Kenneth Nicholas Brosius, age 97 of Stapleton, NE passed away Saturday April 16, 2016 at Linden Court in North Platte.
Kenneth was born on November 15, 1918 in Stapleton, NE to William and Frances (Christ) Brosius Sr. He graduated from Gandy High School then attended Kearney State. After college he returned home to farm and ranch with his family. On February 24, 1941 he married Ada Irene Merritt and together they spent a lifetime ranching and farming in Lincoln and Logan Counties. Working was his hobby and his passion. He loved to feed cattle and work with his family. He belonged to St. John’s Catholic Church, was a past member of the Co-Op Board, Lincoln County Sherriff’s Posse, and a past School Board member of Whittier School.
Kenneth is survived by 3 children, Kenny (Kerry) Brosius of North Platte, Dennis (Trudy) Brosius of Brownlee, and Bonnie (Gary) Sadi of Valentine; grandchildren Jacque (Jim) Harms of North Platte, Todd (Dawn) Brosius of North Platte, Joe Brosius of North Platte, Bell (Tony) Meyer of Stapleton, Amy (Trevor) Buhler of Ferndale, WA, Ann (Jerry) Bloodhart of Shilo, OH, Tess (Jamie) Simpkins of Loveland, CO, John (Tierney) Brosius of Rock Island, IL, Kami (Mark) Ormesher of Valentine, and Cristen (Gordon) Witte of Crookston; 24 great grandchildren; 2 great great grandchildren; brother Bill Brosius of Colorado Springs, CO; as well as other extended family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Ada; brothers Bernard, Petey, and Vernon; sisters Mary Brosius and Helen Breen; and great great grandson Sawyer James Ormesher.
Memorials are suggested to St. John’s Catholic Cemetery and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Catholic Wake services will be 7:00 p.m. Monday April 18, 2016 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Stapleton. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday April 19, 2016 at St. John’s Catholic Church with Reverend James Golka as Celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Johns’ Catholic Cemetery in Stapleton. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Monday April 18, 2016 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.