Harlan Dean Blythe, 91, of Tecumseh, NE, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at Good Samaritan Society in Beatrice. Harlan was born on January 9, 1933, in Tecumseh, NE, at home on the family farm to William and Ruth (Bates) Blythe. Harlan served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955 as a Corporal. Following his time serving his nation, he farmed for over 20 years in Tecumseh. Harlan married Beverly McKibben in 1959 and were blessed with two sons, Leslie “Les” and Robert “Bob”; later they would divorce. Harlan moved to Waverly, NE, and owned a carpet cleaning business. He met his late-wife Linda Hudson and they married on December 17, 1976. When Linda passed in 2012, Harlan moved back to the family farm in Tecumseh up until his ill health. Harlan enjoyed farming crops, flying airplanes, reading, and getting coffee at the local coffee shop.
Survivors include his sons Leslie Blythe and special friend Deanna Beethe, Robert Blythe and wife Gloria; step-daughters, Kim Kaufman and husband Harvey, Shelli Huss and husband Jeff, Lisa Moore; grandkids, Travis (Jayde), Jaslin, and Amber Blythe, Nikie Rogers, Casey, Annie, and Cody Kaufman, Chrissa, Matthew, and Sam Huss, Erik Knollenberg, and Jade Moore; brother William Blythe, Jr.; numerous nieces, nephews, and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by his parents, William and Ruth (Bates) Blythe; wife Linda (Hudson) Blythe; great-granddaughter Stella Blythe.
Graveside services to be held in the Tecumseh Cemetery at a later date.