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Harlan Hamernik Obituary
Age 76
Clarkson, NE. Survived by wife Shirley Hamernik; sons, Tom (Paula) Hamernik, Chuck (Pam) Hamernik, Mike (Jenny) Hamernik, all Clarkson; 8 grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren; brother, Lucien Hamernik, Norfolk, NE; close friend, Addie Kinghorn, Omaha, NE.
MEMORIAL SERVICE 11am Friday at the Clarkson Opera House. VISITATION 5-8pm Thursday at Miller Funeral Home and 10-11am Friday at Opera House. MILLER FUNERAL HOME
Clarkson, NE (402) 892-3434
www.millersfh
Memories and Condolences
for Harlan Hamernik
Steve Rothe
November 8, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the family and loved ones of Mr. Hamernik. He will be remembered for his admirable work, his generous teaching, and his thoughtful conversation. He brought so much to the gardening world May your memories bring you comfort.
Kaaren Pearce
October 31, 2012
Light and Love to you all, Harlan was such an inspiration to me and an amazing mentor. I wish you all peace and will remember Harlan with much love, he had the greatest twinkle in his eyes and laughter in his heart. He will be sadly missed.
Betty Selby-Syslo
October 30, 2012
My heart hurts so much! For Shirley, his sons and the entire family at Bluebird. It will never be the same when I come to visit, because Harlan would always sneek up on my mother and I with his wonderful smile and gracious hug! You are all in my prayers. I wish I could have been there, unfortunately I am out of the country. With love and prayers, Betty
October 30, 2012
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO ALL OF YOU.
CHARLIE & DEB BARBUR
BARBUR FLORAL CO
GENEVA, NE
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October 30, 2012
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THE GENEVA GARDENING CLUB
October 29, 2012
My sympathy to Shirley and all the family. A great tragedy for everyone.
I will remember our happy visits to Clarkson. kathy Gross
Brian Gross
October 29, 2012
I was deeply saddened to read of Harlan's unexpected passing. My thoughts and prayers are with Shirley and the entire Hamernik family.
Douglas/Sarpy Master Gardners
October 21, 2012
Harlan was not only a great plantsman, but also enthusiastic about educating people about the value of perennials and trees. He will be missed. He inspired many of our Master Gardeners.
Tim Finney
October 19, 2012
Hamernik family: Harlan gave me my first nursey job at Gardenland in the late 90's. I truly admired his knowledge and passion of plants; I was always at awe, and tried to absorb as much as I could - like a kid in a candy store. He always took time to talk and give me little tours of the greenhouses. I always sought out Harlan at the NNLA functions...so glad I did. He was and always will be my inspiration, thanks for giving me what text books couldn't. Harlan, thanks for the memories, you will truly be missed. Thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
October 19, 2012
To the family of Harlan Hamernik,
It is with our deepest sympathy that we extend our condolences to the entire Hamernik family.
Harlan was an exceptional man, even to those of us who thought we knew him. He was totally sharing & never too busy to give & impart his knowledge of plants, all types of plants.
His boundless energy & enthusiasm was an inspiration to everyone who had the pleasure & privilege to know him. He can not be replaced.
Harlan's contributions to the horticultural world will be long remembered. His business acumen & ethics are irreplaceable.
It was our extreme pleasure to work with Harlan as a business associate , but more importantly as a friend.
To the entire Hamernik family we extend our sympathy . Knowing that you will carry on Harlan's legacy, just as he would have wanted.
The Jacob Jost family
Robert Kozol
October 19, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers with all. We are deeply sad to hear of his passing. Harlan was great to learn from and all the wealth of knowledge he was eager to give. We have lost a great leader!
Thanks for all we were given!
Robert's Nursery
bob schiffbauer
October 19, 2012
Harlan will be missed by all. What a wonderful person. I learned a lot from him when he would lecture (with slides) at some Metro Tech classes in the early 80's and of course the NNLA conferences.
October 18, 2012
I'm so sorry to hear this. I served on the Nurserymen board with him in the late 80's. Was manager of Huebners at North Platte. He will be sorely missed. George Cox
Troy Greenleaf Nursery
October 18, 2012
Sincere condolences to the Hamernik family.
