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Frederick Briggs Obituary
Frederick W. Briggs
July 27, 2023
Fred (Bud) Briggs, age 86, passed away at home, Thursday, July 27th. He was with family who loved and cared for him.
Fred was preceded in death by his parents Frederick and Roberta Briggs, the love of his life, his wife Peggy Briggs (Heiselman), and his son, Kevin K. Briggs.
He is survived by his brother Kent Briggs, of Anaheim, CA. Fred is also survived by his sons Lee Briggs, Fred Briggs Jr, and his daughter Shelley Moore Briggs. He is further survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Fred made his life in Lincoln, NE., having spent most of his career working for the City of Lincoln. He raised his family here with the strong values of love and support of each other. Fred took a great deal of enjoyment in quietly helping others in any way he could. Be it mentoring, helping with a real estate issues, financial assistance, it didn't matter to Fred. He just did it without telling others of his deeds. Fred was very honored when he became a Master Mason in the Scottish Rite. He was a dedicated and faithful member throughout his life.
He was a beloved son, brother, father, friend and philanthropist. Fred will be greatly missed.
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Memories and Condolences
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Liz Laroff
April 20, 2025
HAPPY EASTER FRED AND PEGGY. I MISS YOU BOTH SO MUCH!!!! GOD BLESS, LIZ LAROFF xxxoooo
Liz Laroff
March 31, 2024
Hi Fred and Peggy, Happy Easter 2024. It is a rainy Easter here in California. Miss you and Peggy and your family. One day we can all be together again....and young!!! Love on Richard for me!!!! Your eternal friend, Liz Laroff/Newport Beach,CA
Liz Laroff
October 10, 2023
My Boyfriend Richard and I would go out to Greenwood Cemetery to visit Richard's family interned there and Fred and Peggy, Kent and Jody would go with us. Then we would go to Baker's Candy store and get some chocolates. Pioneer park and Lee's for dinner. Being in Lincoln,Nebraska with these lovely people going out to visit friend's on Richard's and Kent's friend's farm was a big highlight of my life. Also meeting Fred and Peggy's two sons. Fred and Peggy could not have been nicer to me a stranger from California. Go BIG RED!!!! Love you CORNHUSKERS!!! Until we all meet again in heaven. God Bless, Liz Laroff/Newport Beach,CA
Liz Laroff
October 9, 2023
I met Fred and Peggy by my boyfriend Richard. Richard and I went to Nebraska 3 times and really enjoyed visiting with Fred and Peggy. Down to earth lovely people. I remember I walked around instead of walking on his grass one time at his beautiful home in Nebraska. He was happy and surprised about that. I remember watching the Cornhuskers play football in their living room with their beautiful dog. I remember the room was full of love and history. I miss you Fred, Peggy, and Richard. Your California Friend, Liz Laroff xxx00
John
August 30, 2023
To the family of Fredrick (Bud) W. Briggs,Sr will be missed by many, but most of all his friends and family. My most sincere condolences to the Briggs family whom I have known for 50+ years.
Fred (Bud), a man that I was proud to call my friend and as our friendship grew over the years, my Brother.
Gary R Pearson
August 28, 2023
Bud had the world's greatest smile and was one of the warmest, kind persons we all need more of so his loss is a loss for all of us as he will be missed but will always be reminded of what's good in life. Gary R. Pearson
Tom Butcher
August 28, 2023
A truer friend no man ever had.
Photo is from Great Slave Lake in 1988, one of many memorable fishing trips.
My condolences to your family.
Tom Butcher
Richard Keith
August 27, 2023
I have known Bud since 1969 when he hired me as an appraiser at the Department of Roads. And it was my pleasure to work with him for many subsequent years at NDOR and the City of Lincoln. What began as a business relationship soon became a friendship lasting over 50 years. My best wishes and condolences to all of his family.
Pat Claussen
August 27, 2023
Shelley, sorry to hear of your father´s death. May God comfort your family. Pat Claussen
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