OBITUARIES
Leland Fecht
February 22 1932 - July 15 2011
Leland Fecht, 79 of Berwyn Nebr. died Friday, July 15,2011. Funeral services for Leland, will be held on Wednesday July 20, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Govier Bros. Mortuary in Broken Bow with Reverend Dennis Davenport officiating. Burial will be in the Janesville Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation will be held on Tuesday July 19, 8 AM to 8 PM with the family greeting friends 6 PM to 7 PM at Govier Bros. Mortuary. Memorials have been established to the Leland Fecht Memorial Fund.
Leland was survived by his wife Retha of Ansley, two sons Terry (Mary Ann) Fecht of Dannebrog, and Roger (Lisa) Fecht of Ansley, and his daughter Lois Peisiger of Alda, a daughter-in-law Arvilla Fecht of Arcadia, 14 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, sisters Pat Hird of Kearney, Linda (Rob) Mitchell of Council Bluffs, Clara Case of Cozad, Martha Downs of Missouri, two brothers Gary Fecht of Axtell, and Steve Fecht of Columbus. Leland Fecht was born on February 22, 1932 at Willow Island, NE to Rudolph G. and Maggie (Shaffer) Fecht. Leland grew up in the Elm Creek area and graduated from Elm Creek High School in 1950. Leland served in the United States Army 1952 until 1954. On December 21, 1954 he was married to Retha Van Cleave at Elm Creek. In 1970 the family moved to the farm near Berwyn. Leland was a member of the American Legion at Mason City, D.A.V., Ainsworth Horseshoe Club and greatly enjoyed fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents, son David Fecht, son Dwayne Fecht, brothers Richard, Harold, Clayton, Kenny, and sisters Mary, Rosemarie, Shirley and a son-in-law John Peisiger.
Willis A. Stenzel
November 19 1918 - January 7 2011
Willis a. Stenzel 92, of Monroe, Nebraska died Friday January 7, 2011 at the Genoa Community Hospital. The funeral
service will be Tuesday, January 11, 10:30 A.M. at the Palestine Baptist Church, rural Lindsay, with Pastor Carl Edwards officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetary. Visitation will be on Monday from 3:00-5:00 P.M. At the Ramaekers Patrick funeral Chapel in Genoa and on Tuesday from 9:30-10:30 A.M. at the church. Memorials may be directed tot he family.
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Willis Albert Stenzel was born November 19, 1918, at his rural home near St. Edward, Nebraska, to Albert and Jennie (Nelson) Stenzel. The family moved to rural Monroe where Willis lived until his retirement from farming. He attended Okay School District #32 and graduated from Monroe High School in 1935. Willis was a member of the 4-H, track,and enjoyed playing softball while in school. On February 8, 1948, Willis was united in marriage to Alta Ruth Thomazin in Albion, Nebraska. They raised their 4 sons on the family farm. He started playing the accordion in 1940 and continued playing throughout his life. He played for nursing homes and was a member of the Pawnee Senior Citizen's band. While farming, Willis pride was raising purebred shorthorn cattle which his children showed at fairs. He played horseshoes for the Pawnee Ringers Club on the Merick County boy's team for 24 years. After his retirement in 1988, Willis moved to Genoa. Willis was a member of the Monroe School Board of Education and Highland Park Evangelical Free Church.
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Willis is survived by:
Son: Alvin (Marliyn) Stenzel of Denton, TX.
Son: Melvin (Cecilia) Stenzel of Monroe, Ne.
Son: sharles (Yvonne) Stenzel of Salida, CO.
Son: Kurt (Denise) Stenzel of Lexington, KY.
15 Grandchildren
14 Great Grandchildren
Sister: Margarite Mohrman of Columbus, NE.
Sister: Vera Kelly of Columbus. NE.
Sister: Arlene Kummetz of Genoa, NE.
Wife: Irene (Ubben) Stenzel of Hebron, NE.
Ex-Wife: Lucille (nee Wendt) of Neligh, NE.
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Willis was preceded in death by:
1st Wife Ruth Stenzel
Parents: Albert and Jennie stenzel
Brother-in-laws: Wilbert Mohrman, Wilbert Kummetz, and Hadley Kelly
Casket Bearers: Allen Stenzel, Marvin Stenzel, lucas Stenzel, Jared Stenzel and Jacob Stenzel.
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Marvin W. Rickert
June 19 1929 - November 16 2010
Marvin W. Rickert, 81, of Columbus, Nebraska, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, November 16 2010, in Columbus Nebr. The funeral sevice will be held on Friday, November 19th at 1:30 pm. at Christ Lutheran Church, 325th St. and 122nd Ave, rural Columbus with Rev Aaron Witt officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery, with military honors by the American Legion Hartman Post 84 Honor Guard. Visitation will be on Thursday from 4:00pm. - 7:00pm. at the Gass Haney Funeral Home and contnue on Friday from 12:30pm. until service time at the church with family prayer service at 1:30pm. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to Chirst Lutheran Church.
Marvin was born June 19, 1929 on the family farm in Platte County, Nebraska, to the late William and Emma (Grotelschen) Rickert. He was a member of chirst Lutheran Church. He was baptized and comfirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church, Shell Creek. Marvin attended Platte County District 2 School & Kramer High School in Columbus NE. Marvin served his country from 1948 - 1951 in the United States Army Transportation corp. On September 4 1953, Marvin was united in marriage to Laverna Janssen at St. John's Lutheran Church (LCMS) rural Columbus. They farmed in rural Leigh before moving to Columbus in 1986. For many years Marvin sold Pioneer Seed Corn. Marvin passion for life was the farm. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed playing competitive horseshoes. He enjoyed visiting and socializing with everyone that he met, and no man was a stranger for long with Marvin. Marvin was an active member of Christ Lutheran Church where he served as a Chairman of the Voter's Assembly, usher, member of the Christian Growth for Both, and served on the Christ Lutheran School Board of Education. He served as President for Daily Devotions for many years
Casket Bearers: kyle Wieser, Samuel Rickert, Robert Rickert, Jeremy Madden, Matthew Rickert and Benjamin Rickert
Interment: Christ Lutheran Cemetery Rural Columbus Nebraska
Military Honors: The American Legion, Hartman Post 84 Honor Guard
Roy Fern
December 12 1912 - September 30 2010
Roy H. Fern, 97, Lincoln, died Thursday (09-30-2010). Born (12-12-1912) in Thayer, Mo. to Peter C. and Menta Bell (Rogers) Fern. Retired 1976, Mechanic, Burlington Northern Railroad 30 years. WWII U.S. Army Air Force Veteran. Member: Bethany Christian Church, Senior Chorus, V.F.W., Odd Fellows Lodge.
Family members include wife, Mary Crosier Fern; daughter, son-in-law, Shirley K. and Wallace Brock, Grand Valley, Mo.; three grandchildren, Heather, Tony and Greg Brock. Preceded in death by first wife, Margaret, parents, three sisters, two brothers.
Graveside service: 9:30 a.m., Tuesday (10-5-2010), Lincoln Memorial Park, 6800 South 14th Street. Please meet at gate #2. Memorial service: 11 a.m., Tuesday (10-5-2010), Bethany Christian Church, 1645 North Cotner Blvd. Pastor Daryl Lauber officiating. Visitation: 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, with family greeting friends, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Roper and Sons, 4300 "O" Street. Memorials to the church. Arrangements by Roper and Sons Funeral Services Condolences or personal reflections may be sent online at www.roperandsons.com
Louis Eugene ‘Gene' Sierks
November 14 1918 - September 2 2009
Louis Eugene ‘Gene' Sierks, 90, of Butte, Neb., formerly of North Platte, died Sept. 3, 2009, at Butte Healthcare Center in Butte.
He was born Nov. 14, 1918, the son of Charley and Ivy Sierks at the family ranch east of Dunning.
From 1941 to 1945 he was active in the U.S. Army, patrolling the California coast as well as serving in France, Germany and Italy.
He married Lily Tillman on Jan. 15, 1947, at North Platte. They ranched in McPherson County from 1947 to 1955. In 1955 they moved to a farm southwest of North Platte where they lived until his health failed him in 2002.
He attended Bethel Evangelical Free Church in North Platte. He was a past member of the Horseshoe Pitchers Association and Farm Bureau. He was a 4-H leader and was a member of the American Legion firing squad for over 20 years.
He is remembered by many for his horseshoe pitching, his ability to fix things, and his quiet, kind personality.
Survivors include his wife, Lily of Butte; son, Gary (Kathy) Sierks of North Platte; daughters, Charlene (Jack) Connell of Whitman, and Connie (Dennis) Dringman of Bristow; brother, Tom (Doris) Sierks of Dunning; grandchildren, Staci MacDonald, Zane Connell, Dan Dringman, Jeff Sierks, Jena Sierks and their families. Note: Gene’s wife Lily passed away June 13, 2010 text and edit me. It's easy.
Thomas Durham
Janurary 16 1924 - July 9 2010
MADISON — Memorial services for Thomas Jefferson Durham Sr., 86, Madison, will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Leonard’s Catholic Church here. Inurnment will be at a later date. Resseguie Funeral Home of Madison is in charge of the arrangements.
