Rick Ledbetter

Rick Ledbetter Kalamazoo, MI formerly of Kearney Rick Ledbetter, 58, of Kalamazoo, MI formerly of Kearney passed away Saturday, March 23, 2013 at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 A.M. Monday, April 1, 2013 at St. James Catholic Church in Kearney. The Rev. Joe Hannappel will celebrate. Visitation will be 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. Sunday at the church with a Vigil / Prayer service starting at 7:00 P.M. Interment will be at the Kearney Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the church or to the Kearney Catholic High School Foundation. Online condolences or personal reflections may be submitted at www.osrfh.com. O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home of Kearney is in charge of arrangements. He was born November 21, 1954 to Bill and Dorothy Ledbetter. He was a graduate of Madison Heights High School, Anderson, Indiana and moved in 1976 building his life thereafter in Kearney, Nebraska. On November 25, 1978, he married Cindi Cover in Kearney. Rick loved to spend time with family and friends. He also enjoyed bowling, boating, watching sports with his family, and playing cards. Rick lived his life with honor, integrity and compassion. He was an “old school guy,” one of the best and last of its kind, with strength of character that will remain unmatched. He will be missed. He was highly regarded in his life-long career with Eaton Corporation of 36 years. Rick held many position with Eaton’s, the last 2 years he was Materials Manager in the Vehicle Group of North America and worldwide valve tran Planning Manger. He made many friends traveling overseas through his work. They made their home in Kearney until November 2010 when they were transferred to Kalamazoo, MI. Even though in Michigan, he remained a “Husker” football fan. He is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Cindi and his sons, Chad of Bismarck, North Dakota, and Casey, and Corey and wife Jessie of Kearney to whom he was both hero and best friend. Rick is also survived by his parents, Rev. Bill and Dorothy Ledbetter, Pendleton, Indiana, two brothers, Ron and wife Sherrie, Rex and wife Lynn both of Indianapolis, Indiana; sisters Linda and husband John Crisp of Taneytown, Maryland; Karen and husband Mark Bilbrey of Nashville, Tennessee; and Becky and husband John Bartle of Indianapolis, Indiana. Brother-in-law Al Cover and wife Sharon, sister-in-law Patti Cover all of Kearney; brother-in-laws Dennis, Darren Cover and wife Shelly all of Aurora, CO; brother-in-law Ron Cover and wife Aida of Colorado Springs, CO and many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles who loved him very much.

Rick Ledbetter

November 21, 1954 - March 23, 2013