Jacobsen Greenway Funeral Home, Inc.

Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home, located at 411 O Street in Saint Paul, Nebraska, is a cornerstone of compassionate funeral care with a legacy spanning over a century. The business operates under the name Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz & Greenway-Dietz Funeral Homes, serving both Saint Paul and the nearby community of Palmer. The funeral home is dedicated to providing personalized services that honor the uniqueness of each life, offering a warm and supportive environment for families during their most difficult times.

Founded by Jim and Ruth Jacobsen, the funeral home has evolved through generations of dedicated ownership. Bill Greenway, a second-generation funeral director, joined the business in 1989, became a partner in 2000, and sole owner in 2005. He sold the funeral homes to Tracey and Dirk Dietz on January 1, 2019, leading to the current name. Tracey Dietz, a licensed funeral director and embalmer since 2001, brings extensive experience from her work in Lincoln and Grand Island. She and her husband Dirk are active members of the Saint Paul community. Bill Greenway remains active at the funeral home, now enjoying semi-retirement.

The staff at Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home is a team of caring professionals available around the clock. Key team members include Amanda Etherton as office assistant and financial officer, Valerie Killinger as office manager, and numerous support staff such as Robin Grim, Niki Bader, Judy Johnson, Margaret Luevano, Jacob Etherton, Nancy Etherton, Jack Steffes, Ron Derner, and Abbigail Weber. The team also features Judy Dietz as a homemade dessert expert. Their collective experience and dedication ensure that every family receives patient, compassionate, and professional guidance through every step of planning a farewell.

The funeral home offers a comprehensive range of services, including traditional funerals, contemporary celebrations of life, burial services, cremation services, and pre-planning options. The facilities are designed to be welcoming and accessible, with wheelchair accessible entrances and parking. The business provides online planning tools, a prepayment plan, and support for sending flowers through local florists. Obituaries are updated regularly on their website, and a year of grief support messages is available for those who sign up.

Jacobsen-Greenway-Dietz Funeral Home is deeply committed to the Saint Paul and Palmer communities. The staff members are involved in local organizations such as the Saint Paul Rotary Club, Saint Paul Chamber of Commerce, churches, and volunteer fire departments. The funeral home’s mission is to ease the burden on families, allowing them to focus on honoring their loved one's life with dignity and meaning. With a rating of 4.7 stars and a reputation built on trust, the funeral home continues to be a pillar of support for the community, helping families create lasting tributes that capture the beauty of a life well-lived.