Bruce White, age 76, of Riverdale, Nebraska passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at UNMC in Omaha, Nebraska. A funeral mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, September 18, 2020 at Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Kearney, Nebraska with Father Paul Colling officiating. A Vigil/Prayer Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at the church.
George Bruce White was born on February 27, 1944 in Sutherland, Nebraska to Connor and Frances (Stringfield) White. He attended North Platte High School, graduating with the Class of 1962. Bruce proudly served in the Air National Guard for several years. On june 3, 1977, Bruce was united in marriage to Kathleen Rendon-Martinez. He was an over-the-road truck driver for many years. Most recently, Bruce worked as a driver at Broadfoot Sand & Gravel.
Bruce was a longtime Denver Broncos fan. He also enjoyed watching NASCAR and fishing. Bruce was a member of Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Kearney.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Kathy White of Riverdale, Nebraska; children from a previous marriage, Debbie Anderson of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Tina (Mark) Reeves of Colorado Springs, Colorado; other children include Tony (Kristy) Martinez of Longmont, Colorado, Elizabeth (Gordon) Steele of Kearney, Nebraska, and Mark Martinez of Kearney, Nebraska; 16 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; brothers Gary (Diane) White of Joseph, Oregon and Bob White of North Platte, Nebraska; a sister Vicki (Stewart) Holmes of North Platte, Nebraska; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends.
Bruce was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Condolences may be shared online at www.osrfh.com. Services are entrusted to O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services of Kearney, Nebraska.