About Us

Our Valued Staff

We have years of experience caring for families, from all walks of life. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession, dedicated to excellence in service, and have the highest integrity.

Robert Erickson
Robert Erickson
Funeral Director
Robert Erickson
Funeral Director

Robert Erickson

Funeral Director

Bob graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mortuary Science in 1982. He served his apprenticeship with Dunns/Westover Funeral Homes in Des Moines returning to Mason City in 1984 to join his father. Bob purchased the business in 1990. Bob and his wife, Toni, (DiGregorio) have one son, Ryan, and are members of Trinity Lutheran Church.

Brian Cataldo
Brian Cataldo
Funeral Director/Managing Partner
Brian Cataldo
Funeral Director/Managing Partner

Brian attended St. Olaf College and graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mortuary Science in 1991.  While attending the U of M he worked at Washburn McReavy Funeral Home in Minneapolis.  Brian served his apprenticeship at Dunn's/Westover Funeral Homes in Des Moines before returning to Garner in 1994 to assist his father in the family business.  Brian and wife, Bonnie (Rayhons) have three sons, Samuel, Ray and Reed.  He is a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and enjoys spending time with his family, playing basketball and attending community and church events.

Scott R. Graham
Scott R. Graham
Funeral Director and Monument Sales
Scott R. Graham
Funeral Director and Monument Sales

Scott has been a licensed funeral director since 1997. Working with Bob Erickson and the staff at Major Erickson Funeral Home marks Scott’s return to Mason City.  Scott is a Past President of the Iowa Funeral Directors Association (IFDA), having served as President from 2011-2012. Prior to that Scott was a District Governor of the North Central Iowa area as well as Secretary/ Treasurer and President-Elect for IFDA. Residing near Mason City, Scott is a graduate of Worsham College of Mortuary Science and the proud father of one son, Kannon. 

Tyler Schaefer
Tyler Schaefer
Funeral Director/Preneed Specialist
Tyler Schaefer
Funeral Director/Preneed Specialist

Tyler is a 2016 graduate of Worsham College of Mortuary Science, Chicago, Illinois.  Prior to attending Worsham, Tyler graduated with a degree in business administration from Northwestern College, Orange City, Iowa. Tyler is a native of Spencer, Iowa.

Shelby Meyer
Shelby Meyer
Funeral Director
Shelby Meyer
Funeral Director

Shelby graduated from Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 2018.  Prior to obtaining her mortuary science degree, she graduated from Wartburg College in 2017 with a degree in biology.  She is a native of Edgewood, Iowa.

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