our staff

Meet the skilled professionals who are committed to serving our community with excellence.

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Max Beckmann

Funeral Director, Owner

Max has served families and Fredericksburg as a Funeral Director for over twenty-five years. His dedication to service led him to create Fredericksburg Funeral Home.

In addition to serving in his church, Max has a long history of community involvement and concern. He is a past-president of the Fredericksburg Heritage Federation, past-secretary of the Hill Country Community Needs Council, past member of the Fredericksburg Planning & Zoning Commission, board member of Gillespie County Committee on Aging (Golden Hub)& board member of Pedernales Creative Arts Alliance. His indomitable spirit is evident in the care and compassion he provides to others.

Bonnie Beckmann

Owner

Bonnie has served in the funeral home capacity for over twenty years. She is the devoted wife to Max Beckmann. She strives to help those in grief and comfort those in need. She can be seen helping with funerals when her business, Austin St. Hair Studio allows. She also manages the office along with her husband Max. Bonnie's dedication to her clients at Austin St. Hair Studio has helped her to be a very compassionate person with those in need. Bonnie is very dedicated to the Fredericksburg area and participates in many organizations that benefit the Community. She is involved with her church, a director for Gillespie County Committee On Aging (The Golden Hub), as well as a member of PCAA.

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Pat Stapleton

Funeral Director

Pat was raised in Bellmore, NY. He graduated from S.U.N.Y. Farmingdale with a degree in Mortuary Science in 1978. He moved to Texas in 1984 and has been a licensed Texas Funeral Director for over 25 years. Pat and his family moved to Fredericksburg in 2006. Pat and his wife Lisa have three daughters. Pat is active in his Church and the Fredericksburg Theater Company. God, family, and community are things Pat enjoys most, and maybe an occasional round of golf.

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Dale Fuhrmann

Associate

We are pleased to have Dale Fuhrmann, lifetime Fredericksburg resident, on our staff. Dale offers compasionate assistance in your time of need.

Dale is the son of Walter Fuhrmann. He devotes his spare time to ranching and volunteering for the PCAA. Dale has retired from full time service but still pitches in when he is needed.

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Rylee Beckmann

Therapy Dog

Hi, my name is Rylee. I am a short-haired, blue merle Border Collie. I have been trained as a therapy dog. If you would like, I will do my best to cheer you up. But, if you would prefer, I will stay out of your way in my kennel. After 10 plus years of service and a well-fought battle with cancer, Rylee left us on August 16, 2016. She will be greatly missed, for she was greatly loved.

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Trixee Beckmann

Therapy Dog

My name is Trixee. I am a Border Collie who has been trained as a therapy dog. I am here to comfort you if you wish.