Delano “George” Reese 87 of Fremont, Nebraska passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Nye Legacy in Fremont. He was born January 4, 1935 in Yutan, NE to William and Marie (Schultz) Reese.
George grew up on a farm near Yutan and moved into town in 1949. He graduated from the 8th grade at District 7 and Yutan High school in 1952 and attended Midland for 2 years. George married Edith May Mueller December 15, 1956 in Yutan. They moved to Fremont in 1959. He worked at Home Lumber in Yutan and then Hormel for 38 ½ years retiring in 1997. After retirement he worked at Food-4-Less for 5 years.
He was confirmed and Baptized at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Yutan and was a member of Fremont Eagles Club #200.
George was preceded in death by his parents; Brother, Kenneth Reese; Infant brother, William, Jr; and 3 sisters, Evelyn Rowher, Kathleen McCright and Marceleen Reese.
He is survived by his wife, Edith Reese; sons, Jeff (Karen) Reese of Appleton, WI and Kelly (Mary) Reese of Fremont; 3 grandchildren, Lacey, Brandon and Robyn; and 4 great-grandchildren, Carter, Kailoh, Kasai, and Koa
Celebration of Life Service will be 4:30 PM, Monday, September 19, 2022, at the Eagles Club in Fremont.
Private Family Burial will be at Memorial Cemetery in Fremont.
Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Moser Memorial Chapel, 2170 N. Somers Ave. Fremont, NE 68025 402-721-4490.