He died Friday, July 9, 2010, at Countryside Home in Madison. ——— Thomas was born on Jan. 16, 1924, the son of Charles David and Molly Mabel (Lough) Durham in Atwood, Kan. His childhood days were spent in Atwood and on the family farm, 12 miles northeast of Norton, Kan. He attended the Pleasant Ridge Country School District 54 in Norton County. The family later moved to Lincoln, Kan., where he continued his schooling. Thomas entered the U.S. Army on Jan. 28, 1944. He served in the European Theater and earned his honorable discharge on April 12, 1946. On Feb. 5, 1948, Thomas was united in marriage to Phyllis Ann Dieter at St. Leonard’s Catholic Church in Madison. To this union one son was born, Thomas Jefferson Durham Jr. Tom and Phyllis celebrated 62 years of marriage and have lived in Madison all their married life.
He was employed by the Madison Co-op Creamery. Thomas also traveled selling the Durham Furniture Polish which his father had developed. Tom enjoyed nature, writing lyrics, traveling, bowling and pitching horseshoes. He had two songs, “Lonesome” and “My Broken Heart is Broken Again” released on the Bart Label. He later co-wrote lyrics to “Teeter Totter Love” (recorded by “The MARCELS”), “When Jesus Shall Come” and “I Had Supper with the Lord Last Night.” He wrote about 175 songs, he had his own band and managed several other artists and bands. He developed and patented his own style of horseshoes that he called the “Durham Lockon” and designed “The Durham 75” for pitchers who throw with a three-quarter turn. He enjoyed horseshoe competition in a league at Ta-ha-zouka Park south of Norfolk, the Nebraska Cornhusker State Games, and various other horseshoe tournaments. Tom pitched in four world horseshoe championships and won in his class twice.
Thomas is survived by his wife, Phyllis Ann; son, Thomas Jefferson Jr. of Omaha; granddaughter, Nycole Renee Durham; and great-grandson, Jacob Michael Crampton Jr.; one sister, Anna McDougal of Kansas; many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Tom will be greatly missed by his family and many friends who touched his life. Thomas was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters and two brothers.
Robert (Bob Emil) Erickson
November 2 1922 - March 7 2010
Erickson, Robert "Bob" Emil
By the Lincoln Journal Star | Posted: Wednesday, March 10, 2010 2:30 am
Robert "Bob" Emil Erickson, 87, of Lincoln, Nebraska passed away on Sunday (3/7/10) following Hospice Care at Tabitha Health Care.
He was born on November 2, 1922 in Wessington Springs, South Dakota to Emil and Ethel (Safford) Erickson. Bob graduated from Lane High School. Robert enlisted in the U.S. Navy on January 7, 1941 while living in Alpena, S.D. and trained at The Great Lakes Naval Station and later Gunner's Mate Training in San Diego, Calif. The ships he served on included the USS Enterprise, USS Henry T. Allen, USS Hawkins, USS Tolman and the USS Earle. The Enterprise was in the South Pacific on its way to Pearl Harbor, when delayed and 50 miles outside of the harbor when the attack occurred. The medals he received included the American Defense, WWII Victory, Asiatic-Pacific with 7 stars, American Area, and European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with one star. He was proud to serve his country and honored by the appreciation shown by everyone during his July 2008 Lone Eagle Honor Flight to visit the WWII Memorial in Washington, DC. Robert retired from farming in South Dakota and moved to Nebraska in 1958, purchased the Dairy Queen in Beatrice and worked for the Bureau of Reclamation. He worked for the Lincoln Public Schools as a carpenter, and then later independently as a member of Carpenter's Union 1055. He also was a member of Legion Post #3, Lincoln VFW, Bethany Lions Club, and St. Andrews Lutheran Church serving as a former council member. Robert loved spending time with his family, being outdoors, hunting, fishing, pitching horseshoes, bowling, watching sports, gardening, and traveling. By volunteering to work with Habitat for Humanity and Carol Joy Holling projects he shared his talent for building with others and "measured twice, cut once."
Robert is survived by his wife, Esther Erickson of Lincoln; children and spouses, Linda Erickson and Bill Tucker of Salida, Colo.; Douglas and Carol Erickson of Kearney; Renise and Don Rosenboom of Ashland, Neb.; Doreen and Rick Morton of Lincoln; grandchildren, Kyle Stoner, Matthew Erickson, Kelly Rezac, Alexis and Thomas Aschenbach, Tyler Morton, Nicole Morton, Victoria Rosenboom; great-grandson, Eric Rezac; sister and spouse, Donna and Mac Richards of Mankato, Minn.; brother-in-law, Lauren Thompson (husband of Irene) of Wessington Springs, S.D.; life-long friend, Lowell Endahl and wife Vronna of Alexandria, Va.; join in-laws, nieces and nephews in their grief. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, infant Patricia Erickson and Irene Thompson.
Cremation, no visitation. A memorial service will be held on Friday (3/12/10) at 11 a.m. at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 1015 Lancaster Lane, Lincoln. Private family interment with military honors will be held in Wyuka Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation. Wyuka Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Dale Seybert
Janruary 24 1928 - December 19 2009
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 19, 2009 at Gude Mortuary in Nebr. City Dale E. Seybert, age 83 of Nebraska City, NE passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at the Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE. Dale was born on January 24, 1926 in Dunbar, NE; the son of Andrew "Andy" and Della (Wright) Seybert, Sr.
He attended school and graduated from Otoe High School, Otoe, NE in 1945. Later that year in November, he joined the United States Army. He served his country from November of 1945 to May of 1947. Dale went through basic training at Ft. Hood, TX and later attended Paratrooper School at Ft. Benning, GA. Dale was united in marriage to Mardell Marie Birkmann on August 25, 1949. She preceded him in death on July 7, 1990. He was later married to Evelyn Bruns on June 26, 1991 in Fayetteville, AR. He worked as a plasterer for many years. He was a member of the Nebraska City American Legion Post #8; the First Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Nebraska State Horseshoe Pitchers Association. He was the Nebraska Horseshoe Champion for eight years and was inducted into the Horseshoe Hall of Fame in 1984.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife, Evelyn Seybert of Nebr. City; children Alan Seybert and wife Angela of Omaha, NE; Mary Boerner and husband Tim of Syracuse, NE; Julie Harding of Omaha, NE; grandchildren Ryan Seybert and wife Lora of Council Bluffs, IA; Emily Maloley and husband Tom of Omaha, NE; Mamie Boerner of Syracuse, NE; Spc. Michael Boerner of Ft. Bragg, NC; Jessica Harding and Jacob Harding both of Omaha, NE; 3 greatgrandchildren Eva, Judah and Lilya; siblings Andy Seybert and wife Eula of Lincoln; Ralph Seybert and wife Lois of Willmar, MN; Lois Weibusch of Lincoln, NE and Janis Burbee and husband Dennis of Queen City, AZ and other family and friends.
In addition to his first wife, Dale was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 19, 2009 at Gude Mortuary in Nebr. City with Rev. Roger Bruns officiating. Military services will be conducted at the mortuary conducted by the Nebraska Army National Guard Funeral Honors Detail. A lunch will be served at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Nebraska City following all services at the mortuary. Inurnment of cremated remains will be held at a later time at the Grant Cemetery near Talmage, NE. Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association. The family will greet friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday evening (12/18) at the mortuary
Marvin Edson
August 27 1913 - August 31 2008
Marvin L. Edson 78 of Lincoln, died Sunday 8/31/2008 after a two month battle with cancer. Born August 27 1930 to Ivan and hazel (Kreps) Edson at Lincoln. He retired after 42 years from Burlington Northern Railroad. his devoted love and pastime was pitching horseshoes and maintaining the horseshoe courts at University Place Park. He and Margaret enjoyed golfing and meeting his buddies at HyVee for coffee and joking with all the employees. Marvin was a member of Faith United Methodist Church for 75 years; the Lincoln Horseshoe Club ; Burlington Northern Cornhusker Club; Masonic Lodge ; and American Legion Post #244
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Survivors: Wife of 52 years Margaret: Daughters Cindy Edson, Lincoln: Tammy Godkin and friend Gary from Lincoln. Debbie (Dennis) Lutgen Beloit Ks. Grandchildren David and Amy Lutgen: and sister Jo Ann (Maynard) Cheuvront, Little Rock Ak. Preceded in death by his parents
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Memorial Services 11:30 A.M. Thurday (09/04/2008) Faith United Methodist Church, 1333 No. 33rd St. Lincoln. Burial: 10:00 A.M. Thursday (09/04/2008) Lincoln Memorial park. 6800 so. 14 St. Lincoln Ne. Friends and family meet at gate 2. Visitation: 5 P.M.-7 P.M. Wednesday (09/03/2008) with family at the funeral home. Closed casket. Memorials to Faith United Methodist Church or Lincoln Horseshoe Club. Metcalf Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Harlan Jensen
February 3 1917 - May 31 2009
Harlan L. Jensen 92 of Cozad died Sunday May 31 2009 at Golden Living Center in Cozad. Memorial services will be at 11 A.M. Monday at Berryman Funeral Home Chapel in Cozad with the Rev. Lyle Schoen Offiiciating. Burial of cremains with military honors will be at Walnut Grove Cemetery north of Cozad.
