Stanley Roger Shreves

Stanley R. Shreves, 67, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Saturday, September 11, 2010, at Tri-County Hospital in Lexington. He was born April 25, 1943, at Lexington, Nebraska to Otto and Elsie (Poppe) Shreves. Stanley attended school at Lexington. He was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington. He served his Country in the United States Air Force. Stanley was united in marriage to Nancy Mayes on February 28, 1964, in Colorado. Two children were blessed to this marriage; Brenda and Bruce. The marriage later ended in divorce. Stanley was a body and fender man for several years and then drove truck over-the-road for the next 40 years. His health forced him to retire. He lived in several towns throughout his life, returning to Lexington in the 1980’s. He enjoyed Nascar racing, hunting, fishing and riding dune buggies. Infact, his handle on the CB radio was “Dune Buggy”. He loved to tease, had a great sense of humor, but most especially, loved his grandkids and his great-granddaughter, Jenna Lynn. Survivors include his mother: Elsie Shreves of Lexington, Nebraska One son: Bruce Shreves of Lexington, Nebraska One daughter: Brenda Roloff of Minden, Iowa Two brothers: Steve Shreves of Tempe, Arizona Stuart Shreves of Lexington, Nebraska Five grandchildren: Laysa Shreves of Cedar Falls, Iowa; Aaron Roloff of Minden, Iowa; Spencer Shreves of Millard, Nebraska; Betty Jean Shreves of Millard, Nebraska and Kellee Shreves of Millard, Nebraska. One great-granddaughter: Jenna Lynn Shreves of Millard, Nebraska Two nieces: Lisa & Mike Romine of Keller, Texas and their two sons, Austin & Avery Melanie Smith of Salt Lake City, Utah One nephew: Shane & Jaye Meister of Abileen, Texas and their two sons, Josh & Max Stanley was preceded in death by his father, Otto in 1986. The Family has honored Stanley’s wishes that his body be cremated. A Memorial Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, September 18, 2010, at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Lexington with Pastor Megan Morrow officiating. There will be no visitation and Memorials are suggested to the Family for later designation. Online condolences may be sent to: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements.