fbpx

Obituary

Gene Howard Jeffries

June 13, 1943 - March 20, 2022

Gene Howard Jeffries, 78, of Waverly passed away on March 20, 2022, at the Tabitha Hospice Journey House in Lincoln, NE. He was born June 13, 1943, to Clyde and Lucile (Adam) Jeffries in Odell, NE.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Peggy Ebert Jeffries, Waverly; son Kip Jeffries and Angie Hein of Fairbury; daughter Kelly Jeffries Schultz and Adam Schultz, Waverly; 5 grandchildren, Lily Jeffries, Ella Schultz, Aden Schultz, Wyatt Hein, and Hazel Jeffries; sister Judy Jeffries Heim and Doug of Omaha, NE; sister-in-law Gaylene Jeffries of Greenwood; in laws Jim and Carlene Ebert of Lincoln, Bonnie and Bill Mertens of Roca, Doug and Charity Ebert of Lincoln, and mother- in- law Lois Ebert, Syracuse.

Preceded in death by his parents Clyde and Lucile Jeffries, sister Betty Lou Jeffries Mendoza, brother-in-law Richard Mendoza, brother Robert Jeffries, father-in-law Charles Ebert, niece Stacie Heim Olson and nephew Justin Smith.

Visitation at Roper and Sons Waverly Chapel, 10851 N. 148th, Waverly NE at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, March 25, 2022.

Burial at 9:45 am at Rose Hill Cemetery in Waverly followed by a memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at Roper and Sons Midtown Chapel, 4300 O Street, Lincoln NE 68510.

Memorials to family to be decided at a later date.

Services

March25

Visitation

CST

Roper & Sons Waverly Chapel

10851 N. 148th St.
Waverly, NE 68462

(402) 786-3800
March25

Burial

CST

Rosehill Cemetery

Waverly, NE

March25

Memorial Service

CST

Roper & Sons Midtown Chapel

4300 O St.
Lincoln, NE 68510

(402) 476-1225

Share a Memory or Condolence

March 26, 2022

Sincere sympathy to Peggy and family. Thinking of you.

– Judy Stoner Pope
March 24, 2022

My best memory, swimming in the pond at the homestead together! Of course the cows stood in there and did their business, but never gave that a thought! Wondered why you couldn’t see anything underwater like at the swimming pool! Blessings

– Dan Duis
March 23, 2022

Fond memories! RIP my friend!

– Larry Johnston
March 23, 2022

Gene, Bob and I were drafted into the Army together and went to basic training at Fort Benning Georgia. Bob and I stayed together at Fort Bragg NC & Vietnam.

– Robert Love

Obituaries & Services

Gary Esau

1/16

Carmen Vela Longoria

2/16

Joan Mongar

3/16

Hattie Mae One Star

4/16

Sally Rae Brunott

5/16

Jane Boehmer

6/16

Julie Elizabeth Reed

7/16

Owen R. Hansen

8/16

Kathleen “Kay” Green

9/16

Kurt Douglas Prai

10/16

Cynthia S. Peterson

11/16

Patricia A. Lacquement

12/16

Michael Bruce Siedell

13/16

Robert Fred Sieck

14/16

Kevin T. Rhodes

15/16

Dr. Bruce Rippeteau

16/16

Never miss an obituary, sign up for email or text message notifications

We’re here

Grief Support

We understand that grieving doesn’t end after the service. We offer Aftercare for grief support as you process and heal from your loss.

Learn More