Thomas Hastreiter, 79, of Humphrey, Nebraska, died peacefully at his home, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Tuesday, December 20 at 10:00 AM, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Humphrey with Fr. Steve Emanuel celebrating the Mass. Visitation will be on Monday from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM with a Vigil Service at 7:00 PM. Visitation will continue on Tuesday from 9:00 AM until service time, all at the church. Interment with military honors will be in the parish cemetery. Memorials are suggested to those of family choice for later designation.

Tom was born September 14, 1943, in Peck (Humphrey), Nebraska, to George and Viola (Hollatz) Hastreiter. He claimed to be the last person born in Peck. Tom received his education at Humphrey St. Francis, graduating in 1961, immediately enlisting in the Army National Guard, serving six years. Tom was united in marriage to Kristine Korth on November 7, 1970, at St. Francis Catholic Church. Together they raised their four sons in Humphrey.

Tom was a lifelong truck driver, starting his career at the age of 16. He enjoyed traveling across the United States, never going over 55 mph. Of the millions of miles driven in his career, Tom was never cited for a driving infraction. He loved to tell stories of how you could go on a 1600 mile vacation without leaving your chair. Tom was an avid camper, enjoyed family vacations, loved spending time with his family and watching the train to Healy, Alaska with his grandkids.

Tom was an excellent gift-giver, most folks don't realize some of the best gifts are found across America in truck stops. One of the best gifts he gave his sons was an open bar tab on a cruise ship in 1999.

Tom was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church and the American Legion Post 80. He received the BMC Truck Driver of the Year award, and was inducted into the BMC Million-Mile Club accident free in 2005. One goal of his truck driving career was to put 2 million miles on his black truck. He fell just 63,000 miles short of that goal, however, that same truck had over 87,000 miles put on it in one year and had never left Platte County.

Tom is survived by:
Wife - Kris Hastreiter of Humphrey, NE
Son - Bernard (Alicia) Hastreiter of Creston, NE
Son - Theodore (Lora) Hastreiter of Columbus, NE
Son - Daniel (Christina) Hastreiter of Humphrey, NE
Son - Cory (Carrie) Hastreiter of Humphrey, NE
Grandchildren - Kaedon, Brayden, Dillon, Moriah, Landen, Jalyssa, Preston, Ava, Meredyth, Cash, McKynlee, and Maverick
Brother - Jim (Pat) Hastreiter of Madison, NE
Brother - Robert (Theresa) Hastreiter of Humphrey, NE
Brother - John (Cheryl) Hastreiter of Lincoln, NE
Sister - Georgia (Vern) Hunsley of Grand Rivers, KY
Sister-in-law - Susan Korth of Omaha, NE
Brother-in-law - Kent (Carloyn) Korth of Humphrey, NE
Sister-in-law - Kim (Gary Fetter) Korth of Columbus, NE
Brother-in-law - Larry (Joan) Korth of Creston, NE
Sister-in-law - Linda Korth of Humphrey, NE

Tom was preceded in death by:
Parents - George and Viola Hastreiter
In-laws - Francis and Katherine Korth
Brother-in-law - Jeff Baumgart
Brother-in-law - Kelly Korth
Brother-in-law - Kerry Korth
Sister-in-law - Laurel Hastreiter
Nephew - Andrew Korth

Service Folder Information
The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall
not want. He maketh me to lie
down in green pastures; He leadeth
me beside the still waters. He
restoreth my soul; He leadeth me
in the paths of righteousness for
His name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the
valley of the shadow of death, I will
fear no evil; for Thou art with me;
Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort
me; Thou preparest a table before
me in the presence of mine enemies;
Thou anointest my head with oil,
my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall
follow me all the days of my life;
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.


In Loving Memory Of

Thomas Hastreiter

Born
Tuesday, September 14, 1943
Peck, Nebraska

Entered Into Rest
Wednesday, December 14, 2022
Humphrey, Nebraska

Mass of Christian Burial
Tuesday, December 20, 2022 10:00 AM
St. Francis Catholic Church
Humphrey, Nebraska

Celebrant
Fr. Steve Emanuel

Music
Jill Werner – Cantor

Casket Bearers
Maverick Hastreiter
Kaedon Hastreiter
Landen Hastreiter
Preston Hastreiter
Brayden Henke
Dillon Henke
Cash Hastreiter
Josh Korth
Mark Baumgart
Steve Hastreiter

Honorary Casket Bearers
Jalyssa Hastreiter
Ava Hastreiter
McKynlee Hastreiter
Moriah Cash
Meredyth Pilkenton

Interment
St. Francis Catholic Cemetery
Humphrey, Nebraska

Military Honors
American Legion Post 80 Foltz Zuerlein & VFW Post 7725