Roger Bauer
Memorial Services for Roger L. Bauer will be conducted from the Parkview Baptist Church in Lexington, Nebraska on Friday, June 10, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor John Shields, officiating. A private family interment will be held at the Overton Cemetery at Overton, Nebraska prior to the Memorial Service.
Roger Lee Bauer, 74 years of age, of Overton, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2011 at his home in Overton. Roger was born April 23, 1937 at Lexington, Nebraska, the third of thirteen children born to Alexander and Wilma Marie (Wiles) Bauer. He received his primary education through the eighth grade at the North 17 District School and then graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1954. He then pursued higher education at the Pueblo Business College in Pueblo, Colorado. Following his education, Roger served his country in the United States National Guards for six years, and was honorably discharged at the rank of Staff Sergeant.
On December 27, 1959 he was united in marriage to Alyce M. McElhinny at Overton and to this union two children were born: Barry and Barb. The family made their home west of Overton. Roger owned and managed Farm and Home Services, a farm and feed supply store in Lexington for twenty-seven years. He also owned and managed Bauer Grain Elevator for five years. Throughout the years, he also farmed on the side and raised cattle and hogs. He was an investor in Centennial Swine south of Lexington. After retirement from Farm and Home Services, Roger enjoyed six years of employment at Husker-Ag John Deere at Lexington in equipment sales.
He thoroughly enjoyed giving back to his community and county, and made many friendship bonds throughout his years of service. Roger was influential in the "Our Family Highway 30 Beautification Project." His involvement in various organizations included: leader of the Overton Raiders 4-H horse club for nine years, leader of the First Time Cub Scout Pack, served on the Dawson County Extension Board, Captain of the Dawson County Plum Creekers Drill Team from 1970 – 1971, member of the Masonic Lodge and the Tri-County Shrine Club, served as a Board Member of the Dawson County Historical Society, and was honored to serve as a Dawson County Commissioner from 1994 until 2010. He was also a member of the Overton Christian Church.
Most of all, Roger loved the time spent with his family and grandchildren on weekends at their lake cabin on the southwest edge of Overton. He enjoyed following his grandsons in wrestling and basketball, and loved listening to his granddaughters in their musicals. Roger was preceded in death by his parents; and father-in-law and mother-in-law: Carl and Dee McElhinny; brother-in-law, Ken Strickland; sister-in-law, Cathy Bauer and niece, Linda Thomsen.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife of 51 years, Alyce; son, Barry Bauer and his wife, Laurie of Overton; daughter, Barb Krueger and her husband, Paul of Bladen, Nebraska; six grandchildren: Madysen and her husband, Daniel, Sam, Jalisa, Jared, Will and Mitch; six brothers: Donald Bauer and his wife, Bonnie of Cozad, Nebraska, Larry Bauer and his wife, Joyce of Lexington, James Bauer and his wife, Carol of Cozad, Thomas Bauer of Farnam, Nebraska, Steven Bauer and his wife, Carol of Eddyville, Nebraska, and Michael Bauer of Bailey, Colorado; six sisters: Phyllis Robinson and her husband, Archie of Holdrege, Beverly Tomasek and her husband, Dale of Omaha, Nebraska, Mary Bauer of Littleton, Colorado, Julia Tucker of Lee Summit, Missouri, Dorothy Larson and her husband, Fred of Loveland, Colorado, and Marilyn Stephens of Englewood, Colorado; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family on the McElhinny side and other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at the Parkview Baptist Church at 803 West 18th in Lexington from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. A memorial has been established in his memory and will be designated at a later date. Expressions of caring and kindness can be sent to the family at www.nelsonbauerfh.com The Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege is in charge of the arrangements.
Jean Benjamin
Jean M. Benjamin, 80, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2016, on her birthday, at Cozad Community Health System.
She was born May 22, 1936, in Lexington, Nebraska, to Arthur and Marie (Buchholz) Westmeyer. She was a lifetime resident of Lexington, graduating from Lexington High School with the class of 1954. She then went on to further her education at Hastings College, graduating in 1958.
She taught school for two years in North Platte, Nebraska.
Jean was married to Wilber “Bill” Benjamin on June 28, 1959, in Lexington. Two children were blessed to this marriage; Rick and Tammy.
