Shane Robert Duis, 51, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died March 2, 2023 at Cozad, NE.

He was born November 16, 1971 in Gothenburg, NE, son of Lamoine and Linda (DeFruiter) Duis.

Shane loved anything that had wheels, whether that was cars, trucks, motorcycles, or four wheelers. He also had a love for his pets. In his early years, he could often be found out hunting or fishing with his dad, friends, or close relatives.

Survivors include two sons, Judd (Danielle) Gallardo of North Platte, and Justin Duis of Colorado; mother, Linda Gerdes of Cozad, NE; brother, Andrew (Wendy) Duis of Lincoln, three grandchildren, Holden, Hazlee, and Helena, along with many aunts, uncles, and cousins, and friends.

Shane was preceded in death by father, Lamoine Duis, step-father, Kenneth Gerdes, both sets of grandparents, aunt Donna, uncles, Kermit, Mearle, and Clifford, cousins, Danielle, and Markie.

Visitation will be held Sunday, March 5, 2023, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM, at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, 620 10th St, Gothenburg, NE, with family present.

Services will be held Monday, March 6, 2023, 2:00 PM, at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, with Harvey Pierce officiating.

Burial will follow at Zion Lutheran Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the family for later designation.

 

Lucy Buesing, 82, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died September 14, 2020 in Gothenburg, NE.

She was born August 23, 1938 in Neudorf, Ukraine, daughter of Otto and Hilda (Seel) Netzel.

She was baptized on April 17, 1944 in Eugenfeld, Ukraine.

Lucy arrived in New Orleans' on March 21, 1952 at the age of 14 with her mother and sister.

She attended school at Lexington through the eighth grade and later received her GED in May of 1984.

Lucy was united in marriage to Carl D Schwarz on January 8, 1955, in Lexington. The couple later divorced. Seven children were blessed to this marriage; David, Teresa, Ron, Anthony, Kathy, Charlie, and Troy.  Lucy married Darrell Buesing on June 15, 1985 at Lexington.

Over the years, she had several different jobs; she worked at Michael's, West Side Care Home, Slacks Nursing Home and retired from Hilltop Estates as head dietitian. She loved her music, cooking and baking, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Survivors include her children, Teresa and her husband Gary Smith, of Gothenburg, Ron Schwarz of Lexington, Kathy and her husband Tim Lord of Indianola, NE, Charlie and his wife Denise Schwarz of Clovis, CA, Troy Schwarz; of Gothenburg; 15 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren; sister, Linda Schwarz; step-sons Mike Buesing, Matt (Angie) Buesing, Mark Buesing; a host of step grandchildren; along with many extended family and friends.

Lucy was preceded in death by husband, Darrel Buesing; sons, Anthony and David Schwarz; grandchildren Nathan, Natalie and Nicole; her parents Otto and Hilda.

Visitation will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, Nebraska; Wednesday, September 16, 2020, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm with the family present.

Graveside Services will be held at Gothenburg Cemetery, September 17, 2020 at 10:00 am.  

Interment will follow in the Gothenburg Cemetery, Gothenburg, Nebraska.

Memorials may be given to the Hilltop Estates or Alzheimer's Association.

 

Reyes “Ray” A. Robles, 83, of Lexington, died Thursday, January 30, 2020 at his home with his family by his side.

He was born January 4, 1937, in Lexington, Nebraska to Ramon A. and Soledad (Cordero) Robles. He attended school in Lexington and was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church.

Reyes worked many construction jobs in the area. He was an accomplished carpenter and tinkerer who could fix/repair about anything.

As a young man, he started working with Neff Lumber Yard and retired in 2006 from Mead Lumber in Lexington, where he made a lot of friends and enjoyed helping them pick out the right wood for their projects. Anyone who knew Ray, knew he didn’t go too far from home. He complemented that by reading any newspaper he could get his hands on and each book, bought or gifted, was read through once or twice.

He enjoyed following his grandchildren’s athletic and scholastic accomplishments and was always interested in what they were doing and looked forward to their visits. Ray liked anything with his Huskers, but really enjoyed Husker volleyball and softball. And at any time (24-7) he would have his western channel on, which was his favorite.