Visitation for memorial book signatures will be 3-8 P.M. sunday at the funeral home. He was born Feb.3 1917, in Howard county to John and Christina (Larsen) Jensen. In 1951 , He married Margaret "Lona" Darling in Cozad. She died in 1990. On Feb. 14 1992 He married Phyllis Suffield in Cozad.
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Survivors include his wife; Daughter, connie bratto and her husband, Larry, of Cozad: Son , Marurice Allen of Topeka Ks.: grandchildren, James Bratten and his wife, Tammy, of Douglas Wyo. , Michelle Liewer and her husband jamie, of Oneill and Tim Allen and his wide, Diana, Kellyn Bayles and her husband Jason. and Anjie allen, all of Topeka Ks.
Great-Grandchildren Jacob, Bayley and Dawson Bratton and Walker, Wyatt and Wreece Liewer: Brothers Art Jensen of Grand Island, George Jensen and his wife Darlene, of Cozad, Ernie Jensen and his wife Margaret of North Platte and Marvin hensen and his wife Jean, of Cullison Ks. Sisters: Helen Armour and Leona McGarth, both of Grand Island, and Margaret lukenback of Tulsa, Ok.; Sister-in-Law Mildred Jensen of Cozad: and many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
He attended Dtstrict 13 School in Dannebrog. On June 13, 1941, he entered the U.S. Army and served in World War II. He and Iona make their home in Cozad, where he worked a number of jobs, including being a nail carrier with the U.S. Postal Service. He and Phyllis were married at First United Methodist Church in Cozad. The couple lived their entire married lide in Cozad. They enjoyed traveling around the United States as he competed in horseshoe Tournaments. He was a longtime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and Cozad Elks Lodge.
He enjoyed playing pitch, pinochle, and dominoes. he especially loved the game of Horseshoes. In addition to his first wife. he was preceded in death by his brothers, Alfred, Clarence, Raymond, Harold and Carl. Memorials are suggested to AseraCare Hospice or to the Cozad Grand Generation Center. Condolences may be shares at Berrymanfuneralhome.com
Dennis L. Rusho
d.o.b. unknown - February 20 2012
1932
Dennis L. Rusho, 80, of Lincoln, passed away February 20, 2012, at The Ambassdor Lincoln. Denny was born in Houston, Texas, but spent his childhood years in Taylor, Neb. He served in the Army in Korea in the 1950's. Later he started his own contracting business, Rusho's Walls, pouring concrete walls and other concrete and excavating work. Denny enjoyed music, dancing, playing horseshoes where he earned the name "Dead I", fishing and other outdoor sports. He also liked to travel. Denny will always be remembered for the character he was and his impish grin.
In addition, to his grandparents, Denny was preceded in death by infant son, Bobby Rusho, parents, Robert Maxwell "Max" Rusho and Mary Alice (Grier) Rusho, sister, Mary Rusho Carlson. He is survived by niece, Susan (Carlson) Colan; nephew, Michael Carlson; first cousins, Pat (McMaster) Isaacson, Robert McMaster, Richard McMaster and many friends and family.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 27, at 10 a.m. at the Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S 14th St. in Lincoln. Memorials may be sent to the Loup County Veterans Memorial-Union Bank Box A, Taylor, NE 68879
Vernon Jamison
August 23 1919 - June 7 2013
Funeral services for Vernon E. Jamison, age 93 of O’Neill will be at 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, June 12th at Faith Community Church in O’Neill. Burial will be at 3:00 P.M., at the Mount Hope Cemetery at Springview, NE., with Military Graveside Rites conducted by the Springview American Legion and Thayer – Water American Legion Post #146 of Colome, South Dakota. Visitation will be Tuesday June 11, from 5:30 to 8:00 P.M., at Biglin’s Mortuay, with a Prayer Service at 7:00 P.M. Vernon passed away Friday afternoon, June 7th at the Golden Living Center in O’Neill.
He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Ann, 4 children; Ruth A. Schiffern of O’Neill, Robert V. Jamison and his wife, Willie of Fremont, Barbara J. Carr and her husband, Dennis of Sleepy Hollow, N.Y., Carol S. Painter and her husband, Bob of Springview, NE., 15 grandchildren, 23 great, grandchildren, 1 great- great, grandchild, 2 sisters Margaret “Peg” Carlson of Bassett, Ruth Hallock of Bassett, and 1 sister-in-law, Maxine Jamison of Springview, NE.
Vernon Eugene Jamison was born August 23, 1919 at Misson, South Dakota to John Orville and Ida Josephine (Davis) Jamison. He graduated from Keya Paha County High School, Springview, Nebraska in 1938. He served in the United States Army during World War II. On January 6, 1943 he married Anna Mae Lewis at the Methodist Church in Springview, Nebraska.
He was a member of the Colome American Legion for 65 years. Vernon built the Jamison Horseshoe Courts in O’Neill in 1986 and organized the Shamrock Ringers Horseshoe Club. He stayed active in the club until 2012.
Pastors Gene S. Bishop and Don Spicer will officiate.
Boyd Hageman
February 9 1945 - November 4 2013
Boyd K. Hageman, 68, of Lincoln, died November 4, 2013. Mr. Hageman was born February 9, 1945 to Ralph and Charlotte (Boydston) Hageman in Wahoo. Boyd served with honor in the US Air Force where he became a victim of Agent Orange. He was a welding engineer, supervisor at National Crane in Waverly, Ne.
Boyd’s favorite pass time/hobby was pitching horseshoes. As a member of the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association he traveled across the US to tournaments, wherein he received Men’s Division Class O-2 Championship in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Boyd was also a Boy Scout leader for his sons. Boyd was an active member at First Lutheran Church. Boyd’s commitment to faith and family were paramount in his life.
Boyd is survived by his wife, Deanna of Lincoln; children, Greg (Gina) Hageman, Scott (Jennifer) Hageman, Nicole Hageman all of Lincoln; siblings, Duane (Donna) Hageman of Ithaca, NE, Dwight (Carolyn) Hageman of Newburg, OR; grandchildren, Chantel, Tim, Ashleigh, Amanda, Tyler, Boydston and Anna; great-grandchildren, Nova, Jaelyn, Raedyn and Kobe.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister-in-law, Pat; granddaughter, Little Angelp>
Funeral Services will be 11:00 AM on Friday, November 8, 2013 at First Lutheran Church, Lincoln, NE. Pastor Aaron Erdley will officiate.
Interment will be 2:30 PM in the Alma Lutheran Cemetery, Mead, NE.
Visitation will be 12:00P-8:00P on Thursday, November 7, 2013 at Butherus, Maser and Love Funeral Home, 4040 A Street, Lincoln 68510. The family will be present to greet friends from 5:00P-8:00P.
Memorials are suggested to First Lutheran Church or the Lincoln Horseshoe Club.
Charles "charlie" Trojan
November 3 1921 - March 27 2014
Charles "Charlie" Trojan (November 3, 1921 - March 27, 2014) Charlie was born at Custer County, Sargent, Nebraska to Joseph and Carolina (Kriz) Trojan. He served in WWII from February 1943 to November 1945 and saw combat in the Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno, North Apennines, and Po Valley campaigns. Charlie married Marie A. Masek on February 3, 1952 in Papillion, Nebraska. They had one son, Gregory Charles.
He is preceded in death by his wife and son; brothers Otto, Joseph Jr., Edward, Emil, Leonard, and Frank; sisters Camilla Pavel and Helen at birth. Survived by his sister Minnie Krul - Angora, NE; brother Eldon Trojan - Comstock, NE; daughter-in-law Roslyn Trojan - Colorado Springs, CO. Charlie is much loved and missed by his nieces and nephews of the Trojan and Masek families and by his many friends.
The Trojan family is particularly grateful to his long time friend Gloria Prchal and her family for the many kindnesses and support shown to Charles in his later years. Visitation Friday, April 4th, after 5:00 p.m. with Vigil Service 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral Saturday, April 5th, 9:45 a.m. Bethany Chapel to St. Joseph Catholic Church (17th and Center Streets) for 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Saint John Cemetery. Military honors by Amerian Legion Post 1 Honor Guard.
Bob Thomsen
February 23, 1936 - August 12, 2014
Robert L. Thomsen, 78, of North Platte passed away August 12, 2014 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Bob was born on Feburary 23 ,1936 on East 10th Street in North Platte. He was the 4th of 7 children born to Arnold and Ruby (Lijigren) Thomsen. He grew up in North Platte and moved with his family to the farm south of North Platte. After graduating from North Platte High School in 1954, He oined the Navy. He met and married his wife Marion (Davis) in Cranston RI. in 1957. He farmed and had a dairy from 1958-1997 and retired at that time, moving back to North Platte. Bob will always be remembered for all the good humor and whoopies he left behind. He loved traveling in the motor home and playing horseshoes all over the country. He will be dearly missed.
