The caring staff at Koehler Funeral Home

Our staff's commitment to you

Our staff is committed to providing support, compassion, information, and direction as needed to all members of our community, their families, and friends who are dealing with loss and grief.

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Evan G Thayer Owner and Funeral Director

Evan G. Thayer grew up in a family-owned and operated funeral home in Indiana, watching his parents work visitations and funerals from his perch on the landing between the funeral home area and the apartment upstairs where they lived.

It was from that time and vantage point that he was raised a funeral director.  After graduation, he attended Mid-America Mortuary School where he obtained his degreee and was licensed.

He found his home on Main Street at a young age and has been in service to the community ever since.  He is married to Layla C. Thayer and they are the parents of two funeral hom kids, Kendall and Kramer.  They are active members of Gospel Misson Church and are involved in several civic and fraternal assocations in the community.

He enjoys good cigars, spending time on the river with his family, and telling stories, often answering questions that should take few words in the form of a ten- or fitfteen- minute story quoting family, mentors, and historical figures.  His wife Layla, active with the local volunteer fire department, is an EMT, and is currently serving as Spencer County Coroner.  Together as a family, they serve the community and consider it a privilege to do so. 

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Matt and Lynette Kopshever Managing Director and Funeral Director

At the core of Koehler Funeral Home, it is a partnership built on decades of service and a shared commitment to our community. As a husband-and-wife team, Matt and Lynette understand that when you lose a loved one, you aren’t just looking for a service, you’re looking for a family to lean on. Matt, managing director with over 30 years of experience in funeral service, oversees every detail with precision and care. Lynette has over a decade of experience, she believes that a funeral is more than just a service, it’s a sacred space for a family’s first steps toward healing. Together, they combine technical expertise and a quiet, steady compassion to honor your loved one.

Matt and Lynette believe that funeral service is more than a profession, it’s a calling to care for their neighbors. As long-time residents of Warrick County, they have built their lives and careers on the foundation of trust, empathy, and local roots.

They are proud parents of three adult children, Ricky, Katie and Sadie Raye. They are often accompanied by their three dogs: Piper, Mose and Midge. They enjoy walking, kayaking, grilling, and making delicious meals for their family.

 

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Alexander W. Ricketts Funeral Director

Alec was raised on the west side of Evansville, Indiana and is a graduate of Reitz High School.  He attended Mid-America College of Funeral Service and also carries a Visual Communications degree in Photography.  Alec worked in mortuary service in Louisville, Kentucky until deciding to come home to serve our community here in Warrick County. 

 

He enjoys living in the country with his beautiful wife, Arielle; dog and cat and writing music & poetry.  In his free time, he and his wife venture out for enjoyable rides on his Harley Davidson and in their custom van. 

 

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John Dohrn Funeral Director

 John was raised in Western Kentucky and has been a licensed funeral director for over 18 years. He attended the University of Kentucky and graduated from Mid-America College of Funeral services in 1999 and proudly served as President of his class.  

 

John resides in Newburgh with his wife, Vicki and they have four daughters, three son-in-law and three grandsons.  John attends the New Hope Community Church, is a member of the International Association of Fire Fighters, Sons of Legion, Big Brother/Big Sister program, Local 4850 and has also been a firefighter with the Boonville Fire Department for over 15 years.

 

John serves families with empathy, compassion and helps families find serenity and peacefulness in their time of need. He is friendly and has an outgoing nature with attention to detail.

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Hilary Carter Prearrangement Specialist

With more than 25 years of experience serving families throughout Southern Indiana and Kentucky, Hilary is a trusted funeral and cemetery professional recognized for her expertise and steady guidance during life’s most difficult moments. Her career spans both the cemetery and funeral fields, including over a decade of managing high-volume cemeteries, giving her a comprehensive, end-to-end understanding of end-of-life care.
 
Hilary is an expert in full-scale funeral planning, from traditional services to simple cremation arrangements. Her knowledge also includes veterans’ death benefits, as well as navigating Medicaid requirements. As a Licensed Funeral Director and Licensed Insurance Agent, she helps families make informed decisions that protect their loved ones and reduce future financial and emotional uncertainty.
 
At the core of her work is a commitment to helping families avoid unnecessary stress and difficult choices through preparation, education, and compassionate service. Her approach is rooted in clarity, respect, and advocacy for the families she serves.
 
Outside of her professional life, Hilary has a deep passion for history and travel and embraces a spontaneous lifestyle that often leads to road trips and destinations around the world. She expresses that passion through art and visual storytelling and is currently developing a historically based graphic novel. Above all, she values family deeply and is the proud mother of one son and grandmother to five grandchildren, who remain the greatest joy in her life.

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Angie Bevins Office Administrator

Angie is a dedicated member of our team; she handles everything from front-office operations to meticulous bookkeeping with care and precision. She brings an upbeat personality and genuine sense of warmth to every conversation. Angie understands that the families we serve are going through a difficult time, and she is always willing to go above and beyond to ensure they feel supported and heard.

