A LEGACY OF
CELEBRATING &
HONORING LIFE
Heitner Funeral Home in Wells traces its roots to the late 19th century, making it one of the regions longest-standing funeral service providers. The chapel in Wells has been continuously owned and operated by families dedicated to funeral service since 1893, beginning with the Hanson family. In 1951, the business was taken over by the Heitner family, with Erna (licensed mortician) and William “Bill” Heitner assuming ownership. Under their leadership, the funeral home became a trusted community institution, known for compassionate care and personal service. The Heitner’s involvement laid a foundation of service that continued when their son Maynard and his wife Betty later assumed ownership. Together, they sustained the family legacy of serving families in Wells and surrounding communities until their retirement in 1986, when the business was sold to Stan and Kathy Bruss. The funeral home remained under the Bruss family’s stewardship until January 1, 2008, when Susan (licensed mortician) and her husband Nathan Nasinec purchased the business. Susan and Nathan continue to honor the long tradition of family-owned and operated service, expanding and building a new funeral home in the business park and rebranding as Nasinec Funeral Home and Crematory in 2022; reflecting the family’s continued commitment to caring for the community. Their son Brandon joined the firm, creating a second generation to the family business.
Today, the legacy of Heitner Funeral Home lives on through Nasinec Funeral Home and Crematory, continuing the ongoing dedication to compassionate, professional funeral and memorial services for families throughout Minnesota and Iowa.
Sue Nasinec and Brandon Nasinec
OUR LEGACY
Founded by Erna Heitner, Bruss-Heitner Funeral Homes has had a distinctive, respected reputation from the very beginning. Graduating from the University of Minnesota, Erna was the only female in her graduating class, and went on to start her business in Wells, Minnesota. She and her husband, Bill, supported the community tirelessly through the years.
Today, the business is still female owned and operated, with Sue Nasinec as Mortician, Funeral Director, and Owner. She and her husband, Nate, work together to serve the communities across Southern Minnesota, and their son, Brandon, graduated from the University of Minnesota and joined the family business to continue the legacy of this long-standing business.
DISTINCTLY SERVING WITH OUR
UNIQUE APPROACH
Nasinec Funeral Home & Crematory is privileged to serve our communities through our distinct business structure:
- Family-Owned – Since its inception, this business has been family-owned and operated by local residents of the community. Today, that legacy continues with the Nasinec family and the plans we have to continue serving this community in the years to come.
- Approach – Our business works to deliver the highest quality experience throughout the entire planning process, and our facility allows us to work as a full-service mortuary right in the heart of Southern Minnesota to best support the families we serve.
- Expertise – As Mortician, Funeral Director, and Owner, each of our families get to work directly with Sue Nasinec. Her invaluable expertise enables her to provide a comforting, assuring, graceful experience for everyone who comes through our doors.
From the moment we begin serving a family, each member of our staff is committed to providing a seamless, comforting experience. We work alongside families to organize, plan, and execute all desired services in a timely manner, and take pride in managing every single detail from the start of the arrangement process through the burial or cremation. Our team has been carefully trained to cover the details of providing services, explaining options, and designing a unique service to celebrate the life of your loved one.
