Jeff Bell
Preneed Counselor & Funeral Director
For four generations the Molthen and Bell families have earned a reputation in South Milwaukee for their gentle style of guiding families in grief and expertly assisting with arrangements. Jeff has always said that his service is more calling than career. He grew up in South Milwaukee, knows its people and its rhythms, and is never more at ease and sure of himself than when helping others. He graduated from Don Bosco Catholic High School in 1970 and holds a degree in Biology from Marquette University and another in Funeral Science from Milwaukee Area Technical College. He started working at the funeral home during high school and became licensed in funeral service in 1974.
Jeff insists that his strength is in getting to know families personally, which often results in serving them for generations. Jeff is a man of faith and subscribes to the highest standard of ethics, which isn’t to say that he doesn’t like to cut loose and have fun. When time permits, he enjoys traveling with his spouse and family, especially his children and grandchildren. Swimming, fishing, boating and working around the home are his favorite pastimes. He has also been a member of the Kiwanis for over 30 years. Jeff specializes in pre-need arrangements and is available to discuss the features and benefits of planning ahead.
Jeff Bell
Preneed Counselor & Funeral Director
For four generations the Molthen and Bell families have earned a reputation in South Milwaukee for their gentle style of guiding families in grief and expertly assisting with arrangements. Jeff has always said that his service is more calling than career. He grew up in South Milwaukee, knows its people and its rhythms, and is never more at ease and sure of himself than when helping others. He graduated from Don Bosco Catholic High School in 1970 and holds a degree in Biology from Marquette University and another in Funeral Science from Milwaukee Area Technical College. He started working at the funeral home during high school and became licensed in funeral service in 1974.
Jeff insists that his strength is in getting to know families personally, which often results in serving them for generations. Jeff is a man of faith and subscribes to the highest standard of ethics, which isn’t to say that he doesn’t like to cut loose and have fun. When time permits, he enjoys traveling with his spouse and family, especially his children and grandchildren. Swimming, fishing, boating and working around the home are his favorite pastimes. He has also been a member of the Kiwanis for over 30 years. Jeff specializes in pre-need arrangements and is available to discuss the features and benefits of planning ahead.
John Klein
General Manager
John grew up in the Milwaukee area before graduating from New Berlin West High School. He attended the University of Wisconsin with emphasis on Psychology and completed his degree in Mortuary Science from Milwaukee Area Technical College – West Allis in 1999.
John started with Molthen-Bell & Son Funeral Home in 1995 and became a Licensed Funeral Director in 1999. In 2007 he was promoted to Location Manager with Schramka Funeral Homes in Milwaukee, Menomonee Falls and Thiensville. In 2009 his responsibilities expanded with the addition of the Schramka-Bogwardt Funeral Homes in West Allis and Hales Corners, all while continuing his work with Molthen-Bell. He is currently the General Manager of the Molthen-Bell-Schramka group serving South Milwaukee, Hales Corners, Milwaukee, Menomonee Falls and Thiensville.
John currently lives in Wind Lake with his two children, Sammy and Alex. John enjoys fishing, cheering on the Packers and traveling with his family to Eagle River in the summer and Ft. Myers, Florida in the fall.
John Klein
General Manager
John grew up in the Milwaukee area before graduating from New Berlin West High School. He attended the University of Wisconsin with emphasis on Psychology and completed his degree in Mortuary Science from Milwaukee Area Technical College – West Allis in 1999.
John started with Molthen-Bell & Son Funeral Home in 1995 and became a Licensed Funeral Director in 1999. In 2007 he was promoted to Location Manager with Schramka Funeral Homes in Milwaukee, Menomonee Falls and Thiensville. In 2009 his responsibilities expanded with the addition of the Schramka-Bogwardt Funeral Homes in West Allis and Hales Corners, all while continuing his work with Molthen-Bell. He is currently the General Manager of the Molthen-Bell-Schramka group serving South Milwaukee, Hales Corners, Milwaukee, Menomonee Falls and Thiensville.
John currently lives in Wind Lake with his two children, Sammy and Alex. John enjoys fishing, cheering on the Packers and traveling with his family to Eagle River in the summer and Ft. Myers, Florida in the fall.
Alexandra Salisott
Funeral Director & Embalmer
Alex earned her degree in Funeral Service from the Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) in 2013. She began working at Molthen-Bell & Son Funeral Home as an apprentice in 2011 before becoming a licensed funeral director.
Before that, she graduated from Alverno College in 2008 with a degree in Marketing/Business Management and is a 2004 graduate of Thomas More High School. Alex grew up in St. Francis and now resides in South Milwaukee. She serves with the South Milwaukee Lions Club and volunteers with the American Diabetes Association and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Alexandra Salisott
Funeral Director & Embalmer
Alex earned her degree in Funeral Service from the Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) in 2013. She began working at Molthen-Bell & Son Funeral Home as an apprentice in 2011 before becoming a licensed funeral director.
Before that, she graduated from Alverno College in 2008 with a degree in Marketing/Business Management and is a 2004 graduate of Thomas More High School. Alex grew up in St. Francis and now resides in South Milwaukee. She serves with the South Milwaukee Lions Club and volunteers with the American Diabetes Association and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Nick Schilling
Funeral Director
Nick grew up in West Allis and graduated from Nathan Hale High School in 2007. He went on to attend the Funeral Service Program at MATC. He served as an apprentice in 2009 until becoming a licensed funeral director in 2011. He joined Molthen-Bell Funeral Home in fall of 2014.
