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Russell Eugene Covey

Birth	:	26 Sep 1948 Holdrege, Phelps County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	11 Apr 2020 Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Hope Lutheran Cemetery, Smithfield, Gosper County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.5667500, -99.6800000
Description	:	Russell Eugene Covey, 71 years of age, of Ragan, Nebraska, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Russell was born on October 26, 1948, in Holdrege, the fourth of seven children to Albert L. and Alberta Iola (Guthrie) Covey. He was baptized and confirmed at the Ragan United Methodist Church in Ragan. Russell attended school in Ragan and Wilcox, Nebraska and graduated from Wilcox High School with the class of 1967. He then pursued higher education from Kearney State College, with a double major in English... Read More	Russell Eugene Covey, 71 years of age, of Ragan, Nebraska, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Russell was born on October 26, 1948, in Holdrege, the fourth of seven children to Albert L. and Alberta Iola (Guthrie) Covey. He was baptized and confirmed at the Ragan United Methodist Church in Ragan. Russell attended school in Ragan and Wilcox, Nebraska and graduated from Wilcox High School with the class of 1967. He then pursued higher education from Kearney State College, with a double major in English and Psychology. In April of 1972, Russell was united in marriage to Peggy Frerichs. He always loved music; singing at church, and singing at family gatherings, accompanied by Peggy and her family. He lived in or near Ragan his entire life. Russell began working at the Phelps County Court House in 1972, until 1985. On October 25, 1986, Russell was united in marriage to Ramona (Wilken) Carter at the Ragan United Methodist Church. He also began working at Becton-Dickinson in 1986 and later retired in 2000, due to health concerns. Russell battled the health concerns from contracting Polio as a child, but he never let it stop him from pursuing his hobbies. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed camping with family and friends. He loved 1957 Chevys and all Husker sports. Russell knew no stranger and you could always count on him telling you a good story; usually ending with a joke and a big ornery smile. He was a life-time member of the Ragan United Methodist Church; and was a forty plus year member of the Ragan Wranglers 4H Club. Russell and Mona raised show lambs for 4H and FFA projects. He was passionate about 4H and was a fixture at many fairs across the state. You could always find him sitting along the show ring; proudly giving pointers and encouragement to his 4H kids. Russell had a special bond with many 4-H’ers, and enjoyed teaching the youth valuable skills needed to select, raise, and show their livestock. Russell was preceded in death by; his parents; and a brother-in-law, Doug Wilken in 2000. Russell leaves to celebrate his life; his devoted wife, Mona Covey of Ragan; three brothers: Duane Covey and his wife, Diana of Belton, Missouri; Dean Covey and his wife, Verna of Berthoud, Colorado; and Milford Covey and his wife, Brenda of Orleans, Nebraska; three sisters: Leona Coons of Elm Creek, Nebraska; Lorriane Bendorf and her husband, Rod of Bertrand, Nebraska; and Jeanette Elliott of Holdrege; sister-in-law, Hilda Wilken of North Platte, Nebraska; and a host of special nieces; nephews; cousins; other relatives; and friends.

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Where is Russell Eugene Covey's memorial?
Russell Eugene Covey's memorial is located at: Hope Lutheran Cemetery, Smithfield, Gosper County, USA.
When did Russell Eugene Covey death?
Russell Eugene Covey death on 11 Apr 2020 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Russell Eugene Covey's memorial?
Latitude: 40.5667500
Longitude: -99.6800000

Family Members:

Parent

Albert Louis Covey

(1909 - 1985)

Alberta Iola Guthrie Covey

(1918 - 1995)

Spouse

Peggy Lynn Frerichs Covey

(1953 - 1991)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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

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

3. Immanuel Cemetery
Bertrand, Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5682983, -99.6283035

4. Highland Cemetery
Bertrand, Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5194016, -99.6430969

5. Yoder Cemetery
Smithfield, Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4957000, -99.6845500

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

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

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

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

10. Fairfield Cemetery
Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4672012, -99.7549973

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

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

13. Loomis Cemetery
Loomis, Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4801860, -99.5128300

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

15. Shaw Cemetery
Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4303017, -99.5781021

16. Zion Cemetery
Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4085999, -99.7005997

17. Homerville Cemetery
Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4668999, -99.8593979

18. Williamsburg Cemetery
Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6490290, -99.4543150

19. McGuire Cemetery
Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4380989, -99.8664017

20. Moses Hill Cemetery
Loomis, Phelps County, USA
Coordinate: 40.5104490, -99.4388600

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

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

23. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Elwood, Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4206500, -99.8672000

24. Pleasant Grove Cemetery
Gosper County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4664001, -99.9250031