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Donald Earl “Red” Schernikau

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Birth	:	4 Aug 1935 Friend, Saline County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	9 Nov 2019 Seward, Seward County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Calvary Cemetery, Beaver Crossing, Seward County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7714005, -97.2564011
Description	:	Donald Earl “Red” Schernikau was born on August 4, 1935, in Friend, Nebraska to Earl and Nora Augusta (Noler) Schernikau and passed away on November 9, 2019, in Seward, Nebraska at the age of 84 years, 3 months and 5 days. Red grew up on a farm south of Beaver Crossing where he attended country school District #39 through the 8th grade. He then attended and graduated from Beaver Crossing High School with the Class of 1953. Red began working at Burlington Northern Railroad one day after his 18th birthday. He worked as a carman, crane operator and forklift... Read More	Donald Earl “Red” Schernikau was born on August 4, 1935, in Friend, Nebraska to Earl and Nora Augusta (Noler) Schernikau and passed away on November 9, 2019, in Seward, Nebraska at the age of 84 years, 3 months and 5 days. Red grew up on a farm south of Beaver Crossing where he attended country school District #39 through the 8th grade. He then attended and graduated from Beaver Crossing High School with the Class of 1953. Red began working at Burlington Northern Railroad one day after his 18th birthday. He worked as a carman, crane operator and forklift operator for 42 years before retiring in 1997. On June 4, 1955, Red was united in marriage to Peg Gill at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Friend and to this union five children, Lori, Mark, Donald Jr., Lisa and Lynn, were born. The couple made their home in Lincoln for 12 years until they moved back to Beaver Crossing in 1964 to get away from city life. Red was known as the pop guy on Sunday afternoons for the kids who worked at Schernikau Detasseling. He coached baseball in Beaver Crossing for 10 years. Red was awarded the sports Booster of the Year at Centennial High School. He was also awarded the Man of the Year in Beaver Crossing. He served on the Beaver Crossing Volunteer Fire Department. He loved all Husker sporting events and had season tickets to football and baseball. He enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing and especially gardening. Red loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Red was a longtime member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Red was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Peg in 2013; four brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Timothy and Marion Gill, Jack Gill, George DeLong and Dick Croissant. Red is survived by his children and spouses, Lori and Steve Wambold, Beaver Crossing, Mark and Judy Schernikau, Oakland, NE, Don Jr. and Johnna Schernikau, Lee’s Summit, MO, Lisa McNeel and friend, James McCarville, Lincoln, Lynn and Matthew Leif, York; nine grandchildren: Abby and Gene Wolf, Anna and Adam Scott, Owen and Chelsea Schernikau, Nikaela and Mark Schroeder, Kinsley Schernikau-Speedlin and Alan Speedlin, Mollie McNeel and fiancé, Trevor Sabo, Derek and Rachel Leif, Ellyn and Ryan Hansen and Clare Leif; 11 great-grandchildren: Zach, Sam and Emily Wolf, Jane Scott, Nora and Carter Schernikau, Maggie and Charlie Schroeder, Eva Lopez, Tyler and Grace Leif and Maxx Hansen; sister, Carolyn DeLong; two brothers, Ron and MaryAnn Schernikau, Dave and Becky Schernikau; sisters-in-law, Mary Croissant, Colleen and John Rotter, Frances Gill; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. To this obituary we add our thoughts, prayers, and memories of life shared with Red.

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Donald Earl “Red” Schernikau's memorial is located at: Calvary Cemetery, Beaver Crossing, Seward County, USA.
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Donald Earl “Red” Schernikau death on 9 Nov 2019 in Seward, Seward County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.7714005
Longitude: -97.2564011

Family Members:

Parent

Earl Schernikau

(1911 - 1962)

Nora Augusta Noler Schernikau

(1914 - 1972)

Spouse

Margaret Ann “Peg” Gill Schernikau

(1936 - 2013)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Calvary Cemetery
Beaver Crossing, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7714005, -97.2564011

2. Beaver Crossing Cemetery
Beaver Crossing, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7820670, -97.2820720

3. Walnut Creek Cemetery
Goehner, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7853012, -97.2202988

4. Leonard Cemetery
Beaver Crossing, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7425003, -97.2739029

5. West Fairview Mennonite Cemetery
Beaver Crossing, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7710000, -97.1978000

6. Leland Cemetery
Cordova, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7352982, -97.3094025

7. Englehaupt Cemetery
Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7416992, -97.1778030

8. Johnson Creek Cemetery
Friend, Saline County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6960983, -97.2731018

9. Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery
Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7997000, -97.1578000

10. Zastrow Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.7127991, -97.3300018

11. Knob Hill Cemetery
Cordova, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7630997, -97.3672028

12. Prairie Grove Cemetery
Utica, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8506012, -97.3003006

13. Mound Prairie Cemetery
Goehner, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8573380, -97.2344200

14. Cashler Union Cemetery
York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8225000, -97.3688000

15. First Methodist Cemetery
Goehner, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8292000, -97.1492000

16. Pleasant View Cemetery
Milford, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7557800, -97.1201200

17. West Mills Cemetery
Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7178001, -97.1294022

18. Friendville Cemetery
Friend, Saline County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6617000, -97.2827000

19. East Fairview Cemetery
Milford, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7565000, -97.1000000

20. Andrew Cemetery
Friend, Saline County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6411018, -97.2716980

21. Tamora Cemetery
Tamora, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9021988, -97.2300034

22. Saint Patricks Catholic Cemetery
Utica, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8938130, -97.3311380

23. Ruby Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Ruby, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8131000, -97.0827000

24. Milford Mennonite Cemetery
Milford, Seward County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7703018, -97.0730972