Dennis Harrigan
Co-founder & Funeral Director
Dennis Harrigan
Co-founder & Funeral Director
Roger Harrigan
Co-founder
Roger Harrigan
Co-founder
Andrew Harrigan
Funeral Director
Andrew Harrigan is a lifelong resident of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, and a third-generation funeral director. He attended First German Evangelical Lutheran School, graduating in 1992, and Lincoln High School, where he graduated in 1996. After earning his Associate’s Degree from UW Manitowoc in 1998, Andrew pursued an accelerated program in Mortuary Science, completing his studies in 1999. He took courses at the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati State University but primarily attended the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science.
Andrew joined the family business in January 1999, working alongside his father, Dennis Harrigan, and his uncle, Roger Harrigan, at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. In addition to his role as a licensed funeral director and embalmer, he became licensed in life insurance in 2013, allowing him to assist families in establishing funeral trusts.
Outside of work, Andrew enjoys BBQ and creating culinary delights, traveling, scuba diving, and playing Sheepshead. He is also an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers and enjoys trying new restaurants, spending time with his family and friends, and going on long walks with his dog, Freyja.
Andrew Harrigan
Funeral Director
Andrew Harrigan is a lifelong resident of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, and a third-generation funeral director. He attended First German Evangelical Lutheran School, graduating in 1992, and Lincoln High School, where he graduated in 1996. After earning his Associate’s Degree from UW Manitowoc in 1998, Andrew pursued an accelerated program in Mortuary Science, completing his studies in 1999. He took courses at the University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati State University but primarily attended the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science.
Andrew joined the family business in January 1999, working alongside his father, Dennis Harrigan, and his uncle, Roger Harrigan, at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. In addition to his role as a licensed funeral director and embalmer, he became licensed in life insurance in 2013, allowing him to assist families in establishing funeral trusts.
Outside of work, Andrew enjoys BBQ and creating culinary delights, traveling, scuba diving, and playing Sheepshead. He is also an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers and enjoys trying new restaurants, spending time with his family and friends, and going on long walks with his dog, Freyja.
Max Wagner
Funeral Director
Max was born and raised in St. Nazianz, Wisconsin. After graduating from Valders High School in 2013, he pursued his career in funeral service. Max’s educational path took him through the University of Wisconsin – Manitowoc, where he earned an Associate’s Degree in Health Sciences in 2015, and then to Milwaukee Area Technical College, where he obtained an Associate’s Degree in Funeral Service in 2016. He has been a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in the State of Wisconsin since 2016. Max has also been a Notary Public since 2018 and a licensed life insurance agent focusing on funeral trusts since 2024.
Now settled in Newton with his wife Megan and their sons Roman and Harlan, Max balances his professional life with a love for travel, raising chickens, and enjoying the outdoors. Together, they attend St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton. Max is a member of Knights of Columbus Council 710 of Manitowoc/Newton and also enjoys volunteering his time on the St. Francis of Assisi Parish Picnic Committee.
Max Wagner
Funeral Director
Max was born and raised in St. Nazianz, Wisconsin. After graduating from Valders High School in 2013, he pursued his career in funeral service. Max’s educational path took him through the University of Wisconsin – Manitowoc, where he earned an Associate’s Degree in Health Sciences in 2015, and then to Milwaukee Area Technical College, where he obtained an Associate’s Degree in Funeral Service in 2016. He has been a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in the State of Wisconsin since 2016. Max has also been a Notary Public since 2018 and a licensed life insurance agent focusing on funeral trusts since 2024.
Now settled in Newton with his wife Megan and their sons Roman and Harlan, Max balances his professional life with a love for travel, raising chickens, and enjoying the outdoors. Together, they attend St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Newton. Max is a member of Knights of Columbus Council 710 of Manitowoc/Newton and also enjoys volunteering his time on the St. Francis of Assisi Parish Picnic Committee.
Taylor Pokorski
Funeral Director
Taylor was born and raised in Two Rivers and graduated from Two Rivers High School in 2008. She then attended Lakeshore Technical College and went on to spend several years as a Licensed Practical Nurse, primarily working in Long Term Care. Taylor then attended Milwaukee Area Technical College, graduating with an Associate Degree in Funeral Services with the Class of 2023. She completed her apprenticeship with Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and has been a licensed funeral director and embalmer with the state of Wisconsin since December 2023. Taylor is also a Certified Crematory Operator through the National Funeral Directors Association.
In her personal time, Taylor enjoys kayaking, gardening, window shopping, playing pickleball, and spending quality time with her family - especially her wife, two children, and many pets.
Taylor Pokorski
Funeral Director
Taylor was born and raised in Two Rivers and graduated from Two Rivers High School in 2008. She then attended Lakeshore Technical College and went on to spend several years as a Licensed Practical Nurse, primarily working in Long Term Care. Taylor then attended Milwaukee Area Technical College, graduating with an Associate Degree in Funeral Services with the Class of 2023. She completed her apprenticeship with Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home and has been a licensed funeral director and embalmer with the state of Wisconsin since December 2023. Taylor is also a Certified Crematory Operator through the National Funeral Directors Association.
In her personal time, Taylor enjoys kayaking, gardening, window shopping, playing pickleball, and spending quality time with her family - especially her wife, two children, and many pets.
Elaine Petry
Funeral Director
Elaine Petry
Funeral Director
Roman "Romy" Wagner
Consultant
Due to child labor laws, Romy is currently considered an independent consultant. We project the possibility of his funeral director apprenticeship being completed relatively soon, in the year 2044.
Roman "Romy" Wagner
Consultant
Due to child labor laws, Romy is currently considered an independent consultant. We project the possibility of his funeral director apprenticeship being completed relatively soon, in the year 2044.
Jerry Powalisz
Funeral assistant, Building, Outdoor Floral Expert
Jerry Powalisz
Funeral assistant, Building, Outdoor Floral Expert
Dennis Lippert
Funeral Assistant
Dennis Lippert
Funeral Assistant
Mike Dolezal
Funeral Assistant
Mike Dolezal
Funeral Assistant
Audie Potter
Funeral Director Apprentice
In Loving Memory of Audie M. Potter
September 13, 1956 ~ December 12, 2023
There are truly not enough words to describe what Audie meant to us here at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Starting as a Funeral Assistant and completing his certification to become a Licensed Funeral Director Apprentice, he was more than just a co-worker: he was our in-house comedian, he always had an ear to listen, and was ready to help at a moments notice. Most importantly, he was a dear friend to us all, and we miss him very much.
Audie Potter
Funeral Director Apprentice
In Loving Memory of Audie M. Potter
September 13, 1956 ~ December 12, 2023
There are truly not enough words to describe what Audie meant to us here at Harrigan Parkside Funeral Home. Starting as a Funeral Assistant and completing his certification to become a Licensed Funeral Director Apprentice, he was more than just a co-worker: he was our in-house comedian, he always had an ear to listen, and was ready to help at a moments notice. Most importantly, he was a dear friend to us all, and we miss him very much.
Doug Cayemberg
Building and Maintenance
Doug Cayemberg
Building and Maintenance
Jeff Shimek
Building and Maintenance
Jeff Shimek
Building and Maintenance
Ken Qualman
Bartender
Ken Qualman
Bartender
Lois Doughty
Bartender
Lois Doughty
Bartender
Rose Burns
Bartender
Rose Burns
Bartender
Freyja Harrigan
Comfort Companion
Freyja works part-time, and is quick to give kisses for cookies.
Freyja Harrigan
Comfort Companion
Freyja works part-time, and is quick to give kisses for cookies.
