Arthur "Art" W. Schreiber III, 71, of Leigh, Nebraska, died Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Bryan Medical Center West Campus in Lincoln, Nebraska.

The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Thursday, May 14, at Zion Lutheran Church in Leigh with Vicar Tim Hoffman officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday, from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, at Gass Haney Funeral Home in Columbus and continue on Thursday, from 9:30 AM until service time, at the church. Interment will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Leigh.

Arthur William Schreiber III was born on September 1, 1954, in Columbus, Nebraska to Arthur M. and Mary Lou (Reitmeyer) Schreiber Jr. He grew up in rural Columbus and graduated from Lakeview High School in 1972. On February 14, 1976, Art was united in marriage to Shelley Bakenhus at Christ Lutheran Church.

Art spent his life doing what he loved most — trucking. Over the years, he worked at Wayne Feeds, Viesseman Trucking, and later proudly served as Lead Truck Driver for Mullenhoff Trucking through REDSTAR, LLC. Being behind the wheel wasn’t just a career to him, it was his true passion. He took great pride in the miles he traveled, the people he worked alongside, and the dedication he brought to the road every single day.

Outside of truck driving, Art enjoyed raising hogs, landscaping, reading newspapers, keeping up with Fox News, and loved watching Husker volleyball. Farming was also something Art loved and enjoyed doing throughout his life.

Above all else, Art deeply loved his grandchildren and was proud of each one of them. Whether it was attending cattle shows, cheering them on at sporting events, supporting their love for agriculture, or spending time together in Arizona, those moments meant the world to him.

Art is survived by:
Wife of 50 years: Shelley Schreiber
Son: Chad (Eva) Schreiber
Granddaughter: Sedona
Daughter: Wendy (Dennis) Kuester
Granddaughters: Avery & Aspen
Daughter: Kristin (Ryan) Mullenhoff
Grandson: Jackson
Mother: Mary Lou Schreiber
Brother: Jerry (Mary Ann) Schreiber
Sister: Colleen (Keith) Kapels
Brother: Steve (Shawna) Schreiber
Many nieces & nephews

Art was preceded in death by:
Parents-in-law: Ray & Pat Bakenhus
Father: Arthur Schreiber Jr.
Niece: Courtney Kapels
Nephew: Shane Schreiber

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