Kevin Kurt Bretschneider

NORFOLK—Funeral services for Kevin K. Bretschneider, 64, of Norfolk, formerly of Pierce, will be held on Monday, March 3, 2025 at 10:30AM at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Norfolk. Officiating the service will be Reverend Eric Gradberg. Following the funeral luncheon, burial will be held at Prospect View Cemetery in Pierce. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2025 from 2-5:00 PM at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Norfolk. The service will be live-streamed on the Our Savior Lutheran Church YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_s1TI2JBDt9BcDmkVxPsuQ. Kevin passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Community Pride Care Center in Battle Creek. Stonacek Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Kevin was born on December 31, 1960 to Reuben and Merna (Bauer) Bretschneider in Norfolk, NE. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Hadar. He attended Immanuel Lutheran School before attending Pierce High School. He was a contributing teammate of the 1978 Pierce High School football championship team, and he held many records for rushing. Kevin graduated from Pierce High School in 1979. On July 18, 1980 he married his high school sweetheart Roxanne Warneke at Zion Lutheran Church in Pierce and to this union 3 children were born; Kellin, Amber, & Brittany. Kevin worked at Wis-Pak as their safety coordinator for 20 years. He then attended Northeast and got a degree in ethanal technology. He worked at ADM fuels in Columbus and later Louis Dreyfus in Norfolk. In 2017 Kevin quit working due to health reasons. Kevin enjoyed watching his kids and grandkids sporting events. He loved gardening, fishing, and watching Nebraska sports. Kevin played fast pitch softball as an adult as well. Kevin is survived by his spouse Roxanne Bretschneider of Norfolk, children Kellin (Sarah) Bretschneider of Lincoln, Amber (CJ) Woslager of Ashland, Brittany (Trevor) Battershaw of Norfolk, grandchildren; Hadley, Kennah, and Brylon Bretschneider, Aubrielle and Hudson Woslager, Knightly and Taysom Battershaw. Siblings Rick (Amy) Bretschneider of Pierce, Cindy (Tom) Zarnstorff of Anchorage, AL, Gale (Paula) Bretschneider of Pierce; along with many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Reuben and Merna Bretschneider, and brother and sister-in-law Randy (Kathy) Bretschneider. Casket bearers will be Gale Bretschneider, Rodger Warneke, Brylon Bretschneider, Rick Bretschneider, Gary Bretschneider, and Dean Bretschneider. Honorary casket bearers will be grandchildren Hadley Bretschneider, Kennah Bretschneider, Brylon Bretschneider, Aubrielle Woslager, Hudson Woslager, Knightly Battershaw, and Taysom Battershaw Condolences may be expressed to the family on-line at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.

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Kevin Kurt Bretschneider

December 31, 1960 - February 26, 2025