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Roger Walburn Obituary
KEARNEY — Roger S. “Rocky” Walburn, 50, of Kearney died Saturday, Jan. 17, 2009, at Good Samaritan Hos-pital.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Faith United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dean Pofahl officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Ogallala Cemetery with the Rev. Phillip Ewert officiating and military honors by the Keith County Veterans Organization.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Horner-Lieske-Horner Mortuary and one hour before services Wednesday at the church.
He was born Nov. 11, 1958, in Joliet, Ill., to Marion and Evelyn (Boucher) Walburn.
On July 5, 1994, he married Brenda Carlsen in Kearney.
Survivors include his wife; daughter, Nicole Walburn and her special friend, Josh Croston of Ogallala; stepson, James Hiner and his wife, Trish, of Savannah, Ga.; stepdaughter, Dawn Captain and Marcell Captain, both of Kearney; his father of Ogallala; brother, Wayne Walburn of California; sister, Malisa O’Neill and her husband, Marty, of Paxton; five grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He graduated from Ogallala School in 1977.
He served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a member of the Kearney Eagles Lodge Fort Kearney Aerie 2722 and enjoyed volunteering his time for the betterment of the lodge, especially the diabetes fund.
He worked at Kinder-Morgan as a heavy-duty meter technician for more than 30 years and also at Wal-Mart for the past 11 years. He was also a past police officer in Edgar. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, various shooting sports and reading.
He was preceded in death by his mother; son, Nicholas Walburn; and uncle, Virgil Walburn.
Memorials are suggested to the Diabetes Fund care of the Kearney Eagles Lodge Fort Kearney Aerie 2722.
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Rick Melcher
January 27, 2009
Very sorry to hear of your lose. I didn't find out until Monday while trying to contact Roger. There wasn't one time that I didn't look forward to meeting Roger for our meter verification, was such a joy to visit with and really made my day go much better. He sure talked a lot about you and his family including the picture he shared of one of your grandchildren on his computor. Only knew Roger for a short time but he sure made a lasting impression on my life. May God bless you and your family during this difficult time. Our prayers are with you.
Troy Reed
January 26, 2009
Nicole,
Sorry to hear the you lost your Father & your Mother in such a short time frame. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Janet Tibbs
January 22, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Janet Tibbs
January 22, 2009
Rocky will be missed by all the Bingo Players at the Eagles club. We all liked to kid with him. Sorry to hear of his passing.
Donna Davis
January 21, 2009
May God watch over you and yours and may he provide the peace and comfort needed at this time and through your life. Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
LouAnn Andrews
January 21, 2009
Uncle Nibs and family,
I was saddened to hear of the loss of your Rocky. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
William Roeder
January 21, 2009
Brenda,
Sorry about your loss. Rocky was great to work with and always wanted to help.
Bill Roeder
Dana, Rena and Mel Fisher
January 20, 2009
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief. My dad passed away last September and I can feel your pain and the feeling "what now". Take care.
Linda Dewey
January 20, 2009
Uncle Nibs, I'm thinking of you and your family. I think of Rocky just about every time I go to my daughter's in Blue Hill. How he tricked me to walk downtown from Grandpa's to get Aunt Mavis's "Coke". I always got the change"a dime"!! After losing Matt last spring people said hang on to the memories, and I do. Let the tears flow, tears are for healing. I'm praying for you for courage and strength to continue on. Love, Linda (Niemeyer) Dewey
Michael C Dowell
January 20, 2009
Brenda, I am so sorry to hear of Rocky's passing. Dee told me about it when I called. Our prayers are with you and the family.
Michael & Chabela MC Dowell
San Juan Puerto Rico
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