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BARNARD, Bernadette Ann, 46, of Brussels, Belgium, formerly of Kearney, Neb., died Monday, March 12, 2012, in a hospital in Brussels
Memorial services are being planned
Born Sept. 23, 1965, in Buffalo, N.Y.
Parents: Roy and LaVera (Faimon) Barnard
Lived in Kearney, 1978-1990; graduated from Kearney High School, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and Columbia Law School; also attended Purdue and the University of Chicago
Had many friends in Kearney, often fondly recalled her time at Kearney High
Survivors include her husband, Daniel Martz and daughter, Alexandra Martz of Brussels; father, Roy of Goodyear, Ariz., and brother, William of Goodyear
Kearney Hub, 16 March, 2012
BEEBE, Dean O. Sr., 81, of Kearney, formerly of Kimball and Sidney, died Saturday, March 10, 2012, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Graveside services with military honors: Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney
Mortuary: Holechek in Sidney
Born May 12, 1930, at Crook, Colo.
Parents: Clarence and Esther (Philamalee) Beebe
Married Beulah Quador
Married: Oct. 22, 1981, to Bernice Foran in Kimball
Survivors include his wife of Sidney; son, Dean Beebe Jr. of Kearney; daughter, Barbara Stonehocker of Des Moines, Iowa; sisters, Fyrne Shepard of Kimball, Shirley Zorn of Pine Bluffs, Wyo., and Sharon Kirkman of North Carolina; stepchildren, Danny Foran of Dubuque, Iowa, Sharon Harlak of Omaha, Valerie Tooley of Sidney and Cindy Thompson of Columbus; sister-in-law, Wilma Beebe of Kimball; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
Attended school at Sedgwick, Colo. Military: U.S. Navy
After discharge, he and Beulah were married, lived in Cheyenne, Wyo.; worked as a milkman and later served on the Cheyenne Fire Department, reached the rank of lieutenant; went to Vietnam as a civilian fire chief for the U.S. Army; upon his return, worked for his brother in the oil fields as an oil well pumper, later became a self-employed pumper until ill health forced his retirement in 1988
With Bernice, lived in Sidney; moved to Kearney in October 2011
Activities: charter member of the Eagles Club in Kimball
Was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, one sister and one grandson, Jeffrey Beebe
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BUNGER, LeRoy E., 76, of Kearney died Friday, March 9, 2012, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: Wednesday, Seventh-day Adventist Church
Burial with military honors: Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Feb. 16, 1936, in Franklin County
Parents: Chris and Katie (Yelken) Bunger
Married: Dec. 13, 1968, to Verdella (Stotz) Helm in Upland
Survivors include his wife; son, Craig Bunger of Beaver City; daughters, Debra Greuter and her husband, Ronald, of Upland and Angela Bunger of Kearney; stepsons, Jerald Helm and his wife, Barbara, of Olathe, Kan., and Murdeen Helm and his wife, Susan, of Loveland, Colo.; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren
Grew up in Franklin County, graduated from Upland High School in 1955
Military: U.S. Air Force, 1956 - 1960
Worked as a welder at several places in the area, including New Holland and the Kearney Foundry; then worked for Chief Industries in Grand Island and later Kearney; retired in 1998; also recently worked as a custodian at L&S Industries in Kearney
Activities: enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and music
Was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Larry Bunger
Memorials: Seventh-day Adventist Church or Mother Hull Home
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CLASSEN, Jerry J., 69, of Kearney died Tuesday, March 20, 2012, at his home
Memorial services: Friday at Kearney Evangelical Free Church
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born June 18, 1942, in Meade, Kan.
Parents: Curt and Lena (Wiens) Classen
Married: June 16, 1963, to Dori Nachtigal in Henderson
Survivors include his wife; daughters, Michele Williamson of Denver, Jodi Ridge and her husband, Jarrod, of Holdrege and Lesli Thompson and her husband, Jeff, of Midlothian, Texas; sons, Jeff Classen and Chad Classen and his wife, Angie, all of Tulsa, Okla.; sisters, Charlene Burkholder and her husband, Jared, of Hesston, Kan., and Yvonne Fenimore and her husband, Terry, of Des Moines, Iowa; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
Grew up in Meade, graduated from Nickerson High School in 1960; attended Grace University in Omaha to become a pastor
After graduation and marriage, continued his studies at Grace Theological Seminary, received his master of theology; served many communities and churches during 45 years of ministry, including Minden Evangelical Free Church for 15 years
Activities: member of Kearney Evangelical Free Church
Was preceded in death by his parents
Memorials: Gideons International Memorial Bible Program
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DAAKEY, John, 68, of Lincoln, formerly of Kearney, died Monday, March 19, 2012, at Victorian Retirement Home in Lincoln
Services: Friday, Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Burial: Armada Cemetery at Miller
Born Aug. 24, 1943, in Callaway to Lula Ottman; later adopted by Edwin and Lula (Ottman) Brown
Survivors include his daughters, Trisha Rupe and her husband, Dennis, of Floris, Iowa, and Donna Streight and her husband, Mike, of Seymour, Iowa; grandchildren, Stephanie Robins and her husband, James, Cody Fletcher, Kayla and Riley Streight and Shelby and Skyler Collett; great-grandchildren, Madisen and Blade Vanderbeek; and sister, Connie McGinnis and her husband, Donald, of Lincoln
