
- Date Posted: 2024-02-21
Philip "Ed" Darby, Jr., 93, of Johnson Lake, Nebraska, passed away on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at Tabitha Prairie Commons in Grand Island surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on October 16, 1930, near Darr, Nebraska to Philip Edwin Darby Sr. and Clara B. Strohmyer. He graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1948. In 1951, Ed joined the United States Army where he did topography in the Philippines during the Korean War until 1953. On July 22, 1956, Ed married the love of his life, Karen Rupe at the United Methodist Church in Lexington. To this union, six daughters were born: Sara, Jennifer, Luanne, Linda, Patricia, and Karla.
Ed worked for three years at Reed Engineering in Columbus, Nebraska before dedicating 43 years to the Dawson Public Power District. There he worked for the engineering department for 20 years and transitioned to being a manager for 23 years before retiring in 1998. Ed loved being involved in his community and served on various committees. He was a part of the Founding Fathers of Lexington Foundation, was the president of the Nebraska Power Association, was a secretary and treasurer for the Tri-County Shrine Club, served on the board at Home Federal as well as several committees with the Nebraska Rural Electric Association, helped campaign for John Wightman, and was a dedicated member of the Masonic Lodge Thistle #61.
Ed was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church He loved Nebraska football, spending his days out at the lake, and gardening. He was an incredibly hard worker and was able to fix anything you brought to him. He was a doting father to his girls and always followed their activities as well as his grandchildren's activities.
Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Sara (Craig Forester) Darby of Omaha, Jennifer Jo (Scott) Mitchell of Grand Island, Luanne Rae Gesell of Lincoln, Linda Kae (Rick) Petet of Lincoln, Patricia Ann (Andrew) Cohen of Lincoln, and Karla Lynn (Roger) Schmidt of Grand Island; grandchildren, Liza Jo (Chad) Lorenz, Clair Olivia Schmidt, Philip Payton (Jessica) Schmidt, Cameron Lee Petet, Erin Darby (Jared Kennedy) Gesell, Darby Linn (Dana) Kurtz, Sydney Kae (Tyler) Wilhelms, and Tanner John Gesell; great-grandchildren, Tatum, Taelor, Devon, Porter, Lettie, Lovelyn and one on the way; sister, Joan C. (William) Smith of Broomfield, Colorado, as well as nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Karen Darby; sister, Jean E. Large; brothers-in-law, Dean Linn and Harold Benzel, sisters-in-law, Gloria Benzel, and Donna Linn.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Lexington.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Lexington with Pastor Sarah Neben, officiating. The service will be live-streamed on the church website: firstchurchlex.org
Inurnment will be held at a later date in the First United Methodist Church Columbarium.
Memorials are kindly suggested to the Lexington Community Foundation, the First United Methodist Church, or Shriners Hospital for Children.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com
- Date Posted: 2023-03-15
Boyd Ferguson, 92, of Bellevue NE, passed away on March 15, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.
A graveside service with military honors is being planned for a later date at the Omaha National Cemetery.
Boyd was born on November 2, 1930, in Lexington to Carl and Eloise (Hanna) Ferguson. He graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1948. Soon after graduation he enlisted in the US Navy and served from 1950 to 1954 mostly aboard the USS Jefferson. Upon returning home he farmed northeast of Lexington and was also a fieldman with the Farm Service Agency.
Boyd married Mary Oades in 1950. Three sons were born to that union. Mark (Michele) of Syracuse NE, Craig who is deceased and Lance (Lora) of Raymond NE. In 1979 Boyd married Donna (Erwin) Derickson who added three children to the family. Christopher (Mary) of North Platte NE, Nathaniel (Amber) of Bellevue and Katherine of Chicago.
He was a true steward of the land and enjoyed traveling throughout America, especially Alaska. He was fortunate to have good health until the last few weeks of his life.
More than anything, Boyd loved his family and is survived by wife Donna and a combined family of five children, 15 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were son Craig, an infant daughter, brother Keith and his parents.
Roeder Mortuary of Omaha, is in charge of arrangements.
Published by Lexington Clipper-Herald on Mar. 22, 2023.
- Date Posted: 2024-06-21
Herbert William Ringenberg, 94, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away at his home on June 20, 2024.
He was born during a snowstorm on the family farm south of Eustis, Nebraska on May 14, 1930, to William and Olga (Werth) Ringenberg. He was the younger brother of Willard and Aurella. He attended grade school at the Salem Lutheran School, south of Eustis, as well as the Trinity Lutheran Church school, and graduated from Lexington Senior High School with the class of 1948, where he excelled in football, basketball, and track. He was drafted to the military during the Korean War from 1953 to 1954.
Herbert met Evelyn Brakhage, a teacher in Lexington, and the two were united in marriage on June 29, 1952, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Four children were born to this union: Jean, Jan, Suzanne, and Joel. Herbert and Evelyn shared 71 years of marriage. Herbert farmed and ranched in Dawson and Custer County his entire life.
He is survived by his loving wife, Evelyn Ringenberg of Lexington; children, Jean (Doug) Speer of Windsor, Colorado, Jan (Stephen) Anderson of Lexington, Suzy (Neil) Jorgenson of Callaway, and Joel (Stephanie) Ringenberg of Lexington; sister-in-law, Dorothy Jean Buel of Lincoln; nine grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; as well as extended family.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Willard and wife, Emma Ringenberg; sister, Aurella and husband, Gilbert Heine; sister-in-law, Donna and husband, Louie Rudman; brother-in-law, James Buel, and many good friends and neighbors.
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington with Pastor Rob Kuefner, officiating. The service will be live streamed via the Trinity Lutheran Website: tlclex.org.
Visitation will be held on Monday, June 24, 2024, from 5-7 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.
A private Interment will be held at Greenwood Cemetery.
Memorials are kindly suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church or Donor's Choice.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com