Owen W. Berthelsen, 87, of Lincoln passed away on September 11, 2019 surrounded by family. Born July 22, 1932 to James Berthelsen and Emma (Juhl) Berthelsen on a farm in Pembina County, North Dakota. Owen was married to Jeraldine Swim on June 22, 1952. He was a United States Army veteran serving in the Korean War. Owen worked as an inventor and entrepreneur most of his life and co-owned Century Manufacturing in Aurora, NE. Owen was a “Jack of all trades”. Upon retirement he enjoyed volunteering at College View Academy, and he was a long-time member of College View SDA church.
Survivors include his children, Steven (Debby) Berthelsen, Kelly (Kathy) Berthelsen, Gary Berthelsen, Kara (Mike) Buck and Monique Saunders; grandchildren, Breanna Berthelsen, Luke (Audrey) Berthelsen, Jacque Berthelsen, Lindsay (John) Carlisle, Grant Berthelsen, Ashley Buck, Ross Buck, Annie (Tom) Birai, Sam Saunders, Crew and Case Carlisle, Brody and Gavin Berthelsen; brother Calvin Berthelsen; many more family, friends and loved ones. Preceded in death by his wife, Jeraldine, his parents, and his 6 siblings.
Memorial service will be 3 p.m., Saturday, October 19, 2019 at College View SDA Church, 4801 Prescott Ave., Lincoln, NE. Cremation/No visitation.
Memorial contributions may be directed towards College View Academy, 5240 Calvert St., Lincoln, NE, 68506.