Grew up in Overton, graduated from Amherst High School in 1963
Lived in the Ottumwa, Iowa, area, worked in a government ammunition plant; lived in Riverdale and Kearney, worked at Power 99 radio station; moved to Lincoln, 2008
Activities: involved with Alcoholics Anonymous in Kearney; enjoyed fishing, collecting and especially collecting camels
Was preceded in death by his daughter, Tami Collett, and great-granddaughter, Emma Vanderbeek
Memorials: Alcoholics Anonymous
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DESELMS, Donald L., 82, of Chadron died Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at Western Nebraska Veterans Home in Scottsbluff
Services: Monday at Grace Episcopal Church in Chadron
Cremation: Sunset Memorial Park Crematory
Inurnment: Grace Episcopal Church Columbarium
Mortuary: Dugan-Kramer in Scottsbluff
Born: Jan. 18, 1930, in Edison
Parents: Leo and Jennie (Stevens) Deselms
Married: 1952, to Nancy Nissen
Survivors include his wife; sons, Bert Deselms of Ottawa, Kan., and Jay Deselms and his wife, Deb, of Platteville, Colo.; daughter, Cyd Hanson and her husband, Rod, of Chappell; grandchildren, Jessica Deselms of Mankato, Minn., Sarah Deselms of Omaha, Samantha Hanson of Plymouth, Alex Deselms of Greeley, Colo., and Luke Hanson of Chappell; great-granddaughters, Maddison Deselms and Kherington Pfingsten; brothers, Frank Deselms, Derald Deselms and Harold Deselms and his wife, Barb; sister, Arlene Pleas; and numerous nieces and nephews
Graduated from Oxford High School in 1948; earned a bachelor's degree from Kearney State College in 1951
Military: U.S. Air Force, January 1951-September 1954; was stationed at Fort Benning, Ga.and at Johnson's Island
After discharge, taught at Kearney High School; later earned a master's degree from Kearney State College and his doctorate in education from the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley
Moved to Chadron, 1963, taught at Chadron State College; held many administrative positions; retired in 1992
Activities: member of the Shriners, Samaritan Masonic Lodge, the Scottish and York rites and Order of Eastern Star; past member of the Elks Lodge in Chadron and a Rotarian, serving as the district governor, had two Paul Harris Fellowships; was awarded the Legion of Merit in DeMolay; enjoyed volunteering, served as a bell ringer for the Salvation Army for many years
Memorials: Grace Episcopal Church and Salvation Army
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ELLMERS, Vera V., 77, of Kearney died Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at her home
Services: Monday, Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services
Burial: Alma City Cemetery
Born March 4, 1935, in Kirwin, Kan.
Parents: Martin R. and Mary V. (Wisehart) Smith
Married: June 17, 1950, to Vernon Ellmers Sr. in Alma
Survivors include her daughters, Verna Brown of Minden and Verlene Hisey and her husband, Eugene, of Axtell; sons, Roger Ellmers and his wife, Tracey, of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Ricky Ellmers and his wife, Barbara, of Elm Creek; brothers, Archie Smith of Independence, Mo., and Ronald Smith of Warsaw, Mo.; sisters, Ethel Bretton and Delpha Jennings, both of Phillipsburg, Kan., and Vanetta Woodard of Mound City, Kan.; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren
Grew up in the Phillipsburg, Kan., area
After marriage, lived on a farm in the Alma area; moved to Kearney, 1954; worked for Baldwin Filters, retired in 1995
Activities: enjoyed puzzles, wordbooks and gardening, and spending time with her family
Was preceded in death by her husband; son, Vernon Royal Ellmers Jr.; four brothers; one sister; and son-in-law, Archie S. Brown
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FEREBEE, Muriel V. "Bud", 78, of Kearney died Saturday, March 17, 2012, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services and burial: later in Imperial
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born May 29, 1933, on the family farm in Nuckolls County
Parents: Ora and Ivy (Clements) Ferebee
Married: Oct. 4, 1953, to Mary Lou Cady in Champion
Survivors include his wife; son, Douglas of Champion; daughter, Tami Dorothy of Wymore; sister, Donnabeth Ferrel of Imperial; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
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FISCHER, Robert Edwin "Bud", 88, of Kearney, formerly of Overton, died Wednesday, March 28, 2012, at his home.
Memorial services: Saturday, First Lutheran Church
Ashes will be scattered
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann-Redinger
Born Feb. 3, 1924, on the farm near Republican City
Parents: Karl and Frieda (Weisshaar) Fischer
Married: Sept. 19, 1948, to Dorothy Heiden at Peace Lutheran in Alma
Survivors include his wife of 63 years; children, Connie Jelkin and her husband, Jim, of Kearney, K.J. and his wife, Kelly, of Lexington and Amy Purintun and her husband, Doug, of Gretna; grandchildren, Jennifer Sill and her husband, Eric, of Ankeny, Iowa, Jeanine Jelkin of Kearney, James T. Jelkin of Storrs, Conn., Robert Fischer and his wife, Nina, of Lincoln, Jessica Ornelas and her husband, Donald, of Divine, Texas, and Brandon, Rachael and Amanda Purintun of Gretna; great-grandchildren, Madison and Mason Sill and Bailey and Chloe Ornelas; and siblings, Ella Brugh of Alma, Maye Dorn of Minden, Karl "Jim" Fischer of Auburn and Jeanette Warren of Apache Junction, Ariz.