He is survived by his wife, Marion of North Platte; Children: Michael (Justine) Thomsen of North Platte, Randell (Michelle) Thomsen of Colorado Springs Co., Robert "Gary" Thomsen of North Platte, Steven (Drae) Thomsen of Nampa,ID and Barbara (Steve) Vance of Colorado Springs Co. : Sister Jean Bonnin of Andover,MN; Sister-in-law Julaine Thomsen of North Platte, and Brother-in-law: Jay Van Winkle of Tucson, AZ. and Leonard Logg of WA. He was preceded in death by his parents: brothers, Marty and Charles; and sisters Mary Fields, Rosie Van Winkle, and Janice Logg.
Memorials may be make to the Alzheimer's Association or to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com Mass of Chrisian Burial will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, August 18, 2014 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church with the Rev. James Golka as Celebrant. Burial will follow at fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell with full Military Honors Graveside. Visitation will be noon until 6:00 P.M. saturday and Sunday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.
Rev. Robert L. Hopkins
July 31 1920-September 19 2014
Funeral services for Reverend Robert L. Hopkins, age 94 of Bloomfield, Nebraska, will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 24, 2014, at Christ Memorial United Methodist Church in Bloomfield. Reverend Trudy Hanke will officiate, with burial in the Bloomfield City Cemetery. Military Honors will be conducted by VFW Post #4996 and American Legion Post 249, both of Bloomfield, and the Nebraska Army National Guard Honor Team. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Christ Memorial United Methodist Church in Bloomfield. Brockhaus Funeral Home of Bloomfield is in charge of arrangements.
Reverend Hopkins died Friday, September 19, 2014, at the Norfolk Veterans Home in Norfolk, Nebraska. Reverend Robert Leroy Hopkins, son of Alex and Nellie Agnes (Emery) Hopkins, was born July 31, 1920, in Ottawa, Kansas. Bob grew up in Lawrence, Kansas, and later married Virginia Marie Trovillion. Bob and Virginia had known each other as neighbors before Virginia had started kindergarten. After their marriage, the couple lived in Kansas until November of1968, when Bob transferred his Pastoral Membership to the Nebraska United Methodist Conference. As Bob would always say of his life: “Bob opened the door to kindergarten for Virginia, and Virginia opened the door to Christ for him”. Bob was the pastor of churches in Kansas and then served parishes in Nebraska, which included Claytonia/Wilber, Loup Parish, Lone Tree Parish, and Bloomfield-Verdigre-Crofton. He retired in June of 1986, however Bob was asked to return to pastoral duty in 1990 due to a shortage of pastors. Bob served until pastors were available to be installed in Ewing/Page, Spencer, Bassett/Newport/Rose, Osmond, Stark Valley, Oakland/Lyons, and the Clarks-Pierce Chapel.
In July of 1999, Bob decided to not to take any further appointments or installments. Bob was a World War II Veteran, serving in the European Theatre with the 80th Infantry, and later with the Adjutant General Printing Division. Before volunteering for the Army, Bob and Virginia owned and operated their own print shop. Upon returning home from the service, Bob took advantage of the G.I. Bill and received his dairying certificate from Kansas State. Upon receiving his education, Bob became the superintendent of the ice cream production department at the Lawrence Sanitary Creamery. While working there and being an active member of his church and serving as president of the Centenary United Methodist Men, Bob felt called by God to go into the ordained ministry. Bob left his position with the creamery and started his own home improvement company so he could work around his schooling in Dallas, Texas, at the Southern Methodist School of Theology, where he received his degree in Theology. Bob was a member of the Nebraska Annual Conference of United Methodist Pastors. He was the Northern District Representative of the Association of Retired United Methodist Ministers and Spouses. Bob held various offices on the District Council and on the conference board of directors during the 1980’s farm crisis. Always an active person, Bob had hobbies of camping, fishing, hunting, and horseshoe pitching. He was president of the Eastern Nebraska Horseshoe Association for six years. During his lifetime, Bob won six state and two world-class horseshoe championships. Bob was also a member of the American Legion and the VFW, as well as the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association Hall of Fame. Bob and Virginia loved children, and beside their own, the couple had 15 foster children. Bob also held pastoral credentials with the Presbyterian Church after his retirement. Bob received awards from the Salvation Army, as well as the Aksarben “Good Neighbor” citation. He was also a member of The Great Navy of Nebraska.
Bob died Thursday, September 19, 2014, at the Norfolk Veterans Home in Norfolk, Nebraska, attaining the age of 94 years, one month, and 19 days. Bob was a man of many talents, skills, and accomplishments. He was proud of the fact that he read over 200 books a year, had earned 129 trophies for his horseshoe pitching, and was a stickler for detail. Many people that knew Bob knew of his “black book of knowledge”. It was this black book that Bob used to log everything and anything that affected his life. Daily he would record rainfall, what went on that day, activities of the day, people he saw, how much something cost that he purchased, what his weight was, and anything Bob felt was important to him. This dedication to accuracy and detail is what defined Bob as a man of integrity. His devotion to paying attention to the world around him was just one facet of the care he had for everyone he knew, and especially his family, friends, and parishioners.
Bob is survived by his family, which includes his children: Kenny (wife Annie) Hopkins of Lawrence, Kansas, Larry (wife Jackie) Hopkins of Hot Springs, Arkansas, Herman (wife Debra) Kaemmerling of Lincoln, Nebraska, Alice (husband Mark) Buschkamp of Bloomfield, Nebraska, and Billy (wife Joyce) Kaemmerling of Council Bluffs, Iowa; 21 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; four great-great grandchildren; brother, Donnie (wife Margie) Hopkins of Lawrence, Kansas; as well as countless former parishioners and numerous friends and lives that Bob touched as he ministered to and cared for God’s people. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Marie Hopkins; son, Robert W. Hopkins; parents, Nellie and Alex Hopkins; and sister, Margret Hopkins.
Roy Fredrickson
February 1, 1930 - September 30, 2015
Roy Dean Fredrickson 85, of grand island succumbed to his courageous struggle with cancer, transitioning to his Heavenly home wednesday, Sept. 30 2015, at CHI Health St Francis.
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Celebration of life service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity United Medthodist Church. The Rev. Russell Anderson and Daniel Naranjo will officiate. Private family burial of ashes will be in the Westlawn Park Cemetery.
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Gathering of family and friends will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, with a 7p.m. prayer service and time of sharing at All Faiths Funeral Home.
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Roy was born Feb 1 1930, in the small town of Loyalton S.D. to Oscar and Anna Fredrickson.
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On March 10 1951, he was united in marrige to Genevieve Voeller. He entered the U.S. Army on Nov. 28 1951, and they relocated to Camp Polk, La. After his tour of duty, Roy and Gen returned to South Dakota. Roy become a sales manager for Cor Collier Publishing, Traveling South Dakota and Nebraska. Roy and Gen settled in grand Island Neb in 1959 and make it their life-long home.
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Roy worked construction, helping build Stuhr Museum and Grand Island Power Plant. He and good friend Phil haven started their own construction business.
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Roy always had a passion for bowling and purshased the Cairo Bowl in 1970. He built and opened Westside Lanes i 1975. He aways loved the game of baseball since he was a child. He umpired for 25 years at the armory and the Platt-Duetsche. Roy coached his son Terry, in Grand Island Little League baseball to Class A city champions in 1967 and 1968.
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Roy enjoyed his winters in Arizona, where he threw horseshoes and played softball with his brothers and sister. In 1997 he won the Nebraska State Horseshoe Championship. Until the age of 85 years, he was pitching softball, "hopscotching" the country while playing in national tournaments. In 2008 his team won the Huntmans Senior world Series Tournament. He was nominated to the Nebraska Horseshoe Hall of Fame and Nebraska Softball Hall of Fame.
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Survivors includes his wife of 64 years, Genevieve; daughters, Dixie Fredrickson, Gail (Jeff) Jackson, Kari (Jeff) Brouke;, a son Terry (Teri) Fredrickson; grandchildren, Justin, kyle, aisha, Dalton. Tali, and Taylor; a brother, Dayle (Leann) Fredrickson; a sister, Ardyce Buntrock and sister-in-law, Marge Fredrickson and Agnes Fredrickson. Roy had a loving, extended family and friends, especially good friend Ken Kotinek.
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Roy was welcomed to his new home by parents, Oscar and Anna; a sister Myrtice; and brothers Clyde, Lyle, Deny and Wayne.
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Memorial donations may be made to Westside Junior League Scholarship program or the Grace Foundation.
William 'Bill' Joseph Nelson
September 12 1925 - February 19 2017
William “Bill” Joseph Nelson, 91, of Gering, died at his home in Gering on Sunday, February 19, 2017.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at the Harrisburg Community Church with Pastor Ken Boston officiating. Cremation has been held. Memorials have been established to the family.
A complete obituary will be published when available. The services for Bill have been entrusted to the Cantrell Funeral Home.
