IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Roy Roderick
Bretthorst
August 17, 1943 – August 27, 2016
Obituary
Roy Roderick Bretthorst was born August 17, 1943 in Lincoln, NE to August & Veda (Baumgart) Bretthorst. Roy passed away on August 27, 2016 at his home. Roy was a lifelong & active resident of the Syracuse community that he loved. Roy graduated from Syracuse High School in 1961 and also attended Peru State College for 2 years.
Roy worked for Gartner Construction for many years. He then became a Building Inspector for the City of Lincoln. Upon retirement he remained active in the community becoming the City of Syracuse Building Inspector.
He was a 40 year member of American Legion Post #100, a 48 year member of Mt. Moriah Masonic Lodge, he also was a member of the Scottish Rite & Sesostris Shrine.
He also celebrated his German heritage while serving as the 2007 Germanfest Burgermeister, he was proud to be the recipient of the 2011 Community Service Award for outstanding efforts for the community of Syracuse.
He was most proud of spending time with family & friends & teaching everyone to hunt and fish. He was a wood craftsman – building everything from boats to bowls.
Roy married the love of his life Judith (Burdick) Mounce on December 28, 1971 at the United Methodist Church in Syracuse. They celebrated 44 years together.
Roy is survived by wife Judith, children: Jill Borowiak, Rex (Liezel) Mounce, Rod (Suzette) Mounce, grandchildren: Justin Stubbendick & Kelly Farmer, Chelsea Mounce, Tawni Mounce and Alyssa Estrada. 5 great grandchildren. Also surviving a brother Coy (Mary) Bretthorst, Sisters-in-law: Kay (Harlan) Hillman and Linda (Morgan) White, as well as many aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, aunts & uncles.
Memorials to family for future designation
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, August 31 at 10:30 A.M. at St. John's United Church of Christ in Syracuse. Burial at Park Hill cemetery
Visitation will be Tuesday, August 30 from 6-8 P.M. with family greeting friends at the funeral home.
Arrangements By: Fusselman Allen Harvey Funeral Home, Syracuse, NE 402-269-2441
Condolences to www.fusselmanallenharvey.com
Roy worked for Gartner Construction for many years. He then became a Building Inspector for the City of Lincoln. Upon retirement he remained active in the community becoming the City of Syracuse Building Inspector.
He was a 40 year member of American Legion Post #100, a 48 year member of Mt. Moriah Masonic Lodge, he also was a member of the Scottish Rite & Sesostris Shrine.
He also celebrated his German heritage while serving as the 2007 Germanfest Burgermeister, he was proud to be the recipient of the 2011 Community Service Award for outstanding efforts for the community of Syracuse.
He was most proud of spending time with family & friends & teaching everyone to hunt and fish. He was a wood craftsman – building everything from boats to bowls.
Roy married the love of his life Judith (Burdick) Mounce on December 28, 1971 at the United Methodist Church in Syracuse. They celebrated 44 years together.
Roy is survived by wife Judith, children: Jill Borowiak, Rex (Liezel) Mounce, Rod (Suzette) Mounce, grandchildren: Justin Stubbendick & Kelly Farmer, Chelsea Mounce, Tawni Mounce and Alyssa Estrada. 5 great grandchildren. Also surviving a brother Coy (Mary) Bretthorst, Sisters-in-law: Kay (Harlan) Hillman and Linda (Morgan) White, as well as many aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
Preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, aunts & uncles.
Memorials to family for future designation
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, August 31 at 10:30 A.M. at St. John's United Church of Christ in Syracuse. Burial at Park Hill cemetery
Visitation will be Tuesday, August 30 from 6-8 P.M. with family greeting friends at the funeral home.
Arrangements By: Fusselman Allen Harvey Funeral Home, Syracuse, NE 402-269-2441
Condolences to www.fusselmanallenharvey.com
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Visitation
August
30
Fusselman-Allen-Harvey Funeral Home
6:00 - 8:00 pm
Funeral Service
August
31
St. John's United Church of Christ
Starts at 10:30 am
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