Obituary

Jeffrey Allen Hirtzel

July 12, 1963 - May 1, 2026

Jeffrey Allen Hirtzel, 62, of Lincoln passed away May 1, 2026. Born July 12, 1963, in Lincoln, NE.

Jeffrey worked for ADM Lincoln as a miller. He was a member of the Baker, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union Local 50G. He also played on the Shoot to Thrill Dart Team.

Family members include his wife, Sharon; stepdaughters Julie Widholm (Justin) Grand Island, Terri Tayloe, Harrisburg, PA, and Courtney Ramos (Paco), Seffner, Fl; stepson Cody Heller (Farren), Ainsworth; granddaughters Regan Widholm and Paisley Heller; grandson Lane Damrutowski; stepfather Richard Garrison; numerous nieces and nephews; longtime friend Kent Damme, Lincoln. Preceded in death by his mother Geraldine Hirtzel.

Memorial service: 2:00 pm Friday, May 15, 2026, Roper and Sons Midtown Chapel, 4300 O Street.

Memorials to the Pink Ladies of Lincoln c/o Roper and Sons.

May15

Memorial Service

CST

Roper & Sons Midtown Chapel

4300 O St.
Lincoln, NE 68510

(402) 476-1225

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May 13, 2026

Jeff trained me when I first started at ADM. Worked alongside him for 20 years. Good man. I’m going to miss him.

– Kitt Sindel

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