Class of 1979 Plans A 45th Get Together

Plans to have a 45th get together will be held during the 2024 Oktoberfest.  Current plans are to meet up for the Class of '79 parade for a Class float.  After the parade, plans are to meet at Boss City Brewing for a few cocktails and hellos!  

You can also sign up for the Oktoberfest walk/run Saturday morning and walk/run with the class.

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Glenda Roach Koros 1961-2024

Glenda Koros, 63, passed on August 19, 2024, at Polaris Nursing Center in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Services will be at 2:00pm, Thursday, September 5th, 2024, at The Rock Church in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, and officiated by Rev. Mike Erdman. Graveside will be a Sunset Memorial Park at a later date. A memorial has been established to Dugan Kramer Funeral Chapel.

Glenda was born March 29, 1961, in Sidney, Nebraska. She was the second child of 4 children born to Glenn and Anna (Buss) Roach.

She attended school in Sidney, and then went to college in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, where she obtained her CNA license. She worked at Northfield Villa nursing home in Gering, Nebraska. She worked many years with the office of aging. After that, she did some private nursing throughout the community. 

She truly enjoyed working with all of her patients.

Glenda married Jerry Koros in November of 2006. Glenda and Jerry never had any children of their own so when the opportunity arose to foster their niece Brooke, they took her in at the age of 12. Brooke was killed in a car accident at the age of 20. Their other niece Rochelle lived with them for a while as well.

Glenda loved her dogs dearly. She also enjoyed in a nightly Bible study with a group of her lady friends that she looked forward to every night. She enjoyed traveling with Jerry to Vegas to see his family. She took many day trips with her sister Nora and her friend Christie took her on many shopping trips to Cheyenne. She also enjoyed going to the dog races with her husband Jerry and sister Diane. Glenda had such a jovial personality and loved her friends dearly. She will be missed by them all.

She is survived by two sisters, Nora (Doug) Nickell of Fr. Morgan, Colorado and Diane (Mitch) of Greeley, Colorado. Nieces and nephews Crystal Nickell, Christopher Nickell, Cory Nickell, Dustin Brungardt, Brian Clark and Rochelle Linn. Also, several great nieces and nephews.

She is preceded by her husband Jerry, parents Anna and Glenn, sister Barbara Clark, and niece Brooke Clark.

Peggy Dolan Stern 1960-2020

 Remembering Peggy Dolan Stern May 6, 1960 - December 11, 2020

"Gone but not forgotten". Fly with the angels Peggy.

Jay Lee Noble 1961-2020

 

Jay Lee. Noble , age 59, of Sidney, NE passed away in Sidney on Saturday, November 21, 2020.
No services are planned at this time and cremation has taken place.
You may view Jay’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com.
Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Jay’s care and funeral arrangements.
Jay was born on March 23, 1961 in Holdrege, NE. He was a Class of '79 graduate of Sidney High School and went on to receive his degree at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln where he majored in English and History. He was most recently employed by Cabela's/Quad Graphics. His hobbies included Sidney/UNL history, movies and computers.
He is survived by: father, Leo (Elaine) Front Royal, VA; brother Marcus (Tammy) of Omaha, NE; sister Arlene (David) of Chadron, NE; step-sister Crystal Cline (George) Front Royal, VA and step-sister Cara Bogard (Mike) of Kearney, NE as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Jay was preceded in death by his mother Dianne (Upthagrove) Brown and nephew Jeremy Barowsky. As what can only be explained as God's mysterious ways, his brother Ted Allen Noble, age 49 passed away the same morning in Holdrege, NE.
Per his wishes, there will not be any services and memorials can be sent to the family at 14159 N St Omaha, NE 68137.

