Edward D Reiman

Funeral Services for Edward D. Reiman will be conducted from the Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home at Holdrege, Nebraska on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Daren Popple officiating.  Interment will be held at the Ft. McPherson National Cemetery at Maxwell, Nebraska with military honors conducted by the North Platte Honor Guard in conjunction with the United States Army Funeral Honors Team.

Edward David Reiman, 90 years of age, of Holdrege, passed away on Friday, January 4, 2019 at the Holdrege Memorial Homes.  Edward was born April 26, 1928 at Denton, Nebraska, the eldest of ten children of Al "Dick" Reiman and Lena (Woods) Reiman.  Ed received his primary education from District #18 in Dundy County, Nebraska, and then attended Benkelman High School, graduating with the class of 1946.  During his high school years, Ed enjoyed working as a delivery boy for Ida's Delight Bakery.  Ed then pursued higher education at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Nebraska, where he began studying his passion for teaching.  At this time, Ed also worked as an Electrician, and did custom wheat harvesting as well.

On March 6, 1951, he was inducted into the United States Army, and served his country during the Korean Conflict until his honorable discharge on December 7, 1952.  Following his military service, Ed continued to pursue his degree in teaching at Kearney State College.  Ed began his teaching career as a Math and Industrial Arts educator, and also coached for over ten years.  After achieving his Master's degree at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, Ed then served the remainder of his career in administration as a Superintendent.

On May 14, 1954, he was united in marriage to Velma P. Teel at Benkelman, Nebraska, and to this union four were born: David, Teresa, Debra and Robert.  With Ed's career as a Superintendent, the family made their home in several Nebraska communities including: Clay Center, Hay Springs, and Kenesaw, Nebraska before retiring to Holdrege.  After retiring, Ed enjoyed working at Cargill in Heartwell, Nebraska for several years.

On March 19, 2013, he was preceded in death by his wife, Velma.

Ed's special interests were fishing, and building model airplanes.  At end of each school year, Ed and Velma loved loading the grandkids up in the van, and taking them during the summers to Parks, Nebraska to enjoy time at Rock Creek.  They treasured the time spent with the grandchildren.  During the winters they were snow-birds in Tuscan, Arizona, where they formed many friendship bonds.

Besides his wife, Velma, and his parents; Ed was preceded in death by three brothers:  Richard, Lester, and Chester Reiman; three sisters:  Bitha Kinney; Esther Reiman; and Hazel Reiman; and a host of brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law.

Ed leaves to celebrate his life; his two daughters:  Teresa Kroll and her husband, Darrel of Holdrege; and Debby Dornhoff and her husband, Steve of Republican City, Nebraska; his two sons:  David Reiman and his wife, Kathy of Rocklin, California; and Robert Reiman and his wife, Carla of Omaha, Nebraska; ten grandchildren:  Dr. Toni Bartling and her husband, Dr. Brandon Bartling; Ryan Kroll and his wife, Faithe; Tyler Kroll and his wife, Cammie; Jay Crawford and his wife, Jolene; Kyle Crawford; Lea Crawford; Katie Dornhoff; Cole Dornhoff and his wife, Amanda; Kevin Wickenkamp and his wife, Cindy; and Kris Bennett and her husband, Greg; eleven great-grandchildren:  Evan Bartling; Emma and Jax Kroll; Quinten Kroll; Calum Crawford; Pearl Connolly; Eli Bowen; Kanon and Wyatt Dornhoff; and Lucas and Logan Bennett; three sisters:  Marjorie Bradley of Holyoke, Colorado; Geraldine Edwards of Max, Nebraska; and Neva Shillington and her husband, Roger of Max; sister-in-law, Laura Reiman; as well as host of in-laws; numerous nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. with the family greeting from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege.

A memorial has been established in Ed's honor, and kindly suggested to the family for later designation.

Expressions of caring and kindness can be sent to the family at www.nelsonbauerfh.com

The Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege is in charge of arrangements.