All great businesses share a common trait - people make the difference. Our caring associates have been serving the community one family at a time. Below you will find bio’s on each of our knowledgeable and dedicated staff. Please feel free to contact any of us, we’re always here to help.
Jerry, a graduate of Greenville High School attended Wright State University and graduated and received his degree in mortuary science from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in 1973. He has been an Ohio-Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer since 1974. Jerry is an active member of Stillwater United Methodist Church. He served as president of the Piqua Association of Churches, and it's treasurer for 10 years. He served on the Piqua Prayer Breakfast Committee for over 10 years. He's a member of the Piqua Kiwanis Club in which he served as President in 1991 and 2000. Jerry was recognized as Distinguished President each year. He received Kiwanian of the year in 1992, which is the club's highest honor. Jerry is active in many other civic and religious organizations in the community. He is a member of the Ohio Funeral Directors Assn.; he has served on the Professional Education Committee and the OSHA Committee. He is also a member of the National Funeral Directors Association, Selected Independent Funeral Homes and a charter member of the Funeral Ethics Association.
Pamela graduated from Greenville High School. She is the founder and coordinator of the funeral home's Aftercare Program. Pam has had extensive training in grief and bereavement to help serve the families of the funeral home. Jerry and Pam were married July 29,1972 and have 1 son and daughter in law Brian and Laura (Freisthler) Sowers and 1 daughter Angela Sowers-Finfrock. They have 6 granddaughters Alexis, Ashley, Katrina, Chiai, Brieanna and Haley, one grandson, Jarin, and a great-grandaughter, Marcy.
Brian A. Sowers has been a Piqua native since the age of one. He graduated from Lehman Catholic High School where he was active in Baseball, Indoor Soccer, Show Choir and Marching Band in the percussion section. Brian graduated from Edison State Community College with an associate degree in Business Administration in 1997. He furthered his studies in mortuary science and graduated in 1998 from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science and received his bachelor's degree in Mortuary Science.
In 2000 Brian began working alongside his father Jerry, and has enjoyed being able to serve his community. Brian is an avid fan of the Cincinnati Bengals, Cincinnati Reds, Dayton Dragons, Columbus Blue Jackets and Michigan Woverines.
Brian married Laura A. (Freisthler) of Sidney and they have five wonderful children: Alexis, Ashley, Katrina, Chaia, and Jarin Sowers. Brian and Laura have been blessed with seven grandchildren: Chase, Channing, Ava, Hunter, Leo, Marcy and Novien. They enjoy making memories as a family and being an active part of the grandchildrens activities.
I joined Melcher-Sowers Funeral Home in the Spring of 2022 as both the Preneed Specialist and the Aftercare Grief Counselor. I have a Masters Degree from Liberty University in Counseling specializing in Crisis Response and Trauma. I have worked in the funeral industry for 20 years. I am the proud father of 2 boys Nolan and Nathan.
