Our Staff

Cassie Wheeler joined the Jackson Lytle and Lewis staff full time in 2020. She attended Heidelberg University in Tiffin, Ohio where she played collegiate volleyball and graduated with her Bachelor’s in Biology and Spanish. She then attended the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science to obtain her AAS in Mortuary Science. A first generation funeral director, Cassie began her career while working as a part-time funeral attendant and shadowing a licensed funeral director during her undergraduate studies in Tiffin. Her time as a funeral attendant opened her eyes to a passion she was being called to pursue. Upon the completion of her Bachelor’s degree, Cassie decided to change career paths and attend mortuary school. Born and raised in the Dayton area, Cassie found her way back and served her formal apprenticeship with our funeral homes to become a licensed funeral director, embalmer, crematory operator, and Ohio Public Notary. Cassie also serves on the Board of Directors with Project Woman and is a member of the Springfield EVOLVE Network.

In her free time, she enjoys coaching volleyball, attending country music concerts, reading a good book, and spoiling her dog, Hank. Most importantly, Cassie enjoys the time that she can spend with her family and fiancé.

" It is one of the most rewarding opportunities, having a family entrust their loved one into your hands for their final ceremonies. A funeral is a time for mourning and remembrance, but also a celebration of a life well lived. We as funeral directors must understand that these are emotional and trying times, and that the trust given by families to honor and organize services for their loved one is a duty that must be performed with great care and dignity. Being able to provide a family with comfort and peace during one of their most difficult times is something I take great pride in and strive to exceed expectations every time I step into the arrangement room.”