Reyes is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Lou (Barron) Robles of Lexington; children, Phil (Paula) Robles of Cozad, Felix (Yvonne) Robles of Laona, Wisconsin, Beth (Robert) Speer of Lexington, and Jon (Julie) Robles of Lexington; one brother, Felix Robles of Albuquerque, New Mexico; grandchildren, Whitney, Skyler, Brooke, Carli, Mark and Jennifer; and great-grandchildren, Lyric, Jax, and Dawson.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Raymond Robles and Florentino Robles, Sr.; sisters, Manuella Cervantes, Aurelia Robles, Delores Robles Meier, and two sisters that passed away very young, Lucia and Anita.

Visitation will be from 6:00-7:00 p.m. on Monday, February 3, 2020, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church. A Christian wake service will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the church.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington, Nebraska on Tuesday, February 4 at 10:00 a.m. with Father Matt Koperski, officiating. Interment will be at St. Ann’s Cemetery in Lexington.

Memorials are suggested to the Lexington Volunteer Fire Department or to the family for later designation.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be directed to the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

Maiden Name: Lauby

 

Rosemary JoAnne (Lauby) McCarthy, 75, of Omaha, Nebraska, formerly of Lexington passed away on May 18th, 2019 at Brighton Gardens in Omaha.

Rosemary was born to Cletus and Mary (Wilhelm) Lauby in Lexington, Nebraska, on November 26th, 1943.   She attended Lexington High School where she met her high school sweetheart, Neil McCarthy. They were married, on January 28th, 1961.

They made their home and started their family in Lexington where Neil served on the police force. After moving to Omaha in 1991, Neil & Rosemary started a daycare, sharing their home, time and love with many wonderful children over the years. Later in life, they enjoyed camping, often serving as campground hosts.

Rosemary is survived by sons, Jerry and wife Lori of Blair; Chris and husband Jimmy of Omaha; daughter, Trueline and grandchildren, Mason, Evan, and Dominique. She is also survived by sisters, Shirley (James) Richey of Loveland CO; Kathy (Darrell) Bliven of Omaha; Cleta (Jack) Brown of Ravenna; brother, Jim (Gail) Lauby of Elwood; Sisters-in-Law, Patricia McCarthy-Flaig, Twila McCarthy, & Mary (Harley) Nichelson and Brothers-in-Law, Verne Ratcliff and John (Bonnie) McCarthy.

Rosemary also loved the girls whom she cared for since their childhood; Maddie, Josie, Alex, & Katie Bohn

Rosemary was preceded in death by her husband, Cornelius “Neil” Francis, son, Robert Anthony; infant daughter Christine Ann; granddaughter, Kristina Marie, infant grandson, Tyler Anthony; parents; and sister, Patricia “Patti” Ratcliff.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington with Father Jose Chavez, officiating.

Interment will be at St Ann’s Cemetery at Lexington. Family & friends are invited to a luncheon after the burial at Kirk’s Restaurant.  

Visitation will be on Thursday, May 23, 2019 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. with a Rosary recited at 10:00 a.m. at St Ann’s Catholic Church prior to Mass.

Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visting:reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

Date Posted: 2018-09-24

Funeral Services for Donald D. Bauer will be held on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington, Nebraska with Pastor Victor Rasmussen, officiating. Following the services, interment will be held at the Ft. McPherson National Cemetery, south of Maxwell, Nebraska with military honors provided by the North Platte Honor Guard in conjunction with the U.S. Navy Military Honors Team.

Donald Dean Bauer, 85 years of age, of Cozad, Nebraska, passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018 at his home in Cozad, surrounded by his family. Donnie was born August 21, 1933 at Lexington, the eldest of thirteen children born to Alexander and Wilma Marie (Wiles) Bauer. He received his primary education from North 17 District School, northeast of Lexington, and then attended Lexington High School.

