We are sad to announce that on April 3, 2024 we had to say goodbye to Earl Root of Holdrege, Nebraska, born in Hartford, Connecticut. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Gordon Root and Lois Root (Decker); his parents-in-law, Bill Sprague and Lorraine Gracey; and his stepfather-in-law Jim Gracey.

He is survived by : his wife Mary Root of Holdrege; his children, Lori Vinzant (Josh) of Bertrand, Nebraska and Lynn Root (Lisa) of Glen Elder, Kansas; his grandchildren, Kellan Vinzant, Kennan Vinzant, Hunter Root and Hadley Root; his siblings, Allen Root of Gardner, Massachusetts., Bill Root (Karen) of Charlotte, Vermont, Rosemary Root of Essex Junction and Judy Couillard (Bernie) of Underhill, Vermont; and his siblings-in-law, Gary Sprague (Jody) of Ambler, Pennsylvania, Sue Long (Paul) of Denver, Colorado, Carie Lynch (Dean) of Holdrege and Amy Ziemke (Pete) of Lakewood, Colorado. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, April 13th 2024 at 10:30 AM at the Hope Lutheran Church (74094 County Rd 436, Smithfield, NE 68976).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Nelson-Bauer Funeral Homes