Our Staff
David Thorsell
David is a licensed funeral director and one of the owners of Maple Oaks & Phalen Park Funeral Homes. David's family has been in funeral service for many generations. He is also very involved with Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Maplewood.
Edward P. Vasey
Pete is a licensed funeral director and funeral pre-need insurance agent. He is also one of the owners of Maple Oaks & Phalen Park Funeral Homes. He was a volunteer fireman with East Co. Line Fire Department for many years and also involved with Maplewood Lions and Knights of Columbus.
Daniel B. Tschida
Dan is a licensed funeral director that has been with Maple Oaks & Phalen Park Funeral Homes for over 10 years. He managed Wulff Mortuary for more than 23 years and is very experienced in funeral service. In the past years Dan has been involved with Rotary Club, Moose Club, Lions Club, White Bear Lake Schools, Past President of St. Paul Funeral Directors Association and Board Member of Minnesota Funeral Directors Association.
Lynn M. Bennett
Lynn has been a florist at Maple Oaks & Phalen Park Funeral Homes for over 20 years. She owned and operated a flower shop on The Eastside of St. Paul and after closing her retail store offices out of the funeral home. She has spent many years volunteering with St. Paul Schools, Fridley Schools, Eastside Lions, Johnson Area Hockey, Past President and Board Member of Payne Arcade Business Association. She also works visitations and assists the directors on funerals.