Our Staff

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Our Valued Staff

We have years of experience caring for families, from all walks of life. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession, dedicated to excellence in service, and have the highest integrity.

Josh Fossum
Josh Fossum
Manager Funeral Director

Josh has been a licensed mortician in Minnesota since 2000. He graduated from the University of Minnesota Mortuary Science Program in 2000. Josh spent his last 20 years as a funeral director, 10 of them in the Minneapolis/St Paul area and 10 in western Minnesota before joining Bayview Freeborn Funeral & Cremation Services in April of 2019. Josh officially became manager in August of 2019. Josh and his wife Chastity live in Albert Lea. They have a blended family of 7 children, 2 grandchildren and a dog, Lucy. Josh is a member of the Daybreakers Kiwanis Club and YMCA. In his free time give him the outdoors, a gun, fishing pole and remote location and it's a good day. Josh is enjoying serving the members of Bayview Freeborn Funeral & Cremation Services and looks forward to many years working with the community.

Josh Fossum
Josh Fossum
Manager Funeral Director

Josh has been a licensed mortician in Minnesota since 2000. He graduated from the University of Minnesota Mortuary Science Program in 2000. Josh spent his last 20 years as a funeral director, 10 of them in the Minneapolis/St Paul area and 10 in western Minnesota before joining Bayview Freeborn Funeral & Cremation Services in April of 2019. Josh officially became manager in August of 2019. Josh and his wife Chastity live in Albert Lea. They have a blended family of 7 children, 2 grandchildren and a dog, Lucy. Josh is a member of the Daybreakers Kiwanis Club and YMCA. In his free time give him the outdoors, a gun, fishing pole and remote location and it's a good day. Josh is enjoying serving the members of Bayview Freeborn Funeral & Cremation Services and looks forward to many years working with the community.

Beth Tuberty
Beth Tuberty
Assistant Manager/CFO

Beth has been with Bayview Freeborn Funeral & Cremation Services since January of 2019 beginning as a visitation attendant and joining the team full time in March of 2020. Beth is a familiar face in the community being born and raised in the Albert Lea area and ever since called Albert Lea home. Outside of work she enjoys walking, reading, and spending time at home with her two Cocker Spaniels; Billie & JoZ. Beth enjoys assisting and serving the members of Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home and the community wherever the need lies.

Beth Tuberty
Beth Tuberty
Assistant Manager/CFO

Beth has been with Bayview Freeborn Funeral & Cremation Services since January of 2019 beginning as a visitation attendant and joining the team full time in March of 2020. Beth is a familiar face in the community being born and raised in the Albert Lea area and ever since called Albert Lea home. Outside of work she enjoys walking, reading, and spending time at home with her two Cocker Spaniels; Billie & JoZ. Beth enjoys assisting and serving the members of Bayview/Freeborn Funeral Home and the community wherever the need lies.

Al Harris
Al Harris
Funeral Assistant

Al has been with Bayview Freeborn Funeral & Cremation Services since June of 2012. He is a funeral assistant, the building maintenance person and groundskeeper. Al was born and raised in Albert Lea. After graduating from Albert Lea he attended Mankato State University and earned a degree in Law Enforcement. He then worked for 25 years with the Police Department for the City of Albert Lea. He is married to Tera and they have 2 adult children, Nate and Taylor and a granddaughter Hannah Lynn. In his spare time Al enjoys hunting and beekeeping along with spending time with family and friends. Al enjoys serving and assisting the members of Bayview Freeborn Funeral & Cremation Services in all aspects.

Al Harris
Al Harris
Funeral Assistant

Al has been with Bayview Freeborn Funeral & Cremation Services since June of 2012. He is a funeral assistant, the building maintenance person and groundskeeper. Al was born and raised in Albert Lea. After graduating from Albert Lea he attended Mankato State University and earned a degree in Law Enforcement. He then worked for 25 years with the Police Department for the City of Albert Lea. He is married to Tera and they have 2 adult children, Nate and Taylor and a granddaughter Hannah Lynn. In his spare time Al enjoys hunting and beekeeping along with spending time with family and friends. Al enjoys serving and assisting the members of Bayview Freeborn Funeral & Cremation Services in all aspects.

Jenny Fitzlaff
Jenny Fitzlaff
Visitation Attendant

Jenny joined Bayview Freeborn Funeral & Cremation Services in March of 2021 as the visitation attendant and service assistant. Jenny is a lifelong resident of Albert Lea. She has been employed with Produce State Bank for 28 years. Jenny and her husband...

Jenny Fitzlaff
Jenny Fitzlaff
Visitation Attendant

Jenny joined Bayview Freeborn Funeral & Cremation Services in March of 2021 as the visitation attendant and service assistant. Jenny is a lifelong resident of Albert Lea. She has been employed with Produce State Bank for 28 years. Jenny and her husband...

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