Buster Baxter Obituary
They dated for 2 years before becoming engaged. He spent 2 years serving in the Army. Upon his return, they married on March 3, 1957 in the Weeping Water Christian Church. From this union 4 children were born: Russell Allen, Marvin Wayne, Karen Ilene and Scott Duane. He started his farming career in rural Avoca, NE in 1958. In 1962, they moved to the current residence on the farm near Murray, NE. Dixie was his first love, farming was his second. He farmed all his life; with supplemental jobs at Sapp Brothers, Transportation Supervisor at Conestoga High School and starting Baxter Auction to name a few. Some of his favorite hobbies were: singing or leading music in church, mission trips with Carpenters for Christ, singing with Sarpy Serenaders and Yesterday’s Kids Barbershop groups and serving on committees for school, churches and the Lewiston Cemetery. He is survived by his children Russ (Diane) Baxter, Marvin (Kris) Baxter, Karen (Brad) Roberts, Scott (Tamra) Baxter, many grandchildren and great grandchildren, sister Martha Jo Bryen, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife Dixie Baxter, parents Clyde and Myrtle Baxter, brothers Clyde Jr and David, sisters Nataleah, Clara, Annabelle, Wanda, MaryEllen, and Irene. |
Richard W Kimball ObituaryOctober 7, 1932 – July 28, 2023IN THE CARE OF Kahler-Dolce Mortuary ![]() Apart from his love of music and his dedication to his job, Dick’s time was largely spent with family. He and his wife loved hosting everything from BBQs and birthday parties to Christmas Eve celebrations where he made sure “Santa” visited every year! His family was given the gift of bonus time with him these past two months and will be forever grateful. Dick was preceded in death by his wife Patricia (Murphy). He is survived by his children, Patricia (Brian) Fosbrook of Maryland, Pam Hendrickson of LaVista, Gerard “Bud” (Brenda) Kimball of Papillion, Richard Jr. “Butch” (Penny) Kimball of Papillion, Jim (Cathy) Kimball of Papillion; grandchildren, Spencer, Jesse (Stephanie), Katie (fiancĂ© Jen), and Tucker Kimball, Rachel (Blake) Stevens, Laura (Phil) Malcom, Cody (Aaron) Kimball, Blake Kimball, Jordan Kimball, Ryan Kimball; great-grandchildren, Layla, Sloan, And Hadli Kimball, Alivia and Sophia Stevens, Lily and Amelia Malcom, Sienna and Callum Kimball, Josie Schneidewind-Richey; sister Cindy Charles (Sisterbelle); special friend, Coco (Nick) Osborne; godson, Joe Osborne. A visitation with family will be held on Sunday, August 6, from 5-7 pm at Kahler-Dolce Mortuary in Papillion. Funeral Mass Monday, August 7, at 10:30 am at St. Columbkille Catholic Church in Papillion, with a graveside service at the Omaha National Cemetery at 1:30 pm. Memorials suggested to the Sarpy Serenaders or the Columban Foreign Mission Society (Columban Fathers of Bellevue).
Reminisces by Dick Kimball from May 2018 |
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after months apart![]() By: Ruta Ulcinaite Posted at 10:20 AM, May 25, 2021 and last updated 6:02 PM, May 25, 2021 There's nothing quite like the notes of a song coming together in perfect harmony — and there's nothing quite like old friends coming together after a pandemic spent apart. The Sarpy Serenaders are reuniting after months apart and are continuing their love for music. "It's the music that brings us together but it's the friendships that keep us together. It's become an alternate family,” said Christopher Bakke, President of the Sarpy Serenaders. The Sarpy Serenaders are a local barbershop singing group made of older members with a young, vibrant spirit for the craft. Eighty-eight-year-old Richard Kimball is one of the original members and has been a barbershop singer for 52 years. "I have never met anyone who's a barbershop that I haven't at least tolerated, " Kimball said. But 52 years to him is not even close to being enough. The Sarpy Serenaders had to stop because of the pandemic. Singing was found to be a highly infectious activity and the churches they practiced in were forced to shut down. Slowly, the Sarpy Serenaders lost the music. "COVID really hurt us because we started missing each other," said Bakke. Their alternate family was temporarily split up. "We had some zoom meetings, they're not as good as a rehearsal," said Gene Torrens, Director of the Sarpy Serenaders. But now, all fully vaccinated and tired of the isolation, they're back with a newfound spirit. One of their first in-person performances since the pandemic was another young-spirited woman's 94th birthday. "I asked her if she would like to be serenaded by some very handsome singers and she said yes. And I said, well, I don't have any handsome singers but I have a bunch of guys that would love to sing to you,” Kimball said. "Well it was wonderful, I didn't think 94 would be so good but it was,” said Jean Gustafson, who celebrated her 94th birthday with the group. Gustafson celebrated her birthday and the Sarpy Serenaders finally celebrated their reunion, tapping their toes to the music and getting back to that perfect harmony that seemed so far-fetched just one year ago. The Sarpy Serenaders will be performing at the Bellevue Memorial Cemetery Monday at 10:30am for a special Memorial Day Performance. The group says they are always looking for new members - young and old. | |
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