As a native of Spencer County, Angie enjoys spending her free time embracing the outdoors- whether she’s out on a Jeep ride in the country or enjoying a day of boating on the river with her friends and family. She is the proud mother of her adult daughter Kira.

 

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Kasey Hargrove Office Administrator

Kasey Hargrove has been with Koehler Funeral Home since November 2022. She is often the first voice you hear or the first face you see when you walk through our doors, bringing a much-needed sense of tranquility and order to Koehler Funeral Home. Kasey helps bridge the gap between complex logistics and heartfelt service to our community. She resides in Warrick County with her three daughters, spending the vast majority of her time soaking up life with her girls and their cat, Rosie.

Kasey believes that family is the heartbeat of the community, and she brings that same level of devotion to every family that enters Koehler Funeral Home. 

 

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James Wire Assistant

Jim, also known as “Bubba J”, has been a dedicated team member at Koehler Funeral Home for over 20 years.  He graduated from Central High School in Evansville, Indiana and joined the National Guard.  Jim also was a volunteer fireman for five years with the Boonville Fire Department.  He is involved with the Red Cross and Warrick County 4-H Center.  While serving on his personal time as a first responder in our community, he has always been there for people in difficult times.

 

Bubba J has six brothers, one sister, and numerous friends in the community because he literally doesn’t know a stranger.  He enjoys working with families during visitations and services where he greets everyone with a warm, friendly smile, and a comforting presence.

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Justin Hutchinson Assistant

Justin has worked as an assistant for Koehler Funeral Home since the beginning of 2022. He is currently pursuing a degree in funeral service, with the goal of becoming a Funeral Director after graduation. He is a 2008 graduate from the University of Southern Indiana with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Justin is very passionate while serving families and has proven to be an asset to the funeral home.

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Matt Gordon Assistant

Matt Gordon comes to us via Bloomington, Indiana, where he spent several years in the service and hospitality industries. He enjoys having the opportunity to assist families during sensitive times and finds his years in those industries informs him well in his current duties. He is a longtime vocalist and musician, having studied classical voice at Butler University and enjoys attending concerts of various genres of music.

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Peter Bealmear Assistant

Pete has been with Koehler Funeral Home for quite a few years and helps keep the surroundings clean and shiny. He attends the Methodist Church and volunteers at Hope Central food bank. 

 

Pete is an extremely reliable part of our team and everyone enjoys seeing his smiling face.  You may often see Pete strolling about town with his siblings.  He brings joy to our workday and the families we serve.

Evan G Thayer

Owner and Funeral Director
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Evan G. Thayer grew up in a family-owned and operated funeral home in Indiana, watching his parents work visitations and funerals from his perch on the landing between the funeral home area and the apartment upstairs where they lived.

It was from that time and vantage point that he was raised a funeral director.  After graduation, he attended Mid-America Mortuary School where he obtained his degreee and was licensed.

He found his home on Main Street at a young age and has been in service to the community ever since.  He is married to Layla C. Thayer and they are the parents of two funeral hom kids, Kendall and Kramer.  They are active members of Gospel Misson Church and are involved in several civic and fraternal assocations in the community.

He enjoys good cigars, spending time on the river with his family, and telling stories, often answering questions that should take few words in the form of a ten- or fitfteen- minute story quoting family, mentors, and historical figures.  His wife Layla, active with the local volunteer fire department, is an EMT, and is currently serving as Spencer County Coroner.  Together as a family, they serve the community and consider it a privilege to do so. 

Matt and Lynette Kopshever

Managing Director and Funeral Director
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At the core of Koehler Funeral Home, it is a partnership built on decades of service and a shared commitment to our community. As a husband-and-wife team, Matt and Lynette understand that when you lose a loved one, you aren’t just looking for a service, you’re looking for a family to lean on. Matt, managing director with over 30 years of experience in funeral service, oversees every detail with precision and care. Lynette has over a decade of experience, she believes that a funeral is more than just a service, it’s a sacred space for a family’s first steps toward healing. Together, they combine technical expertise and a quiet, steady compassion to honor your loved one.

Matt and Lynette believe that funeral service is more than a profession, it’s a calling to care for their neighbors. As long-time residents of Warrick County, they have built their lives and careers on the foundation of trust, empathy, and local roots.

They are proud parents of three adult children, Ricky, Katie and Sadie Raye. They are often accompanied by their three dogs: Piper, Mose and Midge. They enjoy walking, kayaking, grilling, and making delicious meals for their family.

 

Alexander W. Ricketts

Funeral Director
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Alec was raised on the west side of Evansville, Indiana and is a graduate of Reitz High School.  He attended Mid-America College of Funeral Service and also carries a Visual Communications degree in Photography.  Alec worked in mortuary service in Louisville, Kentucky until deciding to come home to serve our community here in Warrick County. 

