History & Staff
Our family and staff 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.
When we counsel with a family, we have just one goal: to create a fitting, memorable and affordable service for their loved one. Together, we explore the wide variety of services and products available, as well as a wealth of creative ideas and suggestions.
Together, we'll design a memorial or funeral service that suits their needs now, and in the future. Families who come to us know that years from now, they will have deep peace-of-mind because in coming to us, they've done their best to honor their loved one.
Our Heritage
In 1920, Ernest and Ruth Riemann migrated from Richmond, Michigan to Gulfport, Mississippi in search of an opportunity to serve Gulfport families during a difficult time. This Coast pioneer family purchased the Wilder Funeral Home and a legacy of service began.
As the Gulf Coast grew, so did Riemann Funeral Homes. Locations in Bay St Louis, Pass Christian, Long Beach, Biloxi, and Orange Grove were built to serve families in each community on the Coast.
The second generation Riemann, Robert "Bob" Riemann joined the business during World War II and continued the commitment of service begun by his parents. The business grew significantly in the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and 80’s under his leadership.
Third generation Riemann's, David and Mike, were new arrivals in the 70’s and continue to be active in the business.
Chad Riemann and Jeff Riemann, the fourth generation to serve Gulf Coast families, have many years of experience and are committed to the perpetuation of the Riemann family business. Addison Riemann is our newest fourth generation family member to join our business.
The professional and dedicated staff that care for families has hundreds of years of experience – ensuring that each family served has a meaningful experience at a most difficult time.
Riemann Family Funeral Homes, owned by the Riemann family, operates its business with six convenient locations – two in Gulfport, Long Beach, Delisle – Diamondhead, Pass Christian, and Biloxi.
Four Generations…since 1920
"There is a difference…Riemann Service"
Our Family
David F. Riemann, Chairman, Funeral Director
David is a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He is a licensed funeral professional with 38 years of experience in funeral service.
He is a past president of the Mississippi Funeral Directors Association and the International Order of the Golden Rule, an international association of funeral homes. David is also past chairman of the Home Service Life Insurers Council of Mississippi.
Mr. Riemann has served in numerous leadership roles, professionally and along the Gulf Coast. He is the current Owner and Chairman of Riemann Family Funeral Homes.
In his spare time David enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and working in the yard.
David Chadwick Riemann, President/Funeral Director
David Chadwick “Chad” Riemann serves as President and owner of Riemann Family Funeral Homes, Inc. and its subsidiaries. He is married to the former Heather Donnelly of Meridian and has three children, Sadie and John David Riemann (twins) and Emma Riemann. He is a graduate of Gulfport High School and Mississippi State University.
Chad is a fourth generation licensed funeral director and served as Past President of the Mississippi Funeral Director’s Association and was Mississippi Funeral Director of the Year in 2005-2006. Chad also serves as Senior Warden of the Vestry at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in Gulfport where he and his family are members. He is a Board Member of the Reveler’s Carnival Organization, and a former Board Member for the South Mississippi Soccer Club and in the Greater Biloxi Economic Development Foundation, and participates in the D’Iberville Boys and Girls Club.
Chad believes that spending time with family is most important. He has a passion for cars and racing. He also enjoys grilling, woodworking, boating, and hunting/fishing.
Mike Riemann
Mike is a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. He is a 3rd Generation licensed funeral professional with 35 years of experience in funeral service and preplanning.
He currently manages the Preplanning Division of Riemann Family Funeral Homes, which is one of the most successful Preplanning Departments in the country, and Riemann Monument Company, Inc.
Mike is member of First United Methodist Church in Gulfport. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, playing tennis, boating, and traveling. He is married to Cindy Riemann, and they have two children, Jeff and Jennifer.
Jeff Riemann
Jeff is a lifelong resident of the Gulfport, MS. Born at Gulfport Memorial Hospital; he graduated from Gulfport High School and then received his Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Finance from Louisiana State University. He worked in the Finance Industry for a few years before becoming a Licensed Funeral Director.
Jeff currently is Vice President of the Company and is responsible for the financial and accounting aspects of the Company.
Jeff currently serves on the Steering Committee for Mississippi Vital Records Electronic Death Registration System. His current civic duties include: Committee Member of the Depot Memorial, a charitable golf tournament benefiting Feed My Sheep and Treasurer of the LSU Alumni, MS Gulf Coast Chapter.
Jeff currently attends St. James Catholic Church. He enjoys playing golf, tennis, spending time with family and friends, and attending LSU Athletic Events. He is married to Katherine S. Riemann.
