Paul P. Burns, 69, of Ponca, NE passed away on Monday, April 22, 2019 at his home.
Services will be at 11:00 A.M. Monday, April 29, 2019 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Ponca. Burial will be in Southcreek Cemetery in rural Ponca. Visitation with the family present will begin at 4:00 P.M., with a scriptural wake service at 5:00 P.M. on Sunday, April 28, 2019 at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Mohr Funeral Home in Ponca, NE.
Paul was born August 30, 1949 in Ponca, NE, the son of Michael and Mary (Hogan) Burns. He graduated from Emerson Sacred Heart High School in 1967 and worked as an iron worker until his retirement.
He was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, the Ponca Rodeo Association, and Iron Worker's Local Union #21.
His pride and joy were his horses. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting. He especially enjoyed spending time horseback riding with his grandson, Colbey, and attending Colbey's sporting events.
Survivors include his daughters, Melissa Butts and Molly Burns; a grandson, Colbey Butts; sister, Vera (Paul) Bracht; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Raymond...[more]