Was baptized into the Lutheran faith as an infant; was confirmed April 2, 1939, at Peace Lutheran in Alma; grew up on the farm, helping his dad; graduated from the original Republican City High School in 1942
After marriage, farmed north of Bertrand; began working at Plectron Corp. in Overton, 1964, and continued to farm; moved to the Overton area river property called Deerbrook, 1978, and continued to work at Plectron Corp. and became the shop foreman; later worked for a short time at Overton Sand and Gravel and then at Allmand Bros. in Holdrege before his retirement; moved to Kearney in 2008
Activities: member of Adullam Lutheran Church, served on the church board for many years; served on the country school board at Bertrand and helped to incorporate the school into the Bertrand District; also served as a telephone lineman repairing the country lines after each storm, and the Bertrand Co-op Board; became a member of First Lutheran in Kearney; thoroughly enjoyed his family and friedns
Was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Doris Hausserman and Nora "Duff" Rawson; brothers-in-law, James Rawson, George Dorn and Louis Brugh; and sister-in-law, Shirley Fischer
Memorials: Immanuel-Adullam church in Bertrand
Kearney Hub, 29 March, 2012
FLORANG, R. LaVerne "Buss", 87, of Kearney, formerly of Riverdale, died Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at St. John's Good Samaritan Center
Services: Friday, Zion Lutheran Church in Kearney
Burial: Riverdale Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Aug. 6, 1924, in Kearney
Parents: Alfred and Hulda (Taubenheim) Florang
Married: Sept. 1, 1944, to Selma Wild in Kansas
Survivors include his wife; daughter, Pam Florang of Lincoln; grandsons, Jesse Florang and his wife, Ashli, of Kearney and Reese Florang of Overland Park, Kan.; and great-granddaughter, Harper Florang of Kearney
Grew up north of Riverdale, attended District 55 rural school
After marriage, lived north of Riverdale, farmed and worked as a diesel mechanic for Sahling Kenworth in Kearney; retired from Sahling Kenworth in 1995 and from farming in 2004
Activities: member of Zion Lutheran Church; enjoyed bowling, woodworking, working on cars and welding
Was preceded in death by his sons, Larry and Edward, and one sister
Memorials: Zion Lutheran Church
Kearney Hub, 15 March, 2012
FRINK, Heath Richard, 32, of Kearney died Saturday, March 31, 2012, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: Wednesday, First United Methodist Church in Kearney
Burial: Riverside Cemetery in Gibbon
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann-Redinger in Kearney
Born May 5, 1979, in Kearney
Parents: John and Tammie (Lewis) Frink
Married: Aug. 14, 2010, to Meagan R. Seitz at the Kearney First United Methodist Church
Survivors include his wife; daughter, Madison; mother, Tammie Wuehler and her husband, Gary, of Kearney; sisters, Darci Williams and her husband, Noah, and Christine Allen and her husband, Derek, all of Kearney; brothers-in-law, Jason Seitz of South Beloit, Ill., and Scott Seitz and his wife, Amber, of Lincoln; nieces, Kaitlyn Williams, Emma Allen, Katelynn Seitz, and Kailey and Olivia Seitz; nephew, Ethan Williams; aunts, uncles and cousins; longtime friend, Dustin Schutt of Kearney; parents-in-law, Donna and James Seitz of Grand Island; and grandparents, Paul and Darlene Frink and Patricia Candy, all of Kearney, and June Wilkinson of Beatrice
Received his education at Kearney High School; graduated from the University of Nebraska at Kearney with an accounting degree
Had several jobs, most recently at Allmand Bros. in Holdrege
Activities: enjoyed gaming and spending time with his friends and family
Was preceded in death by his father and grandparents, Cynthia Frink, David Wilkinson, Edgar Lewis and John and Marjorie Seitz
Kearney Hub, 3 April, 2012
FUESTMAN, Robert E. Jr., 45, of Wilcox died Tuesday, March 6, 2012, as the result of an automobile accident in Central City
Services: Saturday, First Presbyterian Church in Axtell
Burial: Elm Creek Cemetery
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann-Redinger
Born July 25, 1966, in Kearney
Parents: Robert and Bonnie (Journey) Fuestman
Married: Oct. 18, 1991, to Paula Myers in Grand Island
Survivors include his wife; daughter, Emily Fuestman of Wilcox; his mother of Kearney; sisters, Rhonda Rader Matthews of Arlington, Texas, Linda Carpenter and her husband, Terry, of Bloomington and Patricia Lambert and her husband, Gary, of Deweese; brother, Greg Fuestman of Kearney; brother-in-law, Tim Myers and his wife, Karen, of Axtell; several nieces and nephews; and several grandnieces and grandnephews
Received his education from Amherst High School
Was employed as an insulator for Weathertight Installation
Activities: member of First Presbyterian Church of Axtell; enjoyed fishing, camping, stock car racing and spending time with his daughter
Was preceded in death by his father and his parents-in-law, Ralph "Skinny" and Jeanet "Cookie" Myers
Kearney Hub, 9 March, 2012
GEISLER, Lucile E., 86, of Lincoln died Monday, March 19, 2012, in Lincoln
Services: Friday, St. Mary's Catholic Church in Pleasanton
Burial: St. Mary's Cemetery at Pleasanton
Mortuary: Roper and Sons in Lincoln and Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl in Kearney
Born Aug. 27, 1925, at Riverdale
Parents: George W. and Mary M. (Schram) Eisele
Married Eugene Geisler
Survivors include her husband; daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Ann and Robert Dahle of Forest Lake, Minn., Joan and Emerson Jones of Mayer, Ariz., and Carol Geisler and Jeff Yaw of North Branch, Minn.; and grandchildren, Analisa Dahle, Kristina Dahle, Kathryn Jones, Emerson Jones and Benjamin Geisler-Yaw
Was a homemaker
Activities: member of St. Teresa's Catholic Church in Lincoln
Was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Angeline; and brother, Raymond
Memorials: Eastmont Towers Foundation in Lincoln, St. Mary's Cemetery at Pleasanton or Pleasanton Volunteer Fire Department
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GEWECKE, Earl K., 81, of Kearney died Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at St. John's Good Samaritan Center
Services: Tuesday, St. James Catholic Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery with military honors
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born May 2, 1930, at Elm Creek
Parents: Emil and Margaret (Wiseman) Gewecke
Married: July 5, 1955, to Margaret Buettner. She preceded him in death
Survivors include his daughter, Peggy Tarrell and her husband, David, of Omaha; son, Michael Gewecke and his wife, Jill, of Gilbert, Ariz.; brothers, Vern Gewecke of Pleasanton, Elgin Gewecke of Stapleton and Fred Gewecke of Elm Creek; sister, June Reiners and her husband, Marlin, of Hastings; and granddaughters, Kennedy and Kelsey Tarrell of Omaha and Ashley and Lindsey Gewecke of Gilbert
Graduated from Elm Creek High School
Military: joined U.S. Army in 1951, served during the Korean War
Worked as a letter carrier for the U.S. Post Office in Kearney; retired in 1990
Activities: member of St. James Catholic Church and Kearney VFW Post 759; enjoyed bowling, camping, fishing, gardening and spending time with his grandchildren
Was preceded in death by his wife, two brothers and one sister
Kearney Hub, 12 March, 2012
GIFFORD, Lawrence D. "Larry", 81, of Beaverton, Oregon, formerly of Kearney, Neb., died Monday, March 12, 2012, in Beaverton
Celebration of life: later
Mortuary: Davies Cremation & Burial Services in Vancouver, Wash.