Don lease
June 8 1932 - November 22 2015
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Don L Lease, 83 of Scottsbluff, died Sunday, Nov 22 2015 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. At his request, cremation has taken place and there will be no visition. His memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov 25 2015 at Zion Evanagelical Church in Scottsbluff with Pastors Andy Griess and Rick Parker officiating. The famiy respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials in Don's honor be made in care of the Bridgeport Volunteer Fire Dept or to camp Rock. Online condolences may be left at www.jolliffefuneralhome.com.
Don was born in Scottsbluff on June 8, 1932 to Walter and Jennie Lease. Don grew up in the Redington community and lived on the family ranch his entire life until recently moving to Scottsbluff. Don began farming and ranching with his father after graduation from Bridgeport High School in 1950. Donwas untied in marriage to Shirlee Weldin in 1952. They had four children,my, Steven,Tracie, Don. They divorced in 1985 and Don married Eunice Cowan Hoxworth in 1986.
Don was happiest when he was on the ranch and around family and friends. He loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and his great grand kids. He also enjoyed pitching horseshoes. playing pool, and a good game of pinochle. He loved watching Husker Football. He was a lifelong farner and rancher, and also taught his children how to farm and care for animals through 4-h. He was president of Lease Cattle Co. INC and a vice president in Riverbend Cattle Co. As a strong supporter of American agricuture he was involed in several farm organizations over the years. He had fond memories of the Tractor Cade to Washington D.C. and the friends he made through the American Agriculture Movement in the late 70"s.
He is survived by his children Amy Lease of Denver CO., Steven (Sharon) Lease of Banner County, Tracie (Matt) Gabel of Windsor CO. and Don II (YVonne) Lease of Banner County: Grandchildren Alyxa Lease, Sarah Lease, Stephanie (Josh) Schmidt, Spencer (Amy) Lease, Jeff Cox, Alicia Lease, Nicholas (Bittany) Lease, Autin Lease: 5 Great grandchildren Aly, Kinley, Braylen, Mason, and Eleanor. his sister Irma Galusha (Bob Harrington) pf Boulder CO. He was Preceded in death by his parents Walter and Jennie Lease. wife Eunice, wife Shirlee and Bothers Earl and
baby boy Lease
Nickolas James Peterson
March 26 1987 - May 16 2017
Born:Thursday, March 26th 1987 in Grand Island, Nebraska
Died:Tuesday, May 16th 2017 in Des Moines, Iowa
Age:30 years, 1 month and 20 days
Memorials In Care Of
In care of the Petersen Family
Visitation Time(s)
Sunday, May 21, 2017 from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
at Volzke Funeral Home
(Family will greet friends from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)
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Service:10:30 am - Monday, May 22nd 2017
St. John Lutheran Church
919 N. Columbia Ave.
Seward, NE 68434
Officiating:Pastor Andrew Ratcliffe
Obituary:
Nick was born on March 26, 1987 to Brett and Michelle (Eggers) Petersen in Grand Island, Nebraska. He graduated from Seward High School in 2005. He then attended and graduated from Iowa State University in 2010. He worked for Wells Fargo as a Financial Analyst. On October 29, 2016, Nick was united in marriage to Daphne Clabaugh in West Des Moines, Iowa. In his free time Nick enjoyed pitching horsehoes and watching Husker football. He was also a fan of the hockey teams, Iowa Wild and professional team, Washington Capitals. Nick passed away on May 16, 2017 in Des Moines, Iowa at the age of 30 years, 1 month and 20 days. Nick is survived by his wife, Daphne Petersen, West Des Moines, Iowa; mother, Michelle Porter, Seward, Nebraska; father, Brett (Ginny) Petersen, Utica, Nebraska; sisters, Emilie Porter, Seward, Nebraska, Kaitlyn Porter, Seward, Nebraska; stepbrother, David Umland, Whitehall, Michigan; stepsister, Dawn Osborne, Muskegon, Michigan; grandmother, Marsha Eggers. Nick was preceded in death by his grandfather, Larry Eggers; grandparents, Cleo and Ruth Petersen.
Maxon "Max" Elmer Leth
June 22 1937 - Jan 26 2019
NORTH LOUP-- Maxon E. Leth, 81 of North Loup passed away Saturday, Jan 26, 2019, at the O'neill care and
Rehabiltiation Center in O'neill Ne.
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Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wecnesday at the Ord Memorial Chapel Mr. im Goodrich will officiate.
Burial will be in the CotefieldCemetery. Military Honors will be presented by the Ralph R. Rich American
Legion Post 285 of North Loup. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Ord Memorial Chapel.
Memorials are suggusted to the family's choice. Ord Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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Maxon Elmer was born Junne 22, 1937, at Cotesfield to Elmer and Francis (Stowell) Leth. He was rasied in the Scotia area and graduated from Scotia High School in 1955. Max served in the United States navy from 1955 to 1959. He was a Seabee and was in the first crew to go into Antarctica to construct roads.
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On Sept. 17, 1957 Max was united in marriage to Sharon Verley at Grand Island Nebr. The couple lived in Grand Island until 1970, later living in various communities in Nebraska and Kansas while Max worked in the construction business. In 1978, they settled in North Loup. Max was the valley County Road Supervisior
from 1977 until his retirement in 2007.
Max wintered in Arizona and also traveled with his dogs. he enjoyed woodworking, fishing, and rock
collecting and polishing. He was an avid horseshoe player and was inducted into the Nebraska Hall Of
Fame in 2018. He was instrumental in the Horseshoe Tournaments at Popcorn Days and was also awarded
the First Kernel. He was a member of the VFW, Lyons Club and Nebraska Horseshoe Association. Max spent
his time following his family in their acitvities and sporting events.
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Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Kent of Grand Island, Curt and Diana of Albany, Ore.,
and Brent and Twila of North Loup; two daughters and a son-in-law, Tonya and Scott Gydesen of O'neill and
Rhonda Edson and her special friend, Steve stapaules, of Fairbury; 14 grandchildren; numerous great-grand
children; and a sister and brother-in-law, Patsy and Wayne Boilesen of Albion.
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He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Sharon, who passed away on April 27 1986, a sister, Clare
Hansen; and two Brothers, Jackie and Russell Leth.
Carol A. Holmes
Aug 21, 1940 - Feb 8, 2019
Carol A. Holmes, 78 of Columbus, Died Friday Feb 8 ,2019, at Bryan Medical Center West in Lincoln Nebr.
Per Carol's request, she will be cremeated with no viewing or visitation. A private family burial will take place at a later time. A Memorial service will take place at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb 13, 2019 at Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers and plants, make memorials to Faith Evangelical Church of Rising City.
Carol was born on Aug 21, 1940 at Utica Nebr. to Theodore and Jennie (Heitman) Junge. She was a graduate of Rising City High School. Carol was a teller at the Rising City Bank, Later Union Bank for over 25 years. She was a member of Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Rising City and was very active in the church. Carol enjoyed pitching horseshoes, bowling, attendingthe grandchildren's sporting events, taking bus trips, traveling, gardening and flowers. She married Larry Holmes on Feb 11, 1984 at Faith Ev Church in Rising City.
Carol is survived by her husband, Larry of Columbus: sons David M. Gatlin of Lincoln, and Darren (Sherry) Gatlin of Gretna: Step-daughters, Susan Nienhueser and Andrea Holmes; one sister Delores Jennings of Cupertino, California; five grandchildren, Matthew Richardson, David L. Gatlin, Zachery D. Gatlin and Alanna Opfer; one great grandson, Mason Opfer.
She was preceded in death by her parents and on sister Mildred Martens and one infant brother.
Lenard A. Petersen
June 22 1928 - April 30 2019
Lenard A. Pedersen, 90 of Kearney passed away on Tuesday April 30, 2019 at CHI Health-Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 6, 2019 at the Kearney First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Melody Adams will officiate. Interment will follow at Riverside Cemetery with military honors provided by the Gibbon American Legion Post #310 in conjunction with the Nebraska National Guard Honors Team. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday at the O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney.
Memorials are suggested to Gibbon American Legion , Kearney First United Methodist Church or the Peterson Senior Center. Condolences may be shared online at www.osrfh.com. Services are entrusted to O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services.
Lenard Arthur Pedersen was born on June 22, 1928 in Omaha Ne. to Olaf and Clara (Tietz) Pedersen. Lenard received his education from the Gibbon High School graduating with the class of 1946. In 1950, Lenard enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served his country during the Korean War. Until being honorably discharged in 1952. After being honorably discharged, Lenard returned home wher he tended to the family farm.
On March 1, 1953 Lenard was united in marriage to Phyllis Ilene Olson and to this union three children were born; Penny, Lenard Jr. , and Dean
Lenard was a longtime member of Kearney's First United Methodist Church. In his younger years, he enoyed playing baseball in Gibbon. Most recently, Lenard enoyed participating in horseshoe tournaments, bowling, and playing cards.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife Phyllis Pederson of Kearney, Daughter Penny John and her Husband Randy of Miller. Sons Lenard Pederson Jr. and his wife Connie of Kearney and Dean Pederson and his wife Katie of Radcliff Kentucky. 7 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; brother, Donald Pederson and wife Gerry of Holdrege, Sister-in-law, Dee Pederson of Grand island and Lavonne Pederson of Newman, Georgia. Along with many other relatives and friends.
