Martin R. Achterberg

Martin R. Achterberg, 89, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2012, at Park Avenue Estates in Lexington. He was born February 18, 1923, south of Oconto, Nebraska on the home place to Carl and Ida (Camin) Achterberg. He attended school at rural District #217. Martin was married to Bonny Estergard on April 12, 1956, at First Lutheran Church at Buffalo. The couple farmed near Oconto until 2006, when they moved to Park Avenue Estates in Lexington. Martin enjoyed his life on the farm, planting the seeds in the spring and harvesting in the fall. Martin, as we grew older, looked forward to rides in the country and keeping track of the corn each season. Martin was a faithful member of First Lutheran Church at Buffalo. Survivors include one brother: Melvin Achterberg of Oconto, Nebraska One sister-in-law: Mary Achterberg of Amherst, Nebraska Three nephews: Dale (Cinda) Hladky of Cozad, Nebraska Larry (Shelly) Achterberg of Amherst, Nebraska Jason Achterberg of Amherst, Nebraska Two nieces: Sue (Leonard) May of Lexington, Nebraska Cleone Flandermayer of Evansville, Indiana Numerous grand-nephews and grand-nieces, extended family and friends. Martin was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bonny; four brothers, Herman, Walter, Ben and John, and three sisters, Martha Winters, Lena Hladky and Anna Bihr. Funeral Services will be Monday, October 8, 2012, at 10:30 a.m. at First Lutheran Church at Buffalo with Reverend Victor Rasmussen officiating. Burial will be in Christ Lutheran Cemetery near Oconto, Nebraska. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral service at the church on Monday. Memorials are suggested to The Lutheran Hour. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Please forward online condolences to the Achterberg Family through: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.