Wind River Casket Co. (Also known as W.R. Caskets) is a Family owned business located in Elrosa, Minnesota that began in 2008.
2008– 2009. As Wind River Custom Cabinetry, we began researching the possibility of making handcrafted wood caskets. With a failing economy and a slowdown in new home construction and remodeling we decided the time was right and began designing and building a high quality wood casket using our time tested craftsmanship. As a result we introduced our Oak and Pine caskets, the “Concord” and “Madison” models. A family friend had mentioned our wood caskets to a funeral home and after contacting them we began supplying them with our caskets. The owners mentioned that they also provided their services to the Native American community and asked about offering a wood casket out of Aromatic Cedar. We designed what is now our Eastern Red (Aromatic) Cedar “Eagle River” model. When the owners of that funeral home mentioned our wood caskets to another
funeral home, they began carrying our caskets also. In 2009 we also introduced the “St. Croix” model, our Classic Series cedar casket.
In 2010 with the addition of a website, along with shipping capabilities we began filling orders as far as New York. We began
dedicating more time and effort to the casket making business and by year’s end had transitioned from cabinetry to full time casket making. We began offering different head panel theme fabrics and various lining options. We also developed our own adjustable bed frame and lift system.
In 2011 we officially changed our name from Wind River Cabinetry to Wind River Casket Co. (W.R. Caskets) and continued developing new head panel designs.
In 2012 we introduced our “Colonial”, "Lexington" and "Grand Marais" Classic series caskets and our "Arrow Creek" and "Willow River" Native American Heritage series caskets. We also continue to implement new ideas that set us apart.
In 2013 we introduced our "Cascade" Poplar casket, our most economical handcrafted casket.
As we continue to grow, our main objective remains the same: "Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. (1 Corinthians 10:31) - Therefore, we are committed to using our God given abilities in providing families with the highest quality handcrafted caskets at a reasonable price, that we may bring glory to God in serving our neighbors.
Bob & Angie Walz
Wind River Casket Co.
"This business is dedicated to the memory of the person
who instilled in me a love for woodworking when I was
just a kid, My Dad, Bob Sr."
Robert (Bob) Walz Sr.
June 12, 1937 - Nov. 27, 2012
who instilled in me a love for woodworking when I was
just a kid, My Dad, Bob Sr."
Robert (Bob) Walz Sr.
June 12, 1937 - Nov. 27, 2012