Jeannette Korves-Warren
October 18, 2012
Our family wishes to extend our sincere sympathy to you, Shirley,and your family in your tragic loss. Harlan was so admired by my father and mother, Ted and Elsie Korves, and my father always had a great deal of respect for Harlan and his ingenuity in the field of horticulture. We felt so honored when Harlan attended my father's funeral in 2007. It meant so much to my mother. God Bless you and your family and know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tim Rundlett
October 18, 2012
Harlan was a wonderful man and teacher.He will be missed.
Kevin Holdorf
October 18, 2012
To the Hamernik Family,
I learned so much from Harlan and I am a better person for it. The are those rare individuals which touch your life in ways that are unforgettable and Harlan was one of them. I enjoyed our talks, tours of the greenhouses, and philosophical discussions. I will miss him greatly. My prayers are with all of you!
Carl and Barbara Meyer
October 18, 2012
We are very sorry to hear about the loss of Harlan. We always looked forward to seeing him at nursery meetings and events. He represented our industry well with his high standards and integrity. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Vicky Shallow
October 18, 2012
Harlan was so incredibly generous with his time and his talent. I can only imagine the depths of your grief. My sympathy for the entire family and Bluebird associates.
Jim Berry
October 18, 2012
To Mike, Chuck, Tom, and the rest of the Hamerick Family: I share your sadness in the loss of Harlan.
Although I never met Harlan, I long had respect for his passion and contributions to the horticultural world. His legacy lives in his plants and your lives. Greatness endures and lives. My prayers are for you. Your friend,
Jim Berry
Shari Maul
October 18, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Harlan taught me a lot and I always enjoyed visiting with him and bringing my Central Community College students up to Clarkson for tours. He will be missed by many people. When we lose someone so dear to us so suddenly we often wonder why and only God knows the reason.
Barbara Stuckey
October 17, 2012
The legacy of Harlan Hamernik will bloom and grow for many years to come. My condolences to his family. I'm sure he is already researching ways to make Heaven an even more beautiful place.
Kendra Nason
October 17, 2012
Harlan is an inspiration to all Horticulture professionals. May his legacy live on.
Donald Josko
October 17, 2012
In every generation there are pioneers,statesmen,and visonaries that can inspire the progression of an industry to the next level. Harlan Hamernik is that pioneer for the horticulture industry! His passion for discovering, promoting, and educating the industry and public to the next "perennial introduction" is legendary. His concern for the next generation of "plantspersons" and his ability to inspire us all thru his passion of plants will live on! Harlan thank you for your inspiration to us all. I know you will be forever exploring the heavenly gardens! God Bless You and Your Family
5-18-04 Collecting cutting of Phlox pilosa on Schneekloth Prairie.
Nancy Scott
October 17, 2012
Words cannot express the sadness.
Judy Luebbert
October 17, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Hamernik families.May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Our industry will surely miss Harlan's great love for all the excitement he brought to us through his teachings. God Bless
Jeff Kinghorn
October 17, 2012
To the Hamernik family, what a terrible loss you must feel. I am sincerely sorry for your loss. Harlan will be missed by a great number of people.
Ann McIntosh
October 17, 2012
I was so saddened to hear about Harlan. He was such a gift to the horticulture world and the world in general, true grace,. My sympathies to the family and the whole town of Clarkson, Ne
Ken Marlin
October 17, 2012
Sincere condolences to the Hamernik family. Such a huge and sad loss. It would seem to me that Botanical medicine may be his legacy for the rest of the Horticultural world to carry out. Godspeed Harlan.
Les Hottovy
October 17, 2012
To the Hamernick family..and all the wonderful people at Bluebird Nursery...Harlan was a legend & a generous man to his family, his community & the Horticulture Industry...my thoughts & prayers are with you on this tragic loss.
Doug Dierks
October 17, 2012
Thank you Lord for letting us all enjoy Harlan for as long as we could. I have never met someone who could create so much excitement and interest in the horticulture industry as you have Harlan. You will be missed my friend.
October 17, 2012
Our deepest sympathy from your friends at Earl May #2-Lincoln.
October 17, 2012
Tom & Chuck,
My condolences for you and you families. Harlan had passion, he will be missed.
Blake Gipson
Jayne Roberts
October 17, 2012
The Horticulutural World will miss Harlan the great plantsman and friend. As does the wind to the smallest flowers,we too,plant seeds of love into other's souls to bloom , Those who touch us live forever within us. Wishing you comfort and peace.
Woody Wood
October 17, 2012
May peace be with The Hamernik Family. Harlan was an inspiration and a joy to so many of us our hands in the dirt. Blessed be, Woody Wood
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