Edward E. Schriner Sr.

September 22, 1944 - November 11, 2020

Edward E. Schriner, 76 of Kearney passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Private family services will be held at a later date. Interment will take place at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Condolences may be shared online at www.osrfh.com. Services are entrusted to O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services. Edward Eugene Schriner was born September 22, 1944 in Campbell, Nebraska to Wilbur and Geraldine (Reese) Schriner. He received his education from Franklin High School, graduating with the class of 1963. Ed proudly served in the United States Army from 1963 until his honorable discharge in 1966. In 1967, he was united in marriage to Connie Scott and to this union two sons; Edward Jr. and Steve, were blessed. The couple divorced in 1983. He worked at several local grain elevators for many years. Ed also lived in Taylor, Red Cloud, Wilcox and later Holdrege where he was employed at Becton-Dickenson for many years. Ed married Doris Schierling in 2000 and remained in Holdrege until their divorce in 2019, then moved to Kearney. Ed was a member of the American Legion Post, VFW and the Eagles. He loved to golf, garden, and work on numerous handyman projects around the house. Ed also enjoyed traveling to Arizona in the winters. Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Edward Schriner Jr. and wife, Amber of Costa Mesa, CA and Steven R. Schriner of Kearney; brothers-in-law, Robert Hauver of Upland and Roger Flesner of Lincoln; as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Ed was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Linda Hauver and Bonnie Flesner; and one niece, Glenda Manser.