About Us
Since 1914, we have been honored to deliver healing experiences to the community
We exist to serve the unique needs of every family. Learn our story. Lean on us. And let our expertise lead you through the best experience possible.
Our promise
Today, tomorrow, and forever, our commitment to you stays the same.
Dignity
Every life is unique, and we promise to honor and respect each journey, crafting ceremonies that reflect each individual.
Guidance
Navigating grief can be overwhelming; we stand by you, providing direction and solace every step of the way.
Legacy
Beyond a service, we're committed to helping families create lasting tributes that transcend generations.
As one of the oldest and most recognizable landmarks in the area, Fiss & Bills-Poklasny Funeral Home is a stately ode to Oshkosh history. Established in 1914, our funeral home and cemetery has evolved greatly over the years to accommodate the evolving needs of our community. Yet our commitment to service remains the same. Even as we modernize our services and facilities, we stay true to our belief that honoring and celebrating life is deeply sacred and personal.
Families know they can count on us to provide them the comfort they need when they need it most
Jim Poklasny
Owner/Funeral Director
David Poeschl
Funeral Home Assistant
John A. Hueller
Agent for Burial Agreements
I've been a Funeral Director for just shy of 30 years, and I have been with Fiss & Bills-Poklasny Funeral Homes since 2001. In 2019 I received my insurance license so I can sell preneed policies for clients. Member of St. Raphael's Catholic Church and an avid golfer since grade school.
Thomas William Goddard V
Funeral Director
Tom has been a licensed funeral director since 1987 and is currently the city's longest tenured licensed funeral director. Tom has served on the Big Brother's Big Sister's Board of Directors, has served and was a member and former President of Oshkosh Noon Kiwanis and was a member of Oshkosh Southwest Rotary for a time. Tom grew up in Brillion, WI and graduated from Brillion High School, then attended Fox Valley Technical College and then Milwaukee Area Technical College where he received an Associates Degree in Mortuary Science. Tom has worked for a number of funeral homes during his career, to include Apprenticeship at Harder Funeral Home in Brookfield, and Molthen Bell and Sons in South Milwaukee. Licensed work from 1988 until 1995 at Wichmann Funeral Home in Appleton and has been in Oshkosh since 1997. Tom helped form the United Veterans Honor Guard in Oshkosh and is an ongoing contributor and Honorary Member. Tom contributes to the Oshkosh Patriotic Council and has participated for years in the annual Memorial Day Procession to Riverside Cemetery. Having been raised in a small town and having small town values Tom honors every family that he serves as if his own, highly personalized life remembering services is his desire. Whether it be a prized deer mount, a motorcycle, a prized sports car, sporting memorabilia, etc. there is nothing that Tom won't try to help you incorporate into your funeral or memorial service. Everyone is unique and your funeral, memorial service or celebration of life should be the same. In his spare time Tom greatly enjoys the outdoors, that of hunting and fishing, trap shooting and time spent with his beloved hunting dogs over the years, currently his five year old English Springer Spaniel named Lilly.
Alex J. Leinweber
Funeral Director
Alex was born and raised in Oshkosh Wisconsin and graduated from Oshkosh West High School in 2005. Alex has been with Fiss & Bills-Poklasny Funeral Home since 2011, working as an apprentice while attending college classes. Alex graduated from Des Moines Area Community College's Mortuary program in the fall of 2020 and received his Wisconsin Funeral Director's license in April 2021. He enjoys watching and reading about the Milwaukee Brewers and the Green Bay Packers, golfing and a good movie. More than anything, Alex enjoys spending time with his wife and two children.
Alex is proud to be a licensed funeral director and share the same profession that his grandfather, Joseph A. Poklasny Sr., had, and work at the funeral home he once owned and operated.
The perfect place to hold a meaningful and unique ceremony.
Where the memory of your loved one can be uniquely celebrated
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Personalized Services
24/7/365 Support Staff
Fiss & Bills-Poklasny is honored as one of the Best Places to Work in 2023.
“The staff, especially Alex is super professional and helps handles all the details that would go over looked otherwise. He was very accommodating and helped our family through the time.”
Author:— Ben Leib rated with 5 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“I want to say thank you to Tiffany. This was an extremely difficult time for my family but Tiffany helped us all the way through. She was patient with us and gave us all the time we needed for our last goodbyes. Thank you for all the care you gave!”
Author:— Nicole G rated with 5 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“Alex and the rest of the staff provided excellent, compassionate service during a very difficult time for my friend's family.”
Author:— Nicholas Pascarella rated with 5 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“Spent a few hours here in December 2019 while celebrating the life of a friend. Very tastefully done, thank you!”
Author:— Dan Younger rated with 5 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“They provided excellent service during a difficult time.”
Author:— Mckayla Vogt rated with 5 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
“Attended a memorial service here Saturday and was beyond impressed with compassion and care of the staff, especially John, not only toward the family, but other visitors. Made an extremely difficult time, easier on us all!”
Author:— Kristin Ramthun rated with 5 stars ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
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