Christian Biography of Dennis R. Hurt

Dennis Robert Hurt, the son of Louis and Agnes (Houdek) Hurt, was born on August 1, 1937 in Valparaiso, Nebraska. He passed away on June 16, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Society, Superior, Nebraska at the age of 86 years, 10 months, 15 days.

After graduating from High School in Dwight, Nebraska, Dennis joined the U.S. Navy spending 2 years on the carrier ship USS Thetis Bay. After returning home, he was united in marriage on June 27, 1959 to Jo Ann Pelan, this union was blessed with 5 children.

Dennis loved hunting and fishing with his sons, when they were young. Had a deep love for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, a good fan of the Nelson Tigers, Lawrence-Nelson Raiders and a life time fan of the L.A. Dodgers and so happy to see them win the 2020 World Series. He raised Britney dogs and had a small hay business. For 17 years, they owned and operated the Sportsman Corner in Nelson. He was very proud of his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and attending all their activities they were in no matter where they lived. After church, listening to Polka music on the radio was a favorite on the way home. Loved to go the sale barns and watch the sales. Always winding up with a couple to raise.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Louis Hurt, Jr., and brother-in-law Fred Hromas.

Survivors include his wife Jo Ann of Superior; daughter De Ann (Martin) Sunday of Windsor, California; sons Jeff (Tina) Hurt of Windsor, California; Kevin (Theresa) Hurt of Juniata, Nebraska; Mark (Eva) Hurt of Lincoln, Nebraska and Gary (Elma) Hurt of Frisco, Texas; eight grandchildren Corey Sunday, Paige (Tim) Gooler, Jordan Hurt, Megan (Hunter) Fogle, Rachel Hurt, Austin Hurt, Kyle Hurt and Logan (Kady) Schnitker; three great grandchildren Jacobi and Jaden Schnitker and Grayson Gooler; his sister Georgia Hromas of Omaha, Nebraska and brother John (Ann) Hurt of Sidney, Nebraska; nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Mass of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 10:30 am at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Superior, Nebraska with Fr. Birkel officiating. Lector was Noreen Meysenburg, Acolyte was John Price, Altar Servers were Nolan Meyer and Abram Carter. Music was "Here I Am Lord," solo by Arnold Miller, and congregational hymns "Amazing Grace," "How Great Thou Art," and "On Eagle's Wings," with Jacki Porter as the organist.

Visitation was held on Wednesday from 5:00 to 8:00 with family present from 5:00 to 7:00 at the Church.

Pallbearers were Logan Schnitcher, Corey Sunday, Austin Hurt, Kyle Hurt, Tim Gooler and Hunter Fogle. Honorary Pallbearers were Arron Hurt, Bill Hotovy, Marty Hotovy, Steve Hurt, Mike Pelan, Greg Pelan, Phil Wehrman, Doug Porter, Gary Ostdiek, Ron Porter, Dale Frahm and Russ Snyder.

Interment with Military Honors was in the Assumption Catholic Cemetery at Dwight, Nebraska.

Memorials are suggested to go to in care of the family to be designated later.

Condolences may be sent to Megrue-Price Funeral Home, 750 N Commercial, Superior, Nebraska 68978 or in care of www.pricefuneralhomes.com.

Megrue-Price Funeral Home of Superior, Nebraska was in charge of the arrangements.