Lenard was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Gloria Bartak; Brothers Dayton Pedersen, Orville Pederson and John Pederson; Sister-in-law Marie Pederson and brother-in-law Clyde Bartak.
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Joseph E Mertens
May 20, 1930 - June 22, 2019
Christian Biography of Joseph E. "Joe" Mertens
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Joseph Edward Mertens, the son of Henry and Theresa (Benken) Mertens, was born on May 20, 1930 in Bethune Colorado. He passed away on June 22, 2019 at the Superior Good Samaritan Society at Superior, Nebraska at the age of 89 years, 1 month and 2 days.
Joe was one of 13 children, he was baptized on May 25, 1930 at St. Charles Borromeo Church, Stratton Co. and confirmed on April 16, 1940 at Cunningham, Kansas. He attended school thru the 8th grade. He enlisted with the United States Army on October 23, 1951 and was honorably discharged on October 27, 1953 serving in the Koeran War: earning the Korean Service Medal w/ Bronze Service Stars, United Nations Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal and the Presidential Unit Citation.
Returning from the service, he was engaged in farming. On October 22, 1960 he was united in marriage to Lila Mae Seefeld at St Stephen's Catholic Church, rural Lawrence, Nebraska. This union was blessed with three children.
Joe farmed all his life in the Mt. Clare and Bostwick area. He was a member of the VFW, Nelson American Legion, Knights of Columbus Council in Superior and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Nelson, Nebraska.
He loved to fish and hunt coyotes, pheasant and deer. His passion was pitching horseshoes and was even inducted into the horseshoe Hall of Fame. In his later years he passed his time supplying everyone with black walnuts.
Due to his health, Joe was admitted to Superior Good Samaritan Society in May of 2014 where he resided until his death.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers; Herman, Bernard, James, Charles, and infant brother John; Sisters Clara, Murray, Odella Stevenson, Theresa Ward, Mary Ann Martin, Agnes Daniel and Eleanor Hageman.
Survivors include his wife, Lila of Superior; three daugthers Maria (David) Pitfield-Perry of Morgan, Minesota; Betty (Kyle) Holen of Grand Island, Nebraska; and Mary (Rick) Albro of Ridgecrest, California; Five grandchildren; Sydney (Richard) lidstrom, Nick Hastreiter, jessica Hastreiter, Trevor Holen, Meghan Albro; Four great grandchildren : Reise Lundberg, Ember Lidstrom, Gabriel Nelson, and Thea Melson; and one sister Margaret Boon of Lawrence Kansas; numerous nieces and nephews, other relatives and a hosts of friends.
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Mass of Christian Burial Held at : St. Joesph Catholic Church, Superior Nebraska.
Time of Services: Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.
Clergy: Rev Bernarc Kimminau
Memorials to: in care of the family
Visitation: from 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Friday with the Rosary Recited at 7:30 at the Megue-Price Funeral Home
Funeral Home: Megrue-Price Funeral Home, 750 No. Commercial, Superior Nebraska 68978
Sarah Anna (Jones) Grooms
May 28, 1925 - Janurary 18, 2020
Sally Anna (Jones) Grooms was born May 28, 1925 in Anisworth,Nebraska to Wilmer M. and Viola M. (Webb) Jones. Sally passed away Janurary 18, 2020 at Rock Bounty Long Term Care Center in Bassett, Nebraska at the age of 94 years, 7 months and 21 days.
Sally was raised in the Norden.Nebraska area attending several country schools and graduating from Keya Paha County High School in Springview, Nebraska in 1943. Sally greatly valued her education, knowing she wanted to be a teacher from a very early age; setting up "school" in her Grandparents yard teaching reading and sums to her dolls, teddy bear and dog Ring under the shade trees.
"Home" for her was at her Grandparents on their homestead south and west of Norden in the canyons. In grade school, she boarded in Norden where her Granddad would drive the team and wagon in to pick her up on Fridays and then take her back on Sunday evenings. She loved running to the window at Mrs. Petzels where she boarded, to watch "that boy riding fast and wild out of town on his big black horse" after school. " That Boy" later became our Dad.
During high School in Springview, her granddad followed the same routine of dropping her off and picking her up only then it was with the Model T, weather permitting. During these years her Mother and Step-Father worked in Wichia, Kansas at the Boeing Airplane Factory so her grandparents had a very influential role in her life always, but especially during this time.
Upon graduation fro High School, with a Normal Training Certificate which was good for three years, she taught the following school term in a country school Northwest of Springview and continued to teach at other country schools in Keya Paha County for a total of fourteen years.
On May 28th, 1944 she was married to Howard Russell Grooms and continued to live in the Norden area where Dad ranched and Mom taught school. They had 55 years happy years and 8 months together until his passing in Janurary of 2000. To this union was born a son, who died in infancy, and four daughters who she greatly adored: Rhonda (Ed) Kohel, Laurene (Gary) Muger and twin girls Tammy (Jeff) Spies and Pam Petersen. In 1963 they adopted a son Charles.
Sally was a wonderful teacher, a Loving rancher's wife, a devoted mother, Grandmothera and Great-grandmother. She enjoyed reading, going for walks on county roads, camping and traveling but what she treasured more than anything else was time spent with her beloved family. Sally and Russell began pitching horseshoes in 1977, traveling throughout Nebraska, the United States and Canada to many tournaments, meeting people from all over the world who became lifelong friends.
Sally was preceded in death by her Grandparents, parents, her brother who died in Infancy, her husband Russell. she is survived by four daughters and one adopted son, twelve grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. Grandchildren and Great-children are as follow:
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Grandson: Brian (Jill) Munger: Kylin, Colton, Keely, Kortney and Shane
Granddaughter: Amber (Jememey) Grant, Justin and Dylan
Grandson: Scott (Della) Kohel: Aerionna (Luke) Retzlaff, Matthew, Gabriel, Katrina and Daniel
Granddaughter: KimKohel, Cassandra Province
Granddaughter: Austin (Jamie) Petersen and Owen
Granddaughter: Emmy Petersen
Grandson: Jake (Breezy) Spies and Rynnleigh
Grandson: Tye spies
Grandson: Tell spies
Granddaughter: Viola Grooms
Grandson Chester Grooms
Ellis E. 'Al' Hodge
December 15 1939 - March 16 2020
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Ellis E. "Al " Hodge was born December 15 1939, to Ada Mae (Williamson) and Clyde Thomas Hodge. He passed away March 16, 2020 at the age of 80.
Al lived in Arkansas a year before moving to Genesee County, Michigan. There, his birth certificate was finally applied for. He was raised in Grand Blanc and Burton Michigan.
The second of Ada and Clyde's three children, Al had an older sister Jody and younger brother Thomas. When he was nine years old, his mother, Ada Mae, married Glenn Edwin Smith, who had three daughters-Norma, Marilyn and Glendall- and a son Dale. to this union, two more children, Pam and Ron Smith, were born.
Al attended Grand Blanc School, and participated in Golden Gloves boxing in high school, of which he was very proud.
At the age on 15, He left home and traveled extensively throughout the country doing freelance work. He worked in almost every state in the U.S. and loved telling stories of some of his more exciting experiences. Some of these stories included working at General Motors, being a bodyguard for a wealthy man, helping on the Alaskan Pipeline, being in a Crest Toothpaste T.V. commercial in Los Angeles, doing steelwork on skyscrapers in New York City, playing a short role as a hanged man in a western movie, and working as a hired man on several dude ranches and also at a few large ranches in Colorado and Wyoming, as well as much more.
Al met Cheryl Louise Poore in Cheyenne, Wyoming, while bull riding at a rodeo. He had 3 broken ribs, but still danced with her all night, even though she kept squeezing his sides. He married her September 27, 1973, and had a son named Glen in 1975. In "76" they moved to Cheryl's family ranch in southern Brown County, Nebr. to help her parents. They had a daughter, Malinda, in "83", and another son Eugene, in '86". He continued to thoroughly enjoy ranching in the Sandhills for 45 years.
Al was also very active in his community. He was a founding member of the Brown County Calamus Fire Department, and also his pride and joy, the Ainsworth Horseshoe Club. He worked very diligently to bring several state tournaments to Ainsworth. As well as the World Horseshoe Tournament, not once but twice, In "86" and again in "98". A feat which then had not been heard of.
Throughout his life he was an avid bow and rifle hunter, trapper, and fisherman. He enjoyed bear hunting in his younger years in Canada with family and friends numerous times. Some of his favorite memories were made in over 45 years of deer hunting. He enjoyed taking his kids, neighbor kids, grandkids, and friends chasing trophy deer through the Sandhills. He didn't always come back with the 'big bucks' , but he always had fun sharing his knowledge.
Al was especially involved in his local commumity, despite living 30 miles away in the country. He cherished his years as a 4-H shooting instructor. Al was also a proud supporter of all the local bake sales and was always the first to volunteer to chaperone his children's country school trips. He was also very proud of his Louis L Amour book collection, always the first at any rummage sale or auction advertising them. He will be fondly remembered amd missed by all.