Following his education, he was employed by Burns and Skinner Feedlot, northeast of Lexington, prior to being inducted into the United States Navy on November 25, 1952. Donnie served his country during the Korean War, stationed on the U.S.S. Cabildo (LSD-16) until he was honorably discharged on June 1, 1955. He then returned home to Dawson County, where he continued his work at the feedlot as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator.

On June 9, 1957, he was united in marriage to Bonnie Lue Knaggs at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington, and to this union the couple were blessed with three children: Lynette, Cynthia and Dennis. The family made their home in Lexington, until settling to Cozad, where Donnie was employed by Adolph Fasse Feedlot. He was then employed by Platte Valley Pack at Darr, Nebraska for 17 years, and later worked as a mechanic in Lexington at Sperry New Holland for 10 years, until his retirement.

He was a member of the First Lutheran Church at Buffalo, north of Lexington, was a proud member of the NRA, and a 41 year member of the Manning American Legion Post #111 in Lexington. Donnie enjoyed camping, fishing, and many good times were experienced hunting deer for many years with his son, Dennis and his brothers. He was a skilled woodworker, and especially enjoyed building duck decoys and naval ship replicas.

Above all, Donnie was a family man. His family was his pride and joy, and he treasured each memory made with them. His good memory of these moments in life gave him the ability of reciting stories in great detail to his family and friends. These stories will be missed! Another highlight in Donnie and Bonnie’s life was being encouraged by their family to achieve their GED’s, which they accomplished together in 1986.

Donnie was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law and mother-in-law: James and Leona Knaggs; one brother, Roger Bauer; sisters-in-law: Cathy Bauer, Carol Bauer and Joyce Bauer; brothers-in-law: Ken Strickland, Dale Tomasek, and Fred Larson; and a niece, Linda Thomsen.

He leaves to celebrate his life; his wife of 61 years, Bonnie of Cozad; his children: Lynn Rose and her husband, Brian of Kearney Nebraska; Cindy Owens and her husband, Keith of Nampa, Idaho; and Dennis Bauer and his wife, Linda of Millard, Nebraska; grandchildren: Jeremy Bauer and his wife, Brittany of Atkinson, Nebraska; Hope Dreesen and her husband, Paul of La Vista, Nebraska; and Shelby Bauer of Millard; three great-grandchildren: Kiptyn and Lawsyn Bauer, and Tahlia Dreesen; five brothers: Larry Bauer of Lexington; James Bauer of Cozad; Thomas Bauer of Farnam, Nebraska; Steven Bauer and his wife, Carol of Eddyville, Nebraska; and Michael Bauer of Bailey, Colorado; six sisters: Phyllis Robinson and her husband, Archie of Holdrege; Beverly Tomasek of Omaha, Nebraska; Mary Bauer of Indio, California; Julia Tucker of Lee Summit, Missouri; Dorothy Larson of Loveland, Colorado; and Marilyn Stephens of Englewood, Colorado; several special brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law on the Knaggs side of the family; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Berryman Funeral Home in Cozad, with the family greeting friends from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

A memorial has been established in his Donnie’s honor, and kindly suggested to the family for later designation to benefit Veterans.

Expressions of caring and kindness can be sent to the family atwww.nelsonbauerfh.com

The Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege, Nebraska, and the Berryman Funeral Home in Cozad are working in conjunction with each other to assist the family.

Date Posted: 2018-07-14

John (Dwight) Edwards, 79 years of age, of Holdrege, died Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Christian Homes Care Community in Holdrege, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Christian Homes Chapel in Holdrege, with Chaplain DeWane Dow officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Offutt Air Force Base Funeral Honors Team at the Chapel. To honor Dwight, the family requests casual dress or sports attire. Following the traditional visitation, cremation will take place and inurnment will be held at the Moses Hill Cemetery in Phelps County Nebraska.

Visitation will be Monday, July 9, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. with the family greeting from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege.

Dwight was born Nov. 5, 1938 at Cozad, the youngest of four children born to John G. and Donna M. (Linsley) Edwards. He received his primary education from rural school District No. 18 at Lexington, Nebraska, through the eighth grade and completed his education at Lexington High School. Dwight was then inducted into the United States Air Force, and served his country until his honorable discharge on Sept. 3, 1958.

