Ronald "Bezz" Bessmer

Funeral Services for Ronald “Bezz” Bessmer, age 89, of Plainview will be held Wednesday, February 24 ^th at 10 a.m. at the St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Plainview with burial in the Parish Cemetery.  Visitation will be 1 hr. prior to service at the Church.  Ron passed away at the CHI Hospital in Plainview on February 21, 2021.

Ron was born on May 18 ^th , 1931 to John “Jack” and Barbara (Dufek) Bessmer in Plainview.  Ron, known as “Bezz” to many, truly enjoyed life. Many good friends were made thru these years. He started work at the creamery and also owned Ski-Hi Drive Inn.  He and his wife, Cathy, were part owners of Keystone Bar, along with his brother Keith and wife, Sharon.  During these years he was a garbage hauler as well as drove school bus for almost 50 years.  Ron moved into the assisted living in July of 2017 and recently to the Plainview Manor.  Ron played a special role not only in his children’s lives but also his grandchildren’s as well.  He loved going to their sporting events and attended many of their away events by driving the school bus.  Ron was also a Sergeant in the Korean War and served his country loyally.  He will be missed dearly!  God bless you Dad! We love you and will see you later!

He leaves behind five children; Victoria (Mike) McManaman of Plainview, Todd (Jeri) Bessmer of Battle Creek, Mary (Russ) Johnson of Plainview, Tonda (Jim) Aschoff of Plainview, and Darci Sparr & Dan Deuel of Tilden; his brother, Keith (Sharon) Bessmer of Osmond; 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Catherine, of 58 years; brother, Junior; and sister, Lois Jean in infancy.

Pallbearers will be Ronnie Evans, Christopher & Jacob Bessmer, Tyler Johnson, Evan & Cole Aschoff, and Tanner Sparr.  Honorary pallbearers will be Kayla Makovicka, Jesslyn List, and Kami Johnson.

The family request jeans and Nebraska Husker apparel/colors to be worn at the funeral service.  Face Masks are encouraged.  A luncheon will be held at the Catholic Parish Hall following the service and burial.