Larry E. Fluckey Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Larry E. Fluckey, 71 of Kearney, NE passed away Monday, October 18, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. The family will hold a private family service at a later date. Larry Eugene Fluckey was born September 20, 1950 in O’Neill, NE to Loy and Elvera (Sorensen) Fluckey. He grew up in Chambers, NE and attended Chambers High School. After high school, he earned his auto mechanic certificate in Norfolk, NE. On July 10, 1971 Larry was united in marriage to Kaydene Thompson in O’Neill, NE. They were blessed with two children, Rebecca and Dustin. Larry owned and operated a gravel pit in O’Neill, NE for several years. The couple later moved to Kearney, NE where Larry started Superior Foundations Inc. in 1997. He owned and operated the business for twenty-four years. Larry accredited the success of his business to his outstanding and hardworking crew. Larry was outgoing and enjoyed the conversations with his customers as much as the work itself. Larry was an easy-going person. When an accident resulted in his basement forms being scattered all over the highway, his comment was “Well, things happen.” He also treated his family with the same laid-back demeanor, letting his Uncle Gordon off the hook for never replacing the antennae he shot off of Larry’s pick-up while hunting prairie chickens. Larry enjoyed hunting and fishing with friends and family. He also looked forward to playing games with his family; a good game was reason enough to stay up well past his normal early bed time. His favorite game was Pitch and he was known for bidding high with only an ace and deuce in his hand. In his later years, Larry and Kaydene enjoyed several trips together. Larry handled his illness with grace and a sense of humor. He enjoyed banter with the healthcare workers which lightened the seriousness of the situation. He never complained or felt sorry for himself. He told the chaplain that he had turned it all over to God. Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Kaydene Fluckey of Kearney; daughter, Rebecca Wilke of Omaha; son, Dustin Fluckey of Denver, CO; grandchildren, Alex and Mia Wilke; siblings, Ed Fluckey of Lincoln, Carol (Ron) McDermott of Alliance, NE, Alan (Sue) Fluckey of Fort Calhoun, NE, Calvin (Cindy) Fluckey of Plainview, NE; as well as many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Larry was preceded in death by his parents. Memorials to the family will be entrusted to O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services. The family will make a memorial donation to Kearney Tackles Cancer. Condolences may be shared online at www.osrfh.com.

Larry E. Fluckey

September 20, 1950 - October 18, 2021