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Memorials for the Class of 1968
Thomas Preston Priel, 60, of Overton, Nebraska, died Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at his home in Overton following a short illness. He was born March 4, 1948, at Lexington, Nebraska, to William and Norma (Naffziger) Priel.
Tom attended grade school at District #6 country school and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1966. He then went on to further his education at Curtis Technical College in Curtis, Nebraska. He was united in marriage to Ellen Neben on February 8, 1969, at the Methodist Church in Overton. Three daughters were blessed to this union; Melinda, Connie and Keri.
Tom was inducted in to the United States Navy on February 13, 1969 and proudly served his Country until his Honorable Discharge on March 14, 1973. While serving in Vietnam he was award many honors, most notably two bronze stars.
Upon his return to Nebraska, he went to work for his dad doing construction with Priel Construction. He did this until his health forced him to retire.
Tom was always very proud of his little community of Overton. He served as Fire Chief for the Overton Fire Department, was a past Commander of the American Legion, and served as the Overton Mayor.
Saying Tom had a sense of humor was an understatement. He enjoyed a good joke or story and never failed to get the upper hand in a discussion. He loved to camp and spend time with his family. He will be so very missed by all who knew and loved him.
Survivors include his wife: Ellen Priel of Overton, Nebraska. Three daughters: Melinda Priel of Lincoln, Nebraska, Connie & Travis Clarksean of Mankato, Minnesota, Keri & Dustin Pooschke of Lincoln, Nebraska. One sister: Pat Priel of California. Six grandchildren: Kaylee, Erica and Aaron Geis, Dakota, Riley and Dylan Pooschke. One aunt: Margaret Barnes of Lexington, Nebraska. Many other family members and friends.
Tom was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, May 9, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. at Lexington Christian Church in Lexington, Nebraska with Pastor K.C. BeDunnah officiating.
Burial will be in the Overton Cemetery at Overton with Military Honors.
Visitation will be held Thursday, May 8, 2008, from 4-7 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington.
Memorials are suggested to Aseracare Hospice in Kearney, the Overton Fire Department or Donor's Choice.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be shared with the family at: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.
Donald Neil Ballheim, age 60, of Elkins, W. Va., died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008 at the Charleston Area Medical Center General Division at Charleston, WV.
Services were held Thursday, Feb. 7 at Lohr and Barb Funeral Home in Elkins with the Rev. Mike House officiating. Internment followed at Elkins Memorial Gardens. H.W. Daniel's Post #29, American Legion and Tygarts Valley Post #3647, Veterans of Foreign Wars accorded full military honors. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
He is survived by his wife; son, Jeremy Christopher Ballheim; daughter, Dawn Marie Ballheim, both of Elkins, W. Va.; two brothers, Gary Ballheim and companion, Sherry, and Daryl (Linda) Ballheim; one sister, Dorothy (Butch) Hagen, all of Lexington; one grandson, Anthonie Neil Ballheim, and several nieces and nephews.
He was born, April 12, 1947, at Lexington, to Donald Edwin Ballheim and Minnie Estelle (Weatherford) Ballheim. On Nov. 19, 1971 he was married to Deborah Nadine Golden. He was a graduate of Lexington High School Class of 1966, had taken vocational courses from Advance Air Conditioning and Refrigeration School, and had retired from the U. S. Navy with 21 years of service, having served during Vietnam and as an engineman. He had also worked as a custodian for the United States Postal Service, a security guard for the Davis Memorial Hospital, and at the time of his death, he was a tallyman for Coastal Lumber Company, where he had been employed for many years.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at; www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com
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