In 1963, Dwight was united in marriage to Ellen Beavers in Carlton and to this union three children were born, Becky, Clint, and Mike. The family made their home in Oregon, where Dwight was employed by Southern Pacific Railroad building railroad cars. The family then returned to Lexington, where Dwight managed the Husky Service Station, and later worked as a mechanic at the Chrysler garage. Dwight then began his career in swine confinement operation in Elwood, Sutton and Loomis. He also worked at Casey’s General Store in Holdrege until his retirement in 2001, where he enjoyed making the donuts and rolls every morning. Following retirement, Dwight was employed by Agri CO-OP in Loomis.

Dwight enjoyed fishing, loved cooking and baking, and building model cars.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen on Oct. 31, 1998. Dwight then met Betty A. (Deselms) Schriner, and the couple was united in marriage on Aug. 4, 2000. Dwight and Betty loved spending time together, whether it was attending an auction, a shopping spree, or watching TV; they treasured the moments. He also loved the time spent with their family. He had a special place in his heart for animals, especially his dog, Barney.

Dwight leaves to celebrate his life, his wife, Betty Edwards of Holdrege; four children, Becky (Alan) Forster of Smithfield, Clint (Shelly) Edwards of Loomis; Mike (Logan)Edwards of Mt. Holly, N. C.; and Sylvia Edwards of Richland Hills, Texas; three step-children, Tim (Jan) McCracken of Edison; Terry (Vonda) McCracken of Fairmont; and Tracy (Whitney) Haack of Fairmont; 18 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one sister, Marjorie Allison of Lexington; sister-in-law, Delta Mae Johnson of Holdrege; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Besides his wife, Ellen, and his parents; Dwight was preceded in death by one son, Jessie Edwards; one step-grandson, Stephen Haack; step-granddaughter, Patricia McCracken; two brothers, Jack Edwards, and Gayle Edwards; four brothers-in-law, Floyd Allison, Keith Johnson, Jim Deselms, and Harold Beavers; and one sister-in-law, Muriel Gebers.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Dwight’s honor, and kindly suggested to cancer research.

Expressions of caring and kindness can be sent to the family at www.nelsonbauerfh.com The Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege is in charge of the arrangements.

Date Posted: 2018-06-27

William R. “Bill” France, age 86, formerly of Lexington, Nebraska, died Monday, June 25, 2018.

Bill was born January 6, 1932, in Lexington, Nebraska, to Donald and Mattie (Wight) France.

He attended District 25 and Lexington High School. Bill served his country in the United States Army field artillery during the Korean Conflict. He drove an M-5 thirteen-ton high-speed tractor. Bill was awarded the Korean Service Medal with two bronze service stars, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal. He was honorably discharged as a corporal.

On June 11, 1952, he was united in marriage to Patricia A. Fellows. They were married 66 years.

Bill farmed, raised livestock, worked for alfalfa dehydration plants, Dawson Public Power District, Monroe Shock Absorbers, and Sperry New Holland. He built a house on the family farm where he and Patricia raised their family and lived for 63 years until declining health prompted their move to Kearney, Nebraska, where Patricia still resides.

Bill liked hunting, especially pheasants, and was a crack shot. He also enjoyed fishing the Platte River and Johnson Lake. In his youth, he often rode his horse to country school and he taught all of his children to ride. He and Patricia enjoyed dancing. He followed Husker football.

Survivors include his wife, Patricia of Kearney; daughters, Victoria (Robert) Lipovsky of Fairfield and Kristie France of Kearney; sister-in-law Arlene France of Arizona City, Arizona; nine grandchildren, Toni (Nick) Bloch, Adam Lipovsky, Will Lipovsky, Melissa France, Pamela (Tylor) Higgins, Tucker (Heather) Gruntorad, Trevor Meyer (fiancé Tisha Powell), Allison Gruntorad (fiancé Kyle Harms), and Tanner Gruntorad; nine great-grandchildren, Harrison Bloch, Raleigh Bloch, Cienna Wagoner, Trey Wagoner, Logan Wagoner, Tara Higgins, Danny Higgins, Hadley Gruntorad, and Easton Meyer; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and great nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Danny; and brothers, Wayne, Donnie, and Gary; and great-granddaughter Tshura France-Wagoner.

Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 29, 2018, at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Chapel in Lexington with Pastor William Ohlmann, officiating. There will be no visitation, but the casket will be open prior to the funeral service.

Interment with military honors will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. To share online condolences, please visit: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

Date Posted: 2018-02-12
Maiden Name: Stanford

Jeanne E. Gibson, 90, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2018, at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.

Jeanne was born on November 22, 1927, the 7th child of Horace & Maggie (Jones) Stanford. At the age of 4, she made her home with Terry and Ruth Bell, attending School District 38 and graduated from Lexington High School.

She was united in marriage to Grant Reddick in 1945 and two children were blessed to this union: Terry and Vicky. In the early 1950’s, she sold Stanley Home Products. In 1957, she went to work for Sixth Street Food Store until 1960. Later, she and her family moved to Colorado, where she continued working for grocery chains. She and Grant would later divorce in 1963.

In 1968, she married Carl Nicks and inherited three step-children, Vern, Norman & Carla.

They would divorce in 1980 and Jeanne moved back to Lexington and married Eldred Gibson. He passed away in 1989.

She was a member of Rebekah’s and Ladies Auxiliary 2551 for twenty seven years.

The most important thing to Jeanne, in her own words was “Remember me for loving my family”.

Survivors include her son, Terry (Bonnie) Reddick of Hillrose, Colorado; Five grandsons, Wes (Spring) Reddick of Longmont, Colorado, Stacey (Shonna) Reddick of Broomfield, Colorado, Craig (Marcy) Stephens of Pleasanton, Nebraska, William (Kristi) Stephens of Gunnison, Colorado & Jason (Alecia) Stephens of Bertrand, Nebraska; One granddaughter: Amanda Thompson of Colorado; Fourteen great-grandchildren; Morgan Reddick, Jacenta Irlanda, Kalond Irlanda, Jasmyn Thompson, Steven Reddick Lacome, Cassie Stephens, Terry Stephens, Brandon Stephens, Brooklyn Stephens, Josh Stephens, Aaron Stephens, and Andy Stephens; one great-great granddaughter; Victoria Marie Hoffman, step-children, Vern (Diane) Carrigan, Norman Nicks, Carla (Lynn) Lapp, Ben (Karen) Gibson & Max (Vivian) Gibson; special nephew, Lonnie Bliven and many nieces and nephews; special friend, Loraine Haller.

She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Vicky Stephens, four brothers, Dean, Lonnie, Joe & Harlan; three sisters, Betty Nelson, Helen Lobdell & Mary Bliven; brother-in-law, George Hughbanks; two nephews, Dallas Hughbanks & Mick Bliven.

Memorial Service will be Thursday, February 15, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home with Pastor Bill Ohlmann, officiating.

Inurnment will be in Greenwood Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com

Date Posted: 2017-09-11
Maiden Name: Schneider

Lori Lin Walker, 56, of Grand Island died Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017.

Memorial service was held at Monday, Sept. 11, at All Faiths Funeral Home in Grand Island. Father Scott Harder officiated.

Lori was born April 22, 1961 in Lexington, the daughter of Jim “Duke” and Phyllis (Rice) Schneider. She grew up on a farm east of Lexington and graduated from Lexington Senior High School.

Lori married Dallas Walker and they spent most of their married life raising their family in Nebraska and Alaska.

