Brenda Rainwater Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Brenda Rainwater Kearney Resident Brenda Sue Rainwater, 66, of Kearney passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at Good Samaritan Society-St. Luke’s Village in Kearney. Memorial Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, November 5, 2018 at the First Lutheran Church in Kearney with the Rev. Rick Carlson and Rev. John Fowler officiating. Inurnment will follow the services at the First Lutheran Church columbarium. Memorials are suggested to the Kearney First Lutheran Church. Condolences may be shared online at www.osrfh.com. Services are entrusted to O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services. Brenda Sue Rainwater was born August 28, 1952 in Kearney to Jack S. and Helyn (Shryer) Lederman. Brenda received her education from Kearney High School graduating with the class of 1970. She furthered her education at William Woods College. Following graduation Brenda moved to Lincoln where she met her husband Larry Rainwater at St. Elizabeth’s hospital. Brenda was united in marriage to Larry Rainwater on April 19, 1974 in Lincoln. The couple lived in Amarillo and Tyler, Texas until moving back to the area in 1987. Once returning to Kearney, Brenda held several jobs, all of which involved caring for people. Brenda enjoyed reading, bowling and playing bridge. She will be remembered for her caring heart and willingness to always help others. She was a member of First Lutheran Church in Kearney. Left to cherish her memory are her daughter Deb Arlington and her husband, Dave of Erie, Colorado; son Steven Rainwater and his wife, Karen of Belle Plaine, Minnesota; grandchildren Kayla, Colby, Jessica, Erica, Victoria, Emily and Sarah; several great-grandchildren; sister Judy Lash of Kearney; brother Joel Lederman and his wife, Sydney of Parker, Colorado; niece Marti Lederman; nephews Michael, Robb and David, along with many other relatives and friends. Love and special recognition to Gloria Arredondo who was a special friend and caregiver to Brenda. Brenda was preceded in death by her husband, Larry; son Chris Rainwater and her parents.

Brenda Rainwater

August 28, 1952 - October 24, 2018