Al is preceded in death by stepfather Glenn Smith, brother Thomas, Father Clyde, stepbrother Dale, father-in-law Lawrence Poore, son Glen, Mother Ada Mae, wife Cheryl, sister Jody, and mother-in-law Bessie Poore.
Al is survived by his daughter Malinda Hodge, significant other Tim Roggasch, and granddaughters Brandie Mesersmith and Savanah McGowan of Rose Nebr, Son Eugene Hodge and Jennifer (Beusing), and grandchildren Torrance, Lura and Robert Hodge of Johnstown Nebr. Sister Pam Smith of Davison MI., brother Ron Smith and wife Carla of Byron MI., brother-in-law Doc McMahan of Chester SC., sister -in-law Karen Sullivan of FL. and allhis nieces, and nephews, and friends.
A private Graveside Service was held on Saturday, March 21 2020, at the Ainsworth Cemetery with Pastor Bruce Beebout officiating at the service. Music selections of the Amazing Grace, The Long Black Train, and Killin Time were played. Casketbearers were ; Eugene Hodge, Tim Roggasch, Robert Hodge, Cody Bluesing, Dave Buesing, Chris Buesing and Travis Schmitz. Honorary Caskbearer was Ken Smith. In Lieu of flowers, memorials have been suggusted to the family in Al's name for a future designation
Joseph J. Paitz
October 31, 1931 August 18, 2020
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Joseph J. Paitz 88 of Hazard died Tuesday, August 18 2020 at CHI Health Center, Nebraska Heart Hospital in Lincoln Ne.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 22, at Our Lady of Lourdes Cathloic Church in Ravenna. Father Richard Piontkowski will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery in Pleasanton.Vistation will be at the church from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Friday followed by a rosary service. Rasmussen Funeral Home in Ravenna is assisting the family.
Joesph J. Paitz was born October 31, 1931 in rural Buffalo County, Nebr. To Jake and Helen (Zimmer) Piatz. He graduated from Pleasanton High School in 1949.
Joseph married Delores J. Lebar on December 29, 1954. The couple make their home on a farm north of Pleasanton west of highway 10 on the Sherman and Buffalo county line. In 1969 they purchased their farm just four miles from Pleasanton where they raised their 14 children.
He enjoyed farming and raising cattle, farm sales, horseshoe pitching, cattle sales and watching the kids and grandkids at sporting events.
Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Janet and Bob Heider of Roswell NM, Linda and Donald Kohlscheen and Vickie and Scott lammers, all of Pleasanton: sons and daughters-in-law, Patrick and Roberta Paitz of Gibbon: Tom and Linda Paitz of Columbus Ne; Gary and Teresa Piatz of Hildreth; kenneth and Joanne Paitz and Randy and Stacy Paitz; all of Ravenna; Keith and Lisa paitz; and Brian and Brenda Paitz; all of Pleasanton; Bruce Paitz of Gretna; Timothy and Dawn Paitz of Gravois Mills, MO and Scott and Heather Paitz of Litchfield, 38 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren, Sisters, Rita Busch, Monica (Tony) Decarlo and Sister-in-law Betty Paitz
He was preceded in death by his wife, Delores in 2009, daughter Norma Jean in 1961 and granddaughter, Claire Elizabeth Shiers, Teresa and husband, Harold Pickering, brother-in-law , Robert Busch and sister-in-law , Ramona and husband, Howard Sohrweidt.
memorials are suggested to St. Mary's Pleasanton, Pleasanton Fire Department and Ravenna Fire Department.
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Kent Lee McCance
February 21 1960 - September 2 2020
On Wednesday September 2nd 2020, Kent McCance of Omaha Nebraska, loving son and brother, passed away at age 60. Kent was born on February 21 1960, in Gothenburg Nebraska, to Don and Orva (Siemering) McCance. After graduation high school in lexington in 1978, he received his college degree from Kearney State Collegein 1988.
Kent's career path has always included working around children and young adults. After college, he spent serveral years as a Child Protective Service worker before transitioning to being a staff member at a group homeworking with foster children with emotional and behavioral issues. Kent would always take home one or more children to spend the holidays with his family. for over the past 25 years, kenthas worked as a custodian at the Millard Public Schools with a large portiion of the time spend at Millard South High School. He took pride in his work, and thoroughly loved his work,family and all the students.
Kent"s life always revolved around sports, as a child in Lexington Ne. he participated in Baseball, Basketball, Football, Bowling, Golf and Cross Country.
he was most known for pitching Horseshoes, and made history in 1971 when at age 11, he became the first Junior State Champion in Nebraska (a title he won 3 times). His classmates assigned him the nickname "shoe". Kent continued to pitch horseshoes thoughout his years, building a horseshoe court in his backyeard to ensure he could practice at anytime.
He began bowling in the youth bowling association, participating and winning many awards in single, doubles, and family double tournaments His love of bowling and his competitive spirt never waned, He competed on the Kearney State College teaam and continued to bowl on many leagues throughout the years.
If Kent wasn't participating in a sporting activity, he was watching... He loved all things Husker and like many would arrange events because there was a great game on T.V.
In Kent's free time, he loved working outside and taking time to find a great fishing spot. He was known for his kind heart. and infectious smile and loving spirit. Kent was preceded in death by his mother Orva. He is survived by his father Don of Omaha Ne. and sister Karla McCance of Wendell North Carolina, several cousins and friends.
Gathering of Family & Friends; Saturday Sept 5 2020 from 2-4 pm. with a Memorial Service 4 pm, all at the Braman Mortuary. Attendees encouraged to wear Husker or Millard South attire. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity or plant a tree in Kent"s Honor.
Harold "Tom" Fedde
August 3 1941 September 23 2020
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Harold "Tom" Fedde age 79 of Columbus, died Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Bergan Mercy Hosptial in Omaha Nebr.
Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 29 at St. Isidore Catholic Church.Vistiation is on Tuesday, from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., with a 10:00 rosary all at St. Isidore Church, Interment is in the Ridge Cemetery in Fremont Ne.
Harold "Tom" Fedde was born august 3 1941 in South Gate, California to Elmer and Margaret (Knoell) Fedde. He grew up in Fremont where he attended Garden City School. Tom had previously worked at Stormor in Fremont, Charleston Plumbing in Fremont and at Jackson Services in Columbus. He was a member of St. Isidore Church, The Pawnee Ringers horseshoe Club and the Eastern Nebraska Horseshoe Pitchers Association.
He is survived by:
Son Shane (Tina) Fedde of Columbus
Grandchildren Carter and Kaylie Fedde
Son Troy (Heather) Fedde of Goodyear, AZ
Grandchildren Hannah and Hunter Fedde
Special Friend Janet Havlovic of Columbus
Brother John Fedde of Fremont
Sister Jeannette Cerv of Christianburg VA.
He is preceded in death by his parents
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Elmer E. Vogt, 91 of Elmwood Ne, passed away on Saturday, Nov 6 2021 in Lincoln Ne. Elmer was born June 27, 1930 to William H. and Martha M. (Luetchens) Vogt in rural Cass County near Wabash, Ne. He attended Laurel Hill Country School through 8th grade and graduated from Elmwood High School in 1948. After high school he helped on the family farm until he was drafted into the United States Army in 1952. He served 18 months in the occupation forces in Germany and France. Following his time in the service, he returned to the rural Elmwood area to farm.
As a young boy, Elmer enjoyed life on the farm, with siblings always close to play or help with chores. He started playing horseshoes when he was just six years old and a neighbor brought over a set for the family, when his mother was quarantined with scarlet fever. Thus began his lifelong love of sports. He played town team basketball, and pitched fast-pitch softball for many years. He continued to pitch horseshoes for over 75 years, and competed at 11 World Tournaments, being named World champion, in his class, on two different occasions.
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On Feburary 21 1960, he was united in marriage to Marietta F. Bredthauer at the Fish Creek E.U.B. church near Scotia Ne. They resided on the Vogt family farm for 10 years and welcomed three children, Susan, Sharon, and Gary before building a house just a mile away. Here they spent the next 50 years where they both loved tending the land. Elmer was born to be a farmer. He was an active member of the St. Paul United Methodist Church in Elmwood, serving on numerous committees. Elmer also served on the Elmwood School Board and sold Pioneer Seed Corn for namy years.
He is survived by daughters Susan (Steve) Russell of Kodiak, AK, Sharon (Bill) Gilg of Central City Ne, and son Gary Vogt of Elmwood; grandsons Andrew Gilg of Anchorage, AK and Matthew (Lauren) Glig of Lincoln Ne, Brother John (Kathy) Vogt of Springfield OR, Sister-in-law Mary Vogt of Lincoln Ne, brothers-in-law Wendell (Margaret) Walkup of York Ne, and Don (Barb) Bredthauer of Omaha Ne, and many nieces and nepthews. He preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; brothers Bill (Gwen) Vogt, Lloyd (Jo) Vogt, Arim Vogt; sisters Marie (linnier) Backstrom, Margaret Walkup; brother-in-law Gordon Bredthauer and nephews Steve Vogt and Bill Walkup.
