Beverly Berniece Wempen

Beverly Berniece Wempen, 87, of Overton, Nebraska passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Kearney Regional Health Center surrounded by her loving family.

Beverly was born on May 9, 1935, in Bertrand, Nebraska to Clifton and Erline (Cook) Rutledge. She grew up around the Loomis and Holdrege area. In 1951, her dad married Ruby and moved his family to Lexington, Nebraska.

Beverly married Cecil Wempen on June 22, 1953, in Lexington, Nebraska. To this union, two children were born: Betty Lou and Eugene Allen Wempen. Cecil and Beverly lived in Lexington for a couple of years then moved to the south of Overton for two years. They then moved northeast of Overton to help Cecil’s dad’s farm. During this time, they also milked cows for several years.

Beverly is survived by her children, Eugene Allen (Diane) Wempen of Overton, Nebraska and Betty Lou (Patrick) Arnold of Sumner; grandchildren, Eugene Jr. Wempen of Overton, Katie (Jeff) Bohlen of Pleasanton, Nebraska, Sean (Sara) Arnold of Kearney and Trisha Arnold of Kearney; great grandchildren, Hanna Montgomery of Kearney, Conner, Brenden, Axeton, Zacchaeus, Dale, Eve, Michael & Pazlee Arnold all of Kearney, Nebraska; brother, Robert Rutledge of Crestview, Florida, and sister, Ruby Swartz of Holdrege, Nebraska; grandson-in-law, Jesse Montgomery; as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Cecil; granddaughter, Lori; great grandchildren, Austin and Emmah Mae Montgomery; her brother, Dwayne; sister, Janet as well as 5 stepsisters and 2 stepbrothers.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the United Church of Sumner – East Campus with Pastor Ken Hutson, officiating. The Service will be live-streamed via the Reynolds-Love Funeral Home Facebook page.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2023, from 9 - 10 a.m. at the United Church of Sumner – East Campus.

Interment will be in Armada Cemetery in Miller, Nebraska.

Memorials are kindly suggested to the family for later designation.

Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements. Please share online condolences with the family by visiting: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com