Kenneth C. Lierley Obituary

We announce the death of Kenneth C. Lierley (North Platte, Nebraska), who passed away on August 20, 2026, at the age of 77. Kenneth will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. 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, Archie K. Lierley and Joyce D. Lierley (Miank); and his wife Katherine D. Waibel. He is survived by: his children, Janice Neilsen (Brian) and Casey Lierley (Joclie); his grandsons, Justin Neilsen, Clay Neilsen (Tatum), Kyle Neilsen, Gannon Lierley (Savannah) and Xander Lierley; his great grandchildren, Peyton and Lukas Neilsen; his friend Bonnie Young; his brother Fred Lierley; his stepson Rob Waibel (Ruby); his stepgranddaughter Jordan; and his sisters-in-law, Donna Allen and Sharon Shockley. He is also survived by cousins and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Paxton Food Pantry and Optimist Scholarship Fund. Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be shared at adamsswanson.com.