24 hours a day to answer questions and to assist in determining your needs.
  • Consistently affordable, fair pricing.

Throughout the history of Holly Funeral Home, the firm has been "Known for Service" and it is with great pride that we continue to provide the finest service to families in their time of need.

Our Valued Staff

  • Stephen H. Johnson

    Stephen H. Johnson, Funeral Director - Owner

    Steve was born and raised in Waupaca. He graduated from Waupaca High School in 1972. He attended UW-Oshkosh before graduating with a degree in Mortuary Science from Milwaukee Area Technical College in 1977. He has been with Holly's for over 40 years and is currently President of the firm. Steve has been an active member of many community organizations including founding member and past Treasurer of Waupaca Rotary Club, past board member of Bethany Home, past board member of the Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce, past board member of Bethany Home Foundation and lifetime member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Steve is married to Jacki (Neely) Johnson and has three daughters, Erica (Ken) Danielson, Cassie (Jon) Pasholk & Chloe Johnson and four grandchildren. Steve loves to travel, fish, play golf and watch high school athletics.

  • R. Michael Jungers, III

    R. Michael Jungers, III, Funeral Director - Owner

    Mike was born and raised in Waupaca. He graduated from Waupaca High School in 1984. He attended UW Oshkosh and earned a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration. Mike then attended Milwaukee Area Technical College and earned an Associate Degree in Mortuary Science. He has been involved in funeral service since 1988, becoming a licensed funeral director in 1991. Mike has been serving the community as a member of the Waupaca Volunteer Fire Department since 1991. He is also a member of the Waupaca Conservation League and the Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce. Mike lives in Waupaca with his wife, Lori, daughters, Kimberly and Courtney. He enjoys hunting, fishing, camping and most other outdoor activities.

  • Erica M. Danielson

    Erica M. Danielson, Funeral Director -Licensed Pre-need Insurance Agent

    Erica has been a licensed funeral director since 2001. She was born and raised in Waupaca where she currently resides with her husband, Kenneth and their two sons, Braxton & Nolan. She is a 1997 graduate of Waupaca High School and attended the University of La Crosse before graduating in 2001 from Milwaukee Area Technical College with a degree in mortuary science. Erica holds membership in the National Funeral Director's Association and the Wisconsin Funeral Director's Association. She is also a licensed pre-need insurance agent. She enjoys spending time with family and friends and also playing volleyball. Erica and family are members of Trinity Lutheran Church in Waupaca.

  • Matthew Ehrenberg

    Matthew Ehrenberg, Funeral Director

    Matt was born and raised in Waupaca. He resides in Amherst, WI. He graduated from the Waupaca High School in 1993. He attended UWSP before he graduated from Milwaukee Area Technical College with a degree in Mortuary Science in 1999. Matt is married to Mandy (Johnson) Ehrenberg and they have two sons, Trevor and Austin. He enjoys playing golf and spending time with his family.

  • Derek E. Reser

    Derek E. Reser, Funeral Director -Licensed Pre-need Insurance Agent

    Derek was born and raised in the Berlin and Poy Sippi area. He graduated from Berlin High School in 2003. After graduating, he joined the United States Navy. Derek attended Mid-America College of Funeral Service in Jeffersonville, Indiana and has been a licensed funeral director since 2008. Derek also serves as a licensed pre-need insurance agent. He resides in Saxeville, Wisconsin and enjoys camping, canoeing, hunting, fishing, and spending time with his two sons, Bryce and Dax.

  • Amanda Ehrenberg

    Amanda Ehrenberg, Funeral Director

    Mandy has been a licensed funeral director since 2001. She attended Southwest Technical College in Fennimore, Wisconsin and received her degree from Milwaukee Area Technical College in Mortuary Science. Mandy married Matt Ehrenberg and they have two sons, Trevor and Austin. They reside in Amherst. Mandy is active in Tomorrow River School PTO and volunteers coaching her sons sports. She also enjoys the outdoors and spending time with family and friends.

  • Brent Feltheim

    Brent Feltheim, Funeral Director Assistant

    Brent Feltheim was raised in Appleton and graduated from Appleton East High School in 1969. He attended FVTI for a Police Science/Law Enforcement Degree. He retired as Assistant Chief from the Waupaca Police Department after 30 years. Brent was past Board Member of the Waupaca Area Chamber of Commerce, past Council President at Trinity Lutheran Church in Waupaca, past member of the Chief's of Police Association, past Chairman of the District Attorneys Commission on Criminal Justice and past Chairman of the Waupaca United Way. Brent is married to Diane (Dunham-Schiefer) and has six children: Tina (Jim) Grenlie, Theresa Heger, Tony (Mel) Feltheim, Andy (Julia) Feltheim, Shane Feltheim, and Amanda Feltheim. Brent has been with Holly's since 2012 as a Funeral Assistant. Brent enjoys traveling, golfing and time with his 11 grandchildren.

  • Heidi Fischer

    Heidi Fischer, Heidi Fischer Office Manager -Monument Representative

    Heidi was raised in Thorp, Wisconsin. She moved to the Waupaca area in 1991 and lives here currently. Heidi is happily married to Kurt Fischer, they have two children, Amelia and Madeline. Heidi is an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church and enjoys volunteering her time working with the youth program. Heidi has assisted in coaching Waupaca Rec. league volleyball and the Fire volleyball program. Heidi takes care of the continuing care program at Holly's, along with representing Twin City Monuments as a representative.