Rertha Lewis was born December 9, 1954 to Ruby and Jummy Lewis in Birmingham, Alabama. She moved to Omaha, Nebraska as a baby.

She went to Lake Elementary, Horace Mann Middle School and graduated from Tech High School.  Rertha excelled on the track team at Tech High.

She loved her family and you could always count on her being there, good or bad. She was loved and liked by everyone who had the chance to meet her.

She loved to dance and cook. She would feed anyone and everyone regardless if you were hungry or not. She loved watching Wheel of Fortune, Little House on the Prairie and The Oval.  She loved texting her grandkids and doing her crossword puzzles.

Rertha is preceded in death by her parents, Jimmy and Ruby Lewis; brother, Henry Lee Gafford; sisters, Virginia Lewis-Robinson and Georgia Gafford.  Those left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Yolanda Lewis; son, Bruce Lewis; grandchildren, Dwayne D., De’Onsha R., DiQuan S., Alexes L., Joy V.; great grandchildren, Joshua D., Dwayne S., DeMarcus L., MyTrell D., Nikye H.; sisters, Johnnie Moore, Margie Lewis, Etta Webster; brothers, Howard Freem, Jerry Lewis, John Simmons (Judy); in-laws, Lamont Davis, Michelle Bell, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

Visitation: Thursday, March 25, 2021 – 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Mortuary.

Celebration of Life: Friday, March 26, 2021 – 11:00 AM at Roeder Mortuary, 4932 Ames Ave.

Burial – Mt. Hope Cemetery, Omaha, Nebraska

Roeder Mortuary – 4932 Ames Ave., Omaha, NE 68104 – (402) 453-5600   www.RoederMortuary.com

11/19/1945 – 3/19/2021

Dr. Larry Robert Lamberty was born in Tilden, Nebraska, and later moved to Seward with his family.  After graduating from high school with honors, Larry attended Midland College in Fremont, where he also graduated with honors.

Always one of the “smartest people in the room,” Larry’s most intelligent decision was marrying the love of his life, Elaine Bender, in 1967.  Together, they faced and overcame many life obstacles, and had three children (Kamela, Bob, Ben) who kept things interesting.  Despite working long hours and draining shifts, Larry always did his best to support his kids in all their interests and endeavors.  Tragedy struck the family on December 4, 1990, when his only daughter Kam was killed in a car accident.  Forever changed, Larry poured his efforts into work, making sure no parent would have to endure the death of a child due to poor medical care after a traumatic accident.

At his place of work, the emergency room at St. Joseph’s Hospital and later the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Dr. Lamberty modeled his strong beliefs for all his colleagues.  He believed that efficiency was important so all patients could receive timely attention and treatment.  He believed that everyone should do what they are supposed to do–and do it well.  If you weren’t performing up to his standards, he let you know.  There was also a very caring side to this driven doctor.  He kept a significant amount of personal money at work so he could help patients pay for prescriptions if they were unable.

Outside of work, Larry leveraged his knowledge and expertise for the betterment of others, too.  Countless “office visits” in the Lamberty kitchen or phone consults for family & friends was the norm, not the exception–and Larry was always willing to help.  Later in his career, Dr. Lamberty always took great joy in teaching Elaine’s Kindergarten students “how to be a doctor.”

After retirement, the role of grandpa became the focus of Larry’s efforts and joy.  His grandsons, Kamren and Samuel, were always excited to see grandpa and have the chance to play.  At any given moment, Dr. Lamberty could be seen on the floor wearing a Spider-man mask and having a “tickle fight” with boys or wearing an apron to act as a storyboard for one of the novice story-tellers.  This was a side of Larry that was reserved for his grandsons–and no one else.

Obviously, Larry Lamberty impacted many lives in a myriad of ways, never wanting to take credit.  He preferred to do the work and watch from a distance as the things he did made a difference.

We can only hope to carry on his selfless legacy.

Survivors:

Wife: Elaine Lamberty

Children: Robert (Staci) Lamberty; Benjamin Lamberty

Grandsons: Kamren Lamberty; Samuel Lamberty

Brothers: Louis (Pat) Lamberty; Leonard (Ellie) Lamberty; Lynn (Rose) Lamberty

Sisters in Law: Retha (Lloyd Dowding; Martha Bender; Jody Lamberty

Brothers in Law: Dennis (Debbie) Bender; Alvin Bender

Larry was preceded in death by daughter Kamela, Parents Gladys and Earlyon and Brother Leland.

Thank you for considering memorials to Nebraska Medicine Emergency Department or Rejoice Lutheran Church

A visitation will be held to celebrate Larry’s life on Sunday, March 28th, from 2 – 6 pm.  In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Rejoice Lutheran Church and the University of Nebraska Medical Center Emergency Department.

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel

2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE – 402-496-9000

www.RoederMortuary.com

10/16/1961 – 3/15/2021

Keith Warren DeHart age 59 of Omaha Nebraska died March 15 at home.

Keith was born October 16,1961 in Omaha Ne to loving parents Harley and Alistene (Tilmon) DeHart.
He attended Neb School for the Deaf and graduated in 1981. Keith was meat cutter by trade and enjoyed football, fishing and playing a challenging game of darts with his friends.

Keith is survived by his twin brother Kenneth Ray DeHart, Harley and loving wife Ruhiyyih DeHart. Sisters Vanessa Gail DeHart and Sheila (DeHart) Collins, Derrick DeHart and many other nieces and nephews, aunties uncles and cousins. His oldest and Dearest friend Phillip Burke and like a brother, childhood best friend Richie Love. He was preceded in Death by Loving parents Harley and Alistene (Tilmon) DeHart and nephew Harley Alexander Collins.

Memorial Service: 2:00 Pm, Sunday, March 21,2021 at Roeder Mortuary – Ames Chapel.  There will be a visitation for family and friends one hour prior from 1:00 -2:00 PM.

Roeder Mortuary – 4932 Ames Ave, Omaha NE 68104 (402) 453-5600

4/28/1940 – 3/16/2021

Ernest Olsan of rural Gretna passed away March 16, 2021.  He was proceeded in death by his wife Audrey (Trauernicht); parents Albin and Bessie (Lunak) Olsan; sister Helen Wagner, infant brother George; nephews Kevin and Chad Wagner.

He is survived by sisters Lilly (Bob Woodward) Circo of Carter Lake, IA and Albina Lawrence of Chandler, AZ; children David Olsan of Beatrice, Stacey (Dustin) Fletcher of Springfield and Amy (Joel) Cook of Ashland; one grandson Tucker Cook; nieces and nephews.

Ernest attended rural District 11 and graduated from Gretna High School in 1957, was drafted and served two years at Fort Riley, KS.  He was a lifelong farmer and scrap iron dealer.  He will be remembered for his puffy yellow Minneapolis Moline jacket, his love of “junk”, the gift of gab, his obsession with hard work, the ability to exceeded 9 lives and most importantly as Papa Ernie to his grandson Tucker.

Visitation Thursday, March 25, 5:00-7:00pm at Roeder Mortuary-Gretna.  Funeral Service Friday, March 26 at 10am at Gretna Resurrection Lutheran Church 153 S. McKenna Ave. Gretna, NE.  Interment Fairview Cemetery Papillion, NE.  Memorials to the Gretna American Legion or Gretna Volunteer Fire Department.

Roeder Mortuary, Gretna Chapel

11710 Standing Stone Gretna, NE 68028

402-332-0090  www.roedermortuary.com