David W. Smith, 44, of Uehling NE

June 13, 2015 Leave a comment


Funeral services for David W. Smith age 44 of Uehling, NE will be held on Monday, June 15th at 10:30 a.m. at the Minnick Funeal Home in West Point, NE. Interment with military honors will be on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Ft. McPherson National Cemetery, near Maxwell, NE. Visitation will be on Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Minnick Funeral Home in West Point.

David passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at the Fremont Area Medical Center.

David Wayne Smith was born on September 21, 1970 at Omaha, NE to Charles and Sally (Smith) Smith. He grew up in Omaha and graduated from Omaha Gross High School in 1989. After graduation he worked as a security guard. He joined the United States Army Reserves and was called to Active Duty in support of Operation Desert Shield/Storm in October of 1990 and received the Southwest Asia Service Medal with 3 Bronze Service Stars, Kuwait Liberation Medal and an Overseas Service Bar. Upon returning he attended technical school and received his degree in programming. Since 2002 he has worked as a systems engineer for Future Foam in Council Bluffs, IA. On December 26, 2007, he was united in marriage to Julie (Liermann) Smith at West Point, NE.

David was a member of Uehling Fire and Rescue as an EMT. He enjoyed spending time with the family outdoors, whether it was fishing, riding the seadoo, four-wheeler and motorcycle. David loved his firearms and traveling.

Survivors include-
Wife- Julie of Uehling, NE
Children- Matthew and Cady Smith of Auburn, NE and daughter Olivia
Jonathan Smith of Omaha, NE
Timmothy Smith of Uehling, NE
Leslie Smith of Fremont, NE
Kayla and Abraham Crosby of Uehling, NE and children-Jude and Loralie
Jessie and Angel Smith of Wisner, NE and son Gunnar
Father- Charles Smith of Scribner, NE
Mother-Sally Smith and Ron of Tekamah, NE
Grandmother-Sally Smith of Earling, IA
Brothers and Sisters-
Ronald and Delores Smith of Omaha, NE
Kelly and Leigh Smith of Evergreen, AL
Mike and Lynette Smith of Omaha, NE
Daniel and Samantha Smith of Summerville, AL
Christina Young of Omaha, NE
Diana Wright of Tekamah, NE
Many nieces and nephews also survive him.

David was preceded in death by his grandfather-William Smith in 1993.

David Smith

David Smith

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David W. Smith, 44, of Uehling NE

June 12, 2015 Leave a comment


David W. Smith, age 44, of Uehling, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at the Fremont Area Medical Center.

Funeral services are pending at the Minnick Funeral Home in West Point.

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Mary L. Boseth, 87, of West Point NE

April 20, 2015 Leave a comment


Mary L. Bogseth age 87 of West Point, Nebraska passed away Friday, April 17, 2015, at the St. Francis Memorial Hospital in West Point, Nebraska.   Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the Trinity Church in West Point, NE.  Interment will be in the Westside Cemetery, rural Oakland, NE.  Visitation will be on Monday from noon to 8 p.m., with the family present from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Minnick Funeral Home in West Point, NE and will continue Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service at the church.  The family suggests that memorials be directed to Trinity Church in West Point or the local chapter of the American Heart Association.   Minnick Funeral Home in West Point, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

Mary Louise Bogseth was born on January 11, 1928 at Tilden, NE to George W. and Ida M. (Wagner) Real.  On December 16, 1946, she was united in marriage to Randall Bogseth at Belleville, KS.  They lived near Ewing, NE for the first five years of marriage and lived in Lincoln, NE a short time before settling on a farm east of West Point, NE on the Cuming/Burt Co. line.  In 1978, they moved into West Point in a home their son Greg built and started Carpets and Curtains, where Mary was known as the “Drapery Lady”.  She continued to sew draperies for close to 30 years.  The couple moved to an acreage east of town in 1983 and retired back into West Point in the early 1990’s.

Mary was active at Trinity Church in West Point, belonging to its Evening Guild and later the Quilting Group.  She was also a member of the Friendly Neighbors Extension Club and different card clubs.  She enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening, canning, playing games with the kids and traveling on day trips back to the Sandhills.

