History & Staff

A lifelong resident of Jackson County, Luke became President & owner of Spurgeon Funeral Home in 2021 since managing the firm after the passing of Larry Spurgeon. Luke is married to Caitlin (Conrad) Nolting. They are proud parents of their son Beckett James and Blair Elizabeth. Luke is the son of Mark and Jane Nolting and has 2 sisters, Kelsey (Tyler) Thias and Katy (Kyle) Mathena. After graduating from Seymour High School he attended Purdue University and earned a degree in Business Management. Upon completing his degree, Luke attended mortuary school at Mid – America Funeral College in Louisville, where he became a licensed funeral director. Luke is an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Seymour. He is heavily involved in the community as a Board Member for Schneck Hospital Planned Gifts Committee as well as President of Brownstown Ewing Main Street. His commitment to his community and a desire to help others by creating a meaningful funeral experience in time of need led him to the funeral business.

Dwight became a member of the staff in February, 2000. Dwight grew up in the Sauers area and graduated from Seymour High School. He is a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Sauers, where he participates in various church activities. He is the son of the late Willard Wischmeier and Marcella Wischmeier of Seymour. He married the former, Robin Lynch, and they reside in the Sauers area and are parents of three children: Adam Wischmeier, Amber Wischmeier and Alex (Megan) Wischmeier, and have three grandchildren: Carter, Waylon, and Hattie. Mr. Wischmeier began his professional career as a funeral director in 1983 following his graduation from Mid-America College of Funeral Services in Lousiville. In addition to his responsibilities as funeral director at the firm, he and his son Alex continue to operate and manage the family business of grave digging. Dwight has extensive knowledge of the funeral industry and dedicates diligent compassion to families in their time of need.

Lisa joined the firm in July, 2002. She grew up in the Sauers area, attended St. John’s Lutheran Church, Sauers, and graduated from Brownstown Central High School. She now resides in the Wegan area, and she is a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wegan. Lisa is the daughter of Leland and the late Lois Nierman of Brownstown. She married Greg Wischmeier, and they are the parents of two children: Lindsey (Clint) Sterling and Kyle (Trinity) Wischmeier. They are proud grandparents of Lynleigh Ann Sterling, Crew Daniel Sterling, and Edey Lynn Wischmeier. Mrs. Wischmeier never dreamed that she would work at a funeral home; however, Lisa loves her job because she has a passion of caring for and helping people in their time of need.