Doretha M. Clevenger

Doretha Clevenger, 88, of Gibbon died Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at her home surrounded by family. Funeral Services will be 10:00 am Friday, December 18, 2020 at the Gibbon Baptist Church with Pastor Taylor Shippy officiating. Interment will follow at the Riverside Cemetery in Gibbon. Due to restrictions, seating for the service will be limited, and masks are required. Service will be livestreamed through the church website at https://www.gibbonbaptist.org/livestream/. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 pm Thursday and one hour prior to the service all at the church. Memorials are suggested to the church or to the Gibbon Volunteer Fire Department. Condolences may be shared online at www.osrfh.com. Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services of Gibbon is serving the family. The youngest of nine children, Doretha was born on January 5, 1932 in Gibbon, Nebraska, to Chet and Elsie (Lowell) Smith. She was raised South of Gibbon and graduated from Gibbon High School in 1949. She was united in marriage to Robert Clevenger on August 28, 1949 on her parent’s farm south of Gibbon. They made their home near Shelton for 10 years while they both worked for local farmers. The couple opened Lakeview Café south of Gibbon in 1968. In 1972, they left the café and they purchased the Gibbon Standard Oil Agency. Over the years they expanded their business to what is now Clevenger Farm Products and Clevenger Propane. Doretha was a member of Gibbon Baptist Church. Bob & Doretha traveled extensively throughout the United States. Doretha’s greatest enjoyment was spending time with family and friends. Bob and Doretha celebrated their 67th Wedding Anniversary on August 28, 2016. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Karen (Barry) Hemmerling of Lincoln, Rob Clevenger (Vicki) of Gibbon, Dan (Cheryl) Clevenger of Gibbon and Jayne Cain of Omaha, and her best friend, Rich Cain of Hays, KS; her grandchildren, Brett (Bryan) Hemmerling, Brandon Hemmerling, Dusty (Jody) Clevenger , Colby (Ashley) Clevenger and , Hayley (Mitch) Mentzer, Zach Clevenger , Austin Clevenger, Derrick (Angie) Clevenger , Ali (Josh) Slawski , Cassie (Paul) Robinson , Casey Cain, Cami Cain and Calli Cain; her great grandchildren, Faith and Charity Clevenger, Colton and Alex Clevenger, Raelynn Mentzer, Jameson Clevenger, McKenzie, Jordan, Luke, and Rachel Clevenger, Lincoln & Milo Slawski, and Gracie Robinson; two sisters-in-law, Doris Winkler-Marquart of York and Donna Clevenger of Scotia; a brother-in-law, Bert (LaDonna) Clevenger of Omaha; and several nieces and nephews. Doretha was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bob Clevenger; and 2 brothers and 6 sisters.

Doretha M. Clevenger

January 5, 1932 - December 15, 2020