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Craig Nutter Obituary

Craig Nutter, 77, of Gibbon died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2022, at CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Kearney with the Rev. Luke Biggs officiating.
Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. today at O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney.
Inurnment will take place at a later date.
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Craig was born Aug. 7, 1944, in Kearney to Donovan and Ramona (Major) Nutter. He grew up in Gibbon and graduated from Gibbon High School in 1962.
Craig married Julene Beck on June 19, 1965, at Zion Lutheran Church in Kearney. The couple made their home on a farm outside of Gibbon where Craig farmed his entire life. Craig was known for being able to fix anything. He enjoyed traveling, square dancing and spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.
Craig was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church and the Gibbon Rural Fire Board where he served on the board for many years. He was a member of the Corn Growers Association, Central RVers Camping Club and was involved in in the Gibbon Tractor Pull.
Survivors include his wife, Julene Nutter of Gibbon; children, Brett (Mina) Nutter of Geneva, Trisha (Brian) Kroll of Shelton, Christina (Justin) Stade of Pipe Creek, Texas, Carrie (Tim) Wiebe of Omaha; grandchildren, Morgan (Jake) Stutzman, Derek (Taylor) Kroll, Sydni Kroll, Ethan (Maddie) Nutter, Marrissa Nutter, Jacob Nutter, Carston Wiebe, Jadon Wiebe, Sawyer Wiebe, Keller Wiebe, Colton Stade and Lawson Stade; great-grandchildren, Owen, Ian, Wade, Georgia and a baby on the way; brother, Steve Nutter of Abilene, Texas; sister, Theda (Jim) Potter of Ohio.
Craig was preceded in death by his parents; an infant sister, Tovy, sister, Carol; and his brother, Van.
Memorials are suggested to the Gibbon Rural Fire District No. 2.
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Published by Kearney Hub on Feb. 18, 2022.

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Dana "Bailey" Wagner

March 1, 2022

So incredibly sorry for your families loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Kathy Campbell

February 19, 2022

Julene and family: My sympathy on your loss. Craig was a fun guy at gatherings, and you were a great team. How his eyes lit up when talking about your grandkids!

Marda Sheen

February 18, 2022

I'm so incredibly sorry for your loss....thinking of you all with much love & prayers for peace & comfort.

Lynn and Judi Hendrickson

February 17, 2022

Lynn and I send our sincere sympathy to you, Julene, and your family. We are so very sorry to hear of Craig's passing.

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