Kenneth Eugene Degenhardt

Kenneth Eugene Degenhardt, age 73, of Hebron, Nebraska, went to be with his heavenly Father on February 7th, 2024 after a 2 year battle with cancer.

He was born on September 12, 1950 to Max and Gladys (Bartling) Degenhardt at the family farmstead South of Hebron, Nebraska. He grew up the second oldest of 7 children: Denny (Kathy) Degenhardt of Hebron, NE, Larry (Julie) Degenhardt of Hebron, NE, Cindy (Wayne) Mueller of Davenport, NE, Shari (Mike) Fischer of Hebron, NE, Max (Becky) Degenhardt of Hebron, NE and Carla (Bruce) Mieth of Lincoln, NE.

Kenny was baptized, confirmed and an active lifelong member of Hebron Methodist Church.  He graduated from Hebron High School in 1968 and attended the University of Nebraska - Lincoln for two years. Kenny married his best friend, Pamela Valek, on April 3, 1971 and their union was blessed with 4 children - Mark, Jason, Kendra and Tami. After their wedding, Kenny and Pam moved to Ulysses, NE for a short time where he managed a registered black angus cattle herd and farming operation for J.P. Mahoney. In 1972, they relocated to Hebron where he purchased his first cattle herd & hogs and started his own farming operation. He enjoyed being able to work side by side with his dad and in later years with his children and grandchildren instilling in them the value of a hard work ethic.

Kenny had a lifetime love of farming and an avid desire to travel. He was most proud of his family and especially loved spending time with his grandkids. He combined two of his passions by frequently taking the family on vacations to beautiful outdoor locations including Hawaii, Steamboat Springs, skiing at Granby and Wyoming, Oregon, Yellowstone and most recently spending Thanksgiving together in Branson, MO.

Kenny never failed to brighten a room with his big smile or entertain a crowd with his jokes and laughter.

Kenny is survived by his wife Pam, son Jason (Jody Ruzicka) Degenhardt of Hebron, NE, Kendra (Chad) Oldehoeft of Exeter, NE, Tami (Michael) Logsdon of Hebron, NE. Grandchildren: Cody Krula; Brady, Braelyn, Aiden Degenhardt; Brooklyn, Crosby, Kyler Oldehoeft; Michaela, Porter, Jade, Jasper Logsdon, his siblings, brother-in-law Ray (Liz) Valek of Murray, NE, brother-in-law Dan Wendt of Lincoln, NE, nieces, nephews and many friends and relatives.

Kenny was preceded in death by his son Mark, parents, parents-in-law Ivan & Wilma Valek, and sister-in-law Dianne Wendt.

Visitation will be Monday, February 12th starting at 2:00 at Price Funeral Home in Hebron. Family will be there from 6-7pm. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, February 13th at 10:30 am at Hebron Global Methodist Church with Pastor Brian Faust officiating.

Interment will follow at Hebron City Cemetery with lunch served at The Stasny Center in Hebron.

Pallbearers are Jason Degenhardt, Chad Oldehoeft, Michael Logsdon, Ryan Degenhardt, Colby Degenhardt, Craig Degenhardt and Cody Krula. Honorary pallbearers: Brady, Braelyn & Aiden Degenhardt, Brooklyn, Crosby & Kyler Oldehoeft, Michaela, Porter, Jade & Jasper Logsdon.