R. Kenneth Gregerson

R. Kenneth Gregerson, 101, of Kearney died Tuesday, November 17, at Mother Hull Home in Kearney. Funeral services will be Monday, November 23, 2015 10:30 a.m. at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Kearney. Rev. Duane Duley will officiate and burial will be at Kearney Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Holy Cross Lutheran Church. Visit www.hlmkfuneral.com to leave a tribute or message of condolence. Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services in Kearney are in charge of arrangements. There will be no Visitation, the casket will be closed. He was born October 6, 1914 in Fertile, MN to George and Mayme (Kvilvang) Gregerson. He was baptized November 19, 1914. In 1916 the family moved to a farm near Valley City, ND . He attended Norma Township country school. He was confirmed in the Lutheran faith on January 1, 1928 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. On February 11, 1940 he married Amy Brown in Valley City, North Dakota. They were married 69 years. He and his wife remained in Valley City for a few years, moved to Denver where he completed watch making school, then Rock Springs, WY before settling in Kearney in 1951. They owned and operated Gregerson’s Jewelry in downtown Kearney. He and his wife worked together at the store which specialized in fine quality diamonds and jewelry. Ken also did watch and jewelry repair. He retired in 1978. He was a charter member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Kearney; served on the building committee and was a trustee. He was a charter member of the Golden K Kiwanis Club and a member of the Kearney Lion’s Club. He loved the title of Grandfather and was proud to attend both of his grandchildren’s weddings in the last couple years. He liked hunting, fishing, bowling, playing bridge and traveling. He had a fondness for coins and pocket watches and had a collection of both. He had a beautiful yard and enjoyed planting trees and flowers. He will be remembered for his love of family, warm and contagious smile, engaging sense of humor, kind and gentle spirit and great stories. He possessed the grace of a true gentleman. Survivors include daughters, Judye Gregerson and Jayne Gregerson both of Kearney and Deb Kruse and husband Tom of Hildreth; grandchildren, Nate Kruse and wife Cassie of Martell, NE and Alyssa Schneider and husband Scott of Pasadena, CA. He was preceded in death by his wife in 2009; 1brother and 2 sisters. PDF Printable Version

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R. Kenneth Gregerson

October 6, 1914 - November 17, 2015