Our Staff

Meet Our Caring Staff

Our staff is comprised of dedicated and licensed professionals with the experience to answer all your questions regarding our services. Please feel free to contact any of our staff members at any time.

Staff Photo

James F. White

Staff Position

Jim White Sr. graduated from Lakeville High School in 1953 and attended St. John's College before graduating in 1957 from the University of Minnesota with a Degree in Mortuary Science. He is a former Minnesota State Legislator and a member of many civic and community organizations. Jim and his wife Pat have been married for 62 years and have seven children, three of whom followed their father's footsteps by joining the family business. Jim Sr. is the grandson of the founder of White Funeral Homes. Jim and Pat live in Farmington, MN.

Staff Photo

Mike White

Funeral Director

Mike graduated from Farmington High School in 1982. He then attended the University of Wis Stevens Point for two years and recieved his Bachelor's degree in Mortuary Science from the University of MN in 1986. Mike and his three children Adam, Kate and Sam live in Lakeville, MN

Staff Photo

James J. White

Funeral Director

Jim is a 1987 graduate of Farmington High School, attended St Cloud State University, and received his Bachelor of Science in Mortuary Science at the University of Minnesota in 1991. Upon graduation, he spent 2 years working in Alaska as a funeral director and, in 1993, joined the family business. Jim has five children: Grace, Truman, Devyn, Faye, and Stella, and resides in Prior Lake.

Staff Photo

John White

Funeral Director

John graduated from Farmington High School in 1989. After attending Bemidji State University for two years, he transferred to the University of Minnesota and graduated with a BS in Mortuary Science in 1993. After three years at a funeral home in Minneapolis, John joined the family business in 1996. John and his three sons, Alex, Ethan, and Aidan, live in Eagan, MN.

Staff Photo

Robert Perunovich

Funeral Director

Staff Photo

Adam White

Funeral Director

Adam graduated from Lakeville South High School in 2008. He attended St. Cloud State University, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. Adam enrolled in Mortuary School at the University of Minnesota, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mortuary Science in 2014.

He worked as a Mortician for 2 years at another funeral home before returning to the family business in 2016. Adam is the first of his generation to pursue funeral service, making him the 5th generation of his family to serve his community as a Mortician


Adam lives in Lakeville with his wife Lindsey and his two children. He likes to stay busy playing softball, going fishing, playing outdoor hockey, and spending time with his family.

Staff Photo

Dawn Straka

Office Manager

Staff Photo

Meg White Heintze

Prearrangement Specialist

Meg is a mother of 5 children, a resident of Lakeville, MN. Meg graduated from Boston College with a Bachelor's degree and is also a licensed pre-planning consultant for cremation and traditional funerals.

Staff Photo

Debra Johnson

Office Manager