Staff

Our dedicated staff are here to provide support, compassion, and information to help you through your journey of grief and the celebration of your loved one’s life.

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Brandon R. Welch President

Brandon R. Welch, born in Ponca City, OK, and raised in Arkansas City, attended Arkansas City High School, Butler County Community College, Texas Tech University and Dallas Institute of Funeral Service. He returned to his hometown and joined the staff in September 1997 after serving his apprenticeship in Wisconsin. In July of 2007, Brandon bought into the funeral home and served Secretary/Treasurer of the company. On September 1, 2008 he bought the controlling interest of the funeral home and continues to operate the firm under local ownership. Brandon was the past President of Rotary International, past president of the board for the Arkansas City Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Kansas Funeral Directors Association and National Funeral Directors Association. In his spare time, Brandon enjoys flying, watching youngest son play football, hunting, fishing, and golf. He has three children, Lauren Welch, Dr. Parker Welch and wife, Michela and Gabriel Welch; grand daughter, Collins.

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Cody M. Ball Assistant Funeral Director/Cremaory Operator cody@rindt-erdman.com

Cody Ball was born and raised in Arkansas City, Kansas, he attended Arkansas City High School and continued his education at Cowley County Community College. He served as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department for 17 years. Cody directs funeral services and is our Pre-Need Arrangements Specialist. He loves spending time with his two children and wife Amanda Ball, raising cattle and playing guitar. 

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Shayna Coon Funeral Director/Embalmer/Crematory Operator shayna@rindt-erdman.com

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Dan Givens Funeral Director Assistant

Dan was born in Arkansas City and has worked for this community many years. Dan was a police officer and retired as the Chief of Police in the past few years. He is married to his wife, Vickie. The couple has two children. Dan is an avid golfer and very active in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

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Karen K. Sparks Business Manager

Karen K. Sparks was born and raised in Arkansas City. Karen started working for Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home in May of 2000. Before coming here, she was employed at the District Court of Cowley County for 24 years. Her spare time is spent enjoying her grandchildren, Jade, Peyton and Cale. At the funeral home, she handles the insurance claims and the bookkeeping and daily transactions for the business.

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Patty Brown Front Desk and Reception

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Lisa Grose Front Desk and Reception

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Brandon R. Welch

President
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Brandon R. Welch, born in Ponca City, OK, and raised in Arkansas City, attended Arkansas City High School, Butler County Community College, Texas Tech University and Dallas Institute of Funeral Service. He returned to his hometown and joined the staff in September 1997 after serving his apprenticeship in Wisconsin. In July of 2007, Brandon bought into the funeral home and served Secretary/Treasurer of the company. On September 1, 2008 he bought the controlling interest of the funeral home and continues to operate the firm under local ownership. Brandon was the past President of Rotary International, past president of the board for the Arkansas City Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Kansas Funeral Directors Association and National Funeral Directors Association. In his spare time, Brandon enjoys flying, watching youngest son play football, hunting, fishing, and golf. He has three children, Lauren Welch, Dr. Parker Welch and wife, Michela and Gabriel Welch; grand daughter, Collins.

Cody M. Ball

Assistant Funeral Director/Cremaory Operator
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Cody Ball was born and raised in Arkansas City, Kansas, he attended Arkansas City High School and continued his education at Cowley County Community College. He served as a Firefighter/Paramedic for Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department for 17 years. Cody directs funeral services and is our Pre-Need Arrangements Specialist. He loves spending time with his two children and wife Amanda Ball, raising cattle and playing guitar. 

Shayna Coon

Funeral Director/Embalmer/Crematory Operator
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Dan Givens

Funeral Director Assistant
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Dan was born in Arkansas City and has worked for this community many years. Dan was a police officer and retired as the Chief of Police in the past few years. He is married to his wife, Vickie. The couple has two children. Dan is an avid golfer and very active in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Karen K. Sparks

Business Manager
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Karen K. Sparks was born and raised in Arkansas City. Karen started working for Rindt-Erdman Funeral Home in May of 2000. Before coming here, she was employed at the District Court of Cowley County for 24 years. Her spare time is spent enjoying her grandchildren, Jade, Peyton and Cale. At the funeral home, she handles the insurance claims and the bookkeeping and daily transactions for the business.

Patty Brown

Front Desk and Reception
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Coming Soon

Lisa Grose

Front Desk and Reception
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Coming Soon