Russell R. Puffer, 78, of Herman NE

RUSSELL R. PUFFER was born July 17, 1936, in Tekamah, Nebraska to Linton and Blanche (Peck) Puffer. He passed away Friday, January 9, 2015, at the age of 78 at CHI Health Immanuel in Omaha, Nebraska, while surrounded by family and friends.

Russell spent his childhood growing up on the farm in the Tekamah area. He attended school in Tekamah. After finishing school, he worked for area farmers in Tekamah.

In May 1967, Russell married Wanda Anderson. They moved to Gothenburg, Nebraska, where Russell worked for the State of Nebraska Department of Roads. In 1977, they moved back to Craig, Nebraska, and made their home. To this union three children were born; Kent, Amy and Wesley. While residing in Craig, Russell worked for the City of Craig for many years.

September 9, 2000, Russell and Phyllis were united in marriage. They spent their retirement years together in Herman, Nebraska.

Russell enjoyed collecting hats and license plates, having both of them hung in the garage, where he spent a lot of time. Russell took great pride in the appearance of the Craig Cemetery. He always enjoyed being there, and researching each gravestone. Russell and Phyllis gathered all of the information to make a new cemetery directory.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers and sisters-in-law, Linton and Ruth Puffer, Marion and Phyllis Puffer.

He is survived by his wife, Phyllis, of Herman; children, Kent (Brooke) Puffer of Overton, NE, Amy (Jarvis) Guill, of Oakland, NE, Wes Puffer, of Cheyenne, WY; adopted daughter, Dori Lee, of Omaha; sister, Rosemand (Jim) Sell, of Mondamin, IA; stepdaughters, Kim (Fred) Wesley, of Blair, NE, Tanis (Scott) Tucker, of Springfield, MO, Mary (Harry) Beatty, of Holley, FL; four grandchildren, Connor and Corbin Guill, Haylee Puffer, Dawsen Puffer; step-grandchildren; nieces; nephews; a host of friends.

PRIVATE FAMILY FUNERAL SERVICE

VISITATION: Tuesday, January 13, 2015, 4-8 pm with family receiving friends from 6-8 pm at Pelan Funeral Home in Tekamah, Nebraska

BURIAL: Tekamah Cemetery, Tekamah

MEMORIALS: To the family

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Russell Puffer