Michael R. Bedke Obituary

Name: Visitation
Start: 2025-05-07T10:00:00
End: 2025-05-08T00:00:00
Location: Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services

We bid farewell to Michael R. Bedke of Kearney, Nebraska, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on May 2, 2025 at the age of 73. Michael touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Robert Bedke and Margaret Bedke (Kirschner); and his brother Don "Champ" Bedke. He is survived by: his wife Karen Bedke of Kearney; his children, Doug (Keri Bedke) and Carmela (Jon Hjetland); his grandchildren, Kailee Bedke, Kaiden Bedke, Payton Bedke, Briley Schmidt and Ariah Schmidt; and his brothers, Roger Bedke of Kearney, Dennis (Deb Bedke) and Keith (Regina Bedke).

Memorials are suggested to the Pleasanton E-Free Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl

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May 07

Visitation

Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services
2421 Avenue A, Kearney, NE 68847

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May 08

Visitation

Horner Lieske McBride & Kuhl Funeral and Cremation Services
2421 Avenue A, Kearney, NE 68847

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May 08

Funeral service

Pleasanton E-Free Church
806 Hackberry St, Pleasanton, NE 68866

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