Dean Hemphill

N.D. “Dean” Hemphill, 90, of Omaha, NE, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 12, 2024. He was born in Maxwell, Nebraska on April 7, 1934, to Nile V. and Estella M. (Klinge) Hemphill. 

Dean’s family lived in the Maxwell area, and later in North Platte until after WWII when they moved to Omaha. He attended Dundee Elementary School and graduated from Technical High School in 1952. During his high school years, Dean attended Pella Lutheran Church Luther League where he met the love of his life Mary Ann Larsen. They were married May 1, 1954. The United States Navy was Dean’s service of choice from 1954-1958 when he spent much of his tour of duty on the USS Antietam aircraft carrier. He worked most of his adult life at Omaha Public Power District, beginning as a lineman, and concluding his time there as a customer service representative. He retired in 1994.

Dean never knew a stranger. He could carry on a conversation with anyone. He was always willing to lend a hand, spending much of his life happily helping others in any way he could. Dean spent many years as a Boy Scout leader, a very active Benson High School Band Booster Parent, Job’s Daughters parent, and as Master of John J. Mercer Lodge to mention a few of his activities.

Survivors include wife of 70 years: Mary Ann (Larsen) Hemphill; son: Rick (Angel) Hemphill; daughter: Karen (Hemphill) Jobman; ten grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren; sisters: Donna (Rich) Whisenand, and Carol Austin; brother-in-law: David (Holly) Barthuly; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his parents-in-law: Edward R. and Naomi (Madsen) Larsen; sisters: Jacqueline (Ed) Richey, and Sharon Barthuly; brothers: Marvin Hemphill and Bill (Bev) Hemphill; brother-in-law: John (Jayne) Larsen; son-in-law: Mark Jobman; and grandson: Zachary Jobman.

Visitation 4:00 – 6:00 PM Wednesday (12/18/2024) at Roeder Mortuary 108th Street Chapel; Service 10:30 AM Thursday (12/19/2024) at Immanuel Lutheran Church 2725 N. 60th Ave. Omaha, Nebraska with Luncheon to follow; Private Family Interment Evergreen Memorial Park, Omaha, Nebraska.

Memorials to Immanuel Lutheran Church Bell Tower Fund.

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