Addison Riemann
Addison was born in Gulfport, MS. He attended Gulfport High School and recently received his Bachelors degree in Finance from Auburn University.
Addison worked summers at Riemann Family Funeral Homes throughout high school and college and recently began working full time as a funeral director apprentice. In his free time, Addison enjoys golfing, soccer, biking, boating, snow skiing, and spending time with family and friends.
Diane Riemann
Diane graduated from the University of Mississippi and received a Masters of Education from University of Southern Mississippi. She taught elementary school in the Biloxi School system for almost twenty years. Diane enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with family and friends.
Diane is married to David Riemann. She is the mother of four children and grandmother of five grandchildren. She is a member of Nativity BVM Catholic Church, Biloxi. Diane is also a member of Biloxi Garden Club and associated with numerous carnival associations. She has served as Queen of Revelers Carnival Association and The Billikins, Biloxi.
Jeffrey Migues
A lifelong resident of Biloxi, Jeffery has served as a funeral assistant with Riemann Family Funeral Homes for the past five years. He is active in many Gulf Coast civic and carnival associations. Jeffery also serves as a Harrison County Constable.
Our Valued Staff
Jason D. Green, Funeral Director
jgreen@riemannfamily.com
Jason D. Green is a lifelong native of the MS Gulf Coast. He has an AAS Degree in Funeral Service Education from East Mississippi Community College. He also has a Bachelor of Science in Business from Livingston University (now the Univ. of West Alabama).
Jason has been employed with Riemann Family Funeral Homes over 20 years. Jason is an active member of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Long Beach and is a member of several social and professional organizations.
He enjoys traveling, boating, and Mardi Gras.
Shannon K. Gibson, Funeral Director
Shannon is a resident of Gulfport, MS. He graduated Harrison Central High School in 1992.
Shannon has been associated with the Riemann Family Funeral Homes since 1999. Aside from directing funerals, he also assists families with advanced funeral planning and marker/monument sales. Shannon is also a certified crematory operator.
He enjoys all outdoor activities and spending time with his family and friends.
David Gunn, Funeral Director
David was born in Lexington, MS. He graduated from Biloxi High School, Mississippi College and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
David has proudly served on staff in churches in Bay St. Louis, Jackson, Meridian and Gulfport. He has been an employee of Riemann Family Funeral Homes since November of 1999.
He is married to the former Gina Murphy of Ocean Springs and has twin daughters, Carey and Jordyn, freshman at Mississippi College. He is a member of First Baptist Church of Biloxi.
Thomas A. Franklin, Funeral Director
Tommy has been a licensed funeral professional for over 40 years. He has been associated with Riemann Family Funeral Homes for over 40 years. He is Past President of the Mississippi Funeral Directors Association. He has been a member of the Long Beach Chamber of Commerce and served on the Board of Directors.
In addition to his church activities at First Baptist in Long Beach, Tommy is a charter member of the Shepherd's Way Church on Pineville Road, Long Beach and currently attends there.
Kathy Green, Funeral Director
A resident of Pass Christian, Kathy is a licensed funeral service professional and has been employed at Riemann Family Funeral Homes for the past four years.
Tom Papalambros, Funeral Director
Tom was born in Hammond, IN. He is a graduate of East Mississippi Community College.
Tom has been an employee of Riemann Family Funeral Homes since July of 2008. He has been a funeral director and embalmer for 17 years. Tom is a member of The International Order of Moose Lodge. He is also a graduate of the Chickasaw Leadership Program.
He is the father of three boys and Baptist by faith. In his spare time, Tom enjoys spending time with family and friends and traveling.
Freddye Macdonald Pitts, Funeral Director
Freddye is a life long resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. She graduated from Hancock High School in 2004 and attended both Mississippi State University and Mississippi College to receive her bachelor's degree in Biology. She received her associate's degree in Funeral Service from Holmes Community College. Her career with Riemann Family Funeral Homes began in 2011.
With her husband Chris Pitts, they have one daughter, Kensley Elizabeth. They attend First United Methodist Church of Picayune. On her time off she enjoys spending time with her family, shopping, relaxing, and shooting guns.
Monette Robbins, Prearrangement/Monument Counselor
Monette Robbins was born in McAlester, Oklahoma. She attended and graduated from Tulsa Central High School. After high school, Monette furthered her education by attending Tulsa Community College.
Monette began working with Riemann Family Funeral Homes in 1998. Her leisure activities include working in the yard and spending time with her grandchildren.
Bettye Wilson-Brokl, Pre-arrangement/Monument Counselor
Bettye was born in Evansville, Indiana, graduated from Reitz High School, and attended Evansville College.