Born Oct. 27, 1930, in Kearney
Parents: George and Dine Gifford
Married: 1956, to Deanna Carpenter
Survivors include his wife; daughter, Lisa of Vancouver; and sisters, Margaret Rizer of Minden, Neb., and Maggie Rizer of Omaha, Neb.
Attended Kearney High School
Military: U.S. Marine Corps, 1952-1954; served during the Korean War
Returned to Kearney; was employed by B.F. Goodrich Tire, became a technical field engineer; was offered an opportunity with B.F. Goodrich in Portland, 1968; was transferred to Denver, 1973; later worked for Yokohama Tire as a technical field engineer, then transferred to Portland; retired in 1996
Moved to Farmington Square Memory Care in Beaverton in September 2010
Kearney Hub, 29 March, 2012
HARLAN, Sharon Lee, 72, of Broomfield, Colorado, formerly of Elm Creek, Neb., died Thursday, March 29, 2012, in Broomfield
Services: Saturday, First Christian Church in Elm Creek
Burial: Gothenburg (Neb.) Cemetery
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann-Redinger of Kearney, Neb.
Born May 27, 1939, in Fullerton, Neb.
Parents: Leroy and Ruby (Ward) Copple
Married: Lloyd Harlan. He preceded her in death
Survivors include her daughter, Kris Otava and her husband, Bob, of Westminster and their daughters, Kaylee and Melissa; son, Marc Harlan and his wife, Jessica, of Virginia Beach, Va., and their children, Gavin and Ava; and brothers, Ben Copple and his wife, Claire, of Omaha, Neb., and Jim Copple and his wife, Cindy, of Lindsborg, Kan.
Taught in Sidney, Neb., where she met her husband
After marriage, lived in Sidney, owned and operated Harlan's Bakery; later moved to Holdrege, Neb., to continue running Harlan's Bakery, the family-owned business; attended Kearney State College and returned to teaching in 1982; retired from Elm Creek Public Schools in 2005
Activities: member of First Christian Church of Elm Creek
Kearney Hub, 31 March, 2012
HICKS, Gladys A., 101, of Laramie died Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at Ivinson Memorial Hospital
Memorial services: later
Mortuary: Montgomery-Stryker in Laramie
Born Aug. 18, 1910, in Buffalo County, Neb.
Parents: Octavius and Anna H. Olson
Married Jerry Hicks. He died in 1980
Survivors include her son, Ralph of Grand Prairie, Texas, and two grandchildren
Kearney Hub, 14 March, 2012
HILTY, Dorothy M., 88, of Gretna, formerly of Kearney, died Friday, March 30, 2012, at Josie Harper Residence Hospice House in Omaha
Services: Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Kearney
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Aug. 8, 1923, near Upland
Parents: William and Lulu (McCurry) Epp
Married: Jan. 31, 1942, to Everett Hilty in Smith Center, Kan. He preceded her in death
Survivors include her daughter, Gloria Hilty of Omaha; son, Frank Hilty and his wife, Helen, of Springfield, Colo.; grandchildren, Cheryl, Kelley, Denise, Jennifer, Courtney and Geoff; and several great-grandchildren
Started school near Upland; the family moved to the Odessa area; she graduated from Odessa High School in 1941
Traveled with her husband during World War II then returned to Kearney after his discharge
Was a homemaker and served as a Boy Scout leader and Girl Scout leader; also served in PTA programs and church work for years; lived at Longmont, Colo., for 15 years, then returned to Kearney in July 1977; was a seamstress for years
Activities: member of First Baptist Church, served several years on different committees; enjoyed telling others of her Savior and how they, too, could have salvation and live with Christ forever
Was preceded in death by her husband, four brothers, two sisters and one grandson
Memorials: First Baptist Church
Kearney Hub, 2 March, 2012
IRELAND, Marlene Lynn, 71, of Johnstown, Colordao, formerly of Kearney, Neb., died Tuesday, March 6, 2012, in Loveland
A celebration of life: March 25 at the family home in Johnstown
Mortuary: Allnutt Funeral Service in Loveland
Born Nov. 23, 1940, in Carmel, Calif.
