Wass Home for Funerals in Beresford, Dakota Territory was founded in 1887 by John N. Wass. The funeral home was located in several different buildings until 1937 when the business moved to its current location. In 1926 John’s son, Lloyd Wass, became the manager. In 1945 he purchased the funeral home in Centerville, SD for his son Milton, who was finishing his service in the US Navy.
In 1971 Milton purchased the funeral home in Alcester, SD from Warren Nilson. That same year Lynn Ellis began working for the firm. Lynn is married to Marjorie Wass Ellis, Milton’s daughter. Lynn became manager of Wass Funeral Home in 1985. Brian Clausen began working in 1997 and was manager from 2002 until 2017. John Wegh began working in 2003 and became the manager in 2017.
