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Peter Chester “Pete” Bishop

Birth	:	5 Nov 1938 Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA
Death	:	20 Nov 2020 Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Saint Anns Cemetery, Lexington, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.7789001, -99.7114029
Description	:	Peter Chester “Pete” Bishop, 82 years of age, of Lexington, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020, at Bryan Medical Center – West Campus in Lincoln, Nebraska. Pete was born November 5, 1938, at Minneapolis, Minnesota, the only child born to Chester O. and Gladys (Elmer) Bishop. He received his education from Montevideo Public School, and graduated from Montevideo High School in Montevideo, Minnesota with the class of 1956. Following his education, Pete was inducted into the United States Navy, and served his country from 1957 until his honorable discharge in 1961. Read More	Peter Chester “Pete” Bishop, 82 years of age, of Lexington, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020, at Bryan Medical Center – West Campus in Lincoln, Nebraska. Pete was born November 5, 1938, at Minneapolis, Minnesota, the only child born to Chester O. and Gladys (Elmer) Bishop. He received his education from Montevideo Public School, and graduated from Montevideo High School in Montevideo, Minnesota with the class of 1956. Following his education, Pete was inducted into the United States Navy, and served his country from 1957 until his honorable discharge in 1961. After his discharge from the Navy, Pete was employed as a lineman in Littleton, Colorado. During this time, Pete had two sons: Scott and Bruce from previous relationships. Pete then relocated to Lexington, where he was Utility Superintendent for the City of Lexington for 26 years, prior to his retirement in 2000. On February 16, 1982, he was united in marriage to Bernadine C. “Bernie” (Schumacher) DeWall at the St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington. With this union, Pete was blessed with Bernie’s extended family. Pete and Bernie continued to reside in Lexington, where he continued his employment for the City of Lexington, and Bernie was employed in her banking career. On August 12, 2020, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bernie. As a past-time, Pete loved to restore antique cars. He shared his love for antique cars with Bernie; and many miles were traveled throughout the state and surrounding parts of the country attending car shows. Pete’s outgoing personality created many friends throughout the years. He could strike up a conversation with anyone who crossed his path. Following retirement, Pete enjoyed coffee time with his friends. He was a member of the Golden Rodder’s Car Club. Besides his parents and wife, Bernie; Pete was preceded in death by his step-daughter, Linda (DeWall) “Lynn” Franzen on July 19, 1972; and a granddaughter, Audra Dishman. He leaves to celebrate his life; his two sons: Scott Bishop of Lexington; and Bruce LaBute and his wife, Kathey of New Castle, Wyoming; two step-daughters: Dianne Carson and her husband, Don of East Earl, Pennsylvania; and Deb Ourada and her husband, Tim of Lexington; son-in-law, Jim Franzen of Cozad, Nebraska; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brothers-in-law: Bob Schumacher and his wife, Marie of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; and Greg Schumacher and his wife, Vivian of Alcester, South Dakota; sister-in-law, Pat Wolf and her husband, Paul of Pella, Iowa; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

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Where is Peter Chester “Pete” Bishop's memorial?
Peter Chester “Pete” Bishop's memorial is located at: Saint Anns Cemetery, Lexington, Dawson County, USA.
When did Peter Chester “Pete” Bishop death?
Peter Chester “Pete” Bishop death on 20 Nov 2020 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Peter Chester “Pete” Bishop's memorial?
Latitude: 40.7789001
Longitude: -99.7114029

Family Members:

Parent

Chester Orlando Bishop

(1916 - 1964)

Gladys Leona Elmer Bishop

(1917 - 1962)

Spouse

Bernadine Catherine “Bernie” Schumacher Bishop

(1930 - 2020)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Greenwood Cemetery
Lexington, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7956467, -99.7286682

2. First United Methodist Church Columbarium
Lexington, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7810000, -99.7397000

3. Evergreen Cemetery
Lexington, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7639008, -99.6791992

4. Mount Hope Cemetery
Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8293991, -99.6733017

5. Hewitt Cemetery
Lexington, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8588982, -99.7769012

6. Robb Cemetery
Smithfield, Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6710691, -99.6996001

7. Buffalo Grove Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Buffalo, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8721000, -99.8270000

8. Hillside Cemetery
Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8946991, -99.7869034

9. Plum Creek Massacre Cemetery
Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6726840, -99.6058220

10. Grace Cemetery
Cozad, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8602982, -99.8644028

11. Overton Cemetery
Overton, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7317009, -99.5222015

12. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Lexington, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9019012, -99.8458023

13. Quakerville Cemetery
Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6189003, -99.8097000

14. Adullam Cemetery
Bertrand, Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6265000, -99.5856000

15. Cozad Cemetery
Cozad, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8605995, -99.9475021

16. Elwood Cemetery
Elwood, Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5999300, -99.8397300

17. Platte Valley Cemetery
Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6425018, -99.5028000

18. Keely Cemetery
Smithfield, Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5727500, -99.6563500

19. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Eddyville, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9747009, -99.6093979

20. Sandstrom Cemetery
Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5983009, -99.5661011

21. Jewell Cemetery
Sumner, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9599991, -99.5646973

22. Hope Lutheran Cemetery
Smithfield, Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5667500, -99.6800000

23. Fairview Cemetery
Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7719002, -99.9955978

24. Cottonwood Cemetery
Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9322014, -99.9197006