Meet Our Caring Team

Duane was born in Thief River Falls and moved to Barnesville when he was in elementary school. As a sophomore in high school, health teacher Gayle Solum took students on a tour of the funeral home with John Dobmeier. That sparked an interest in Duane. He attended Minnesota State University Moorhead and then graduated from Mid-America College of Funeral Service near Louisville, KY. Upon graduating, Duane served his apprenticeship and became a licensed funeral director in Milaca and Onamia, MN. After serving there for three years, he spent some time working in Fargo and then moved to Thief River Falls, where he met his future wife, Robyn, a Thief River Falls native. They were married in 2004 and have three sons named Aaron, Quincy, and Collin. Duane continued to work at the funeral home in Thief River Falls until November of 2012, when he moved home to Barnesville and took over the day-to-day operations at Dobmeier Funeral Home. 

Duane works closely with Jade Petznik, managing funeral director at the Larson Funeral Home in Pelican Rapids, MN, to help ensure that both are able to balance the needs of the community and the needs of their own families.

In his spare time, Duane drives a school bus route and extra-curricular trips when able. Duane is a member of the Main Street Board of Directors, and he has been president of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church and treasurer of the Barnesville Housing and Rehabilitation Board. He believes community is important and enjoys giving time to help make Barnesville a wonderful place to live.

Duane has over 27 years of experience in funeral service and strives to help each and every family with the utmost care and dignity. The motto of Dobmeier Funeral Home is "Your Story Matters..." and he truly believes in the importance of honoring the uniqueness of every life lived.

Jade Petznick was born and raised in Northwood, Iowa. He attended the North Iowa Area Community College and later Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. In 1992, he graduated from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science and worked for funeral homes in Cincinnati as well as Mason City, Iowa. Jade has been living in Pelican Rapids and serving the community as the manager of Larson Funeral Home since 1994.

Jade married Lisa Haugrud in 1998, and they have three sons: Matt, Logan, and Brady. The family resides on Tamarac Lake near Pelican Rapids. He is a member of Grove Lake Lutheran Church and Pelican Rapids Jaycees, formerly serving various leadership roles with both. Jade enjoys spending time with his sons, especially doing outdoor activities.

Stacy Lindbom is a Barnesville native raised on a farm outside of town. After graduating from Barnesville High School, she went on to attend Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota, graduating with degrees in Business and Child & Family Studies. After teaching preschool for seven years, she became a stay-at-home mom until her two boys were both of school age. She then spent several years substitute teaching in the Barnesville Schools and working at the M-State Bookstores before starting her career as the office manager at Dobmeier Funeral home in August of 2022.  She enjoys the challenge of creating unique folders, tribute videos, and other items to help families remember their loved ones in a meaningful way.

Stacy also serves as the Assistant Minister of Worship & Music at Our Saviors Lutheran Church in Barnesville and has been the Sr. Choir Director for 10+ years. Directing the adult choir and singing with the Praise Team are two favorite parts of her role, along with planning and assisting with worship services.

Stacy lives in rural Barnesville with her husband, Ryan, and their two boys, Ryder and Ryn. As a family, they enjoy exploring Minnesota, especially the state parks, whether on their bikes or hiking the trails. In her own free time, Stacy enjoys reading, sewing, and wood working, as well as spending time with family and friends.

Duane Rossett was born and raised in Northwood, ND. He received a major in vocal and instrumental music from Mayville State College. He taught for 22 years, 18 of which were in Barnesville. Duane eventually left teaching and went to work at Eckroth Music for 16 years. He retired in 2009.

Duane has a passion for the Barnesville City Cemetery and serves as sexton. He has spent countless hours there straightening stones, mowing, trimming, and caring for the grounds. Duane is a member of Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Barnesville Lions, Barnesville Area Clinic Board, and the Lake Agassiz Concert Band. 

Duane has been married to Evelyn for 55 years. They have two daughters, Stacy and Stephanie, and five grandchildren. He began assisting with funerals, visitations, and behind-the-scenes work at Dobmeier Funeral Home in 2008. He often pulls double duty at funerals by working and sharing his gift of music.

Paula Dobmeier comes to funeral service because of her compassion and gentle manner. Her willingness to help and her caring attitude make her a natural at Dobmeier Funeral Home. With the last name of Dobmeier, she also comes to funeral service through her family. She is married to Tom Dobmeier, the son of Don and Margaret Dobmeier, who was raised upstairs at the funeral home. They have two children, Jessica and Noah.

Paula loves to camp, especially in the fall of the year. She would love to see the remaining states she has not had a chance to visit.

In Paula's words, "Working at Dobmeier Funeral Home has shown me what a great honor it is to be able to spend time with the people of this area when their need is so great."

Kaylene Motschenbacher is the friendly face with the compassionate smile you see at visitations and funerals. She helps families set up memorabilia and keeps the coffee and traffic flowing during that time. As a Barnesville lifer, she knows almost everyone, and what a benefit it is to have her familiar face there to help.

Kaylene is also a wonderful seamstress who has sewn for JC Penney in Fargo for many years, and she also works out of her home. Perhaps she has hemmed up your wedding dress or the curtains in your home!

Kaylene's family includes her husband, Dennis, along with her two adult daughters and their families. Angela and Patrick live with their two children in Bismarck, where they operate Taco Del Mar Restaurant. Trisha and Wayne reside in rural Rothsay where they are raising four boys along with beef cattle and farming.

Jody Stetz grew up in Barnesville, graduating from Barnesville High School. Jody has been a constant presence in Barnesville in a number of different roles including being a local mail carrier for 36 years, bartending at the Legion and the Pool Hall for a combined 37 years, and now assisting with funerals and visitations at Dobmeier.

Jody has two grown children, Jeremy and Amanda, and six grandchildren, McKenzie, Cayden, Ryleigh, Khane, Olivia, and Lexi.

In her free time, Jody can be found enjoying the outdoors, gardening, and spending time with friends and family.

Patty Swenson has been a Barnesville resident for most of her life. She and her late husband, Laverne, raised a son and a daughter. She now has two grandchildren who live in Barnesville as well, allowing her to spend time with them and follow their school activities.  

She joined the Dobmeier team in 2013 and can be found assisting with funerals and visitations. She enjoys visiting with people, and her compassion is felt by families during their time of need.  

In her free time, she enjoys traveling and going on cruises, reading books, listening to music, spending time in nature, and doing things with friends and family. She can often be found with a fur baby in her lap.

Penny Wolters was born in Fargo, ND, and raised on a farm near Colfax, ND. She attended North Dakota State College of Science. Penny was a stay-at-home mom for several years and started a career as an office manager with Dobmeier Funeral Home the fall of 1999. After a short absence, she came back to Dobmeier Funeral Home, again as the office manager. In her retirement, Penny still helps at the funeral home and fills in as needed. 

Penny lives in Barnesville with her husband, Richard. They have three grown children, Matt and his wife, Chrissa; Josh and his wife, Tonya; and Ashlee and her husband, Jordan. She has soon-to-be six grandchildren.

The greatest enjoyment of her life is of course her family. She also enjoys spending time at the lake, watching a movie, spending time with friends, riding bike, and just being outside.