Alan Harzler 1961-2019

 ALAN LEE HARTZLER

Alan L. Hartzler, age 58, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at home in Sidney, NE.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, December 10, 2019 in the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Wayne Pouppirt officiating. Those attending are asked to wear their Husker attire. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery. Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Monday from 1-7:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in care of the family for future designation. You may view Alan’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com.
Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Alan’s care and funeral arrangements.
Alan Lee Hartzler was born on June 14, 1961 to Michael and Gladys (Onken) Hartzler. Alan graduated from Sidney High School in 1979. On August 27, 1983 Alan was united in marriage to Mickie Hoban.
Alan enjoyed being active. He could be found hunting, fishing, and camping with his wife. Alan loved baseball, basketball, softball and most of all, Husker Football. When Magen and Marcus were in high school Alan was actively involved with their activities. He loved attending Magen’s cheerleading activities. Alan not only attended the games Marcus participated in, but was involved himself by being a Sidney High School chain official on the sidelines of those games and he formed a special bond with the youth basketball team he coached. Alan’s children and grandchildren, extended family, and friends meant the world to him.
Alan had a passion for the community and was a past volunteer firefighter in Sidney and a past member of the Sidney Jaycee’s. Over the years, Alan received many awards from Cabela’s for his outstanding service. He had been employed with Ideal Linen and most recently started working for UPS.
Alan is survived by his wife Mickie; his daughter; Magen Hartzler and boyfriend Uriah Bankes and son: Marcus Hartzler and girlfriend Halee Emerson, two grandchildren; Kaiden Shatto of Douglas, WY and Millee Hartzler of Bennington, NE, his parents: Michael and Gladys Hartzler of Sidney; his two brothers: Steve Hartzler and wife, Angie, of Sidney, and Brad Hartzler of Bedford, TX, one sister; Traci Brachtenbach and husband, Larry, of Casper, WY, mother-in-law; Marolyn Hoban of North Platte, NE, two brothers-in-law; Andy Hoban and wife Elery of Nixa, MO and Tony Schultz of North Platte, NE, (2) sisters-in-law; Amber Hoban of North Platte, NE and Lori Hartzler of North Richland Hills, TX, many nieces and nephews and special friends.
Alan was preceded in death by his grandparents; Armine and Minnie Onken and Helen and Ray Hartzler, one brother, Michael Hartzler, a father-in-law; Moe Hoban, and a sister-in-law; Marcie Schultz.

Class of 1979 Class Reunion - 40 Years!

Terry J Brauer 1960 - 2018

Terry James Brauer, 58, of Sidney Nebraska, entered the gates of heaven on June 13, 2018 at the Medical Center of the Rockies in Loveland Colorado.
A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday June 23^rd at 2 p.m. at the Elks Lodge in Sidney Nebraska.

Memorials in Terry’s name can be sent to the family at 1328 Maple Street in Sidney Nebraska, in lieu of flowers.

Terry Brauer was born on June 4, 1960 to Paul Herman Brauer and Connie June (Phillips) Brauer, in Sidney Nebraska.  Growing up he had the privilege of having a “brother from another mother,” big John, his cousin and one of his best buddies.  They made many memories together.  He grew up with a large fun-loving family of 6 kids, with never a dull moment. He attended Sidney Public Schools and graduated with the class of 1979. While he was in high school he enjoyed the sport of wrestling, which carried on with his grandson Cameron who Terry thoroughly enjoyed cheering on.  After graduation, he spent much time with his older sister, Patty, helping her care for her oldest child, Brandon.

On July 10^th, 1980 he met the love of his life, Dustin, who he always called his “bride.” On October 18, 1980 they were married.  Terry then went to work for Convert-A-Ball (Master Trading) in June of 1980 where he worked for 30 years, along-side his father.  While working for Master Trading, his kids remember him telling them the story of him fabricating frames for boxing rings. These rings were for the Tough Wear Company, which were used in the Rocky movies.  During this time, he also spent late hours working from home in his garage doing auto body and paint.  Terry worked hard, working multiple jobs at one time, so he could provide for his family and help his wife as she worked on her nursing degree.  On August 25^th, 1981 his oldest child, Casey Brauer, was born.  He was his only son and one of his best friends.  In the mid 80’s, Terry and his father also started a roofing business called Brauer roofing. On July 23, 1984 his first daughter, Ashley Brauer (De Los Santos), was born.  Terry always talked about how proud he was of Ashley for not only going to college after high school but starting grad school to pursue her dreams.  In 1984, Terry and Dustin purchased their forever home, which they have lived in for 34 years.  Terry remodeled the home from top to bottom to make it their “home sweet home.” On February 3^rd, 1990 his baby girl, Paige Brauer (Lohman) was born.  Paige moved back home 6 months ago, and Terry and Paige spent every day together making great memories.

Terry will always be remembered as a loving generous person. His ornery teasing nature and sense of humor is something everyone will never forget.  He was a genuine man, who always worked very hard until his body would no longer allow him to, forcing him into early retirement.  Terry always put others before himself.  With Terry, you always knew where you stood with him.  The last 10 years of his life he enjoyed watching his grandkids grow and compete in sports.

Terry is survived by his wife Dustin Brauer, son Casey (Celeste) Brauer, daughter Ashley (Matthew) De Los Santos, daughter Paige (Jeremy) Lohman, grandchildren Collin, Cameron and Carissa Brauer, Uriah, Micah and Alijah De Los Santos, and Jeremy Jr. and Damien Lohman. His sisters Patty (Alan) Arps, Tammy (Kelly) Tilbury, and Teresa (Chris) White.  Brother, Todd (Linda) Brauer.  Many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, and friends.

He is proceeded in death by his father, Paul Brauer, mother, Connie Brauer, brothers Greg and Mike Brauer, and in laws Kenneth and Donna Pebley. Terry impacted more people than he realized and will be greatly missed.

Holechek Funeral Home and Cremations in Sidney is serving the Brauer family