Originally located in the one hundred block of north fifth street, the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home was founded in 1868 by J. A. Harouff. Mr. Harouff later constructed the present facilities located one block north at 208 North Fifth Street. The Harouff Funeral Home remained in the Harouff family and later the name was changed to Harouff-Buis Funeral Home with the inclusion of Rose Harouff Buis, the granddaughter of J. A. Harouff after her marriage to Sandy Buis. Following the death of Rose in 1967 the ownership of the firm was assumed by Fred Dyer.

On June 14, 1971 the entire funeral home was purchased by William L. (Bill) Arensberg, a native of Atchison and the name was changed to Harouff-Arensberg Funeral Home. Mr. Arensberg continued sole operation of the funeral home until forming a partnership with Galen H. and Sharon M. Pruett in July of 1984. Following the partnership formation the name of the firm became Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home.

Today the funeral home remains Atchison's oldest funeral establishment firm with continuous operation of serving the Atchison and surrounding communities.

The staff of Arensberg-Pruett Funeral home consist of three professional funeral directors, Bill Arensberg, Galen and Sharon Pruett, who unequivocally exemplify the true meaning of works of mercy in offering assistance to bereaved families. In addition there is a support staff working behind the scenes to enable a smooth and consistant effort of service to those families served by our firm.

It is the mission of the Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home to fulfill the needs of a bereaved family before, during and following the death of a loved one.

Arensberg-Pruett Funeral Home offers a full scale of service in all aspects of today's funeral rites. Our staff is available to assist families with at-need service; pre-need service; traditional burial and cremation.

We strive as the "first in Atchison and finest in tradition" to warrant our 137 years of service.