Our Staff

Gary M. Burr, CFSP, lives in Bryan, Ohio, with his wife, Amie. They have four children, Andrew Burr, Allison (Jeff) White, Danielle Raub and Andrew (Desiree) Raub. He purchased Krill Funeral Service in 2021. Gary is originally from Oak Harbor, Ohio, and graduated from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in 1993. He has been an Ohio licensed funeral director/embalmer since 1994, was licensed in Indiana in 2000, and received his CFSP designation in 2005. Gary has been very active with the Ohio Funeral Directors Association (OFDA) since early in his career. He served as District 1 Secretary/Treasurer for several years, District President for 12 years and Northwest Regional Director for two years. He was the President of the Ohio Funeral Directors Association for 2019-2020. Gary has chaired and served on several committees including the Ohio Mortuary Operational Response Team (OMORT). He deployed with OMORT to the 2014 plane crash in Paulding County, Ohio, and is a certified trainer with the Ohio Emergency Management Agency. Gary served in the Ohio Army National Guard as a Military Police officer and as an Administrative Clerk from 1987-1993. He served on active duty with the Guard for ten months in 1990-1991. Gary has been active in his community with the Bryan Kiwanis Club and the Bryan American Legion, has served on the Williams County Board of Directors for the American Red Cross and the QUADCO Rehabilitation Center Board for 11 years, and has been working with the Williams County Mass Fatality Planning group for several years.

Amie L. Burr is a lifelong resident of Bryan and Williams County.  She is a 1984 graduate of Bryan High School. Amie is a highly motivated and energetic professional with over twenty years of management, administrative, human resource, and customer service experience. She was a Manager of Project Management for over 15 years, managing a team of project managers and her own client portfolio. Amie also taught fitness classes and worked at the front desk at the Bryan Area YMCA for over 20 years.  

Amie is an active member of Life Changing Church in Edgerton, Ohio, and was a member of the staff as the Next Steps Coordinator. She has served on several Great Banquet Teams as well as other areas within Life Changing Church.  

Along with being our Office/HR Manager, Amie is the lead trainer and handler for our grief therapy dogs, Bentley and Oakley.  It was her vision to bring them to the funeral home to provide comfort and emotional support to the families we serve. 

Michael Thomas serves as the Cremation Services Manager at Krill Funeral Service, where he has been a dedicated part of the team since March 19, 2025. With over 27 years of service at Williams County EMS — including 15 years as a paramedic — Michael brings a deep commitment to compassionate care and professional excellence. He is a certified CPR and EMS instructor, continuing to share his knowledge with the next generation of responders.

A 1997 graduate of Edgerton High School and lifelong resident of Edgerton, Ohio, Michael is proud to serve the community he’s always called home. He also serves part-time with Hicksville Fire Rescue, further reflecting his lifelong dedication to helping others.

Outside of work, Michael enjoys life in Edgerton with his wife Crystal, their two beloved dogs, Ivy and Paige, and the small-town values they hold dear. Married for over 20 years, Michael and Crystal value family, faith, and staying connected to their community. Michael is also an active member of Life Changing Church, where he continues to grow in his faith and service.

Laura is our Pre-planning Advisor with eight years of experience. Laura's focus is Funeral Pre-planning needs and the privilege of helping families to create a memorable experience that honors the lives of their loved ones. With funeral prearrangements on the rise, she can help deliver a highly personalized experience to the families in the community.

"I am very passionate about assisting families with their funeral or cremation pre-planning needs. I believe by prearranging, you can help your family to less the stress and burden in a time of great sadness and grief. Most importantly, family and friends can honor their loved ones in their own special way. I take great pride in knowing I can create your loved one's life story and what their passion/love for life was all about."

Laura and her husband Caleb reside in Fremont, Indiana, with their two sons, Hayden and Carson. caleb is a police officer in Angola, Indiana. Laura enjoys spending time with her family and friends, making memories, taking mini vacations, and enjoying the outdoors. 

Oakley Burr is one of our grief therapy dogs.  He was born on January 20, 2020 in Defiance and has been part of our family since he was 8 week old. 

Oakley loves children and is a “hugger” who likes to lean into those he is comforting.  He has an extra soft coat that kids just love to pet. 

When he is not working, Oakley enjoys playing in our pond and guarding our house from various rabbits, deer and birds.

Bentley Burr is one of our grief therapy dogs.  He was born on January 20, 2020 in Defiance and has been part of our family since he was 8 week old.

Bentley is an “old soul” with deep, loving eyes.  Although he is a big boy, he is very gentle.  Bentley likes meeting new friends at work.  He loves nibbling on metal jewelry or watch bands.  

Bentley is happy to lay outside for hours just watching the world go by.