Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services has been serving families since 1919. We proudly serve the Du Who We Are
Dignity. Respect. Empathy.

These words have guided Rhiel Funeral Home for nearly a century now. Three generations of the Rhiel family have followed the tradition of excellence established in Elmwood in 1919. In 1951, the Rhiel Family expanded to Durand, and in 2001, moved to a brand new building in Durand. In 1986, the Rhiel family expanded to Menomonie and associated with the Stanton family Funeral Home and continued to expand in 1992 and associated with Goodrich-Sampson Family Funeral Home and in 1996 moved into a new building in the Stout Technology Park across from the hospital in Menomonie. All three locations are family owned and operated. Through the years, we've been proud to play an important role in our communities. In many cases, we know your family and we share your grief. We are a small family-owned operation with personalized services every step of the way. Families will not go into this process alone. We will help you select your services and products, whether you choose traditional or cremation services. We are large enough to provide the resources you need, yet small enough to care and personal enough to help make choices for a memorable and appropriate service for your family.

Joseph V Berger, age 93 of Durand, died Thursday, March 12, 2026 at the Plum City Care Center in Plum City with his fami...
03/13/2026

Joseph V Berger, age 93 of Durand, died Thursday, March 12, 2026 at the Plum City Care Center in Plum City with his family by his side.

Joe was born on May 9, 1932 in the Town of Lima, rural Durand. He was the son of Vincent and Mary (Bauer) Berger. Joe grew up on the family farm and attende...

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Most funerals go off without a hitch and provide healing to those who grieve. However, there are situations that can occ...
03/13/2026

Most funerals go off without a hitch and provide healing to those who grieve. However, there are situations that can occur that would make a funeral problematic for the funeral home and guests. Here are 6 problems that could happen at a funeral you attend and what you can do to help.

Most funerals go off without a hitch, but what do you do if things go wrong? Learn how to handle these problematic issues if they arise.

Have an old pair of jeans that don't fit anymore or a worn-out t-shirt that's falling apart? Instead of throwing them aw...
03/11/2026

Have an old pair of jeans that don't fit anymore or a worn-out t-shirt that's falling apart? Instead of throwing them away, why not reuse them? Find out how by reading the article below!

After you’ve completed your seasonal wardrobe declutter, upcycle old clothes you can’t donate with these creative ideas so they don’t end up in landfills.

03/09/2026

Ready for longer days and more sun? It's that time again. Don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour.
03/07/2026

Ready for longer days and more sun? It's that time again. Don't forget to set your clocks forward one hour.

If you have a loved one entering hospice care, there are likely many questions on your mind about their care. One of tho...
03/06/2026

If you have a loved one entering hospice care, there are likely many questions on your mind about their care. One of those concerns may pertain to medical supplies and equipment. Where do they come from? Does hospice provide them? Click the link to learn more as you prepare to care for your loved one in their final days.

Not sure whether hospice care provides medical equipment and supplies? Check out this article to get your questions answered!

If your passport's expiration date is approaching, you need a plan to get it renewed. Conveniently, you can now do it on...
03/04/2026

If your passport's expiration date is approaching, you need a plan to get it renewed. Conveniently, you can now do it online! Click below for step-by-step instructions to easily renew your passport.

It’s official: The State Department allows online renewals in many cases

Linda M Miller, age 67, passed quietly on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Dove Healthcare West Eau Claire with her family by h...
03/02/2026

Linda M Miller, age 67, passed quietly on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at Dove Healthcare West Eau Claire with her family by her side, a short 17 days after her beloved husband, Ray.
Linda was born on September 5, 1958, in Wisconsin Rapids to James and Eva (Peterson) Fekete. She graduated from Lincoln H...

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Are you looking for the best song to set the tone for a loved one's final tribute? Check out this list of musical select...
02/27/2026

Are you looking for the best song to set the tone for a loved one's final tribute? Check out this list of musical selections from multiple genres and decades to see if anything perfectly fits your needs.

Did you know music can personalize a loved one's final tribute? Check out this list of funeral songs to help you find just the right tunes!

Darrin Engstrom, age 59, of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on February 23rd, 2026. He was born on N...
02/27/2026

Darrin Engstrom, age 59, of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, passed away unexpectedly on February 23rd, 2026. He was born on November 18th, 1966, in Shell Lake, Wisconsin, to John Engstrom and Sandra Buchman.

Darrin grew up playing sports but his passion from a young age was fishing and hunting. H...

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Choosing strong passwords is one of the best ways to protect your data - and yourself. Learn about the best strategies t...
02/25/2026

Choosing strong passwords is one of the best ways to protect your data - and yourself. Learn about the best strategies to create unique, secure passwords in the article below.

Be random. Never repeat. Make them long and complicated

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