Entries by Brian Roeder

Edward J. Frederick

FREDERICK, EDWARD J OF GRETNA MAY 25, 1926—FEBRUARY 6, 2021 Ed Frederick was born, raised, and spent his entire life in Gretna.  Ed’s dedication to the community he loved and served made him a historical legend, an icon who helped shape Gretna. Ed demonstrated his love for his fellow Gretna citizens in how he lived […]

Doris J. Krajicek

8/25/1932 – 2/6/2021 Gretna – Doris Jean (Alley) Krajicek was born August 25, 1932 to Savila (Faye) (Winters) Alley and Chester Alley in Omaha, Nebraska. Doris attended Peru College and earned a teaching degree. She taught school in Gretna, Nebraska till she married. She married Richard Raymond Krajicek on August 1, 1953 in Gretna where […]

Leella Clarice Payne

On the day she passed away, wouldn’t you know it, Leella left behind a brilliant double rainbow that arched across the Southern California sky. That was Leella, a beautiful array of celestial light. On January 29, 2021, Leella Clarice Payne passed peacefully in her sleep after a long illness. She was 80.  Born August 1, […]

William P. Werthmann

July 20,1943-February 4,2021 Bill Werthmann passed away peacefully surrounded by family. He is preceded in death by his parents; Ralph and Bobbe Werthmann and beloved sister, Ann Fox Vermillion. Bill is survived by his brothers; Ralph, John, Steve and Mark and his three children; Monica (and her husband, Joe), Jillian (and her husband, Darren) and […]

Margaret J. Sorensen, (Peggy)

1/7/1930 – 2/3/2021 Omaha – Preceded in death by husband Vale, son Eric. Survived by sons Vic (Caryn), Chris (Kim), 4 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, family and friends. Service at a later date.    Memorials to All Saints Episcopal Church. Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel 2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE – […]

Ronald W. Dye

3/5/1943 – 2/3/2021 Gretna – Ron Dye was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Sharon Catherine, mother Margaret Pickett and brother Jerry Dye.  He is Survived by his daughters, Dr Paige (Phil) Rackliffe, Nicole (Trevor) Neemann, Wendi Dye, and Amanda (Clint) Rathje.  Grandchildren, Leighton, Caden, Liliana, Grace, Ella, Xavier, Faith, Isabella, Ava, and Vivian, […]

Rick Allen Andersen

Rick Allen Andersen age 62 of Omaha passed away January 27, 2021.  He was born April 27,1958 in Omaha, Nebraska to the late Robert and Illa (Smith) Andersen. He loved to ride and cherished his Harley Davidson. Loved by partner; Pamela LaHoda. Honored by brothers; Randy (deceased) Chris, Rudy, Bob (deceased), Bill (deceased) and Andy, […]

Leatha Mae Davis

Letha Mae Davis was born in Enid, Oklahoma on August 19, 1939 to Lindsey Ward and Annabell Lewis Ward. She attended school in Enid, Oklahoma; she completed the 10th grade. On October 30, 1965, she was united in marriage to Roscoe Davis. They were married for 35 years. In this union came Gloria, William, Roy, […]

Gordon Joseph Cizek

Gordon J. Cizek was born September 9, 1925 in Prague, Nebraska                                                                   as an only child to Rose and Joseph Cizek. During the depression, […]

David Scott Hardy, Jr. “DJ”

  David Scott Hardy, Jr. “DJ” was born in Omaha, Nebraska on January 21, 1991 to David Hardy Sr. and VeNessa Strong-Hardy. Throughout the years DJ attended Walnut Hill Elementary School, Lewis and Clark Middle School, and graduated from Burke High School in 2012. DJ was known as “Goofie” to many people which perfectly explained […]