Parents: Floyd and Bernice (Swearingen) Callahan
Survivors include her son, Troy Kuebler of Johnstown; daughter, Michele "Shelly" Dayton and her husband, Dennis, of Loveland; sisters, Glenda Smallcomb of California and Soni Osterhoudt of Nebraska; and grandchildren, Dusty, James and Jesse Dayton
Graduated from Kearney High School in 1958
Activities: collected plates, rare items and Norman Rockwell and Elvis Presley memorabilia; loved to play the slot machines and watch her soaps; was a huge fan of the "Dr. Who" series; enjoyed her kitties, bird watching and horses
Was preceded in death by her parents
Kearney Hub, 17 March, 2012
JUDAH, Francis Marie, 88, of Kearney died Monday, March 19, 2012, at Mount Carmel Home Keens Memorial
Body was donated to the State Anatomical Board
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann-Redinger
Born Dec. 25, 1923, in Henderson, Iowa
Parents: George and Myrtle (Clark) Bonwell
Married: June 27, 1942,to Byron M. Judah in Missouri. He preceded her in death
Survivors include one granddaughter
Kearney Hub, 20 March, 2012
KEEN, Jon Scott, 54, of Kearney died Monday, March 26, 2012, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: Friday, New Life Assembly with military honors
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann-Redinger
Born Oct. 6, 1957, in Minden
to Larry and Carolyn (Rush) Keen
Survivors include his wife, Joyce; father, Larry Keen and his wife, Cecelia, of Kearney; son, Bryon Keen of Grand Island; daughter, Amanda Keen of Minden; two grandchildren; sisters, Sheila Prosser and her husband, David, of Wendell, N.C., and Stacey Epley of Kearney; brother, Jerry Keen of Kearney; stepsister, Judy Emerson and her husband, Mark, of York; stepbrothers, Roger Lea and his wife, Laura, of McCool Junction, Gerald Lea and James Lea, both of Pleasanton, Robert Hill and his wife, Deb, of Tahlequah, Okla., Ken Hill and his wife, Diane, and Larry Hill, all of North Platte, and Rick Hill of Lexington; sisters-in-law, Debbie Baker and Laura Peterson, both of Fremont; mother-in-law, Helen Hale of Fremont; and several nieces and nephews
Attended Kearney High School, graduated from Pleasanton High School in 1975
Military: U.S. Army; served three years active duty and 24½ years in the Army Reserve with six months Active Reserve duty during Desert Storm
Worked for 29 years as a master machinist in the tool room for Eaton Corp.; received his 25-year perfect attendance this past August
Activities: member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles and the American Legion; attended New Life Assembly in Kearney; loved spending time with his family and friends; enjoyed bowling and golf; member of the National Barbed Wire Collection Association
Was preceded in death by his mother; brother-in-law, Mike Baker; and father-in-law, Harry Hale
Kearney Hub, 29 March, 2012
KRICHAU, Rodney Dean, 51, of Ravenna died Friday, March 30, 2012, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Services: Monday, Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Ravenna
Burial: Highland Park Cemetery in Ravenna
Mortuary: Rasmussen in Ravenna
Born Feb. 28, 1961, in Grand Island
Parents: Bert and Eldine (Bock) Krichau
Married: Tammy Macek
Survivors include his son, Nicolas "Cole" Krichau of Lincoln; daughter, Michaela Krichau of Lincoln; his mother, of Ravenna; sisters, Becky Clark of Beaver Crossing and Vicky Miigerl of Ravenna; and nieces, nephews and cousins
Graduated from Ravenna High School in 1980
Worked and lived in Lincoln until his health failed
Was preceded in death by his father and grandparents
Kearney Hub, 31 March, 2012
KWIATKOWSKI, Ralph I., 79, of Odessa died Monday, April 2, 2012, at Good Samaritan Society-St. John's in Kearney
Graveside services: Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell
Mortuary: Godberson Mortuary of Gibbon and Shelton
Born March 16. 1933, in Ashton
Parents: Robert and Clara (Jarcynka) Kwiatkowski
Married: May 15, 1957, to Vera Houchin in Gothenburg. She died April 1, 2006
Survivors include his son, Delmer Gugelman and his wife, Marcia, and grandson, James Gugelman, all of Odessa; and sisters, Josephine Houchin of Gothenburg, Luella Methe of Omaha and Mae Helmuth of Ogallala
Grew up in and received his education in Ashton
Military: U.S. Army, April 9, 1953, to March 24, 1955
Had worked in and managed hay mills in central Nebraska most of his working life
Was preceded in death by his wife; parents and brothers, Del, Robert Jr. and Richard Kwiatkowski
Kearney Hub, 4 April, 2012
McBRIDE, Robert L. "Bob", 81, of Kearney, formerly of Minden, died Sunday, March 11, 2012, at St. John's Good Samaritan Center
Memorial services: Wednesday, Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral Home
Born Sept. 16, 1930, in Blue Hill
Parents: Julius and Isabel (Chaplin) McBride
Married: Dec. 28, 1952, to Erma D. Rihn in Gurley
Survivors include his wife; daughters, Julie Herring and her husband, Robert, of Fort Worth, Texas, Robbie Wimmer of Minden and Sandra McBride and her husband, Bruce Chapman, of Lincoln; son, Kurt McBride and his wife, Luann, of Cozad; grandsons, Matthew Herring of Fort Worth, Brian McBride and his fiancée, Kate Hares, of Auburn, N.Y., Adam Pederson and his wife, Kacey, of Lincoln and Austin Pederson and his wife, Sarah, of Washington, D.C.; granddaughters, Corey Rudnick and her husband, Dan, of Lincoln and Sarah Pedersen of Cozad; great-grandchildren, Jess Rudnick and Maximus Pedersen, both of Lincoln; and brothers, James "Jim" McBride and his wife, Pam, and Richard "Dick" McBride and his wife, Kay Lyn, all of Minden
Graduated from Minden High School in 1950 and from Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln in 1956
Military: U.S. Army, 1952-1954 during Korean War
Owned and operated Minden Terminal Service Inc. in Minden until his retirement
Activities: member of the United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Men in Minden, Minden Lions Club, South Platte United Chambers of Commerce, Jaycees and Petroleum Marketers Association and had served as chairman of the Minden All-Class Reunion; enjoyed following his children's and grandchildren's activities, especially their sporting events; also enjoyed traveling
Was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law, Edwin and Leona Rihn; sister, Patricia Petersen; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Conrad Petersen, Erwin and Lois Rihn and Herb and Carolyn Rihn; and grandchildren, Jennifer McBride and Adam McBride
Memorials: Minden United Methodist Church, Leader Dogs for the Blind or The Lions Eye Bank of Nebraska
Kearney Hub, 13 March, 2012
MEYERS, Sharon K., 71, of Kearney died Saturday, March 24, 2012, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: Wednesday, Faith United Methodist Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Dec. 12, 1940, in Clayton, Kan.
