Meet Our Staff

Our staff provides excellent funeral planning services

We have years of experience caring for families from all walks of life, cultures and faiths. Our unsurpassed staff and our family provide kind, caring, professional service. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession who are dedicated to excellence in service, adhere to the highest funeral industry standards, and have exceptional integrity. We consistently earn phenomenally high customer satisfaction survey results.

Our licensed, professional staff is here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please call 208-344-4441 anytime. We will even come to you to make arrangements in the comfort of your home.

Prompt, compassionate service is always just a phone call away, where and when you need it.

Dorn Rademacher

Funeral Director / Managing Partner

Dorn embarked on his funeral service career at Relyea Funeral Chapel on October 1, 1979, under the guidance of Mr. Russell A. Relyea, the business’s founder. By early 1982, Mr. Relyea proposed the idea of Dorn purchasing the funeral home. On October 1, 1982, Dorn, along with his father-in-law, Mr. G. Conway Grant, acquired the business from the Relyea family. Following Conway’s retirement in 1991, Dorn obtained full ownership, becoming the sole proprietor. As the Managing Partner, Dorn has dedicated over 44 years to Relyea Funeral Chapel, reaching this milestone in October 2023.

Dorn and his wife Holley (Grant) Rademacher have celebrated over 45 years of marriage, cherishing the blessings of four children and fourteen grandchildren. As a devoted member of his church, Dorn actively fulfills church responsibilities. Beyond his commitments, he finds joy in quality moments with his family and indulges in interests such as skiing, golfing, and boating.

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Charles Grunig

Funeral Director

Charlie started his career at Relyea Funeral Chapel in the fall of 2005. He’s been married to Sarah since 2001 and has four wonderful children. Charlie serves as a member of the Idaho Funeral Service Association and the Idaho State Board of Morticians. He continues to be actively involved with his local church.

In Charlie’s free time, he enjoys spending quality time with his family, reading, being outdoors, and enjoying good food.

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Derk B. Heiner

Funeral Planning Advisor

Derk started at Relyea Funeral Chapel in 1993 as a pre-planning advisor, helping families their desired arrangements ahead of their time of need.

Derk is a native Idahoan. He was born in Burley, was raised in Cambridge, and is now living in Melba. His parents are Lynn and Jeanne Heiner of Melba, Idaho.

Derk married Lisa L. Lenz in 1985. They have five children and seven grandchildren.

Derk's hobbies and interests are his family, waterskiing, basketball, horseback riding and training horses.

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Andrea Glenn

Funeral Director Intern

Andrea has been a part of the Funeral profession since 2008. She has a passion for helping others especially during times of grief and loss. She is married with 3 daughters and 3 dogs who keep her very busy.

In her free time, she enjoys traveling with family, cycling and painting.

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Michael Salazar

Funeral Director

Michael has been in the funeral industry for over 25 years. Michael received his associates of Mortuary Science from Mount Hood Community College in June of 2000. After graduation he moved back to Boise and had the opportunity to move back to Portland to continue his career in 2002. Michael moved back to Boise in December of 2023.

In his free time, you can find Michael spending time with his three children, Nicholas, Peightynn and Brees. They like to watch movies, play video games, or go for walks by the river. He also likes to listen to pod casts, read, and watch his beloved Red Sox.

Michael is committed to serving families during their time of need due to a loss of a loved one. He finds it rewarding helping a family during a difficult time.

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Linda Puryear

Administrative Assistant / Family Services Coordinator

After concluding a 23-year career at a water company, Linda transitioned into the funeral service industry. Starting as a transporter in 2018, she progressed to a sister funeral home in 2022. Linda joined Relyea Funeral Chapel in August 2023, taking on the responsibilities of administrative assistant and family services coordinator.

In her leisure, Linda enjoys her classic cars and curates an intriguing collection of antique oddities. She also loves cooking and cherishes moments spent with close friends.

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Christen Anderson

Funeral Planning Advisor

Christen brings a vast and varied experience in advance planning of final arrangements. As a Boise native, he is well connected in the area as a “go to” resource. He is well connected in the community working with families, seniors, AARP, and our Veterans.

In his spare time, you can find Christen enjoying his motorcycle, kayak, or bicycle and leading his friends and family on the next great adventure.

Hunter Bench

Funeral Planning Advisor

Hunter is an outdoor enthusiast with a passion for hunting and fly fishing. When he's not exploring the outdoors, he's dedicated to his role in the insurance industry, specializing in helping folks set up their funeral prearrangements. With a genuine desire to assist and support others, Hunter finds fulfillment in helping people navigate through important decisions and ensure peace of mind for themselves and their loved ones.

Combining his love for the outdoors with his professional endeavors, Hunter brings a unique perspective to his work, emphasizing the importance of preparedness and protection in all aspects of life.

With a strong commitment to professionalism and integrity, Hunter is known for his reliability, empathy, and dedication to serving others. Whether he's in the office or out in nature, his passion for helping people shines through, making him a trusted advisor and a valuable asset to his clients and colleagues alike.

Outside of work, you can find Hunter spending time with his wife Lillie, baby girl Scout and bird dog, Moose.

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You are welcome to call us any time of the day, any day of the week, for immediate assistance. Or, visit our funeral home in person at your convenience.