Richard A. “Butch” Bergholz, 63, Lincoln, and Burwell, passed away 2/16/17. Born 6/11/53 in Grand Island to Don and Erma (Cornelius) Bergholz. Retired General Foreman BNSF. Member of St. Mark’s UMC. Many friends in Lincoln, Burwell & Erickson. Avid outdoorsman.
Survivors include wife, Jean; Daughter, Brianna (Jason) Farber, Lincoln; Son, Randall (Sara) Bergholz, Lincoln; Son, Rusty Bergholz, Lincoln; God Son, Jeffrey (Susan) Merchant, Firth; 3 Grandchildren, Harrison, Abby, and Larsen; Sister, Diane (Robert) Martin, Council Bluffs, IA; Sister, Judy Bahensky, Aurora, CO; Brothers, Donald (Debbie) Bergholz, Windsor, CO; Robert (Linda) Bergholz, Lincoln; Michael Bergholz, Grand Island; Nieces, Nephews & Host of Friends; Dogs, Smokey & Sophie. Preceded in death by Parents, Brother-in-law, Chuck Bahensky.
Service: 10:00 a.m. Weds. (2/22/17) Roper & Sons Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ Street followed by burial in Grand Island at 2:30pm
Memorials to Youth Hunting Mentoring Programs c/o Nebraska Game & Parks.
Visitation 6:00-7:30pm Tues. (2/21/17) at Roper & Sons Funeral Home.