Bernard C. Phifer Jr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Bernard C. Phifer Jr. of Franklin, Nebraska, who passed away on November 28, 2025 at the age of 84. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bernard C. Phifer Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Bernard Sr. Phifer and Meneda Phifer (Zoerb); his wife Shirley Ann Downey; his brothers, Kent and Greg Phifer; his siblings-in-law, Ed Downey, Wayne Downey, Bill Price, Joan Downey and Mary Kay Price; Paul and Mabel Downey.
He is survived by: his children, Melinda Siel (Todd), Raquel Felzien (Drew) and Troy Phifer of Franklin; his grandchildren, Shane Siel (Ale) of Franklin, Kassie Slocum (Bryan) of Franklin, Karsen Felzien (Colton Hopkins) of Kearney, Alec Felzien (Elizabeth Trausch) of Lincoln, Tamia Phifer (Alex Wilbur) of Lincoln and Thomas Phifer of Franklin; his great grandchildren, Perry, Kellen, Millie Slocum, Anika and Eloise Siel; and his sisters, Sandy Phifer of Denver, CO, Marlis Hammond (Larry) of Carmel, IN and Marilyn Whitaker (Chip) of Chambers, NE..
