Elbert "Bert" James VonSpreckelsen's obituary , Passed away on August 16, 2025 in Clay Center, Nebraska

Elbert "Bert" James VonSpreckelsen

July 20, 1927 - August 16, 2025 (98 years old)

Clay Center, Nebraska

Elbert "Bert" James VonSpreckelsen's obituary , Passed away on August 16, 2025 in Clay Center, Nebraska

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sutton Memorial Chapel and McLaughlin Funeral Chapel

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Elbert "Bert" James VonSpreckelsen

July 20, 1927 - August 16, 2025 (98 years old)

Clay Center, Nebraska

Elbert James VonSpreckelsen Obituary

We are sad to announce that on August 16, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Elbert James VonSpreckelsen of Clay Center, Nebraska. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Ernest Spreckelsen and Bertha Von Spreckelsen (Hoyt); his wife Dorothy "Dot" Kluver; his brother Robert; and his son Roger Von Spreckelsen.

He is survived by: his daughter Irene Von Spreckelsen (Kevin McMurry) of Lincoln, NE; his granddaughters, Mary Pellatz (Doug), Ann Kemper and LeAnn Cooksley (LaVerne) of Worthington, IA; his great grandchildren, Matt, Sarah Cooksley, Cliff and Kelly Schanbeck; his daughter Holly Christensen (Jeff) of Dannebrog, NE; his grandchildren, Joshua, Supra Parthasarathy Christensen and Jacob Christensen (Mikayla Olson); his sister Ruth Livgren; and also, Leland, Harlynn, Alex, Jared, Ryan and Jase. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 21st 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the McLaughlin Funeral Chapel (204 W Johnson St, Clay Center, NE 68933). A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 22nd 2025 at 10:30 AM at the Clay Center Christian Church (31371 Woodland Rd, Clay Center, NE 68933).

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family to be designated later.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Sutton Memorial Chapel and McLaughlin Funeral Chapel



Thu

Aug 21

Visitation

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

McLaughlin Funeral Chapel
204 W Johnson St, Clay Center, NE 68933

Fri

Aug 22

Funeral service

10:30 AM

Clay Center Christian Church
31371 Woodland Rd, Clay Center, NE 68933

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August 17, 2025

Carol, Charles, Beth & Susan Townsend sent flowers

“In memory of Bert, a loving father, husband & friend and a generous community & church leader who faithfully served his country when called. We will miss him dearly & give thanks for the blessing of his life time of friendship. We know Sam was there to welcome Bert home.”


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