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Brian Gaede Obituary

Gaede, Brian M.
Mar 9, 1957 - Nov 10, 2012

Preceded in death by mother, Elvera. Survived by wife, Dee; sons, Brandon, Trevor; father, Robert; brother, Fred (Sharon) Gaede; 4 nieces; 3 nephews; great nieces and great nephew.
FUNERAL SERVICE Wednesday, 10:30am, LifeSpring Church, 13904 S. 36th St. VISITATION with the family Tuesday from 6-8pm at the Bellevue- Sarpy County Chapel. Interment Cedar Dale Cemetery. JOHN A. GENTLEMAN MORTUARIES
BELLEVUE/SARPY CO. CHAPEL
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402-293-0999
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Published by Omaha World-Herald from Nov. 12 to Nov. 13, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Brian Gaede

33 Entries

Rick Wooderson

November 6, 2020

I always enjoyed playing golf with Brian even though he was a much better golfer than I was. He tried reaching me.

Jim Campbell

December 3, 2012

Brian, I realize you're not actually reading this, but of all the people I've known from Cornerstone over the years, you were "hands down" my favorite. I miss you.

Kim Goering

November 28, 2012

Dee,
I was so sad to hear about Brian. When we met over 25 years ago, I remember thinking what a Godly man. I will continue to pray for you and the boys.

Tracy Tietjens

November 26, 2012

I wish so much I could've been able to attend the funeral to pay my respects and give you a hug, Dee. I think of you often and feel a little pit in my stomach for you. I pray the memories sustain you through the coming days and for blessings on you and the boys.

Melissa Garcia

November 25, 2012

Dear Dee, Brandon and Trevor -

Your family has always been a blessing to ours. The times I spent at your house in OKC were special. Both you and Brian were always there when I needed someone to talk to and the memories that I had of Brian was watching him be a wonderful father and role model to his kids. He appreciated his family time and the awesome family God gave him. He was also a great Godly man and was always there for his church family.

I pray for you guys every night!

Heidi Dillon

November 25, 2012

My thoughts and prayers for you and the boys. I never meet Brian but from the words that you spoke of him he sounded like a great dad, friend and husband. I am sorry for your lose.

John Gibbs

November 25, 2012

On Wednesday evenings Brian and I would just visit with each other when he would sometimes show up early for prayer meeting. The times I especially enjoyed we're the times we spent in my office watching James Merritt on the net. He was one of our favorite preachers. To me, Brian was someone I admired as a family man, and as a deacon. Absolutely a man of God. I'm glad we got together at The restaurant last summer.

Darla Fieker

November 25, 2012

I remember meeting Brian for the first time at Crestview Bible Church. I remember also visiting with him at his office, which I believe was located, at one time, across from Hutchinson Community College. He was a nice man, and I'm sure a good husband and father. He will be missed!

Jed Holstine

November 18, 2012

To the Gaede Family,

I am so sorry to hear of Brian's passing. He was a great "75 classmate, but more than that he was a great friend. I regret we lost touch over the years.

I will cherish forever the memories from our past, the many hours on the golf course, drive-in movies, the gin games, and "cruising" with our friends.

Jodi Renee Lang

November 17, 2012

Dear Dee and Family,
My heart-felt love and prayers are with you during this time of shock, loss, and grief. My memories of "B" are of a sweet nature with his gentle presence and twinkling grin. . . .How precious life is ~ and how blessed we've been to have shared our childhoods' with Brian.

Kevin Boston

November 17, 2012

So sorry to hear about Brian, him and i first met in elementary school(Sunset). He was a good friend, i know he will be missed by me and many of his friends from the Class of 1975.

David Terrill

November 17, 2012

The one thing we are blessed to have are great memories, each person having their own thoughts of a great guy, bringing a smile to us all. Brian will be missed. Prayers to the Gaede family.

Ruth Bachman Beachey

November 17, 2012

I'm so saddened to hear of Brian's death. I remember playing baseball with him after grade school in the neighborhood churchyard ( the boys would occasionally let the girls play too). He was my first grade school "crush". Dee, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family now and in the coming months.

Robin Fairbrother-Stucky

November 16, 2012

So sorry for your loss I am also Newton 75 classmate.

Robert Jasso

November 15, 2012

My friend Brian Gaede,

One afternoon, after school was over when we were in the forth grade, we had a pick up game of tackle football. During this game, Brian was halfback on one side and I was halfback on the other. Brian's side got off to a fast start and he scored the first touchdown. On there second offensive possession, he once again got past me and ran in to score. I wasn't able to tackle him until after he crossed the goal line. He got up and asked me how come I tackled him after he had already passed the goal line? I was grinning and told him that I wasn't able to tackle him before then because he was running too fast and I had to wait until he slowed down. We all started laughing real hard and I promised everyone to follow the rules from then on.

Charlotte Fransen

November 15, 2012

Dee and family, I was also a classmate of Brian's at Newton High School. He was truly one of my favorite people . . . always made me laugh with his dry sense of humor and cute little grin. My heart goes out to you. He was such a special guy. I will be holding you all in my heart and in my prayers in the coming difficult months. Charlotte Fransen

Kris Claassen Porter

November 15, 2012

I'm so sorry for your loss. I've known Brian since we were in grade school. He will be missed. Prayers out to your family.

Jolene Neufeld-Tritschler

November 15, 2012

Dee, I was a '75 Newton High classmate of Brian's. I lost my first husband when I was 31, so I understand your grief. Time helps. Rely on you family, friends and faith. You will need them. May Brian's memory be eternal.

