Merl Dean "Buzz" Kettleborough

1934 - 2024

Merl "Buzz" Kettleborough, 89, formerly of Sargent, Neb., died April 1, 2024, at the Emerald Lakeview Care Home in Grand Island.

Merl "Buzz" Dean Kettleborough was born Oct. 29, 1934, at home in Comstock to John and Verna (Newcomb) Kettleborough. He grew up in Custer County.

Buzz lived southwest of Anselmo where he farmed for many years. After selling the farm, he met Alta Wilson. They married and then moved to Sargent. They bought and ran a carnival for many years. Later, they sold the carnival and the couple moved to Taylor.

Buzz took up trucking to support his family. Buzz and Alta ran the Bar/Café in Sargent and Taylor for many years. Alta passed away July 4, 2005. Buzz continued to drive truck until 2017, when he finally retired and moved to Sargent.

Buzz said, "I've backed more miles than most guys have drove." He also liked to say that he had driven coast to coast and border to border. Due to failing health Buzz became a resident at the Emerald Lakeview Care Home in Grand Island in 2022.

Buzz is survived by his children Danny Kettleborough, Debbie (Rich) York, LeAnn (Scott) Weaver, Tim (Julie) Kettleborough, John (Brenda) Kettleborough and Casey Kettleborough; stepchildren Daisy Jackson and Robbie (Cindy) Wilson; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Alta; stepdaughter Laurie Rudnick; stepson Randy Wilson; and brothers Glen and Gary.

Funeral services are Monday, April 8, at 1 p.m. at the Loup County Event Center in Taylor. Burial will follow at the Taylor Cemetery.

Visitation is Sunday, April 7, with the family receiving friends 4-6 p.m. at Govier Brothers Mortuary in Broken Bow.

Memorials are suggested to the Sargent Fire and EMS.

Online condolences can be left at www.govierbrothers.com.