Meet Our Caring Staff
Our purpose at The Wilson Schramm Spaulding Funeral Home is to provide the families the compassion, care and attention to detail that is needed during a time of loss.
It is our privilege to minister to the needs of the families we serve as they say good-bye to a loved one and also to provide information and assistance to families who desire to make pre-arrangements.
Though the loss of a loved one is hard, it is our commitment to help assist those in their time of need. We help those grieving through these difficult times in their lives by providing our services and to help make this time as easy on the family as possible.
Understanding of what the funeral should accomplish and dedication to the principle that everything possible will be done to help is our goal. Our funeral homes take pride in offering you personal attention and distinctive service. You can count on us to be a source of caring and comfort during a difficult time.
Ronald M. Spaulding is a native of Cincinnati; he graduated from Western Hills High School and the University of Cincinnati. He was a branch manager at a Cincinnati funeral home, before moving to Middletown in 1986, when he and his wife Judy purchased the Wilson-Schramm Memorial Home. In 1988 the name was changed to Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home. Ron married Judy Holthaus in 1967, they have two children Jennifer & Mark and two granddaughters. Ron is a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Middletown Rotary Club, the National Funeral Directors Association, Ohio Funeral Directors Association, the 4th District Funeral Directors Association, the Middletown Chamber of Commerce, and the Dial Radio Club. He enjoys Amateur Radio his call sign is N8QF.
Mark A. Spaulding, born in Cincinnati and moved to Middletown in 1986 when the family purchased the Wilson-Schramm Memorial Home. After graduating from Middletown High School in 1996, Mark went on study at Ohio University, Miami University and graduated from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in 2000. Mark has been working as a funeral director and embalmer in the family business ever since. In 2001 Mark married Kelley (Duff) Spaulding and they have 2 daughters Kimber and Kennedy. The Spaulding family is active with their daughter’s horseback riding and their 4-H club (Denim & Dust). Mark enjoys traveling on his motorcycle and is a member of the Middletown Dial Radio Club (N8YLS), the Ohio Funeral Directors Association, the National Funeral Directors Association, 4th District Funeral Directors Association.
Jeff was born in Upper Sandusky, OH and began working in the funeral home industry in 1979 as a college student and realized he had found his passion in life. He attended Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science and has been licensed as a funeral director and embalmer for over 17 years. Before attending mortuary school, Jeff proudly served his country for seven years in the United States Air Force. He was stationed at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana and at Offutt Air Force Base/SAC Headquarters in Omaha, Nebraska, where he was a member of the SAC Elite Guard. Jeff is a member of the National Funeral Director’s Association, Ohio Funeral Director’s Association and the Carlisle Lions Club. He is married to his wife Liz and together they have five daughters and five grandchildren. Jeff is an avid sports fan and enjoys walking, hiking and biking on the local trails.
Brad has been a longtime resident of Franklin Township and worked in the Funeral Industry since 1990 in Middletown. He is married to his wife; Stefanie and they have two children; Madison and Garrett. Brad is a Member of Berachah Church in Middletown, the Ohio Funeral Directors Association, where he has served as Past District President, the National Wild Turkey Federation, the Middletown Chapter of Duck’s Unlimited, where he currently serves as their Treasurer and the Franklin-Carlisle Rotary Club, where he is currently serving as their President. In his free time Brad enjoys fishing and hunting and spending time with his family. Brad is proud to be a member of the Wilson-Schramm-Spaulding Funeral Home Team.
Kelley Spaulding was born and raised in Middletown. She is a 1999 graduate of Madison High School and a 2003 graduate of the University of Cincinnati where she studied Dental Hygiene. After 15 years in the dental field, Kelley joined her husband, Mark Spaulding, her mother-in-law, Judith Spaulding and her father-in-law Ronald Spaulding in the family business. Kelley, Mark, and their daughters, Kimber and Kennedy attend questChurch in Middletown. Kelley enjoys quilting and sewing and supporting her daughters with their equestrian competitions.
Melodie has lived in Middletown all of her life, with the exception of a couple of years after high school living on the family farm in Germantown. She graduated from Middletown High School in 1985, having taken Cosmetology through the vocational program. After receiving her State license that summer, she worked in the salon industry for nearly 11 years. She has been with us full time at the funeral home since March of 2000. In 1988 she married her high school sweetheart, Rusty, and they share their home with their four-legged children. She is a member of Franklin First United Methodist Church, where she did sing with the choir and has served on many committees over the years. She is also a member of Prosser Chapter #367 Order of Eastern Star and was previously active in Rainbow Girls, Girl Scouts and 4-H. She is an avid scrapbooker and also enjoys reading, cross-stitching, planning family events and traveling.
