The Morticians

Photograph

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Door County Museum and Archives

Name/Title

The Morticians

Entry/Object ID

2026.34.1

Description

Photograph of The Morticians, a Sturgeon Bay band formed in the 1960s. This particular photo was taken at Bayside Cemetery in 1965. The hearse was purchased from Stoneman Funeral Home in Sturgeon Bay. Photo is in overall excellent condition with no signs of use, wear, and storage. Pictured in the photo from left to right: Dan Dufek - Farfisa Organ Tom Burns - Fender Jaguar Spike Birmingham - Mosrite Mark Baudhuin - Drums Phil Lamperuer - Fender Jazz Bass Note: This information came from Spike Birmingham's wife Candy and an article from the Door County Advocate. The photo itself is believed to have come directly from the Door County Advocate and is in fact the photo used in the newspaper.

Cataloged By

Matthew Adelman

Category

Photograph

Acquisition

Accession

2026.34

Source or Donor

Door County Advocate

Acquisition Method

Found

Source (if not Accessioned)

Door County Advocate

Condition

Reason for Exam

At Acquisition

Overall Condition

Excellent

Date Examined

Jun 30, 2026

Examined By

Matthew Adelman

Created By

[email protected]

Create Date

June 30, 2026

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

September 26, 2026