Following her teaching, Jean was a stay-at-home mother, and also helped Bill with their farming operation, she also worked at Lee’s Flowers.
In 1995, she went to work in Medical Records at Tri-County Hospital until her retirement.
She loved crafting, for a time she and some friends owned “Bit of Country” crafts. She also enjoyed baking, cooking, and crocheting. Her family was her life, and she absolutely loved spending time with the grandchildren. Jean was a 4-H leader when the kids were young, she was also a member of the Grant Extension Club.
Survivors include her husband; Bill of Lexington, Nebraska; son; Rick (Cindy) Benjamin of Lexington, Nebraska; daughter, Tammy (Randy) Coons of Callaway, Nebraska; five grandchildren, Jessica, Cassy, and Brandi Coons of Callaway, Nebraska, and Darcy and Braydon Benjamin of Lexington, Nebraska; one great-granddaughter, Laela Rae of Lexington, Nebraska.
Preceding Jean in death were her parents; and, one grandson, Chase Benjamin.
Funeral Services will be Thursday, May 26, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Lexington with Pastor Josh Stibb officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington. Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 25, 2016, from 5-7 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Chapel in Lexington. Memorials are suggested to Central Plains Home Health & Hospice in Cozad, Nebraska.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.
- Maiden Name: Westmeyer
Al Blocher
Albert Blocher, Jr. 81, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2016, at Plum Creek Healthcare Community in Lexington.
Al was born March 27, 1935, in Sioux City, Iowa to Albert John and Emily (Steidle) Blocher. Al was a 1954 graduate of Lexington High School. He served his country in the United States Army from March of 1956 until his honorable discharge in April of 1959.
Al was united in marriage to Barbara Jackson on May 11, 1958, in Bertrand, Nebraska. The couple were blessed with five children; Steven, Craig, Rodney, Rhonda, and Brenda. Following their marriage, the couple moved several times back and forth from Lexington to Holdrege because of Al's job with the telephone company. They returned to Lexington in 1968 where they made their home ever since.
Al spent his entire career with the U.S. West/Bell Telephone Company, retiring in 1994. He was in Telecommunications. His career included working in splicing, installation, maintenance and design services.
He was a member of First United Methodist Church and the Eagles Club. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and hunting when he was a younger man. The couple loved to park their 5th-wheel trailer at Elwood Reservoir. Family was important to Al, and he enjoyed spending time with them, especially the grandchildren.
Survivors include his children; Steven (Jackie) Blocher of West Point, Nebraska, Brenda (Mark) Bliven of Lexington, Nebraska, Craig (Sandy) Blocher of Lexington, Nebraska, Rodney Blocher of Lexington, Nebraska, and Rhonda (Kirk) Mills of Lexington, Nebraska; thirteen grandchildren; Justin, Andrew, Linsey, Crystal, Matthew, Sean, Christopher, Aaron, Stephanie, Billy, Natalie, Heather, and Shannon; as well as 17 great-grandchildren; also surviving is one sister, Annaliese McCall of York, Nebraska.
Al was preceded in death by his parents, wife Barbara; an infant brother, Thomas; and brother-in-law, Richard McCall.
Funeral Services will be Friday, September 2, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Chapel in Lexington, Nebraska with Reverend Anne Gahn officiating.
Burial with Military Honors will be in the Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington.
Visitation will be held Thursday, September 1, 2016, from 5-7 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Funeral Chapel in Lexington.
Memorials are suggested to First United Methodist Church or the Lexington Volunteer Fire Department.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.
Betty Dilsaver
Betty Jean Schinzel Dilsaver, 83, died May 24, 2019 in Cheyenne, Wyo. She attended high school in Lexington. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 29 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte. Inurnment followed at Fort McPherson Cemetery, Maxwell. Adams and Swanson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
- Maiden Name: Schinzel
Genevieve “Jenny” Smith German
Birth 3 Mar 1936 - Lexington, Dawson County, Nebraska, USA to parents Elbert and Alma (Hubbard) Smith of Lexington, NE.
Death 28 May 1977 (aged 41) Grand Island, Hall County, Nebraska, USA
Burial Mount Hope Cemetery - Imperial, Chase County, Nebraska, USA
- Date Posted: 1977-03-29
- Date Updated: 2025-01-18
- Maiden Name: Smith