nptelegraph.com: Obituaries published August 4
Read through the obituaries published today in North Platte Telegraph.
Gregory Lee Beiriger, 64, of North Platte, passed away unexpectedly on July 30, 2020, at Lexington Regional Health Center. Greg, who also went by "Bernie" like his father, was known for his loyalty and willingness to help anybody and was one of the kindest people you would ever meet. He will be dearly missed by many. Greg was born on Nov. 14, 1955, to Bernard and Jeanie (Laubon) Beiriger in Hastings. He attended and graduated from Hastings High School. He was a welder at Burlington Northern Railroad from 1976-1997. In 1999, he worked general construction and demolition in Lincoln. This is when he met his wife, Keri Hoveling. They married March 17, 2010, and resided in North Platte. Greg started working for Miller Distributing before he worked for Coors Distributing in North Platte until his passing. Greg was a hard worker who enjoyed keeping up his home and maintaining a beautiful yard. Greg and Keri enjoyed tubing down the Niobrara and Platte rivers. They attended many concerts together and especially enjoyed their trips to Comstock. Greg was preceded in death by his father, Bernard Beiriger. Survivors include his mother, Jean Beiriger of Hastings; wife, Keri Beiriger of North Platte; children, Jamie (Jeremy) Gilfry of Orlando, Florida and Jackie Rose of Gilbert, Arizona; grandchildren, Joseph (fiancee, Lanie Snyder) Novotny of Orlando, Florida, Jackson, Lillian and Lidia Gilfry of Orlando and Madeline Rose of Gilbert, Arizona; siblings, Terry (Debbie) Beiriger of Phoenix, Sandy (Claire) Kramer of Hastings and Ami Beiriger (Caron Stice) of Glendale, Arizona; mother- and father-in-law, Norman and Doris Hoveling of Johnson Lake; brothers-in-law, Kirk (Deede) Hoveling and Kip Hoveling, all of Lincoln; nephews, Travis Hoveling and Garrett (Jenna) Hoveling, all of Lincoln; great-niece, Layla Hoveling of Lincoln; great-nephew, Tyson Hoveling of Lincoln; as well as other nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Online condolences may be shared at reynoldslovefuneralhome.com. Tad and Scott Haneborg of Coors will be hosting a going-away celebration at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, at Unreel Events located at 4684 W. Hwy 30 in North Platte. A slideshow, band, beer and food will be provided. It's an outside venue with plenty of space. No need to bring lawn chairs as chairs will be provided. There is camping available. Call 308-530-9376 for camping reservations. Please bring your love. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements.
Loucille M. Riessland, 96, of Grand Island, died July 31, 2020, at her home with her loving daughter by her side. Loucille was born on Nov. 25, 1923, in Litchfield, the daughter of Mervin and Lena (Lang) Halbiesen. Following her graduation from Litchfield High School, she attended Kearney College. On Aug. 17, 1943, she was united in marriage to Robert F. Riessland aboard the Naval Air Station in Alameda, California, while Robert was serving in the U.S. Navy. They made their home in Grand Island. The family moved to North Platte when Robert was transferred with Union Pacific, returning to Grand Island following retirement. Loucille loved decorating, having a certificate in interior design. She was a Life Master bridge player, loved entertaining in her home, organizing events and was a member of several organizations. Loucille loved writing and receiving letters and cards. She saved many cards, folding gift boxes with them. Another love was her cloth Christmas trees, sharing them with hundreds. She loved people and had many good friends and family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert; son, Joe Riessland; daughter, Susie Manemann; her parents; and four siblings. Those left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Sandy (Vance) Smith of California and Julie Melancon of Grand Island; son-in-law, Bob Manemann of California; grandchildren, Sloan, Mandy, Joseph and Mariah; and great-grandchildren, Morgan, Maura, Emma, Mason, Samuel and soon-to-be Landry. Online condolences may be shared at giallfaiths.com. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, at Fort McPherson National Cemetery, near Maxwell. Masks are required. Daniel Naranjo will officiate. All Faiths Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
