Clifford William Tillema

Memorial Service for Clifford Tillema age 65 of Neligh, Nebraska will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, December 8, 2025 at Grace Lutheran Church in Neligh, Nebraska. Burial will be at a later date. Beyer Snider Memorial Funeral Home of Neligh is handling the arrangements. Cliff passed away on December 2, 2025 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. Condolences may be directed to the family at www,beyersnidermemorialfh.com

In lieu of flowers, the family invites memorial donations for future designation.

Cliff Tillema, a devoted husband, father, and proud grandfather, passed away on December 2nd at the age of 65.

Clifford William Tillema was born on August 14, 1960, in Norfolk. Cliff grew up in the Hoskins and Winside area where he learned the value of hard work, community, and family values that he carried throughout his entire life.

Cliff spent many years working at John Deere, a place he took great pride in. He was known for his dedication, reliability, and the friendships he formed along the way.

Above all else, Cliff loved his family. His grandchildren were the light of his life, and he never missed a chance to cheer them on, tease them lovingly, or share one of his trademark smiles. His presence brought warmth, humor, and steadiness to every family gathering.

Cliff was not only a wonderful father and grandfather, but a loving and great husband of 45 years. His wife Bev was his partner in everything, and he showed his love through his patience, loyalty, and the quiet, everyday ways he cared for his family

Cliff is survived by his wife Bev Tillema, son Ryan and Alyssa Tillema, son Shane and Darleen Tillema, daughter Sara and fiancé Chris Steskal, grandchildren Rylee, Emmy, Lexy, Rocky and Rex Tillema. Sister Carolyn and Jim Rabe (nieces and nephews). And numerous extended family.

He was preceded in death by parents Janice Tillema, Norman Tillema. Brother Craig Tillema and sister Cheryl Kelly.