Harvey Ditter

Harvey Ditter, 77, died Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Emerald Nursing and Rehab in Columbus.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 AM Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at St. Isidore Catholic Church. Visitation is Monday from 4:00-6:00 PM with a 6:00 PM vigil service at the church. Burial with Military Honors by Hartman Post #84 American Legion Honor Guard is in Roselawn Cemetery.

Harvey D. Ditter was born October 14, 1943 in Genoa, Nebraska to Jacob and Anna O. (Davis) Ditter. He grew up on a farm by Monroe and graduated from Monroe High School in 1961. Harvey served in the U.S. Navy on an oil tanker as a boiler tender on the USS Passumpsic-AO-107 for 3 years. He was home ported in San Diego, California and made 2 trips to the Western Pacific. Harvey visited Hawaii, Hong Kong, Japan, and the Philippines. On his second trip they were sent to the coast of Vietnam to refuel ships. On August 26, 1967 Harvey was united in marriage to Judy Egger at St. Isidore Church in Columbus. They lived on the family farm until moving to Columbus. Harvey worked on the farm and various factories. He was a member of St. Isidore Church, Knights of Columbus, and a life member of the V.F.W. #3704. Harvey loved family vacations to Colorado, drinking coffee, and drives with his wife Judy. Harvey was a very faithful man: faithful to his wife, his faith, and his family. He was an avid Husker fan and enjoyed taking care of his flowers.

He is survived by:
Daughter: Michelle (Gail Crowe) Ditter of Sidney, NE
Son: Chad (Jamie) Ditter of Columbus, NE
-Grandsons Jarret and Alexander
Son: Scott (Celeste) Ditter of Columbus, NE
-Grandsons Joshua and Harrison, Granddaughter Lenora

He was preceded in death by:
Wife: Judy Ditter
Parents: Jacob and Anna Ditter
Nephew: Dillon Egger