A visitation will be held Thursday, Nov 18 2021 from 4 pm. to 7 pm. at St Paul United Methodist Church, Elmwood Ne. Celebration of Life Service will be at 10:30 am. Friday Nov 19, 2021 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, Elmwood Ne. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Paul United Methodist Church or the Elmwood fire and Rescue. Condolences or tributes may be left at www.hammonsfs.com
Elmer E. Vogt June 27 1930 - November 6 2021
Gordon Edwin Fuhr
July 20 1928 - April 12 2021
Gordon Edwin Fuhr , son of Adam and Daisy (Sayers) Fuhr, was born on July 20, 1928 at his family farm. When 2 years old, his family moved to a farm northwest of Leigh Ne. Where he grew up, attended school, at Hill Siding School, entering Leigh High School, and helped his father on the farm. It was necessary for him to quit school for a year when his brother went to service, but he went back with his mother's encouragement, and graduated in 1947. Along with his farming work, he hauled many truckloads of cattle to the Omaha stockyards to be sold.
He married his high school sweetheart ,Norma Neuhaus on June 9 1949, at St. John's Lutheran Chuch at Leigh. After living with his bother and wife for a short time, They moved to a farm 2 miles East of Leigh. This was to be their home until they retired in 2003, when their family assisted them with renovation and move into Leigh. They celebrated their 71st Anniversary this past year.
Gondon joined St. John's Lutheran Chuch on May 23 1948, when he became a bapitzed member. He served on St. John's Council, serveral church committees, and was Luther League sponsor with his wife. He enjoyed being Leigh City Board Chairman and earlier was instumental in the horseshoe court and playround equipment. He was a board member of the Leigh Area Foundation, Farmer's Union Co-op, Macedonia School Board, and also a member of several agricultural organizantions.
Farmain was Gordon's fulltime occupation, but he als held curiosity about our country. He enjoyed traveling, starting with a homemade camper and tent, as their family grew. Campfires were a must, also fishing and the mountains. For 20 years, in later life, the couple traveled by motorhome to visit friends and relatives in Texas. Gordon also enjoyed motorcycling with his riding buddies, traveling in over 14 states. He became interested in horseshoe pitching, attending many local, state and even 10 world tournaments. he was awarded many trophies including 5 state champaionships and 1 world. He valued many new friends. In his quiet hours, he took up wood carving and came to enjoy it, creating a small gift for each member of his family how were his greatest joy and concern.
Gordon enjoyed his family. Even though he worked hard, there was time for play. and each year there was always time to take a short family vacation. Working or playing, hunting or fishing, time together was important, and so it remained as the family grew with each generation.
Gordon is survived by his wife, Norma, children; Larry Gordon, Calvin Herman (Susan), Pamala Faye (John) Dinneen. Grandchildren; Dave (Tonya) Fuhr, Rev Jennifer(Scott) Hall, Kimberly (Scott) Sucha, Melissa (Dustin) Brabec, John (Victoria) Dinneen, Kristen (Andrew) Sievert, Mattew Dinneen (fiance' Alexa Kasl. Great Grandchildren; Jeremy (Tia) Fuhr, Elizabeth (Chris) Claren, Shelby Fuhr, Abbi Brabec, Natalie Brabec, Adam Sucha, Annelise Dinneen, Aubery, Liam & Myles Sievert. Many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law Janice Fuhr, Parents Adam and Daisy Fuhr, Sister and brother-in-law Ethel & Fred Severin, Brother & Sister -in-law Bill & Emily Fuhr, Earl & Libbie Fuhr, Raymond & Adella Fuhr.
John Eugene (Jack) McKinney
August 17 1928 - January 5 2022
John Eugene (Jack) McKinney passed away at home on January 5, 2022. His last day included wisits with all four of his children and two bowls of his favorite chocolate-vanilla twist, soft serve ice cream. Born in Lincoln Ne, August 17 1928, to Ora Earl and Manie Rose (Kitchen) McKinney, Jack was the fourth and youngest child in the family. He lost his oldest brother, lawrence, in 1932 and his mother in 1933, three months before his fifth birthday. Jack, his brother Art and sister Betty lived with their maternal Grandmother, Lillian Garrison, for several years before their father remarried.
From an early age, Jack worked hard to support himself. he started shingling roofs for 25 cents/hour at the of 14 and left high school early, telling his teachers that if he didn't work, he didn't eat. At the age of 28 he started his own business, Mckinney Construction. Over the next 20 years he became a well known and respected business man, completing multiple projects for organizations like the Nebraska National Guard, Peru
State Teachers College and Lincoln Telephone and Telegraph. His most iconic project is the massive, green microwave tower in downtown Lincoln which, next to the State Capital, is the most distinctive feature of the Lincoln skyline. In 1978 he purchased Havelock Refuse and for the next decades delighted thechildren along his route with garage trucks featuring Oscar the Grounch painted on the side.
His business partner throughout all those years was his wife , Jean (Folkerts) McKinney. Jack ran the operations and Jean kept the books, while raising four children. Even after divorcing in 1976. the two continued to work togetherand maintained almost daily communication until Jean death in 2016. While Jack worked hard all his life, he also played hard. Jack burst onto the Lincoln sports scene in January 1948, at the age of 19, when he won the City's Men's Scratch bowling title. His name became a regular feature in the paper over the next 25 years as ha and his teammates took home title after title on the local and state level. When a bad back forced him to put down the bowling ball, he picked up a pair of horseshoes. He transferred his smooth bowling release to his new sport and enjoyed many years of competitive and recreational pitching. His love for the sport prompted him to install six regulation courts on his property at 510 Washington and tp build a new structure to house two indoor , all weather courts. Throwers from around the country traveled to Lincoln to pitch in the annual Old Style Invitational Tournament that Jack Hosted at his facility. In addition to sports, jack love music especially big band,jazz, and the Blues. His favorite artist was Frank Sinatra, evidenced by his distinctive ringtone of Frank singing "Summer Winds".
Though it all Jack made lifelong friends. His tough and demanding exterior protected an incredibly generous and caring heart. A savvy investor and avid collector, he was driven to leave a legacy for his children, while at the same time helping anyone who came to him in need.
Jack is preceded in death by his parents Ora and Manie, his brothers Lawrence and Arthur. sister Betty Rush, his wife of 20 years, Jean McKinney, his companion in later years Carol Gray, and more stray cats that he loved and cared for than we can count
He is survived by his son, John (Melanie) McKinney of Rising City, daughter, Jan (Ralph) Lewis of Overland Park Ks. and daughters Julie Cater and Joy McKinney of Lincoln. He leaves behind 14 great children and one great granddaughter.
The family woulkd like to express their gratitude to staff and residents at the Knolls Senior Living Communtiy for enbracing Dad and accompanying him during these last few months of his life. Special thanks to the care team at Horeson Hospice for making it possible for Dad to pass peacefully at home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggusts contributions to the Capital Humane Society, the Capital Jaz Society, or a donation in Jack name to Southeast Community College's Building Construction Technology program
A short memorial service and interment will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, January 21, 2022 at the Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery, 6800 So. 14 st Lincoln Ne. Since Jack never did anything small, we will end the day with a Celebration of Life (AKA old-fashioned Irish Wake) from 5:00 pm. to 8 pm. at Misty's Steak House, 6235 havelock Ave, Lincoln Ne. Where we hope to laugh,cry and share stories with all of his many friends
Lorin R. Mills
December 9 1932 - May 20 2022
Lorin Mills passed away on May 20 2022 at the age of 89.
lorin was born Dec. 9 1932 in Harrison County IA. to the late Lorin Fay Mills and Lucille Sewing Mills on the family farm
Lorin is survived by his wife of 65 years Mary (Blazek) Mills: daughters laura Seaver (Tim) and Carol Adam (Larry) : Sons David Mills (Pennie) and Dr. Mark Mills (Louise); brother Dwright Mills (Marian); four grandchildren; Joseph Adam (Ellen), Jacob Mills (Katie), John Adam (Katie), Maria Mills Great granddaughter Lily Mills. And loving nieces and nephews.
He proudly served in the U.S. Army 1953-1955 and as Cpl. in the Korean War and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and Army of Occupation Medal (stationed in Germany). He married Mary Blazek March 2 1957 in Omaha Ne. He was employed at Fruehauf (LBT.INC) as a welder for 41 Years and retired in 1996.
Lorin always enjoyed singing and was a member of the choir at Pearl Memorial United Methodist Chuch in Omaha for many years. He enjoyed going fishing with family and friends. He seemed to always have his camera with him to take memorable photographs of family or the beautiful scenery of the many camping trips he took his family on. He loved playing horseshoes and won the Nebraska State Championship five times and the Cornhusker State Games several times. In 2000 he was inducted into the National Horseshoe Pitchers Assc. Hall of Fame.
Visitation will be Friday May 27 6-8 at Roeder Mortuary 2727 No. 108th St. Omaha. Funeral service will be Saturday May 28 9:00 am at Olive Crest United Methodist Church 7180 No. 60th Omaha. Burial to follow at Woodbine Cemetery in Woodbine IA. with Military Honors.