Parents: Bert F. and Lela V. (Wonderlick) Higgins
Married: June 10, 1962, to Robert M. Meyers in Clayton
Survivors include her husband; daughter, Jill Meyers and her special friend, David Smith, and Pam Molina and her husband, George, all of Kearney; brother, Galen Higgins and his wife, Sandra, of Joplin, Mo.; sister, Charlotte Jinks and her husband, Walt, of Lexington; and grandsons, Dylan and Logan Molina, both of Kearney
Attended Jennings Grade School through fourth grade; transferred to Clayton public schools, graduated from Clayton High School in 1958; attended McCook Beauty Academy, graduated in 1959 and worked as a hairdresser in Oberlin, Kan., for two years; moved to Kearney in 1961, attended Kearney Beauty Academy and earned a license to instruct cosmetology
After marriage, lived in Kearney; worked as a hairdresser for La Florence Beauty Shoppe for 20 years, also was a hairdresser for Mount Carmel Home in Kearney for more than 20 years; retired in 2003 for health reasons
Activities: member of Faith United Methodist Church in Kearney; enjoyed shopping, working in her flower gardens and sports, especially the Huskers
Was preceded in death by her parents
Memorials: Faith United Methodist Church
Kearney Hub, 27 March, 2012
NIETO, Maria, 85, of Kearney died Sunday, March 18, 2012, in Kearney
Services: later
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born March 17, 1927, in Pueblo, Colo.
Parents: Jesus D. and Maria (Cortez) Nieto
Married: Diego Gonzalez. He preceded her in death
Survivors include her daughter, Silvia Gonzalez and her husband, Ruben, of CO Juarez, Mexico; sons, Luis and his wife, Saray, of Guadalajara, Mexico, Alejandro Gonzalez of El Paso, Texas, and Hugo Gonzalez and his wife, Rocio, of Kearney; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren
Was a loving mother and grandmother
Memorials: AseraCare Hospice or Kearney Public Schools Foundation
Kearney Hub, 21 March, 2012
PERRY, William J. "Bill", 63, of Ravenna died Friday, March 30, 2012, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
No services
Mortuary: Rasmussen in Ravenna
Born April 22, 1948, in Grand Island
Parents: John "Jack" and Sylvia (Schomer) Perry
Married: Jan. 25, 1969, to Sylvia Cerny
Survivors include his wife; his mother, of Ravenna; son, Tyler Perry and his wife, Marilyn, of Kearney; daughter, Tamra Dolch and her husband, Keith, of League City, Texas; grandson, Lee Dolch of League City; brother, Jim Perry and his wife, Cher, of Sweetwater; and sisters, Cheryl Acree of Knoxville, Tenn., and Linda Clark and her husband, Jim, of Fishtail, Mont.
Was educated in Ravenna, graduated from Ravenna High School in 1966; was a graduate of Kearney State College
After marriage, lived on a farm southwest of Ravenna
Was preceded in death by his father
Kearney Hub, 2 April, 2012
PLAUTZ, Lamoine C., 82, of Shelton died Sunday, March 11, 2012, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Services: Thursday, St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Shelton
Burial: Lowell Cemetery
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Aug. 2, 1929, in Ayr
Parents: Richard and Alma (Krueger) Plautz
Married: Sept. 11, 1949, to Dorothy Kuehn at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Lowell
Survivors include his wife; sons and spouses, Dean and Trudy Plautz and Kent and Vickie Plautz, all of Gibbon, and Gale and Cindy Plautz of Shelton; sister, Ruth Bombeck of Gibbon; grandchildren and spouses, Tara and Shawn Biltoft of Brainard, Cory and Sarah Plautz of Lincoln, Karmynn and Matt Andrews of Shelton, Alissa and Ryan Bush of Riverton, Stacey Plautz of Kearney and AJ Plautz, Laci and Mark Jurgens, Jennifer Plautz and Addie Plautz, all of Gibbon; and great-grandchildren, Rylie and Austin Biltoft, Alivia and Bennett Plautz, Laurynn Andrews, Elena Plautz and Ila Jurgens
Grew up south of Gibbon, graduated from Gibbon High School in 1946
After marriage, farmed south of Gibbon; retired in the early 1990s; was also a Pioneer Seed salesman for 29 years
Activities: enjoyed coffee with his friends every afternoon; enjoyed auctions and garage sales; enjoyed refurbishing old equipment, and his last project was reworking a DC Case tractor; especially enjoyed his family
Activities: member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Lowell, served in many offices; member of Gibbon Rural Volunteer Fire Department and had served on the Platte Township Board
Was preceded in death by his sisters, Doris Stade and Evelyn Augustin
Memorials: St. Paul's Lutheran Church or Gibbon Rural Volunteer Fire Department
Kearney Hub, 14 March, 2012
PRESLEY, Elvis J., 72, of Ravenna died Wednesday, March 14, 2012, at St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island
Services: later
Burial: Hot Springs (S.D.) National Cemetery
Mortuary: Rasmussen in Ravenna
Kearney Hub, 16 March, 2012
RITCHIE, James, 50, of Seward, formerly of Kearney, died Saturday, March 31, 2012, in Seward
No services; body was cremated
Mortuary: Zabka in Seward
Born June 11, 1961, in Seward
Parents: Arden G. and Lorraine F. (Mattes) Ritchie
Survivors include his mother of Seward; brothers, Terry Ritchie and his wife, Sue, of Riverdale and Dave Ritchie and his wife, Doris, of Seward; sister, Susan Adams and her husband, Gordon, of Eagle, Colo.; and nieces and nephews
Was a 1979 graduate of Seward High School
Was employed by Eaton Corp. in Kearney
Was preceded in death by his father
Kearney Hub, 2 April, 2012
ROBBINS, Verla Worthing, 90, of Windsor, Vermont, died Sunday, March 18, 2012, at Cedar Hill Healthcare Center in Windsor
Graveside services: Evergreen Cemetery in Rangley, Maine
Mortuary: Ricker Funeral Home in Lebanon, N.H.
Born Oct. 6, 1921, in Elm Creek, Neb.
