After graduating from Lincoln High School in Wisconsin Rapids in 1986, Mike attended college at UWEC for four years. While attending college in Eau Claire, Mike was a member of the 1987-88 Blugold Football Team.

Before graduating, he entered the United States Army as an Infantryman stationed in Fort Ord, California with the 7th Infantry Division. He received an honorable discharge in May of 1993. Mike returned to college at the University of Minnesota where he graduated in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mortuary Science. He received his license after completing his apprenticeship with Rembs-Kundinger Funeral Home in Marshfield, WI in 1996 and continued employment there until September of 1997. Mike accepted a position in Wisconsin Rapids and later moved to Eau Claire where he has been employed at Fuller Speckien Funeral Home since the summer of 2001.

He Married Kari Vollert in 1991.They have three children ages 19, 16, and 14 years old. Mike and Kari are active members of Peace Lutheran Church where he has taught confirmation.

On June 28, 2006, Mike and Kari purchased the Funeral Home, and they have changed the name to Fuller-Speckien-Hulke Funeral Home.

Kari and her husband, Mike moved to Eau Claire in the summer 2001. They both had attended the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, and were proud to make Eau Claire their home.

Before purchasing and working at Fuller-Speckien-Hulke Funeral Home, she had worked for over 4 years with the Eau Claire Early Learning Program as the Family and Community Partnership Coordinator. She has since completed her Master of Arts degree in Counseling, focusing more on the grief aspect of counseling. Kari feels privileged working with families in various phases of their lives.

Kari and Mike have three wonderful children: Brandon, Garrett, and their daughter, Chandler. Besides watching their kids in their activities and spending time with family and friends, she also enjoys walking, traveling, and being outdoors.

Funeral Service has always been a part of Kari’s life. Her father owned and operated a funeral home in Wisconsin Rapids. Her Grandfather started that funeral home in the 1950's.

At Fuller-Speckien-Hulke Funeral Home, we are proud of our genuine, professional, and caring staff. We strive to guide those in need through one of life's most difficult times and we work to ensure that we have done everything possible to meet the needs of the families we serve.

Graduated from Ladysmith High School in 1993, he attended University of MN and later transferred to Milwaukee Area Technical College, graduating in 2000 with an Associate's Degree in Mortuary Science.

Trever worked in Milwaukee from 1998 to 2003 at the Altstadt-Tyborski-Ermenc-McLeod Funeral Homes. In 2003, he took a position with the McKevitt-Patrick Funeral Home in Ironwood, MI until December of 2010. He has been with Fuller-Speckien-Hulke Funeral Home since January of 2011.

Trever has two children; ages 9 and 6 and a yellow lab named Chester. He is a member of Peace Lutheran Church.

His hobbies are spending time with his family, bow hunting, ice fishing and enjoying the outdoors.

Dick graduated from the University of Minnesota and worked as a mortician/funeral director at Washburn-McReavy Chapels in Minneapolis, MN for 11 years. He, then, spent 25 years at McElray-Geier Funeral Home in Ladysmith, WI where he ended his career there as president of the firm. Dick moved to Eau Claire in October of 1992 and joined the Fuller-Speckien staff in 1994.

Dick is married to his wife, Linda, and he has 4 daughters and one stepdaughter. He is a member at Lake Street United Methodist Church in Eau Claire. He also is a member of the Eau Claire Noon Kiwanis Club. Dick enjoys traveling, biking, hiking and rock collecting.

Dick has spent years in the funeral service and still appreciates the opportunity to serve families in their time of grief and sorrow. It is especially gratifying for him to once again be a part of a family owned funeral establishment. He looks forward to continuing his role at Fuller-Speckien-Hulke Funeral Home.

Has lived in Eau Claire for 65 years. He was employed in the Advertising and Sales Department of the Eau Claire Leader Telegram for 38 years. Gus is married to Sally Ann (Davey), and he has two sons Timothy and Jeffrey. He is a member of the Wednesday Noon Lions Club and his hobbies include doing puzzles, reading, and walking. Gus has been a member of the Staff at the Funeral Home for 16 years. Gus enjoys the camaraderie of the staff and the professionalism shown when assisting the families.

Jim grew up in Bismarck, North Dakota and moved with his family to Eau Claire in 1986. After nearly forty years in the sales and marketing profession, Jim retired in 2004. Jim is married to Colleen and they have three sons.

In 2006, because of his desire to help people, Jim joined the staff at Fuller-Speckien-Hulke Funeral Home. Jim is honored to assist families in their time of need.

Brandon graduated from Eau Claire Memorial in June, 2010. He participated in Wrestling, Football, and Golf while attending Memorial. He was also very active in the marketing DECA program where he served as one of three school store managers. Brandon is serving his apprenticeship for Fuller-Speckien-Hulke Funeral Home. He is undetermined on whether he will be attending Worsham’s or The University of Minnesota’s mortuary science program. In Brandon’s free time he enjoys golfing, fishing, and hunting with his friends and family. He also enjoys playing on his summer slow-pitch softball team with his buddies in Altoona, WI. He loves being around his great family and friends, as well as his beautiful golden retriever, Murphy. Brandon is also a member of Peace Luther Church in Eau Claire, WI. He is looking forward to helping the staff of Fuller-Speckien-Hulke Funeral Home support families in the Chippewa Valley, while in the time of need.