Mary Nan Dwire Dixon
Born on December 31, 1937. Passed away on June 22, 2023. No service information at this time. To leave a condolence please use the form below.
Funeral Home assisting is Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68504. To view an on-line obituary or email condolences please visit Aspen Mortuary’s website at www.aspenaftercare.com.
Steven L. Bernt
Born on August 12, 1956. Passed away on June 21, 2023. No service at this time. To leave a condolence please use the form below.
Funeral Home assisting is Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68504. To view an on-line obituary or email condolences please visit Aspen Mortuary’s website at www.aspenaftercare.com.
Arthur LaGrant Exstrom
Born on August 23, 1932. Passed away on June 15, 2023. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday June 20, 2023 at 1:30 p.m. at Sheridan Lutheran Church, 6955 Old Cheney Road, Lincoln NE 68516. To leave a condolence please use the form below.
Funeral Home assisting is Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68504. To view an on-line obituary or email condolences please visit Aspen Mortuary’s website at www.aspenaftercare.com.
Gordon Harlan Bjerke
Gordon Harlan Bjerke, 95, of Lincoln went peacefully to his Lord on June 17, 2023. He was born on April 25, 1928 to Melvin and Anna (Sorensen) Bjerke in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Just prior to his Washington High School graduation in 1946, he enlisted in the Navy and served for two years. Following the Navy he enrolled in South Dakota State College, Brookings, and received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Journalism. He was a reporter for the Aberdeen American News in Aberdeen, SD. From there he move his family to Omaha, NE and worked as editor for the North Omaha Sun. Following his position on the Sun Newspaper he was hired by Union Pacific Rail Road as Assistant Director of Public Relations. His primary responsibility was writing articles meant to entice travelers to see the USA via rail. These had the lead of “Wish you were here”…. These articles were printed in all of the major cities across the country. He brought interesting places and people to readers while enjoying the travel to find them. Guarantee Mutual Life Insurance Company was Gordon’s next position as Director of Public Relations, Advertising and Sales Promotion. He served in that position for 20 years retiring in 1982. He was a member of several local and national professional journalism organizations. He was active in his church serving on several committees and the church council. Joining his sons in Boy Scout functions was important to Gordon. As a member of “The Greatest Generation” he was a proud member and supporter of the American Legion. Gordon began his love of golf, at the age of 10, when he caddied at the Minnehaha Country Club in Sioux Falls. He played well into his 80’s. His other joys were reading, wood carving, and finding opportunities to put a long string of word play and puns together. Gordon is survived by his wife Betsy (Greenawalt) and Bailey (Havanese dog) and four sons, Greg ( Gayleen) of Greeley, CO, Dean (Linda) of Longmont, CO, Jeff of Arvada, CO and Steve of Bayfield, CO. He is also survived by four stepchildren, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. A memorial service for Gordon will be held at First Lutheran Church, 1551 So. 70th Street, Lincoln, NE on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 11:00 A.M. Internment at National Cemetery – Omaha, NE. Memorials can be made to First Lutheran Church or Tabitha Hospice. To leave a condolence please use the form below.
Funeral Home assisting is Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68504. To view an on-line obituary or email condolences please visit Aspen Mortuary’s website at www.aspenaftercare.com.
David L. Westling
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of David (Dave) L. Westling, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and son on June 18, 2023, at his home in Lincoln, where he was surrounded by his family. Dave was born in Lincoln on February 6, 1954, to Albert and Betty (Richmond) Westling. The third of eight children, he decided to continue the tradition with a big family of his own, with five children – Josh (Carolina), Tori, Matt, Andie, and Abby. And eight grandchildren – Azcia’, Malik, Makhi, Peter, Quinn, Jack, Delaney, and Seamus. Dave joined the US Army in 1971 and served until his honorable discharge in 1974. Shortly after returning home, Dave met the love of his life, Diane (Shanahan), and they were married on September 6, 1975. After the military, Dave worked at BNSF for 40 years before leaving to do his favorite job he ever had – retirement in March 2014. In his retirement, Dave made the best darn ribs you’d ever eat and cooked anything else you could want on his Green Egg, ensuring you’d never leave hungry. Dave enjoyed catching up on all the TV he’d missed over the years, practicing for his time to “come on down” on the Price is Right. Dave is preceded in death by his parents, his sister Debbie, his brother Larry, and his brother-in-law Alan. Dave is survived by his brothers and sister, Ernie, Carol (Westling-Toman), Rick, Lonny (Anna), and Danny, as well as his wife, kids, and grandkids. Dave is survived by his brothers and sister, Ernie, Carol (Westling-Toman), Rick, Lonny (Anna), Danny, his sister-in-law Michele, and his wife, kids, and grandkids. A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 26, at 10 AM, at Fairview Cemetery. A celebration of life gathering will take place at The Isles Pub Social Hall, 6232 Havelock Ave Lincoln, NE 68507, following the graveside. Memorials to the family for future designation. To leave a condolence please use the form below.
Funeral Home assisting is Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68504. To view an on-line obituary or email condolences please visit Aspen Mortuary’s website at www.aspenaftercare.com.
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