Nick enjoys taking road trips across the country, especially to visit National Parks. He spends his free time exploring new restaurants in the Milwaukee area and cheering on the Brewers with his wife, Aleta. He currently lives in Oak Creek.
Nick Schilling
Funeral Director
Nick grew up in West Allis and graduated from Nathan Hale High School in 2007. He went on to attend the Funeral Service Program at MATC. He served as an apprentice in 2009 until becoming a licensed funeral director in 2011. He joined Molthen-Bell Funeral Home in fall of 2014.
Nick enjoys taking road trips across the country, especially to visit National Parks. He spends his free time exploring new restaurants in the Milwaukee area and cheering on the Brewers with his wife, Aleta. He currently lives in Oak Creek.
Robert Knippel
Licensed Preneed Counselor
Robert was born in the small northwestern town and graduated high school in Menomonie, WI. To feed his growing desire for serving people, he began his training for the public ministry. He received a Bachelor of Liberal Arts from Northwestern College, Watertown, WI, and a Master of Divinity from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in Thiensville, WI.
Robert served as pastor for ten years in Rice Lake, WI before serving ten years as pastor in Madison, WI. One of the true joys in his parish ministry involved serving families at their time of loss, and eventually his career path led him to funeral service.
Robert has served Milwaukee and surrounding communities for 16 years as Advance Funeral Planner and Community Educator. He and his wife Mary Beth have been married 35 years and have been blessed with two children and three grandchildren. He enjoys woodworking, fly fishing, and loves to travel.
Robert Knippel
Licensed Preneed Counselor
Robert was born in the small northwestern town and graduated high school in Menomonie, WI. To feed his growing desire for serving people, he began his training for the public ministry. He received a Bachelor of Liberal Arts from Northwestern College, Watertown, WI, and a Master of Divinity from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in Thiensville, WI.
Robert served as pastor for ten years in Rice Lake, WI before serving ten years as pastor in Madison, WI. One of the true joys in his parish ministry involved serving families at their time of loss, and eventually his career path led him to funeral service.
Robert has served Milwaukee and surrounding communities for 16 years as Advance Funeral Planner and Community Educator. He and his wife Mary Beth have been married 35 years and have been blessed with two children and three grandchildren. He enjoys woodworking, fly fishing, and loves to travel.
Samantha Carlos
Funeral Director
Samantha was born and raised in Belize. She attended college and holds a degree in Business Administration and a certificate in Finance. More recently she graduated with scholastic honors from Milwaukee Area Technical College, Funeral Services. She holds a Funeral Director’s License in the state of Wisconsin and is certified in cremation services and as a trained celebrant. Samantha values integrity, honesty, and she is very reliable and humble person.
“Being a funeral director has been a lifelong dream for me,” she said. “The passing of my grandmother when I was 18 really impacted me. I had to make all the funeral arrangements and body preparations for her, so I understood the value of having someone to help with the planning.”
“Being able to help people through their most difficult time is something that brings me extreme gratification. I believe I have a gift to understand and empathize with families.”
Samantha is married to a wonderful person, and they share two adorable cats. Her hobbies include any outdoor activity, fishing, hiking, camping, playing pool and traveling.
Samantha Carlos
Funeral Director
Samantha was born and raised in Belize. She attended college and holds a degree in Business Administration and a certificate in Finance. More recently she graduated with scholastic honors from Milwaukee Area Technical College, Funeral Services. She holds a Funeral Director’s License in the state of Wisconsin and is certified in cremation services and as a trained celebrant. Samantha values integrity, honesty, and she is very reliable and humble person.
“Being a funeral director has been a lifelong dream for me,” she said. “The passing of my grandmother when I was 18 really impacted me. I had to make all the funeral arrangements and body preparations for her, so I understood the value of having someone to help with the planning.”
“Being able to help people through their most difficult time is something that brings me extreme gratification. I believe I have a gift to understand and empathize with families.”
Samantha is married to a wonderful person, and they share two adorable cats. Her hobbies include any outdoor activity, fishing, hiking, camping, playing pool and traveling.
Tessa Naylor
Funeral Apprentice
Tessa Naylor currently holds a Bachelor’s in English and Sociology, with a certificate in Cultures and Communities, from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. While completing this degree, she started at Schramka and Molthen-Bell funeral home(s) as an Apprentice in 2023. Currently, she is attending MATC to earn her Funeral Director’s license. She is also a published author.
Like you, Tessa has also experienced grief. Losing her sister to Leukemia is what pushes her to supply your family with the same care and compassion that she received during that time. You can find her driving the hearse, assisting at your services, and providing your loved one with a safe and comfortable place.
Tessa Naylor
Funeral Apprentice
Tessa Naylor currently holds a Bachelor’s in English and Sociology, with a certificate in Cultures and Communities, from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. While completing this degree, she started at Schramka and Molthen-Bell funeral home(s) as an Apprentice in 2023. Currently, she is attending MATC to earn her Funeral Director’s license. She is also a published author.
Like you, Tessa has also experienced grief. Losing her sister to Leukemia is what pushes her to supply your family with the same care and compassion that she received during that time. You can find her driving the hearse, assisting at your services, and providing your loved one with a safe and comfortable place.