She moved to the Mississippi Gulf Coast in 1971 and became part of the funeral industry in 2000. After 8 years in the Midwest, Bettye moved back to the coast and became part of the Riemann Funeral Home family in June, 2010 based out of the Biloxi location on Beauvoir Road.
Mother of Jared and Jennifer and grandmother of Sage and Ethan, Bettye assist’s families with advanced funeral planning and cemetery memorials.
Bettye is a volunteer with Camellia Hospice, a gourmet cook and loves spending time with friends, family and her polka - dotted dog, Murphy.
Alan Freeman, Pre-arrangement/Monument Counselor
Mr. Freeman was born in Gadsden, AL and has been a resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast since 1993. He grew up in Las Vegas, NV where his family was in the funeral business for many years.
Mr. Freeman is a graduate of the University of Nevada at Las Vegas with a Bachelor of Arts degree in the Culinary Arts and trained with the Culinary Institute of America. He enjoys cooking for local charities and fundraisers.
He has been employed with Riemann Family Funeral Homes since May of 1999 where during some of those years he managed Floral Hills and Gulf Pines cemeteries for the company. He continues to serve families of the Gulf Coast with dedication and compassion.
Tracy Reed, Accounting
Raised in Long Beach MS, Tracy graduated from Long Beach High School. Since graduating, she has resided in Ocean Springs, MS for 17 years.
Her emphasis has been in the Accounting field for more than 30 years. She began her career with Riemann Family Funeral Homes in 2009.
In her spare time she likes spending time with friends, sampling coastal cuisine and enjoying entertainment on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Connie Young, Administrator
Connie has been employed with Riemann Family Funeral Homes since 2005. She is the Company’s telephone receptionist at its Three Rivers Road location. Connie is a native and resident of Long Beach. She is also a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church.
Courtney Villarreal, Administrator
Courtney was born in Belleville, IL. She graduated from Centennial High School in Champaign, IL in 2004 and graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi in 2008 with a Bachelors degree in Management Information Systems.
She began working with Riemann Family Funeral Homes in 2011 and currently attends St. James Catholic Church in Gulfport.
She enjoys boating, fishing and spending time with her family and friends.
Jan St. Jacques, Administrator
Jan was born and raised in Connecticut. She received her Bachelor of Science in Management from the University of Maryland, European Division.
She has been employed with Riemann Family Funeral Homes since 2005. She retired from the U.S. Air Force after nearly 23 years of service, and has been a resident of the Gulf Coast since 1999.
Jan enjoys American & British history, classic movies, knitting, and traveling.
Melanie Lynch, Administrator
A longtime Gulf Coast resident, Melanie serves in an administrative capacity for Riemann Insurance Companies and Riemann Monument Company. She has been employed with Riemann Family Funeral Homes for fifteen years.
Sharon B. Hinkle, Administration
Sharon is a native of Beeville, Texas. She is a former resident of Crawford, MS. In 1959 she moved to the Mississippi Gulf coast where she has resided ever since. Sharon is a graduate of Brooksville High School.
She has been employed with Riemann Family Funeral Homes since 1968. She is a mother of two and grandmother of two. Sharon is a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Gulfport, MS.
She is an active member of Center Stage in Biloxi. During her free time, Sharon enjoys reading, movies, gardening, and feeding wild critters in the back yard.
Sylvia Welch, Funeral Associate
Sylvia was born and raised in Gulfport, MS. She attended and graduated from the St. John Schools. She retired from Hancock Bank after 31 years.
Sylvia began working with Riemann Family Funeral Homes in 2005. She is a member of St Joseph's Catholic Church.
Barnett Ratcliff, Funeral Associate
Barnett was born and raised in Franklin City. He attended school in Franklin City and worked 42 years with the railroad before retiring from Kansas City Southern.
He is a former alderman of Long Beach and is a member of Long Beach Community Church. Barnett started working with Riemann Family Funeral Homes in 1996.
Billy Phelps, Funeral Associate
A lifelong resident of the Gulf Coast, Billy has served as a funeral assistant with Riemann Family Funeral Homes for the past three years. He also currently serves as Harrison County Constable.
Veronica Romano, Community Outreach Director
A lifelong resident of Gulfport, MS, Veronica attended Gulfport High School and graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a degree in Advertising.
She began her career with Riemann Family Funeral Homes in 2011 and currently attends St. James Catholic Church in Gulfport.
She is married to Chris Romano of Gulfport and they have one daughter, Rowan Elizabeth. She enjoys the outdoors, fishing, and spending time with family and friends.