Harold Herman Lemp, 76 of Columbus, Nebraska, died Wednesday, August 27, 2008, at St. Elizabeth Regional Medical Center in Lincoln, Nebraska, as results of injuries sustained in a June 17, 2008, car accident.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 30 at 10:00 AM at the Gass Haney Funeral Home with Dr. Roscoe Leach and Rev. Don Owens officiating.  Interment will be in the Gruetli Cemetery, rural Duncan, Nebraska, with military honors by The American Legion Honor Guard, Hartman Post 84.  Visitation will be on Friday from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM and continue on Saturday from 9:00 AM until service time at the funeral home.  Memorials may be directed to the Africa Oasis Project, % Word Of Life Church.

Harold Lemp was born October 6, 1931, in Columbus, Nebraska, to Herman and Lydia (Bohler) Lemp.  He attended Platte County Schools.  On February 2, 1952, Harold entered the United States Navy, serving during the Korean War.  He was honorably discharged on December 1, 1953.   On May 1, 1955, Harold was united in marriage to Elisabeth James in Columbus.  They made their home in the Duncan area, where Harold enjoyed being a farmer and raising livestock.   Harold loved his family and spending time with them, going to grandchildren's activities, and traveling. Harold was a member of the Word Of Life Church and served in many different capacities and church offices.

Harold is survived by:

Wife - Elisabeth Lemp of Columbus, NE  (who currently remains hospitalized at Bryan LGH West in Lincoln as results of injuries sustained in the June 17th car accident) 

Son - Chuck (Judith) Lemp of Long Pine, NE

Daughter - Sue (Jerry) Wilgocki of Columbus, NE

Daughter - Nancy (Kevin) Roepke of Ozark, MO

Grandchildren - Sam, Michelle, and Katie Wilgocki

                               Richie, Reggie, and Randie Roepke

                               Brittany (Clifford) Heyden

                               Brandon (Emily) DeVall

Great Granddaughter - Bailey DeVall

Sister - Doris (Carroll) Melliger of Columbus, NE

Brother - Don (Judy) Lemp of Vidor, TX

Sisters-in-law - Shirley Lemp of Columbus, NE

                             Karen James of Modesto, CA

Brother-in-law - Roscoe "Bud" (Eva) Leach of Springfield, MO

 

Harold was preceded in death by:

Parents - Herman & Lydia Lemp

Granddaughter - Anne Marie Wilgocki

Brothers - Herman "Dick" and Kenneth Lemp

Sister - Lucille (Bob) Killham

Brother-in-law - Edward James

Sister-in-law - Lena Mae Leach

 

SERVICE FOLDER INFORMATION

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.
I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust."
Surely he will save you from the fowler's snare
and from the deadly pestilence.
He will cover you with his feathers,
and under his wings you will find refuge;
his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.
You will not fear the terror of night,
nor the arrow that flies by day,
nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness,
nor the plague that destroys at midday.
A thousand may fall at your side,
ten thousand at your right hand,
but it will not come near you.
You will only observe with your eyes
and see the punishment of the wicked.
If you make the Most High your dwelling-
even the LORD, who is my refuge-
then no harm will befall you,
no disaster will come near your tent.
For he will command his angels concerning you
to guard you in all your ways;
they will lift you up in their hands,
so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.
You will tread upon the lion and the cobra;
you will trample the great lion and the serpent.
"Because he loves me," says the LORD, "I will rescue him;
I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name.
He will call upon me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble,
I will deliver him and honor him.
With long life will I satisfy him
and show him my salvation."
Psalm 91



Music
Kristin Tobiason - Accompanist
Kristie Keller - Soloist
"In The Garden" & "Heaven"
Fred Ritter - Soloist
"On Eagle's Wings"
Congregational Hymn
"I'll Fly Away"

Casket Bearers
Sam Wilgocki               Richie Roepke
Reggie Roepke          Randie Roepke
Brandon DeVall         Clifford Heyden