Lloyd Hans

Lloyd Hans

Lloyd H. Hans, 79, of Shelby, died Friday, March 13, 2020 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha.


Celebration of Life

Tuesday, March 17, 2020  7:00 p.m.  Kracl Funeral Chapel David City

Jerry L. Kracl, officiating

Visitation Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the chapel

Committal at a later date

Memorials to the family for future designation

Lloyd Hans was born January 9, 1941 at Shelby, Nebraska to Erwin and Esther (Rathje) Hans.  He graduated from Rising City High School in 1959 and then served two years in the United States Army.  On July 25, 1965 Lloyd was united in marriage to Carla Ruth at St. John's Lutheran Church at rural Rising City.   Lloyd farmed with his father near Suprise  and later worked as a custodian at Rising City Schools, worked at the elevator in Rising City, and then worked for the Union Pacific Railroad until his retirement.  His favorite hobby and pass time was raising thoroughbred race horses.  He bought his first race horse at the age of 40 and enjoyed the horse racing industry.

Lloyd is survived by his wife Carla of Shelby, Daughters Kelli (Armando) Martinez of Shelby, Jodi (Alfredo) Lopez of Shelby, 3 grandchildren Victoria (Cory) Price of Colorado, Damian (Alexis) Martinez of Shelby, Antonio Lopez of Shelby.  Brother-in-law Darwin Carlson of Stromsburg.  Special family and friends, the Ron Ruth Family, and Beverly Maier.  He was preceded in death by his parents, infant brother, and sister Shirley Carlson.