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Newt Kollath

February 21, 1936 - June 19, 2008

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Posted by:
Kris Kreikemeier and family

Newt, you taught me how to be a true Optimist in life. You will be missed! God speed my friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Posted by:
R. "Butch" Kreikemeier

Newt, thank you for all the times we had opportunities to talk. You taught me many things especially how to pick myself up when others knocked me down. Your words of wisdom will always remain with me. You were our West Point Optimist Club and I will make sure the club continues in your honor! Sandie and kids you are all in my thoughts and prayers and if there is anything I can do all you have to do is call! Remember the "OPTIMIST CREED" that Newt lived by and you will calm your peace of mind. May God Bless you all!

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Budda & Di Bryant

Bert & Family - We are so deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your Dad. My heart aches for you all. We are here for you if you need us....Cherish all the Good Times & many Happy Memories you had with him - Hang in there my friend!

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Denise & Jerome Kreikemeier

Newt was a great guy who always had a good perspective for his community. He was always willing to help with the Relay For Life and we will surely miss him and honor him this year. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Rest in peace, Newt.

Posted by:
Mary Hagedorn

Newt was a great man, whom I will remember forever. Our families have a bond that not many can say they have. The Linnenbrinks and the Kollaths will forever be one family and we owe it all to Newt and "Big Ed". You are in my thoughts and prayers. May we always stay in touch just like we have the past 40 plus years!!! Love you guys!!!

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Master Chief and Mrs Dale L. Fenske, US Navy, Retired.

Our condolenses to the family, Fair Winds and Following Seas, to NEWT.

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George A. Witte

Thank you Newt for the memories. You were my mentor when I started in sales with LOL in 1974. I have always appreciated your guidance and helpful suggestions as you taught me the ropes. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends.

Posted by:
Dennis Carstens

Bert: We were all sad to hear about you dad. Please know that you can call on us for support.

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Kim Alexander

Bert, I am sorry to hear about your dad. Blessings and grace to you and your family.

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David & Joellen Burmood

Newt lived the Optimists Creed. We never saw him without a smile on his face. His positive attitude and long time support of the community will be greatly missed.Our thought and prayer are with his family.

Posted by:
Kim and Jean Nelson

Sandy, Kim, Patty, Robert and family,Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Newt is without pain and sharing stories with everyone he meets in heaven! Gods Peace and Grace Be with all of you!

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JIM & REMIA hORNE

Newt is in Paradise now with the Lord.Please accept our sorrow for your loss.We always enjoyed seeing Newt and Sandy here in Arizona.It was so much fun and he always had to take a ribbing from me and Greg if he didnt bring us some Omaha Steaks to eat.God bless you Newt and your family.

Posted by:
Sally Ganem, First Lady

Newt was a special person and truly and optimist in all ways. He was a leader and a spark for the Optimists of Nebraska, and had a smile for everyone! To his family, my heart felt sympathy in this most difficult time

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Jake Kroeger

Bert, sorry to hear about the loss of your father.Please accept our sincere sympathies

Posted by:
Paul & Ladell Kreikemeier, (Lowell & Wilma Daberkow)

May you find comfort in knowing that Newt is resting with Christ, his eternal reward granted. He was such a personableman. Our Daberkow family knew this by his integrity as a Vocational Ag teacher, as a AAL Agent, and as a lifelong friend in our community. God bless you through the days of sadness and joy for the special memories he has given.

Posted by:
Virgil & Coleene Gellermann

Remembering Newt from Voc-Ag and FFA we both taught the same years, I was in Wilcox.Then remember Newt from LOL worked some with himat Columbus. Good memories!! Blessings on the Family you have our sympathy.

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