Those left to cherish her memory include her children, Ryan (Hanna) Walker of Alaska, Aimee (Steve) Owen of Alaska, Teresa Jones (Chris Sims) of Florida, Melissa (Allen) White of Alaska, Jessica Walker and Emily (Cody) VanSickle of Grand Island; her parents, Phyllis and Steve Douglas of Little Rock, Ark.; Duke (Sally) Schneider of Omaha; sister, Jami Anson (Gary Kampschneider) of Columbus; stepbrother, John (Pat) Hays of Omaha; stepsisters, Jodi (J.D.) Alonso of Omaha and Kathryn (Jerry) Linch of League City, Texas; 18 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas and her grandparents.

Lori’s beloved family was her life. She was a fulltime mother, grandmother and homemaker. Loving and compassionate, she was as beautiful as the gardens she cultivated.

Online remembrances may be left at www.giallfaiths.com.

Date Posted: 2017-09-23

Richard L. Beans of Cozad died Sept. 14, 2017 at the Cozad Community Hospital at the age of 89.

Services were Monday, Sept. 18, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the Cozad United Methodist Church with Pastor Doug Smith officiating. Burial was at the Cozad Cemetery.

Visitation was Sunday from 1 to 6 p.m. at Berryman Funeral Home.

Richard was born May 24, 1928 at Denver, to Guy and Cora (Fouts) Beans.

Richard graduated from Lexington High School. He married LaVon Beckley on Nov. 25, 1951. The couple moved to the family homestead east of Cozad where they farmed for many years. Richard also worked at Monroe Auto for 31 years until his retirement.

He had a wonderful sense of humor and loved playing pranks on family and friends. Richard was quite handy and kept busy fixing things around the house and for family. He and LaVon enjoyed traveling, square dancing and were active with the American Red Cross. Richard was a longtime member of the Cozad United Methodist Church and a Mason for over 50 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, LaVon; brother, Guy, Jr. and sister, Wilma May and her husband Leonard.

Survivors include his three children, Terry (Sara) Beans of Lexington, Sheri Beans of Temple, Texas, and Steve (Dawn) Beans of Cozad; two grandchildren, Travis Beans of Fremont and Morgan Smock of Cozad; great-grandson, Jacob Beans of Fremont; brothers, Floyd (Pat) Beans of Chandler, Ariz., and Norm (Marilyn) Beans of Cozad; sister-in-law, Arlene Beans of Mesa, Ariz.; and many other relatives and friends.

Memorials are suggested to the Lexington or Cozad Grand Generation Centers.

Online condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com.

Date Posted: 2017-08-01
Maiden Name: Zimmerman

Charlene Louise Zimmerman, 65, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha.Charlene Louise Zimmerman, 65, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at Nebraska Medicine in Omaha.
She was born November 3, 1951, in Overton, Nebraska, to Harold and Ruth (Anderson) Zimmerman.
Charlene attended school at Lexington, and then went onto further her education at Beauty School. Through the years she also took many college courses which helped advance her through Monroe Auto.
She spent more than 35 years working at Monroe Auto in Cozad, Nebraska. She first worked in production, and worked her way up in the company to where she finished her career in the office. When Monroe’s closed, she went to work for Home Federal Savings & Loan, and then Walmart in Lexington. 
Charlene loved her granddaughters so very much, she loved taking pictures of them as well as her great nieces. She attended her great nieces’ basketball and volleyball games, and their high school rodeo activities.
She also enjoyed being outdoors and working in her flowers.
Charlene is survived by one son, Christopher Zimmerman of Grand Island, Nebraska; three granddaughters, Skylar Zimmerman of Omaha, Nebraska, Avry Cummins of Omaha, Nebraska, Chandra Cummins-Zimmerman of Omaha, Nebraska; one brother, Dean (Kay) Zimmerman of Mesquite, Texas; two sisters, Sharon (Bob) Forrester of Arnold, Nebraska, and Doris (Kim) Simmons of Bellevue, Nebraska; as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Charlene was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother, Duane.
It was Charlene’s wishes for cremation. That family has honored those wishes. There will be no visitation.
A Memorial Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Chapel in Lexington, Nebraska with Pastor Daniel Sauer officiating.
Inurnment will be in the Evergreen Cemetery east of Lexington.
Memorials are suggested to Dawson County CASA or the Donor’s Choice.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.