Lowell Eldon “Pete” Pyzer, Sr., age 85, passed away on August 22, 2023, at North Platte Care Center in North Platte, Nebraska. On March 30, 1938, he was born to Lisle and Erma (Childerson) Pyzer in Tryon, Nebraska.
Pete was raised in the Sandhills of Nebraska, attending McPherson County High School and graduating with the class of 1955, the same year he met Lela Meyer. The couple was wed on December 9, 1956, in North Platte, Nebraska and brought four children into the world: Lowell “Butch” Jr., Lauri Ann, Lynn, and Layne.
The couple lived in Gothenburg, Broken Bow, and North Platte before settling in Tryon in 1971 where they raised their family and spent their lives together. In his younger years, Pete worked for Whitewater Ranch before working as a carpenter for Dowhower Construction and later Correll Construction. Eventually, he became the custodian for McPherson County School. Pete liked to tell everyone he was the “head custodian”, the joke being that he was actually the only custodian. Pete and Lela also owned and operated the Longhorn Motel in Tryon for several years and were both members of the McPherson County Fire and Rescue for over 30 years, Pete holding the “President” title on the rural fire board.
Pete was a social man and no one disliked him. His morals were strong and filled with generosity. Pete, along with his wife, delivered meals to the elderly in the community and even transported several to North Platte for appointments. He was an outstanding carpenter and enjoyed woodworking in his spare time, as well as fishing (even though he wasn’t very good at it). His grandkids learned all the words they shouldn’t say from watching their grandpa watch Husker games, something he enjoyed thoroughly. Pete was strong in his Faith and was a member of the United Methodist Church in Tryon where he also helped maintain the lawn and do maintenance work.
Those left to remember Pete are his children, Lynn (Tina) Pyzer of North Platte, NE and Layne (Marie) Pyzer of North Platte, NE; daughter in law, Judy Pyzer of North Platte, NE; grandchildren, Jacob (Bekka White) Pyzer of Curtis, NE, Brandi Pyzer of North Platte, NE, McKenzie (Logan) Dowse of Curtis, NE, Tel (Danneeka) Pyzer of North Platte, NE, and Amber (Mitch) Tatman of Stapleton, NE; great grandchildren, Paxton, Madi, Miles, Hayden, Hudson, Hadlynn, Heaton, Huckley, Abilene, Dalton, Raymond, Amelia; sister, Lila Stoddard; siblings-in-law, Phyllis Webster of Bellevue, NE, Linda Cooper of North Platte, NE, Richard Meyer of Alliance, NE, Wesley Martin of North Platte, NE, and Joyce White and Rose Pyzer of California; numerous nieces and nephews, and other family members and friends.
Those preceding him in death are his parents, Lisle and Erma; wife, Lela; children, Butch and Lauri Ann; brothers, Gerald (Evelyn Daly) Pyzer, Leonard Pyzer, Loren Pyzer; infant siblings, Gayle and Ester Ann Pyzer; siblings-in-law, Elfert Meyer, Frederick Meyer, Mary (Walter) Woodward, Donald Meyer, Carol (Neal) Olson, Lorna McCarter, Sherry Martin, Lavern Stoddard, Phillip Webster.
Memorials are suggested to McPherson County Fire and Rescue. Online condolences can be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Visitation will be held on Monday, August 28, 2023, from 12 PM- 7 PM with family receiving friends from 5 PM- 7 PM, at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, NE. A funeral service will take place on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at 10:30 AM with Pastor Shanon Williams officiating, at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home. Private inurnment will be held at a later date at North Platte Cemetery. The service will be livestreamed at www.adamsswanson.com for those unable to attend. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.