Michael D. Liewer, 62, of Ponca, NE, formerly of North Platte, NE, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Elms Health Care Center in Ponca, NE.
A Memorial Mass will be at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, August 11, 2017 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Osmond, NE with Father David Liewer officiating.
Michael was born in Osmond, NE on May 8, 1955, the son of Francis and Elizabeth (Arduser) Liewer. He graduated from Osmond High School before attending Fairbury College and Peru State, where he played football. Mike was married to Julie Gausman of Fairbury, NE. Of this union 5 children were born. He worked until 1994 for Union Pacific Railroad in North Platte, NE, working as a Switchman before being promoted to Engineer.
He enjoyed music, fishing and spending time with his children.
Survivors include his children, Mikaela Liewer of Edwards, CO, Jareb Liewer of Los Angeles, CA, Andrew Liewer of Edwards, CO, Mallory Liewer of North Platte, NE and Madelyn Liewer of Edwards, CO; two grandchildren; siblings, Dan Liewer of Ponca, NE, Steve Liewer of Norfolk, NE, Beth (Steve) Borgmann of Crofton, NE, Father Dave Liewer of Laurel, NE, Tim Liewer of Hershey, NE and Dr. Joe (Sheila) L...[more]