Everett Wayne Hogg

Everett Wayne Hogg, 74, of Callaway, Nebraska, died Monday, July 20, 2009, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Nebraska. Wayne was born July 9, 1935, in Shelton, Nebraska to Everett A. and Bernice (Shanley) Hogg. Wayne lived in Shelton until he moved to Callaway at the age of 4. He attended public school in Callaway until he joined the United States Army on January 30, 1957. He was honorably discharged on January 16, 1959. On September 5, 1959 he married the love of his life, Donna Schipporeit of Callaway. To this union three children were born; Tim, Micki & Roxi. When Wayne returned from the service he worked as a mechanic with his dad at Hogg’s Garage. He later became a rural mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service in Callaway until his retirement. Wayne enjoyed hunting for arrowheads, fishing, hunting and spending time at his cabin at Sherman Lake in Sherman County. He also loved family outings, gardening, tinkering and raising chickens. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Callaway Fire Department for over 25 years and served as Fire Chief, he was a founding member and president of the 7-Valley's Historical Society, the Callaway Chamber of Commerce, American Legion and VFW. He was also instrumental in getting the first swimming pool built in Callaway. Wayne was quite the character. He never passed up an opportunity to play a practical joke, tell a good story or tease the heck out of the grandkids. He will be so missed by his loving family as well as the whole community. Wayne is survived by his wife of almost 50 years: Donna Hogg of Callaway, Nebraska One son: Tim (Ann) Hogg of Callaway, Nebraska Two daughters: Micki Blackburn and friend Dan Denson and his children of Broken Bow, Nebraska Roxi (Randy) Meyer of Callaway, Nebraska One sister: Janey (Andy) Walch of Las Cruces, New Mexico Sister-in-law: Marge (Orin) Frederick of Callaway, Nebraska Seven grandchildren: Jessica (Andrew) Blackburn of Broken Bow, Nebraska; Marcus (Ashley) Blackburn of Anselmo, Nebraska; Zach & Hannah Meyer of Callaway, Nebraska; Brian (Sara) Hogg of Broken Bow, Nebraska; Tara (Arthur) Holland of Broken Bow, Nebraska; Chasity Ahrens of Callaway, Nebraska. Two great-grandchildren: Gabe Coon and Skylen Holland of Broken Bow, Nebraska. Many nieces, nephews, and numerous friends throughout the area. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents; a sister-in-law, Clareen Schipporeit; one brother-in-law, Don Leigh and his In-laws, William & Evelyn Schipporeit. A Memorial Service will be held Friday, July 24, 2009, at 2:00 p.m. at the Callaway United Methodist Church with Reverend Dale Coates, Pastor Dean Haidle and Mr. Ken Pitkin officiating. There will be no visitation as Wayne’s body has been cremated. Inurnment will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery at Callaway with Military Honors by the Callaway American Legion. Memorials are suggested to the Nigel Sprouse Memorial Library, the Callaway Museum or the Donor’s Choice. Timm-Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Callaway is in charge of arrangements. Please direct online expressions of Sympathy to: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.