Dan Keister Newmyer, age 94 of Kearney, formerly of North Platte, passed away Thursday January 17, 2019 at his home that he shared with 3 other generations.  Dan was born on August 12, 1924 in Sutherland, NE to Dan and Doris Young Newmyer.  His parents ran the Hyannis Hotel and it was the Hyannis School where he spent most of his elementary years.  In 1936 the Newmyer family moved to Central City, NE and bought the Merrick Hotel where they lived and worked.  Dan graduated high school as a Central City Bison in 1942.  Dan enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1943 and served as a radio gunner on a B-24 in the China-Burma-India Campaign.  After the war he attended Doane College where he received a degree and met Paula Poppe who became his wife of 67 years before Paula died in 2017.  Dan and Paula raised their children, Susan and David, in North Platte where they lived for 58 years.  Dan and Paula’s greatest joy was their 6 grandchildren.  They were North Platte Bulldog and Wilber-Clatonia Wolverine fans and spent many hours following their activities and athletic adventures.  Dan was inducted into the Nebraska High School Sports Hall of Fame as a referee for over 40 years as well as the Central City High School Hall of Fame.

Dan is survived by a son, David (Janet) Newmyer of Wilber and a daughter, Susan (Wade) Evans of Kearney; grandchildren, Randy (Ashley) Newmyer , Mark (Erika) Newmyer, and Sam Newmyer and his fiancé Mariah Morgan, Katie (Jake) McCarthy, Janie Evans, Jade Evans; great grandchildren, Oaks, Wilhelmina, and Ottilie Newmyer, Clara and Avery Newmyer, Cameron and Annie McCarthy, Cruz and Ryan Evans; his brother Kent (Rosie) Newmyer; as well as other nieces, nephews, and friends.

Dan was preceded in death by his wife, Paula; and his parents.

Memorials may be made in his name and online condolences may be shared online at www.adamsswanson.com.

Memorial services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 25, 2019 at the First Presbyterian Church with the Reverend Lyle Anderson officiating.  Inurnment will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery.  Those wishing to sign the register book may do so 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Thursday at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.