Darla Eicher

November 15, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family as well. Not only a claas of "75" but lived a few blocks from Brian and attended Kindergarten though high school.May God's grace be with you during this time as well as always.

Carla Schwabauer

November 15, 2012

Dee and family, I am so sorry to hear about Brian's passing.My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Kristie Sears Goldsmith

November 15, 2012

Brian, rest in peace.

Janet Shepherd Soukup

November 15, 2012

Dee and family, prayers are with you all during this time. I was a classmate of Brian's as well as my sister of Fred's and kind caring guys.

Robb Titus

November 14, 2012

I was very sorry to hear the news about Brian. "B" was a great friend and I'll always remember playing basketball and poker with him and sharing our love of KU basketball. My family's prayers are with your family.

Steve and Carol Gaede

November 14, 2012

Dee and Family,We were so very sorry to hear about Brian. We enjoyed seeing you all so much in Newton at this time last year and I know how proud he was of those boys. You will be in our thoughts and prayers as always. The life you created together and the memories you have made will help you through this most difficult time. With love, Steven and Carol Gaede and family

You used to love when I did this with the basketballs!!

Barry Evans

November 14, 2012

'B' You were the best friend a guy could ever ask for. Period.
I love you...

Jo Ellen Enns

November 13, 2012

Very sad news. RIP Brian, your memories will live on. Prayers for the family.

Debbie Janzen

November 13, 2012

Dee, I was a classmate of Brian's. I am so very sorry to hear of his death, he was a good friend and just a great guy. Barry Evans called me Sunday to tell me, and I have tried to get the word out to our classmates. Will be praying for you and all of his family in the coming days.

St. Louis Family

November 13, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with
Mr. Gaede's family and friends at this time of grief. Please find comfort at
Psalm 46:1.

Rick Wooderson

November 13, 2012

Dee and family, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Brian was one of the original good guys. He will be missed by all of us that knew him from the Class of '75

Robert Jasso

November 13, 2012

My friend Brian Gaede, Mar 9, 1957 - Nov 10, 2012

Brian was my first new friend that lived north of Broadway in kindergarten at Sunset grade school. My first impression of him was, “never seen anyone with one of those”. It was kind of funky, but after a little getting use to, you just said, “OK; it's different, but I guess it's alright? Well maybe at least for him.” As I look back now, it is evident who Brian's father, Bob's favorite athlete was back then. On my first day of kindergarten, I got to meet Johnny Unitas Jr. all decked out with blue-grey eyes and his bright blond hair standing straight up in a crew cut flat top haircut. This new stranger would actually talk to you in a friendly and respectful manner. He didn't appear to have any tale-tale first day of kindergarten timidness or worse and at the other end of the spectrum, arrogance.

What I believe everyone who ever got to know Brian found out was similar to what I experienced and concluded, Brian was genuinely one of the nicest and respectful persons you would ever have the pleasure of knowing. He was unmatched in civility and friendship.

One fall day during our 2nd grade year, Johnny Unitas Jr. came strutting into class decked out in this brightly colored red and white leather and wool letter jacket embroidered with this cool looking cardinal head and the letters P. P.& K. So everyone rushes to him to learn all about this tale of good fortune. He explained to everyone that he won the Punt, Pass, and Kick local championship and this was his prize. That of course made him the coolest dude at Sunset.

The following year during 3rd grade, Johnny Jr., once again appears with a brand new red and white letter jacket. He is now the back to back champion and twice as cool as last year. Now everybody wants to know more about football and how to win this P. P.& K. and a red and white cardinal jacket.

The following year, I finally got entered, cool. One slight problem though, I didn't have one of those oblong footballs to practice with. No problem, my mom made me a football out of brown paper sacks stuffed into brown paper sacks the day before competition. It only took one minute to kick the paper sack football into pulp, I was ready. Results, Johnny Jr. was the three time P. P.& K. champion and now their was serious consideration of renaming Sunset to Brian Gaede elementary.

If you can't beat them, join them. I needed to learn the secret to success. I asked Brian if it would be OK for me to ride my bike across Broadway to visit his training facilities. He said sure, of course it would be OK, but we should both first tell our moms tonight for permission for tomorrow. Little did we know, we were about to make history the next day, because crossing over Broadway also meant crossing the racial divide. It had never been done before in the history of Sunset.

The next day, after school was over, instead of heading south, I was heading north with Brian and with our moms permission. Although we were only each 9 years old, we both somehow knew, but not fully, we were making a historic journey together. A journey that was never before attempted across the racial divide of Broadway, but our friendship was worth facing the unknown.

One year later, with the aid of a real football; my first new friend that lived north of Broadway; let his civility and friendship guide me to my first Punt, Pass, and Kick local championship. Thank you Brian for this and for all the wonderful things your friendship, civility, and love endowed upon all who had the great pleasure of knowing you. Your memories will always be a testament of Christ's love.

Your friend,

Robert

Susan Bennett

November 12, 2012

Deebo I'm so sorry, mom just called. Know that I love and pray for you. Gods time is not ours but He will be with you and the boys always. Susan

November 12, 2012

Deanne and boys,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss - please know that you are in our prayers & thoughts.
Uncle Gary, Aunt Jeanie, Becky, Amy & Paul and families

November 12, 2012

My son Joe is one of Trevor's best frineds. He has spent many nights over at the Gaede's house. He always talked about what a great guy Brian was. Very very kind people. We will be praying for Dee and the boys.....

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