Our Staff

Rick Noel
Funeral Director, Embalmer and Event Planner
rnoel@funeraltrust.org

Rick Noel is the manager of Walton’s Chapel of the Valley and is a second generation funeral service professional, following in the footsteps of this father, Lewis Noel. Rick has been a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer for over twenty years, holding licenses in both Washington and Nevada. He is also a Nevada State Specialty Agent licensed in Life Insurance which allows Rick the opportunity to help families with advanced planning arrangements. Rick and wife, Donna have three children and are active and involved members of the Grace Community Church. Rick is also an active member in the Carson City Rotary Club. While he enjoys all sports, especially snow skiing and basketball, what Rick and Donna love most is attending their children’s scholastic and athletic activities.



Richard Castle
Funeral Arranger and Event Planner
rcastle@funeraltrust.org

Richard Castle has been a member of the Walton’s staff for over 5 years. He has earned a well-deserved reputation among the community and his peers for his compassion and attention to detail. Richard is a Nevada State Specialty Agent licensed in Life Insurance and in addition to helping families coordinate unique and beautiful services at the time of need, he also counsels them in planning for future needs through advanced planning arrangements. Richard is member of the Carson City Host Lions Club and does volunteer work with this organization. Along with his hobbies of swimming, refinishing furniture and sculpture, Richard loves to camp in the Carson City/Tahoe area and the Sierras.




Lewis R. Noel
Funeral Director, Embalmer and Event Planner
lnoel@funeraltrust.org

Lewis Noel is a veteran funeral service professional, receiving his licensure in 1960. Through his career, Lewis has owned and operated multiple funeral homes and cemeteries and has helped literally thousands of families create meaningful and unique celebrations of life. He is a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in both Washington and Nevada and is also a Nevada State Specialty Agent in Life Insurance. His experience is a source of confidence among his client families and his fellow professionals. In addition to helping families at their immediate time of need, he also specializes in advanced planning arrangements, assisting families in planning for their future. Lewis and his wife, Gail have three grown children and six grandchildren. They belong to the Victory City Church where they are active members. Lewis enjoys golfing, travel and working in his yard, but his first love and interest is his family. He is a 35 year member of Rotary International, being a distinguished Paul Harris Fellow.



Robin Wiest
Funeral Arranger and Event Planner
rwiest@funeraltrust.org

Robin Wiest, a Funeral Arranger and Event Planner, has been a valued member of the Walton’s staff for over 9 years. Robin has lived in Carson City for over 30 years and is well known throughout the area for being a compassionate and caring funeral service professional, having helped hundreds of families in their time of need. Robin is a Nevada State Specialty Agent which allows her the opportunity to help families with their cemetery advanced planning arrangements. Robin is an active member of the Carson City Lions Club.