Dr. Russell L. Gorthey, 87, of Lincoln, NE passed away Saturday (9-11-10). Retired physician. Born (7-26-23) in Murdock, NE to Leroy B. and Bessie M. (Vandenburg) Gorthey.
He was a member of First Plymouth Congregational Church, Past President State Medical Assn, Past President Lancaster County Medical Assn, Past Moderator First Plymouth Church, Past President of Lincoln General Board of Trustees, Recipient of Jack E. Elliott Award that is given to a Nebraska doctor who has contributed the most to Nebraska medical education. He was the author of six articles published in the American Journal of OB/GYN. He was also a 2nd Lt. and navigator in the Air Force during WWII.
Family members include wife: Vivian (Glebe) Gorthey, Lincoln, NE; daughters and sons-in-law, Gwen and Steve McManaman, Norfolk, NE, Jill and J.R. Richardson, Lincoln, NE, Jan and John Klaus, Milwaukee, WI; grandchildren and spouses, John and Ann McManaman, Travis McManaman, Lindsay and Drew Bouchard, Jeff Richardson, Carrie Richardson, Joel Klaus and Johnny Klaus; great grandchildren, Cameron and Lauren McManaman. He was preceded in death by parents, sisters, Dorothy Magorian and Irene Bornemeier.
Memorial Service: 1:00 p.m., Tuesday (9-14-10) at First-Plymouth Congregational Church, 2000 “D” St., Lincoln, NE with Rev. Barbara Smisek, officiating.
Cremation/no visitation. Private family interment at later date.
Memorials may be given to the church.