Our Valued Staff
Robert "Rob" Mickelson
Owner / Funeral Director
Rob Mickelson has been serving families in the Shawano and surrounding communities with compassion and dignity for over 27 years. He earned a bachelors degree in Mortuary Science from the University of Minnesota in 1986.
He is a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where he serves as an usher. Rob enjoys all things outdoors, coffee and dogs. He believe in doing business the old fashioned way, personally with a smile and a hand shake.
Rob and Nancy have three sons and two daughters in-law. Dr. Alex (Dezi), Teddy (Hanna), and Jack. They welcomed their first grandson Everett in January 2025.
Payton DuBois
Licensed Funeral Director
Payton joined Mickelson Funeral Service in March of 2023. She grew up in Casco and graduated from Luxemburg-Casco High School. Payton earned her Mortuary Science Degree from Des Moines Area Community College and become a license funeral director in March 2024.
Payton enjoys spending time with her husband, John, and spoiling their three fur babies, Lucky, Koda and Whiskey.
Nancy Mickelson
Licensed Advance Funeral Planner
Nancy is the Office Manager and Advance Funeral Planner for Mickelson Funeral Service. She received her license in Advance Funeral Planning and works with families to create a service which is right for them. Nancy also designs personalized memorial folders for funerals and memorial services, and can prepare video memorials upon request.
Nancy and Rob have three boys, Alex, Teddy, and Jack. She loves to travel with Rob, and visit all of their boys. Nancy also enjoys reading, trying new recipes, and spending time with family and friends.
Mark Braun
Funeral Assistant
Mark is a lifelong resident of Shawano. He is a Shawano High School graduate. Until recently, he was employed at Braun Dairy where he spent many hours installing and servicing dairy equipment. Mark is an avid water skier, loves working out, and playing basketball. He is a good and faithful member of St. James Lutheran Church in Shawano.
