Charles "Charlie" Floyd Henery

Funeral Service for Charles "Charlie" Henery age 70 of Neligh, Nebraska will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 3, 2026 at the Antelope County Ag Society Event Center in Neligh with Pastor Lee Weander officiating. Burial will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Neligh. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 2, 2026 at the Antelope County Ag Society Event Center in Neligh. Beyer Snider Memorial Funeral Home is handling the arrangement. Charlie passed away on September 28, 2026 at Immanuel Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. Condolences, stories, and pictures may be sent to the family at www.beyersnidermemorialfh.com

Charles “Charlie” Floyd Henery was born in Neligh, Nebraska to Vernon and Joyce (Carnes) Henery on December 25, 1955. He attended country school until the 8th grade, then attended Neligh Oakdale High School and graduated with the Class of 1975. He wrestled heavyweight and was a two time State Champion. Charlie started working right after high school and never stopped. In 1980, he was united in marriage to Phyllis Moser and had two sons, Martin and Matthew. In 1990, he was married to Ann Wagner in Neligh. Ann passed away on March 20, 2011. In 2013, he married Susan Ganskow (Reifenrath). He worked as a feed salesman and sold cars for Jonny Dodge in Neligh. He also was a veterinarian assistant and drove truck for CVA. In his spare time he was always willing to help any farmer during harvest. Charlie was Antelope County Commissioner. He was involved in the Neligh Fire Department, Jaws of Life, and Region 11 Emergency Management. His biggest and best job was “being a husband, dad to his own kids, and step kids and grandpa.” He enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren with wrestling and sports throughout the years.

Charlie is survived by his wife, Susan Henery of Neligh, NE. Children, Matt and Melissa Henery of Neligh, NE; Marty Henery and Angela Stickman of Norfolk, NE; Dustin Herfel of Neligh, NE; Megan and Shane Novotny of Meadow Grove, NE; Luke Reifenrath of Omaha, NE and Brittni Reifenrath of Norfolk, NE. Grandchildren, Jacob, Andrew, Elise, Ashton, Taylar, Ivy, Calvin, River, Charlie, Caydence, Alexandra, and Ayden. great grandchild, Zane. Siblings, Doris Landholm of Neligh, NE; Ron Henery of Neligh, NE; Nancy Evans of Laurel, NE.  Sister-in-laws Carolyn Longchamps of Omaha, NE, Vickie (Rod) DeVall of Norfolk, NE, and Cindy Ganskow of Norfolk, NE.

Preceded in death by his parents and wife, Ann. Brother-in-laws, Steve Ganskow and Steve Longchamps. Parents-in-law, Maurice (Barb) Wagner and Victor (Viola) Ganskow. Brother-in-law, Bob Berry and nephew, Jeremiah Wagner.