Parents: Floyd and Zora (Coleman) Worthing
Married: 1949, to Allan L. Robbins. He preceded her in death
Survivors include her sons, Jeffry L. Robbins of Cornish, N.H., and Joshua W. Robbins of Pleasant Prairie, Wis.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews
Was active in 4-H as a youth; graduated from high school in Elm Creek; was a distinguished alumna from Nebraska State Teachers College in Kearney, then graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine in Omaha
Continued to further her medical training at the New England Hospital in Boston and George Washington University Hospital in Washington, D.C.; was certified a diplomat of the American Board of Anesthesiology, and also held staff appointments at Knox County Memorial Hospital in Rockland, Maine, and was head of the Anesthesia Department for 21 years; the Penobscot Bay Medical Center, also in Rockland; and the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Togus, Maine; retired from full-time anesthesiology in 1978, continued as a surgical assistant and part-time anesthesiology until 1982
Lived in Thomaston, Maine, husband served as warden of the Maine State Prison; Activities: traveled considerably in her career; member of Knox County Medical Society, served as president, vice president and secretary; member of the American Medical Association and the American and Maine Societies of Anesthesia; was selected as First Lady of the Year by Beta Sigma Phi in Rockland
Was preceded in death by her husband, parents and an infant daughter
Memorials: Cedar Hill Activities Fund, Windsor, Vermont
Kearney Hub, 20 March, 2012
SCISM, Alwin "Bud", 95, of Kearney, formerly of Deweese, died Monday, April 2, 2012, at his home
Memorial services: private
Burial: Fort McPherson National Cemetery at Maxwell
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann-Redinger
Born Nov. 3, 1916, in Dunning
Parents: Chancellor and Georgene (Jicha) Scism
Married: Jan. 7, 1939, to Enid "Betty" Overturf in Hastings. She preceded him in death
Survivors include his sons, Garth Scism and his wife, Vicki, of Kearney and Tony Scism and his wife, Connie, of Aurora; daughter, Mary Scism Kulhanek of Kearney; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and sister, Jean Bonner of Kearney
Grew up in Edgar, received his education at Edgar High School
Military: U.S. Army on July 18, 1945, to Dec. 10, 1945, served during World War II
Was employed by the Munitions Depot and worked for the U.S. Post Office for more than 40 years
Activities: was a published author, a great wit and an avid fisherman; enjoyed the horse races
Was preceded in death by his wife; his son, Mike; daughters, Karen Anderson and Cheryl McWaters; and son-in-law, Rod Anderson
Kearney Hub, 4 April, 2012
SLAUGHTER, Donald S., 90, of Kearney died Monday, March 12, 2012, at Good Samaritan Hospital
Services: Friday, First Baptist Church
Burial: Kearney Cemetery, with Masonic and miliary rites
Mortuary: O'Brien-Straatmann-Redinger
Kearney Hub, 13 March, 2012
SPAULDING, Benita Lavon, 81, of Ravenna died Saturday, March 24, 2012, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney
Graveside services: Thursday, Riverside Cemetery at Gibbon
Mortuary: Rasmussen in Ravenna
Born Feb. 19, 1931, in Kearney
Parents: Frank "Doodle" and Josie (Cash) Smith
Married: Jan. 12, 1949, to Valleau "Joe" Spaulding in Oakland, Calif. He died May 19, 2002
Survivors include her sons, Tom Spaulding and his wife, Brenda, of Ravenna and Pete Spaulding and his wife, Diane, of Campbell and two grandsons they raised, Travis Spaulding and fiancée, Shelly, and Todd Spaulding and his wife, Diane, all of Grand Island; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; brother, Don Smith and his wife, Barb, of Elm Creek; and sister, Jean Lammers of Kearney
Was a nurse for 40 years; retired from Franklin Medical Clinic in 2000 and moved to Ravenna
Activities: enjoyed the little things in life, spending time with her family, music and watching Chicago Cubs baseball
Was preceded in death by her husband; sons, Steve Smith and Gary Spaulding; daughter, Reava Spaulding; sister, Jackie Maxiner; and her parents
Kearney Hub, 26 March, 2012
VEST-RIPP, Doris E., 78, of Pleasanton died Thursday, March 15, 2012, at The Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg
Services: Tuesday, Pleasanton United Methodist Church
Burial: Prairie Center Cemetery at Haven's Chapel
Mortuary: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl
Born Dec. 17, 1933, at Riverdale
Parents: Roy and Clara (Donnell) Harden
Married: Aug. 22, 1952, to Richard Vest in Kearney. He died in 1983
Married: April 27, 1990, to Sylvester "Sally" Ripp in Pleasanton. He preceded her in death
Survivors include her sons, Randy Vest and his wife, Shelli, and David Vest and his wife, Mary, all of Pleasanton; daughters, Kathryn Unick and her husband, Tim, of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Sue Bartels and her husband, Dennis, of Cheyenne, Wyo.; sisters, Lola Vest of Scottsbluff and Ginger Schmidt of Lincoln; brother, Bob Harden and his wife, Gwen, of Holdrege; stepdaughter, Linda Albright and her husband, Paul, of Mount Pleasant, S.C.; stepdaughter-in-law, Barb Brayton and her husband, Howard, of Kearney; 15 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren
Graduated from Kearney High School in 1952; she and Richard farmed in the Pleasanton area
Activities: member of Pleasanton United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, Kensington Club, Red Hat Society, Pinochle Club, Quilting Club, Pleasanton Senior Citizens and Prairie Hills Golf Club
Was preceded in death by her husbands; brother, Jack Harden; brothers-in-law, Walter Vest, Glenn Vest and Dale Schmidt; sisters-in-law, RoDonna Harden and Lucille Vest; and stepson, Larry Ripp
Memorials: Pleasanton Fire Department and the Memory Wing at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg
Kearney Hub, 19 March, 2012
WALKER, Harley F., 71, of Kearney died Friday, March 16, 2012, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Grand Island
Memorial services: Thursday, O'Brien-Straatmann-Redinger Funeral Home
Burial: Kearney Cemetery with military honors
Born March 7, 1941, in Dodge City, Kan.
