Since the late 1800's, Fessenden and Drake, and their surrounding communities have been served by their local funeral directors. Otto Neuenschwander (1876-1942), the original owner and operator of the Neuenschwander Funeral Home in Fessenden, established the business in the late 1800's.
In 1942, Otto's two sons, Roger (1909-1977) and Wilfred 'Icky