Ronald D. Plambeck Sr.

February 13, 1934 - June 15, 2020

Ronald D. Plambeck, 86 of Kearney passed away Monday, June 15, 2020 at Emerald Nursing and Rehab. In Cozad. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 19, 2020 at Kearney Cemetery with the Rev. John Gosswein officiating. Military honors will be provided by the U.S. Navy Honors Team. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday at O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney. Ronald Dwayne Plambeck was born February 13, 1934 in Persia, Iowa to Robert and Opal (Williams) Plambeck. He was raised in Omaha and received his education from Omaha South High School, graduating with the class of 1952. On July 17, 1954, he was united in marriage to Pat Jensen in Omaha, NE. Ron served in the U.S. Navy from November of 1955 until his honorable discharge in September of 1957. After returning from the service, Ron bought cattle at feedlots and from farmers for 30 years. He later retired from Cargill/Excel. Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Dwayne Plambeck and wife, Diane, Craig Plambeck and wife, Steph, Ronald Plambeck Jr. and wife, Angie all of Kearney; daughter, Laurie Brisbin and husband, Greg of Kearney; 10 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; sister, Donna White and husband, Joel of Blair, NE; sisters-in-law, Gladys Plambeck of Bellevue, NE and Linda Plambeck of Bellevue, NE; as well as several nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Ron was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patsy Plambeck; granddaughter, Sara Plambeck; brothers, Vernon, Gary, and Buddy Plambeck. 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.