After obtaining his funeral director's license, Kevin worked at the Ray Funeral Chapel in Yankton until moving to Minneapolis. There he worked at the Hillside Funeral Home and Cemetery for two years until moving back to Yankton in 1991. He joined the Kostel Funeral Home, with funeral homes in Yankton, Menno and Tabor, where he worked until purchasing the business from Laddie and Pam Kostel in 1998.

Kevin and his wife Lisa have three children: Ann, Laura and Alex. Kevin is involved with the Yankton Morning Optimists, Yankton Elks Lodge #994, Hillcrest Country Club, Yankton Booster Club, Yankton Band Boosters, Yankton Area Arts Association, Yankton Quarterback Club and Yankton Chamber of Commerce. He is involved with area youth as a Yankton Youth Soccer coach and has served on various boards for the United Church of Christ (Congregational). In 2004, he became a 32° Masion of the Scottish Rite, St. John's Lodge #1 A.F. and A.M. Kevin also serves on the Board of Directors of the International Order of the Golden Rule (2005-2012) and served as the organization's president 2010-2011. You can email Kevin at kevin@okfhc.com.

Tami worked at a nursing home in Aberdeen for 11 years as a CNA and physical therapy assistant. After obtaining her funeral director's license, she fulfilled her apprenticeship at the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home and has been employed by the firm since October 1999.

She and her husband Dallas are co-owners of K&R Construction. They have three children: Landon, Lukas and Lainie. Tami is involved with the Yankton Area Ice Association, where she has operated the concession stand, volunteered at the rink, played women's hockey and spent hours watching her children play hockey. She is a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters Willard Court #967 and Yankton Elks Lodge #994. You can email Tami at tami@okfhc.com.

Cheryl joined the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home after selling the family business in Menno. She works as a prearrangement counselor for the Yankton, Menno and Tabor locations. She and her husband Bruce have two grown children. A member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Menno, Cheryl has served on various church boards. She is also involved with the Menno American Legion Auxiliary, Menno Community Club and Menno-Olivet Resources for the Elderly. You can email Cheryl at bcander@gwtc.net.

Reverand Dr. Paul M. Opsahl, Aftercare Support Group Counselor
Paul attended Yankton College and the School of Theology, receiving his B.A. in Theology. He earned a Master of Divinity degree from Hartford Seminary, Hartford, Connecticut. His doctoral studies were with McCormick Seminary, Chicago, Illinois. He was awarded an honorary degree from Yankton College, where he has served on the Board of Trustees for over 20 years. Reverend Opsahl has 40 years of pastoral experience, reflecting his concern and compassion for the people he serves.

Penny S. Gregorio, Office Manager
Penny attended Merrit College in Oakland, California, where she studied Criminal Justice. She acquired years of experience in bookkeeping and payroll from on-the-job training with various companies, including a business of her own. In 1997, she relocated to Omaha, Nebraska, where she grew to love the Midwest. Penny decided to move to Yankton in the summer of 2008 and joined the staff of the Opsahl-Kostel Funeral Home in November of that same year. She has one son: Kenny and two granddaughters: Krystianha and Savannah. You can email Penny at penny@okfhc.com.