Michael L. Compton

Michael L. Compton

Michael L. Compton, 62 of Kearney passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024 at CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 22, 2024 at O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney with Pastor Kelly Larsen officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will take place 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, NE.

Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Condolences may be shared online at www.osrfh.com. Services are entrusted to O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services.

Michael was born August 11, 1961 in Fremont, NE to Harry and Betty (Nordbrock) Compton. He was raised in Kearney, NE where he attended Kearney High School, graduating in 1979. Michael proudly served in the U.S. Navy from September of 1985 until his honorable discharge in September of 1991. He worked at Century Lumber, Dollar General, Chief Industries and most recently at Cabela's where he had worked for the past 25 years.

Michael enjoyed fishing, hunting and woodworking. He loved going to movies, watching football games and attending family events. Michael was also an avid collector of comic books, watches and pens.

Left to cherish his memory are his parents, Harry and Betty Compton of Kearney; sisters, Cammie (Jeff) Cole of Minden and Crystal (Dennis) Nelson of Broadview, MT; nieces and nephews, Josh Chandler, Ryan Chandler, Rylie Cole, Jordan Cole, Cassie Cole, Dakotah Nelson, Dawson Nelson, Lindsey Botz, Brent Botz, Bryce Botz and Charlie Chandler; as well as many aunts, uncles, extended family and friends.

Michael was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Leola Miller and Hazel Compton.