Survivors include-

Husband-Randall Bogseth of West Point, NE

Children and their families-

Linda and Darwin Peterson of West Point, NE and family

Kristie and Tom Randel of Hortonville, WI and children-Sydney & Gabe

David and Kahthie Peterson of West Point, NE and children-

Evan, Alyssa, Ashton, Ariel, Kaleb & Addison

Jo Ellyn and Monte Reimers of Okemos, MI and family

Jennifer and Gary Johnson of Scranton, PA and children-Kacey & Jack

Jessica Reimers of Detroit, MI

Greg and Julie Bogseth of North Bend, NE and family

Heidi & Tyler Smith of York, NE and children-Hunter, Mitchell & Gracie

Courtney and Colin Perry of Dayton, OH and children-Olivia & Madelyn

Judd Bogseth of Lyons, NE

Jackie and Curt Von Seggern of Lincoln, NE and children-Saylor & Drake

Clark and Kathy Bogseth of Omaha, NE and family

Michael and Sarah Bogseth of Gretna, NE and son-Bryson

Jenna and Cole Tibke of Bennington, NE and children-Kendyl, Kamilla & Knox

Timothy Bogseth of Omaha, NE

Matthew Bogseth of Omaha, NE

Barry and Shelley Bogseth of Olathe, KS and daughters-Lauryn & Londyn

Siblings-George Real, Alice Ryan, Dorothy Ambrose, Ernest Real, Maurice Real, Charles Real, Jim Real, Jean Records, Bill Real and Jerry Real.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, stillborn daughter-Diane, and siblings-Margaret Baker and Tommy Real.

Mary Bogseth

Mary Bogseth

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Mary L. Bogseth, 87, of West Point NE

April 19, 2015 Leave a comment


Funeral services for Mary L. Bogseth age 87 of West Point, NE will be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the Trinity Church in West Point, NE. Interment will be in the Westside Cemetery, rural Oakland, NE.

Visitation will be on Monday from noon to 8:00 p.m., with the family present from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the Minnick Funeral Home in West Point, NE and will continue Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service at the church. The family suggests that memorials be directed to Trinity Church in West Point or the local chapter of the American Heart Association.

Mary passed away on Friday, April 17, 2015, at the St. Francis Memorial Hospital in West Point, NE.

Mary Bogseth

Mary Bogseth

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Mary L. Bogseth, 87, of West Point NE

April 18, 2015 Leave a comment


Mary L. Bogseth age 87 of West Point, Nebraska passed away Friday, April 17, 2015, at the St. Francis Memorial Hospital in West Point, Nebraska.  Funeral services are pending at the Minnick Funeral Home in West Point, Nebraska.

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Doak Wegner, 58, of West Point NE Formerly of Bancroft NE

March 13, 2015 Leave a comment


Doak Wegner age 58 of West Point, Nebraska formerly of Bancroft, Nebraska passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at the Pender Community Hospital. Funeral services will be on Monday, March 16, 2015 at 2 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, rural Bancroft, NE.  Interment will be in the Bancroft Cemetery.  Visitation will be held Sunday from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Minnick Funeral Home in West Point and will continue on Monday from noon to 2 p.m. at the church.  In lieu of flowers, it is suggested to direct memorials to the family for future designation.  On Monday the service will be broadcast to the school to accommodate additional seating.  Minnick Funeral Home in West Point, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

Doak Leon Wegner was born on December 6, 1956 at Oakland, NE to Lester and Eva June (Block) Wegner.  He was baptized at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bancroft, NE and was confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church rural Bancroft, NE.  Doak attended Zion Lutheran Parochial School and graduated from Bancroft High School in 1975.  On July 1, 1978, he was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart Patty Larsen at St.   Paul’s Lutheran Church in Bancroft, NE.  The couple farmed near Bancroft and in 2000 moved into Bancroft.  In June 2014, they moved to West Point, NE.

Doak was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church rural Bancroft, serving as elder, was head usher and on the Zion Lutheran School board.  Doak Played for the West Point Bombers baseball team from 1979 to 1992, coached Zion basketball, junior high basketball at Bancroft-Rosalie.   He served on the Bancroft Baseball Board and was a longtime coach for Little League Baseball in Bancroft and also coached the NE All-Stars from 1992 to 2006.  Doak ran the clock at the football and basketball games at Bancroft-Rosalie, kept book for Pender American Legion games and also drove the activity bus for Bancroft-Rosalie High School.

Doak enjoyed taking trips with his family, was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan, and especially enjoyed being “Papa” to his grandkids.

Survivors include-

Wife-Patty Wegner of West Point, NE
Children- Matthew and Angie Wegner of West Point, NE and children-Braylon, Jaxson, Riley and Hudson
Rebecca and Tyler Weborg of West Point, NE and children-Nevaeh, Adara, and Nora
Jessica Wegner of West Point, NE
Joshua Wegner of West Point, NE

Father- Lester Wegner of Bancroft, NE

Brothers-Tim and Jolie Wegner of Huntington Beach, CA
Scott and Kathy Wegner of Bennington, NE

Parents-in-law- Robert and Myra Larsen of Blair, NE
Sister-in-law-Brenda and Tim Nelson of Johnson Lake, NE
Brother-in-law-Robbie and Kim Larsen of Bennington, NE

Several nieces and nephews also survive him.

Doak was preceded in death by his mother-Eva June Wegner, and a sister-in-law-Terri Larsen.

Doak Wegner

Doak Wegner

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Doak Wegner, of West Point Ne, Formerly of Bancroft NE

March 11, 2015 Leave a comment


Doak Wegner age 58 of West Point, Nebraska formerly of Bancroft, Nebraska passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at the Pender Community Hospital.  Funeral services are pending at the Minnick Funeral Home in West Point, NE.

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