Todd James Scriven, 57, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, October 10, 2021, at Bryan Medical Center East Campus in Lincoln, Nebraska.

The funeral service will be held on Friday, October 15, at 10:30 AM, at St. John's Lutheran Church - Shell Creek, with Rev. Brad Birtell officiating. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday, from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue on Friday, from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. There will be a family prayer service at 10:15 AM at the church. The funeral service will be broadcast live on Gass Haney Funeral Home Facebook page. In lieu of flowers, plants, stones, etc., memorials are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date.

Born to Edwin and Norma (Mohr) Scriven on October 27th, 1963, he came into this world 6 weeks early at the Columbus Lutheran Hospital. He spent his 1st month in the hospital, where his father recalls the nurses commenting on how much of a fighter he was. He attended school in Columbus, and graduated from Columbus High School in 1982.

Todd always felt that he was truly blessed with his two children, Todd James Scriven Jr. (TJ) and Samantha Jo Scriven. The first time he met his wife Kim (Klug), was the day he delivered a new John Deere lawnmower to his mother-in law to be in 1995. A year later Todd and Kim started dating. On August 15, 1998 they were united in marriage as a family. Kim says it was the best decision she ever made. He will always be the love of her life.

Faith and Church was central in his life. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church Shell Creek, serving as Council President, Usher and on the Property committee. Think of the times you drove by St. John's and saw him mowing for Sunday Service.

His career and love affair, that lasted a lifetime with John Deere, started with his first job at the age of 15. Working at Ruzicka Brothers John Deere in Columbus. He started working as the clean-up boy and worked his way up to repairing lawn mowers. This is where his love for "Green" began.

After high school he went to truck driving school in Wichita, Kansas, and took a job driving for Bell Creek trucking in Arlington, Nebraska. Not long after, and because of his love of green, he took a position at Whitehead John Deere in Fullerton, Nebraska as a mechanic before joining the John Deere dealership in Humphrey, Nebraska. Always a hard worker, Todd tackled every position he held with a passion. He started in the service department as a technician, advanced to service manager, next a customer service representative and finally spent the last few years as an Account Manager. He spent over 32 years at the John Deere building in Humphrey as it moved through four different dealerships. As Todd would commonly joke, "I like to say Platte Valley chose me, but I actually came with the building." According to his grandchildren, whenever he saw a different color tractor, he referred to it as "space junk" and simply in his world "Green was the only way to go". He dedicated over 35 years of his life as a John Deere employee and supporter. He sincerely respected and appreciated his clients and colleagues and considered them friends. His most prized possession was his 1952 John Deere B which was previously owned by his grandfather.

Working hard was just normal for Todd. But he always enjoyed taking time to hunt, blue rock shoot, and most importantly watch and cheer on his children and grandchildren as they competed in 4-H and their various sporting activities. Todd always enjoyed the small things in life. Such as coming home each evening and checking in on his small herd. Each year he'd purchase a few head and tell Kim, "Honey, we're back in the Cattle Business". For him it wasn't about the size of the herd, but the enjoyment of raising livestock. He was and will always be considered the "Family Grill Master" for his skills with his beloved Green Egg". Todd and Kim were always up for hosting picnics, family gatherings and as Todd called it "The family Redneck Thanksgiving" which included an afternoon shooting blue rocks.

Each morning he started the day with change in his pocket that matched his age and his 2 pocket crosses. At the end of the day, he would sit and enjoy a Windsor and water as he and Kim reflected on their day and welcomed any neighbor who might drop by, to join them. Those closest to him described him as a devoted Christian, a hard worker, stubborn, a loyal friend, impatient at times, trustworthy, the rock of his family, and dedicated to God, family and friends. In his mind "Home" was always the best place to be.

Todd is Survived by:
Wife: Kimberly (Klug) Scriven of Columbus, NE
Son: TJ (Rachel Reves) Scriven of Columbus, NE
Daughter: Samantha (Brandon) Evans of Raeford, NC
Grandchildren: Charlie Thatcher, Lucas Thatcher, Timothy Scriven, Kami Hajek, Malachi Evans, Hunter Evans
Parents: Edwin & Karen Scriven of Columbus, NE
Mother-in-Law: Marie Klug of Columbus, NE
Brother: Gregory Scriven of Tucson, AZ
Brother-In-law: Ron (Joanell) Klug of Columbus, NE
Sisters-in-law: Barb (Duane) West of Lincoln, NE, Kathy (Wendall) Korte of Columbus, NE, and Karen (Alden) Klug-Frischmeyer of Grinnell, IA
Multiple nephews & nieces and great nephews & nieces

Preceded in death by
Mother: Norma (Mohr) Scriven
Father-in-law: Kenneth Klug
Grandparents: Henry and Doris Mohr and Edwin and Velma Scriven

Service Folder Information
I'm Free

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took His hand when I heard Him call
I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day
To laugh, to love, to work, or play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way
I've found that peace at the close of day.

If my parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembering joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah, yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with time of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My life's been full, I've savored much,
Good friends, good times, a loved ones touch.

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me
God wanted me now; He set me free.




In Loving Memory Of

Todd James Scriven

Born
Sunday, October 27, 1963
Columbus, Nebraska

Entered Into Rest
Sunday, October 10, 2021
Lincoln, Nebraska

Service
Friday, October 15, 2021 10:30 AM
St. John's Lutheran Church – Shell Creek
Rural Columbus, Nebraska

Officiant
Rev. Brad Birtell

Music
Ann Cattau – Accompanist & Vocalist
Donna Jaixen - Vocalist
"Amazing Grace"
"Scars In Heaven"
"Jealous of the Angels"
Congregational Hymns
"Here I Am Lord"
"On Eagle's Wings"

Casket Bearers
Ryan Hoffman
Jason Sprunk
Matt Behlen
Andrew Klug
Scott Schmid
Colton Wilke

Honorary Bearers – Todd's Grandchildren
Charlie Thatcher
Lucas Thatcher
Timmy Scriven
Kami Hajek
Malachi Evans
Hunter Evans

Interment
Calvary Cemetery
Rural Columbus, Nebraska