Parents: Luke and Izetta (Graves) Walker
Married: Oct. 23, 1964, to Mary Ann Dorf
Survivors include his wife; sons, William Walker of Kearney, Wayne and his wife, Brandi, of Kearney and Jeffrey of Kearney; daughter, Mary Goodwater and her husband, Paul, of Berryville, Va.; sisters, Alta Heath of Las Cruces, N.M., and Glada Smith of Omaha; three grandsons; two granddaughters; and many nieces and nephews
Grew up in Omaha
Military: U.S. Army, March 7, 1956-Oct. 31, 1966; proudly served the B Troop, 1st Battalion, 14th Armored Cavalry Regiment; K Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment; Headquarters Company, 8th Engineers; Headquarters Company, 68th Armor Battalion; and the B Troop, 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment
After marriage, lived in Omaha; moved to Amherst in 1980; retired in Kearney, 1999
Kearney Hub, 20 March, 2012
WALKER, Sandi S., 61, of Shelton died Monday, March 19, 2012, at her home
Memorial services: Thursday, Shelton United Methodist Church
Burial of cremains: Shelton Cemetery
Mortuary: Apfel of Wood River
Born April 5, 1950, in Syracuse
Parents: Calvin and Norma (Moss) LaFollette
Marrid: Dec. 27, 1969, to Don Walker in Syracuse
Survivors include her husband; son, Michael Walker and his wife, Teri, of Kearney; daughter, Jennifer Walker of Casper, Wyo.; granddaughters, Michaela and Molly Walker of Kearney; her mother of Syracuse; brother, Jerry LaFollette and his wife, Sheri, of Syracuse; sister, Diane Eloge and her husband, Keith, of Roca; and many nephews and cousins
Grew up in Syracuse, received her education from Syracuse with the class of 1968
After marriage, lived in Shelton; moved to Kearney in 1986, returned to Shelton in 1995 to the family farm; in Kearney, was employed at Cabela's for nine years and as a dental assistant at Eagle Dental
Activities: member of United Methodist Church in Shelton, loved to be outdoors in her garden, camping and traveling; also enjoyed reading, antiques, ceramics, cooking and going to the movies
Was preceded in death by her father
Memorials: ALS or Shelton United Methodist Church
Kearney Hub, 21 March, 2012
WICKS, Betty Jo "B.J.", 78, of Elwood died Monday, March 26, 2012, at Lexington Regional Health Center
Services: Friday, St. Peter's in the Valley Episcopal Church in Lexington
Burial of cremains: Stop Table Cemetery at Callaway
Mortuary: Reynolds-Love in Lexington
Born Jan. 9, 1934, in Callaway
Parents: James M. and Vera M. (Schukar) Liner
Married: 1979, to Gerald Wicks
Graduated from Callaway High School
Spent her working years with the telephone company as an operator and bookkeeper; owned and operated an upholstery shop; worked for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Activities: enjoyed traveling, playing cards and Keno; loved horses, needlepoint, gardening, flowers and arts and crafts; enjoyed being with friends and family; member of St Peter’s in the Valley Episcopal Church at Lexington
Survivors include her husband, Gerald Wicks of Elwood; one son: Chuck Whaley of Alliance; one daughter, Sonya Jo Whaley-Jones of Sandy, Utah; one stepson, Cole (Marilyn) Wicks of Hastings; twp stepdaughters, Corrine (Doug) Nuss of Sutton, Connie (Tony) Scism of Aurora; nine grandchildren, Chad, Mandy, Chet, Dustin, Samantha, Austin, Kyla, Morgan and Rachel; five great-grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends
Was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Mitch Whaley; one infant son; one brother, Kenneth Liner and one sister, Barbara Lewis
Lexington Clipper-Herald, 27 March, 2012
WOOD, Kenneth Clark "Kennie", 88, of Kearney, formerly of Lexington and Quinn, S.D., died Monday, April 2, 2012, at Mount Carmel Home Keens Memorial
Services: Saturday, United Methodist Church in Wall, S.D.
Burial: Wall Cemetery with military honors
Mortuaries: Reynolds-Love in Lexington and Rush Funeral Home in Wall
Born May 29, 1923, in Sioux Falls, S.D.
Parents: Waldon and Olive (Adams) Wood
Married: Dec. 5, 1942, to Aletha Bryan in Rapid City, S.D.
Survivors include his wife; daughters, Johnny Winn-Holsether of Wall and Shirley Huss and Carol Walker, both of Kearney; four grandchildren; and one great-grandson
Kearney Hub, 4 April, 2012
WRIGHT, Dale C., 86, of Kearney died Tuesday, April 3, 2012, at Mount Carmel Home Keens Memorial
Services: Saturday, O'Brien-Straatmann-Redinger Funeral Home, with military honors
Burial: Prairie Home Cemetery in Holdrege
Born Dec. 25, 1925, in Elm Creek
Parents: Allen and Cora (Conger) Wright
Married: April 20, 1947, to Frances E. Steele in Kearney. She preceded him in death
Survivors include his sons, Stephen and his wife, Colleen, of San Jose, Calif., Thomas and his wife, Sylvia, of Grand Island, and Kim and his wife, Sue, and David, all of Kearney; daughter, Barbara Hodges and her husband, Mike, of Lexington; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Iva Griem of Kearney and Elva Hasbrouck of Yuma, Colo.; several nieces and nephews; and many friends
Grew up and attended school in Elm Creek
Military: U.S. Marine Corps, March 1, 1944, through March 18, 1946; saw active duty in the Pacific Theater, Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands and Saipan; was decorated with the Purple Heart Award for injuries received in action at Saipan, Marianas Islands, on Nov. 15, 1944
After honorary discharge, returned home and married; lived in Seattle, then Chicago, and returned to Nebraska in 1953
Operated heavy machinery
Activities: enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing and carpentry
Was preceded in death by his wife; parents; son, Sanford; four brothers; and five sisters
Memorials: Mount Carmel Home
Kearney Hub, 5 April, 2012