Our Staff

Our staff's commitment to you 

Our staff is committed to providing support, compassion, information, and direction as needed to all members of our community, their families, and friends who are dealing with loss and grief.

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Leah D. Reist Licensed Funeral Director, Licensed Life Insurance Agent & Wisconsin Certified Agent for Burial Agreements lreist@taylorstinefuneralhome.com

Born and raised in Merrill, Leah graduated from Merrill High School in 1998.  In 2003, she graduated from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mortuary Science.  Leah began her apprenticeship with the Taylor–Stine Funeral Home in September of 2003, and became a licensed Funeral Director in March of 2004.  Leah also received her insurance license in May of 2006. 

She resides in Merrill with her husband, David, and their sons, Lucas and Landon.  Leah enjoys ice fishing and open water fishing, camping, traveling, watching the Milwaukee Brewers, and spending time with her family.  In the spring and summer, you'll find them at the ball diamond cheering on Lucas' baseball teams. 

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McKenna Meunier Licensed Funeral Director, Wisconsin Notary Public

McKenna was born and raised in Merrill.  She graduated from Merrill High School in 2019.   McKenna began her apprenticeship with the Taylor–Stine Funeral Home in July of 2020.  In 2021, McKenna graduated from Milwaukee Area Technical College with a degree in Funeral Service.  She became a licensed Funeral Director on August 3, 2021.

McKenna resides in Merrill with her puppy, Ruben.  She enjoys camping, hiking, swimming, and spending time with her friends.  

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Tamela A. Klade Licensed Life Insurance Agent & Wisconsin Certified Agent for Burial Agreements

Tammy has been in the Merrill area since 1970.  In 1985, she became a licensed insurance agent.  In 1999, Tammy began working with the Taylor–Stine Funeral Home as a pre-planning agent.  

Tammy enjoys camping, gardening and home remodeling.  She is a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Merrill.   She resides in Merrill with her husband, Allan.

Leah D. Reist

Licensed Funeral Director, Licensed Life Insurance Agent & Wisconsin Certified Agent for Burial Agreements
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Born and raised in Merrill, Leah graduated from Merrill High School in 1998.  In 2003, she graduated from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mortuary Science.  Leah began her apprenticeship with the Taylor–Stine Funeral Home in September of 2003, and became a licensed Funeral Director in March of 2004.  Leah also received her insurance license in May of 2006. 

She resides in Merrill with her husband, David, and their sons, Lucas and Landon.  Leah enjoys ice fishing and open water fishing, camping, traveling, watching the Milwaukee Brewers, and spending time with her family.  In the spring and summer, you'll find them at the ball diamond cheering on Lucas' baseball teams. 

McKenna Meunier

Licensed Funeral Director, Wisconsin Notary Public
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McKenna was born and raised in Merrill.  She graduated from Merrill High School in 2019.   McKenna began her apprenticeship with the Taylor–Stine Funeral Home in July of 2020.  In 2021, McKenna graduated from Milwaukee Area Technical College with a degree in Funeral Service.  She became a licensed Funeral Director on August 3, 2021.

McKenna resides in Merrill with her puppy, Ruben.  She enjoys camping, hiking, swimming, and spending time with her friends.  

Tamela A. Klade

Licensed Life Insurance Agent & Wisconsin Certified Agent for Burial Agreements
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Tammy has been in the Merrill area since 1970.  In 1985, she became a licensed insurance agent.  In 1999, Tammy began working with the Taylor–Stine Funeral Home as a pre-planning agent.  

Tammy enjoys camping, gardening and home remodeling.  She is a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Merrill.   She resides in Merrill with her husband, Allan.