George Forrest Osberg

GEORGE FORREST OSBERG was born May 2, 1927, in Omaha Nebraska, to George F. and Minnie J. (Froid) Osberg. He passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center in Sioux City, Iowa, at the age of 86.

George graduated from Lyons High School in 1945 and having already enlisted in the United States Navy, entered active duty May 31, 1945, and was honorably discharged in 1946.  Following his military service, he attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, and was a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity.

During his school days he was a member of the band and a trumpet trio that participated in numerous musical contests always receiving high ratings. In addition to this, he also played Taps at military funerals and other services.

On March 8, 1950, George and Betty Denton were joined in marriage in Lyons, Nebraska.  Although no children were born to the marriage, he frequently stated his two nephews were the sons he never had.

George was employed by the Burt County Bridge Crew as a drag-line operator and then by Northwestern Bell Telephone Company, retiring after 30 years of service.

Following his retirement he accepted the substitute rural mail route, which he loved dearly, and was able to run for 18 years.

George loved cars but his passion was driving, it was his entertainment and his relaxation.

In recent years George chose to spend the winters in Idaho with his sister and family, where the winters are a little less serve.  The past nine years he enjoyed Thanksgiving and Christmas with family returning to Lyons in early March.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; his parents; and brother-in-law, Carrroll Shodeen.

Survivors include his sister, Delores Shodeen of Parma, ID; nephews, Ronald (Nancy) Shodeen of Parma, ID, and James (Yong) Shodeen of Boise, ID.

PRIVATE MEMORIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT A LATER DATE

NO VISITATION

BURIAL: Lyons Cemetery with MILITARY HONORS by Robert Klase-Rogers VFW Post No.7998 and Harvey Lenig American Legion Post No. 83.

MEMORIALS: Idaho Youth Ranch, 5465 W. Irving St., Boise, ID 83706; American Heart Association, 10100 J Street Suite A, Omaha, NE 68127.

Pelan Funeral Services
Lynn, Karen and Jim Pelan
www.pelanfuneralservices.com

• Oakland PO Box 51, 68045 (402) 685-5673
• Lyons PO Box 235, 68038 (402) 687-2644
• Tekamah PO Box 203, 68061 (402) 374-1551

Robert Lee “Bob” Smith

ROBERT LEE “BOB” SMITH

1927-2013

86 years, of Lyons, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2013, at Oakland Heights in Oakland, Nebraska, following a lengthy illness.

He leaves behind his wife of 58 years, Dorothy Mae (Elming) Smith of Lyons; sons and daughter, Jim (Jennifer), Margaret (friend, Vel), Terry, all of Lincoln, NE, Mike (Laura) of David City, NE; son-in-law, Dennis Kempcke of Lincoln; sister, Densmer McIntyre of Lyons; brother, Leonard (Judy) Smith of Wisconsin; thirteen grandchildren; six great grandchildren; sisters-in-law, many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Marsha Lee Kempcke; parents and parents-in-law, brothers-in-law, Robert Raabe, Bernard Elming, Ted McIntyre.

Born and raised in Lyons, the son of Leonard and Lona (Robertson) Smith, he was a lifelong resident.

After graduating from Lyons High School in 1944, he joined the US Navy for the duration of WWII.

On June 19, 1955, Bob and Dorothy Mae Elming were married in Lyons.

Bob worked for Armour Foods for a period before entering a partnership in the Food Market in Lyons. He was passionate about his business; relishing the friends he made and working with customers. Bob enjoyed talking to people and was always keeping busy. He later purchased the entire business, eventually owning three store locations, Lyons, Tekamah and Fremont.

Bob was a long-time member of the First Presbyterian Church in Lyons. He was active in the community including the Lyons Community Club, Industrial Development Group, board member of First National Bank and Affiliated Foods Norfolk. Bob was a long-time member of the Masonic Lodge (attaining 32^nddegree), American Legion and VFW.

Bob loved life and encouraged his family to “have fun every day”.

CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE: Saturday, August 10, 2013, 2:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Lyons. Rev. Jeff Clark.

ORGANIST:  Dorothy Moore

VISITATION: Saturday one hour prior to the service at the church.

CASKET BEARERS:  Dustin Smith, Drew Smith, Brian Raabe, Travis Raabe, Lindsay Kempcke, Blair Kempcke

BURIAL: Lyons Cemetery with MILITARY HONORS by Robert Klase-Rogers VFW Post No.7998 and Harvey Lenig American Legion Post No. 83.

MEMORIALS: American Cancer Society, 9850 Nicholas Street, Suite 200, Omaha, Nebraska 68114, American Parkinson Disease Assoc. Nebraska Chapter for research, 501 N 87th St Ste 207, Omaha, NE, 68114.

Pelan Funeral Services
Lynn, Karen and Jim Pelan
www.pelanfuneralservices.com

• Oakland PO Box 51, 68045 (402) 685-5673
• Lyons PO Box 235, 68038 (402) 687-2644
• Tekamah PO Box 203, 68061 (402) 374-1551