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1935

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2025

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Papillion, Nebraska

Floyd Van Briesen Obituary

Floyd Elden Van Briesen

March 17, 1935 - March 3, 2025

It was Floyd's wish to donate his body to the Anatomical Board for anatomical study.

He is survived by Wife Karen, Sons: Blair (Leslie), Trace (Kerri), borrowed Daughter Melissa Yost. Grandchildren, Sean and Delaney Van Briesen and Sydney Yost (Ian Bowers) and other family members.

Visitation with family is 3 to 5 p.m., on Sunday March 16, at Kahler-Dolce Mortuary, Papillion. Memorial Service Monday March 17 at 11 am Trinity Lutheran Church 848 Gold Coast Rd. Papillion NE 68046.

In lieu of flowers memorials should be made to Trinity Lutheran Church (Handicap Fund in memo)

Kahler-Dolce Mortuary

441 N. Washington St.

Papillion NE 402-339-3232

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Published by Omaha World-Herald on Mar. 9, 2025.

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Elaine Steelman

April 21, 2025

I just now read this. I am so sorry for your loss!!! I think of you guys often and wonder where life has taken you... Elaine Steelman, Beatrice, NE

Cindy (Jacobs) Morrison

March 24, 2025

So sorry Karen. I just heard the death of Floyd. Prayers for the Lords comfort and peace.

Bonnie and Paul Reichenbach

March 16, 2025

Dear Karen and family please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this time.
We have good memories of our times with Lorena and Hank. And we so enjoyed our time with you and Floyd.
Do know we love you and you will be in our continued prayers.
Sorry, we will not be in attendance in your services. But you and your family will be in our thoughts during this time.
God Bless you and keep you.
Love, Bonnie and Paul

Ray and Cherie Cardaronella

March 14, 2025

Karen, so sorry for your loss of your dear Floyd. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sorry we will miss the services.

Lucie Case

March 9, 2025

Karen, I am so sorry to hear of Floyd´s passing. I always enjoyed seeing both of you and talking with you on the phone. Floyd was so lucky to have you! Sending love and hugs. Lucie Case

M S

March 9, 2025

Thank you for your military service

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3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Kahler Dolce Mortuary

441 North Washington Street, Papillion, NE 68046-2231

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17

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11:00 a.m.

Trinity Lutheran Church

848 Gold Coast Rd., Papillion, NE

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441 North Washington Street, Papillion, NE 68046-2231

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