 

He enjoys living in the country with his beautiful wife, Arielle; dog and cat and writing music & poetry.  In his free time, he and his wife venture out for enjoyable rides on his Harley Davidson and in their custom van. 

 

John Dohrn

Funeral Director
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 John was raised in Western Kentucky and has been a licensed funeral director for over 18 years. He attended the University of Kentucky and graduated from Mid-America College of Funeral services in 1999 and proudly served as President of his class.  

 

John resides in Newburgh with his wife, Vicki and they have four daughters, three son-in-law and three grandsons.  John attends the New Hope Community Church, is a member of the International Association of Fire Fighters, Sons of Legion, Big Brother/Big Sister program, Local 4850 and has also been a firefighter with the Boonville Fire Department for over 15 years.

 

John serves families with empathy, compassion and helps families find serenity and peacefulness in their time of need. He is friendly and has an outgoing nature with attention to detail.

Hilary Carter

Prearrangement Specialist
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With more than 25 years of experience serving families throughout Southern Indiana and Kentucky, Hilary is a trusted funeral and cemetery professional recognized for her expertise and steady guidance during life’s most difficult moments. Her career spans both the cemetery and funeral fields, including over a decade of managing high-volume cemeteries, giving her a comprehensive, end-to-end understanding of end-of-life care.
 
Hilary is an expert in full-scale funeral planning, from traditional services to simple cremation arrangements. Her knowledge also includes veterans’ death benefits, as well as navigating Medicaid requirements. As a Licensed Funeral Director and Licensed Insurance Agent, she helps families make informed decisions that protect their loved ones and reduce future financial and emotional uncertainty.
 
At the core of her work is a commitment to helping families avoid unnecessary stress and difficult choices through preparation, education, and compassionate service. Her approach is rooted in clarity, respect, and advocacy for the families she serves.
 
Outside of her professional life, Hilary has a deep passion for history and travel and embraces a spontaneous lifestyle that often leads to road trips and destinations around the world. She expresses that passion through art and visual storytelling and is currently developing a historically based graphic novel. Above all, she values family deeply and is the proud mother of one son and grandmother to five grandchildren, who remain the greatest joy in her life.

Angie Bevins

Office Administrator
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Angie is a dedicated member of our team; she handles everything from front-office operations to meticulous bookkeeping with care and precision. She brings an upbeat personality and genuine sense of warmth to every conversation. Angie understands that the families we serve are going through a difficult time, and she is always willing to go above and beyond to ensure they feel supported and heard.

As a native of Spencer County, Angie enjoys spending her free time embracing the outdoors- whether she’s out on a Jeep ride in the country or enjoying a day of boating on the river with her friends and family. She is the proud mother of her adult daughter Kira.

 

Kasey Hargrove

Office Administrator
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Kasey Hargrove has been with Koehler Funeral Home since November 2022. She is often the first voice you hear or the first face you see when you walk through our doors, bringing a much-needed sense of tranquility and order to Koehler Funeral Home. Kasey helps bridge the gap between complex logistics and heartfelt service to our community. She resides in Warrick County with her three daughters, spending the vast majority of her time soaking up life with her girls and their cat, Rosie.

Kasey believes that family is the heartbeat of the community, and she brings that same level of devotion to every family that enters Koehler Funeral Home. 

 

James Wire

Assistant
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Jim, also known as “Bubba J”, has been a dedicated team member at Koehler Funeral Home for over 20 years.  He graduated from Central High School in Evansville, Indiana and joined the National Guard.  Jim also was a volunteer fireman for five years with the Boonville Fire Department.  He is involved with the Red Cross and Warrick County 4-H Center.  While serving on his personal time as a first responder in our community, he has always been there for people in difficult times.

 

Bubba J has six brothers, one sister, and numerous friends in the community because he literally doesn’t know a stranger.  He enjoys working with families during visitations and services where he greets everyone with a warm, friendly smile, and a comforting presence.

Justin Hutchinson

Assistant
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Justin has worked as an assistant for Koehler Funeral Home since the beginning of 2022. He is currently pursuing a degree in funeral service, with the goal of becoming a Funeral Director after graduation. He is a 2008 graduate from the University of Southern Indiana with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. Justin is very passionate while serving families and has proven to be an asset to the funeral home.

Matt Gordon

Assistant
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Matt Gordon comes to us via Bloomington, Indiana, where he spent several years in the service and hospitality industries. He enjoys having the opportunity to assist families during sensitive times and finds his years in those industries informs him well in his current duties. He is a longtime vocalist and musician, having studied classical voice at Butler University and enjoys attending concerts of various genres of music.

Peter Bealmear

Assistant
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Pete has been with Koehler Funeral Home for quite a few years and helps keep the surroundings clean and shiny. He attends the Methodist Church and volunteers at Hope Central food bank. 

 

Pete is an extremely reliable part of our team and everyone enjoys seeing his smiling face.  You may often see Pete strolling about town with his siblings.  He brings joy to our workday and the families we serve.

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