Curtis Roy Ueckert

Curtis Roy “Curt” Ueckert was born February 18, 1954 in Wahoo, Nebraska to Elroy and Wilma (Shafer) Ueckert. Curt grew up in the King Lake and Valley, Nebraska area and attended District 22 school before graduating from Valley High School in 1972. Growing up, Curt enjoyed camping at the swamp, fishing, and playing football. After high school, Curt enlisted in the United States Air Force in November 1972, and served as a Communication Center Specialist before transferring to the Air National Guard in November 1974. Curt married Sally Pedde on March 1, 1980 at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Valley, and to this union, two daughters were born; Jessica and Vicki. Curt raised his family in Valley before moving to Fremont in his later years. Curt worked as a brick layer with Ron King, before beginning a 30-year career with Lyman Richey Sand & Gravel, finishing as production manager. After leaving Lyman Richey, Curt worked another 7 years for Ash Grove Cement in Louisville, Nebraska. When he wasn’t working, Curt stayed active with the Eagles’ Club, VFW, and American Legion in Valley. He was a huge fan of Nebraska volleyball, Husker football, Omaha Lancers hockey, and the Boston Celtics, but most of all, Curt was an avid golfer. Curt will be remembered as a caring, giving, fun-loving man, who was the life of the party, and could break out the “Captain Morgan stance” at any time! Most likely while enjoying a Morgan and Coke. He liked country music, John Wayne movies, and Mexican food or a chicken fried steak at the Outer Limits. He may have told you, “You can never have enough friends”, and he was the type of guy who would give you the shirt off of his back. He always wanted to become a teacher, and taught life lessons instead of teaching in a classroom. He was especially proud of renewing his wedding vows while on vacation on December 31, 1999. Most of all, he loved his family; his wife, children, and grandchildren. They were his world. Curt passed away after a lengthy illness on September 3, 2022 at the Nebraska Medical Center at the age of 68 years, 6 months, and 16 days. He was preceded in death by his parents Elroy & Wilma Ueckert, brothers Randy and Dennis Ueckert, and sisters-in-law Bonny and Nancy Ueckert. Curt is survived by his wife Sally of Fremont, daughters Jessica Ueckert (Steve Gilmore) of Omaha and Vicki (Tregg) Jobman of Omaha, 3 grandchildren Nick, Caylin and Kolton, brothers Ron of Prague, Keith (Susan) of Valley, and Bryon of Valley, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation Friday from 4-8 PM at Reichmuth Funeral Home, Elkhorn. Celebration of life service Saturday, 10:30 AM at the funeral home in Elkhorn, followed by military honors. In memory of Curt, please bring a signed golf ball or leave a message for the family on a golf ball. Memorials may be made to a college fund for Caylin and Kolton.

Curtis Roy Ueckert

February 18, 1954 - September 3, 2022