Meet Our Caring Staff
Professional members of the Cheyenne community, who are here for you.
A licensed Funeral Service Practitioner, Alex has been employed with the funeral home since 1983 and has resided in Cheyenne since 1969. He is a graduate of Dallas Institute of Funeral Service, and purchased the funeral home with Jeff on January 28, 2010. Alex is an active parishoner of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and St. Mary's Cathedral, and is a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He and his wife, Sarah, are actively involved in several motorcycle organizations. Alex is also a member of the Kiwanis.
Jeff began his funeral service career with Schrader Funeral Home in 1995 and graduated from Arapahoe Community College with a degree in Mortuary Science. He is a licensed Funeral Service Practitioner and the previous owner of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook, New Hampshire. He returned to Cheyenne in August 2009 to purchase Schrader, Aragon & Jacoby Funeral Home with Alex. In October of 2011, he purchased Jacoby Funeral Home in Rawlins, Wyoming (formerly Carbon County Funeral Home/ Rostad Mortuary), and in October of 2018, he purchased Bustard & Jacoby Funeral Home in Casper, Wyoming (formerly Bustard's Funeral Directors and Crematory). He and his wife, Wendy (Rabou), currently attend the Cheyenne Hills Church and they have two daughters. Jeff is a board member of the Wyoming Funeral Director's Association and enjoys playing tennis, spending time with his family and traveling to Lambeau Field to support the Green Bay Packers.
Rhonda has worked in the legal field for thirty years as a paralegal ultimately working for herself for the last five years. Rhonda has always found her heart in the service of others as a volunteer for various organizations such as CASA (Court Appointed Child Advocate), the crisis hotline, and the women's shelter. However, Rhonda found her passion to assist the families of the fallen while serving as the SW Colorado Blue to Gold Star Liaison. She eagerly served in this capacity for twelve years while her son and daughter-in-law served in the Armed Forces. As the first civilian point of contact for the families, immediately following notification, she would assist military families to navigate their grief as well as the system. Rhonda thoroughly enjoys people. Working in the funeral industry allows her the opportunity to utilize all her skills and experience. In addition to spending time with her kids and grandkids Rhonda enjoys gardening, pottery, and exploring the area.
Jenn joined Schrader Funeral home in January of 2024. Jenn comes to us with over 8 years in the industry where she has helped families in both “pre-need” and “at need” situations. Jenn is passionate when it comes to helping others and truly wants families to know that “You are not alone.” Jenn helps our families through difficult decisions of pre-planning their funeral arrangements. Pre-planning allows our loved ones to know our wishes, and not burdening them with having to make difficult decisions on our behalf as they are already made for them.
In her spare time, Jenn enjoys spending time with her family and animals, working out, seeking out new restaurants and exploring new places.
Born and raised in Antwerp, Belgium, David has worked many jobs, from sales to finance to owning his own business before spending 18 years in ministry. He enjoys doing anything that makes people’s lives better. In his free time, you can find David working with children at church, playing soccer, and most importantly watching as many Oregon Duck games as possible. Preferably live and in person.
Sheila is a Wyoming native; growing up in Shoshoni Wyoming, graduating from Dubois High School, and earning a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Science from the University of Wyoming. She has always enjoyed serving others; working as a teacher in Natrona County and on the Wind River Indian Reservation. Her life experiences led her to the funeral industry in 2022, and she moved to Cheyenne in April of 2023. Sheila has adult children and other family here in Cheyenne, making this the perfect place for her to put down roots. She enjoys all things artistic, and is the proudest of her recovery and her compassionate heart.
Steve has worked for the funeral home since 1994 and is currently licensed in both Wyoming and Nebraska.
