Charles "Chuck" Athey

Charles Athey, age 96, passed away Friday, November 7, 2025, at Deerfield Retirement Village in Urbandale Iowa.

Funeral services are 10:00 AM Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at the First United Methodist Church. Visitation is Tuesday from 4:00-6:00 PM at First United Methodist. Burial will be 2:00 PM Wednesday in Wyuka Cemetery Lincoln, NE.

In lieu of plants and flowers, memorials are suggested to the family for future designation .

Charles M Athey was born April 22 1929 in North Loup Nebraska to Reuben and Merna (Johnson) Athey. He graduated from Tekamah high school in 1946. He furthered his education at the University Nebraska Lincoln. He was married to Lois Snow on Ocotber 18, 1950 in Tekamah NE. He taught vocational agriculture for one year in Fairbury, NE before being drafted into the Army. He served for 2 years. Upon discharge, he moved to Pierce, NE where he taught for five years. In 1958 he moved to Columbus and joined the First National Bank as agricultural representative. He retired as Senior Vice-President after serving for over 30 years.

In retirement, he enjoyed traveling, playing golf, and cheering on the Huskers. Over the years, he served the community in numerous ways. He was elected to Columbus School Board for 2 terms. He was on the Platte County Agriculture Society board for many years. Along with working with various local charitable organizations. He was a member of First United Methodist Church.

He is survived by:

Wife- Lois of 75 years
Son- David and Bonnie Athey of Laramie, WY
Son- Dean and Carolyn Athey of Grimes, IA
Son- Paul and Susan Athey of Colorado Spring, CO

Sister- Mildred Peterson
Sister- Ardis Huston
Sister-Janis Neurnberger
Sister- Cozette Legino

Along with 7 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by:
His Parents
Infant Daughter - Denise