John Merryweather

John “Jack” Merryweather, loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Parson’s House in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 86 years, 4 months and 4 days. A wake will be held at Reichmuth Funeral Home in Elkhorn at 3 PM on Friday, 13 June, followed by the Rosary at 7 PM. Funeral Mass will be at St Stephen the Martyr on Saturday, 14 June at 10 AM with burial at Calvary Cemetery, and luncheon to follow at St Stephen the Martyr. John Merryweather was born on February 6, 1928 in Valley, Nebraska to Everett and Anastasia (Tighe) Merryweather. He grew up on the family farm north of Valley and attended grade school and graduated from Valley High School in 1946. As a young boy, Jack was a talented athlete, starting quarterback, a natural at basketball and was Homecoming King. From an early age, he spent a great deal of time helping his father farm. Jack enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1948. Due to the Korean War, Jack’s service was extended by President Truman for an additional year. Jack married Pauline Vencil on March 15, 1952 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Elkhorn, Nebraska and they were blessed with two children: Michael and Patrice. Jack and Pauline lived most of their married life in Omaha. Jack worked at Mutual of Omaha before he went to the service and upon his return, he went to work at US Cold Storage in Omaha, where he began to work his way up the ladder. He started as a clerk in customer service, then office manager, operations manager, vice president and finally president of the company until he retired in 1994. Jack loved football and baseball and was an avid fan of the Cornhuskers and the St. Louis Cardinals. He was a caring, loving, generous man who was very organized and detailed in everything. Jack was active on the St. Gerald’s parish council as president, Rotary, Chamber of Commerce, Knights of Columbus and a volunteer at the Omaha Food Bank. Jack and Pauline enjoyed their many friendships including “Primetimers” and their regular breakfast group at Bruegger’s Bagels. He enjoyed playing cards, a hot, hot cup of coffee and dinner out at Olive Garden or Venice Inn. Jack loved to debate politics and could often be heard saying “Can I tell you something?”. Jack was preceded in death by his parents Everett and Anastasia, wife Pauline, brothers Tom and Francis, sisters Ann Krhounek and Jean Kasperbauer, and son-in-law Ron Wisman. Jack is survived by his son Mike of Waterloo, NE; daughter and son-in-law Patrice and Dale Peterson of Aurora, CO; grandchildren Christopher Beyer of Omaha and Angela Beyer of Aurora, CO; great granddaughter Harley Beyer; and sister Rosemary Hamik of Salt Lake City, UT. flag Merryweather, John “Jack” age 86 of Omaha, NE Preceded in death by his wife Pauline; survived by son Mike of Waterloo, NE; daughter and son-in-law Patrice and Dale Peterson of Aurora, CO; grandchildren Christopher Beyer of Omaha and Angela Beyer of Aurora, CO; great granddaughter Harley Beyer; sister Rosemary Hamik of Salt Lake City, UT; Visitation Friday 3 to 7 PM with a rosary at 7 PM at the funeral home. Funeral Mass Saturday 10 at St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church (167th and S St.). Interment Calvary Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers memorials to Serenity Hospice. Condolences to www.reichmuthfuneralhomes.com Reichmuth Funeral Home 21901 W. Maple Rd. 402-289-2222

John Merryweather

February 6, 1928 - June 10, 2014