After becoming licensed in funeral service, Kevin worked at the Ray Funeral Chapel, Yankton, until moving to Minneapolis where he worked for two years at Hillside Funeral Home and Cemetery. He moved back to Yankton in 1991 joining Kostel Funeral Home where he worked until purchasing the funeral home from Laddie and Pam Kostel in 1998. The Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory has funeral homes in three locations: Yankton, Menno and Tabor.

Kevin and Lisa Opsahl have three children; Ann, Laura and Alexander. Kevin is involved in the Yankton Morning Optimist Club, Yankton Elks Lodge, Hillcrest Country Club, Yankton Booster Club, Band Boosters, Yankton Area Arts Association and the Yankton Chamber. He is also involved with area youth as a Yankton Youth Soccer coach, and has served on various boards at the United Church of Christ (Congregational). In 2004 he became a 32° Mason of the Scottish Rite St. John's Lodge #1 A.F. and A.M. Kevin is also a member of the Yankton Quarterback Club and is serving on the Board of Directors of the International Order of the Golden Rule (2005-2012) and he will be serving as president in 2010-2011. You can email Kevin at kevin@okfhc.com.

Tami worked in Aberdeen at a nursing home for 11 years as a certified nurse's aide and a physical therapy assistant before becoming licensed in funeral service in May 1999. Tami fulfilled her apprenticeship at the Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory and has been employed with the firm since October 1999.

Tami's husband name is Dallas and they are co-owners of K & R Construction Company in Yankton. They have three children: Landon (18), Lukas (15), and Lainie (5). Tami is very involved with the Yankton Area Ice Association, where she has ran the concessions stand for the last three years, plays Women's hockey, and spends many hours watching all three of her children play hockey and volunteering at the hockey rink. She is a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters Willard Court #967, and the Elks Lodge #994. You can email Tami at tami@okfhc.com.

Cheryl joined the Kostel Funeral Home and Crematory after selling the family business in Menno in 1998. She works as Pre-Arrangement Counselor in Kostel's three locations in Yankton, Menno and Tabor, SD. Cheryl and her husband, Bruce, have two grown children. Cheryl is a member of Grace Lutheran Church, Menno and has served on various boards. She is also involved in the Menno's American Legion Auxiliary, Menno-Olivet Care Center Auxiliary, Menno Community Club, and the Menno-Olivet Resources for the Elderly. You can email Cheryl at bcander@gwtc.net.

Reverand Dr. Paul M. Opsahl, Aftercare Support Group Counselor
Paul Opsahl attended Yankton College and the School of Theology where he earned the degrees of Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Theology. He earned a Master of Divinity Degree from Hartford Seminary, Hartford, Conn. His doctoral studies were with McCormick Seminary, Chicago, Ill. He was awarded an honorary degree from Yankton College, where he has served on the Board of Trustees for over 20 years. Rev. Opsahl has 40 years pastoral experience, which reflects his concern and compassion for people.