Larry Reimers

Larry Reimers of Columbus died Sunday, February 14, 2021 at his home in Columbus.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 am Thursday, February 18 at St. Isidore Catholic Church with Military Honors to follow.  Visitation is on Wednesday from 4-6 pm with a 6:00 pm Vigil, all at McKown Funeral Home.  Visitation will continue on Thursday from 9:30 am until service time at St. Isidore Church.  Interment is in All Saints Cemetery.

Larry Reimers was born March 26, 1939 in West Point, NE to Otto and Eva (Hartman) Reimers.  He grew up in West Point, NE and graduated from Guardian Angels High School in 1956.  He continued his education at the Omaha School of Commerce.  Larry served the US Army from 1959-1961.  On July 15, 1961, Larry was united in marriage to Elizabeth Stieren at St. Mary's Church in West Point.  Larry worked for Northern Propane Gas Company for several years before going to work at Pat's Store for Homes and for 21 years at Sherwin Williams.  Larry enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, woodworking, golfing, and having coffee with his friends.  He was an avid home brewer of beer and wine.  Larry was a member of St. Isidore Church and a member of the Gun Club.

Larry is survived by:
Wife Liz Reimers of Columbus
Daughter Susan (Ross) Hulke of Papillion, NE
Son Gary (Kari) Reimers of Centerville, MN
Daughter Becky Donahey of Cozad, NE
Daughter Joan (Tom) Petsopoulos of Manassas Park, VA
Son Mike Reimers of Larkspur, CO
10 Grandchildren:  Collin, Connor, Rochelle, Stephanie, Trevor, Chloe, Alex, Ben, Katrina, and Alex
5 Great Grandchildren
Sister Kathryn Lux of West Point, NE
Brother Kenneth (Gayle) Reimers of Springfield, NE

He is preceded in death by:
Parents
Son-in-law Allen Donahey
Brother-in-law Ray Lux