Staff

Once you request the services of Littleton & Rue Funeral Home and Crematory, we will immediately put our experienced funeral professionals to work for you. A single, dedicated individual will stay in contact with you every step of the way and guide you through the decision-making process. He or she will carefully explain your options, make recommendations at your request, take care of all the small details, and ensure that you and your family’s personal touch is always present.

Our Staff

 Thomas D. Rue / Owner / President

is a native of Fairborn, Ohio attending Fairborn Public Schools, Urbana University, University of Cincinnati and is a 1965 graduate of Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. He has been an Ohio-Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer since 1966. He has been employed in funeral homes in five different cities throughout central Ohio and since 1966 has been with the Littleton Funeral Home in Springfield. In 1973 he acquired part ownership in the company and in 1989, became sole owner and later changed the name to the Littleton & Rue Funeral Home. Tom is a member of the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Past President of the Springfield Rotary Club and is active in many civic organizations in his community. He served as President of the Ohio Funeral Directors Association in 1985 - 86. Other activities include being a charter member and Past President of the Springfield Breakfast Lions Club. Tom is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce and previously served as a Directors and Chairman of the Convention and Visitors Bureau for a number of years, and a member of the Springfield City Schools Business Advisory Council.

 D. Lorann Rue / Trustee

was born in Hancock, Michigan, moved to Maysville Ky. at the age of 3, graduated from St. Patrick's High School in Maysville and attended Moorhead State University. She married Tom Rue in 1965 and became involved in the business in 1981 and presently serves as family service coordinator. 

She is active in and past Trustee of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church. She also is involved in many civic organizations to include, the Wittenberg University Guild, the Springfield Symphony and the Women's Association of the Springfield Symphony. She is also an accredited Master Gardener. 

Lorann is the mother of Rob Rue and daughter-in-law Jenny Rue and daughter, Nicole Rue Turner and son-in-law, James Eric Turner, grandmother to Zach Rue, Rylie Elizabeth Turner, Reese Lorann Turner, Lydia Faith Rue, and Brock David Rue.

 Rob Rue / Funeral Director / Owner

graduated from Springfield North High School, Class of 1988. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Heidelberg College, a Bachelor of Mortuary Science from The Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, and an Associate of Arts in Practical Ministry from the F.I.R.E. (Fellowship for International Revival and Evangelism) School of Ministry. Rob served apprenticeships in Middletown and Dayton, Ohio, and then joined Littleton & Rue in 1995. 

In July of 2000 Rob left the company to complete 2 years of biblical training in Pensacola, Florida. In 2002, he returned to his family's business to serve the people of the Springfield and Clark County community. In January of 2004 Rob's father, Tom expanded family ownership and operations to his son and family friends Bill Hoelscher and Rob Kampman. 

Rob is a graduate, Board Member and Past President of Leadership Clark County, serves on the Board of Trustees with the Nehemiah Foundation, is an Ambassador with the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, and is a member of the Springfield Kiwanis Club. Rob is also on committees and is a past district officer with the Ohio Funeral Director's Association. 

On New Years Eve of 2002 Rob married his best friend Jenny (McNamara) Rue. They are members of Fellowship Church where they serve on the SNL (Saturday Night Life) Leadership Team. Rob and Jenny have three children: Zach, Lydia and Brock.

 Robert F. Kampman / Funeral Director / Owner

ROBERT F. "Rob" KAMPMAN, was born and raised in Springfield, Ohio, graduated from Catholic Central High School, attended Wright State University, and completed his degree at the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. He has been helping Springfield families in funeral service for over twenty years and joined Littleton & Rue in 1997. 

Rob is active in a variety of civic organizations, including Springfield Rotary Club, Springfield Arts Council, Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Catholic Social Services, Parish News, Knights of Columbus Council #624 and is a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church. 

He and his wife Missy (Lawson) have two daughters, Lauren and Emily, and two sons, Casey and Joseph.

 Bill Hoelscher / Funeral Director / Owner

BILL HOELSCHER, born and raised in Ohio, Bill attended Ball State University and received his Bachelor of Mortuary Science degree from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. Bill's management and experience in funeral service for over 8 years, his caring and knowledge have touched many families in the area. 

Bill is a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus Monsignor Buckley Assembly; and a member of the Springfield Rotary Club.  He is also a member of the Springfield Township Fire Department.   

Bill and his wife, Patty, have triplet boys, Cameron, Bailey, and Lucas.

 John P. Detling / Funeral Director

JOHN P. DETLING, Funeral Director, born and raised in Springfield, Ohio. A 1996 Graduate of Northwestern High School, attended Clark State Community College and graduated in 2000. John received his Bachelor of Mortuary Science degree from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science in 2002. John has been with Littleton & Rue Funeral Home since 1997 and in March of 2004 John became a part of our professional staff as a Funeral Director. 

John lives in Springfield and is the grandson of Judge Glenn E. Detling.

 N. Jeanne Hensen / Administrative Assistant

N. JEANNE HENSON was born and raised in Springfield, Ohio and graduated from Springfield North High School in 1969. In 1971, Jeanne married her husband, Mark, and they are the proud parents of two sons, Christopher and Stephen, daughter-in-law, Linda, and the grandparents of Coryn, Ben and Bryce. Jeanne's career as Office Manager/Administrative Assistant with Littleton & Rue began in September of 1984. 

She is an active member of the First United Church of Christ where she has served on the Board of Deacons, Board of Benevolence, Assistant to Children's Choir and many other committees.

 Joe McBeth /Crematory Operator

JOE MCBETH was born in Marion, Ohio, graduated from Ridgedale High School in 1973 and served in the US Army. He came to Littleton & Rue in 1992 as a Maintenance Technician. He provides the crematory operations for Littleton & Rue, Littleton & Rue Pet Cremations and Northfield Cremation Services. He is a certified crematory operator through CANA - Crematory Association of North America. Joe enjoys golfing, carpentry and playing chess. 

He and his wife, Pat, have two daughters, Brynne and Cady.

 Patricia McBeth / Night Receptionist

PATRICIA MCBETH serves as our night receptionist and is responsible for handling all after-hour calls into the Littleton & Rue Funeral Homes. Pat is a retired auditor and moved here with her husband in 1992 from Greenwich, Connecticut. She is pianist for the Fowler Road Church in Springfield and is also involved with the Christian Women's Club. 

She and husband, Joe, have two daughters - Brynne and Cady.