The International Order of the Golden Rule is pleased to announce that Adam Thielen, licensed funeral director and owner of Hoffmann Schneider & Kitchen Funeral Home and Crematory, has been elected to the OGR board of directors as a board member-at-large. He will serve a two-year term through May 2028.
Thielen joins the board following a special election held to fill a vacant seat.
“We are pleased to welcome Adam to the OGR board of directors,” said Peter Urban Jr., president of the board. “His experience in funeral service, commitment to OGR and dedication to serving families will bring a valuable perspective to the Board. We look forward to his leadership and contributions as we continue working to strengthen OGR and support independent funeral homes.”
Thielen is a licensed funeral director and embalmer in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin and a licensed life insurance producer in Iowa alongside his wife, Theresa. His career in funeral service began at age 14, when he started helping his grandfather at the family funeral home. That early experience developed into a lifelong commitment to serving families with compassion, professionalism and care.
An active member of OGR, Thielen currently serves on the OGR Foundation board of directors and is a member of The 660 Club. He is also a member of the Iowa Funeral Directors Association and National Funeral Directors Association
“OGR has given me the opportunity to build relationships with funeral professionals who share the same commitment to serving families and strengthening independent funeral service,” Thielen said. “I’m honored to have the opportunity to serve on the Board and give back to an organization that has welcomed me with open arms. I look forward to listening to our members, learning from my fellow Board members and helping ensure OGR continues to be a valuable resource for independent funeral homes.”
Beyond funeral service, Thielen is active in his church and community, serving as head usher and Eucharistic Minister at the Church of the Resurrection. He is also a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #15813 and 4th Degree Assembly #3556.
About the International Order of the Golden Rule
The International Order of the Golden Rule is an association of independently owned and operated funeral homes dedicated to ethical service to all. Founded in 1928, it is our mission to make independent funeral homes exceptional. We do this by building and supporting member interaction, information exchange and professional business development through a wide range of programs, services and resources. For more information, visit www.ogr.org.
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