Harley Newman
Newman, Harley
17 May 1938 - 22 Feb 2016
His life began as most Midwestern life does, in a small town. Wausa,
Nebraska was his home for 18 years where he grew up as most people do in
a large family…learning how to survive. He lost his mother at 4 years
old and was raised by his father and siblings who molded him into the
man he became… a strong, determined man, who one day would become the
loving father and patriarch we all know. As he matured he ran the
typical course of young adulthood and joined the service. After his
service, he traveled west in search of adventure but his heart belonged
to Nebraska. Upon returning, he met and fell in love with his beloved
wife of 48 years, Maryann Dammann, they raised three children, and in
turn influenced the lives of eleven grandchildren.
There are many words to describe Harley – ornery, mischievous, generous,
and talented are only a few but the most obvious, was joyous. The
happiness he received from helping and teaching his children is what
gave him life. The joy it gave him to help and teach others strengthened
the foundation of his faith.
The world was a much better place when Harley was a part of it…now
Heaven just got that much better. Since 1938, Harley Newman shined his
passion for life on everyone he met and his was the impression that was
everlasting. His ability to either converse with scholars or labor in
creativity was unmatched and will serve as a lesson for all that knew
him and those who were influenced by him. His uncanny wit and happy go
lucky nature, however simple in its effort, inspired, bewildered, and
amazed. Harley will be dearly missed and although he may be gone from
our eyes he will live in eternity in our hearts.
Harley is survived by loving Wife of 48 years: Maryann; Children: Linda
(Ray) Martens, Stewart Newman, Jane (Kevin) Westring; Grandchildren:
Ashley, Sean, Kelsey, Mitchell, Elijah, Emma, Ethan, Allison, Jacob,
Evan, Zachary, Lucas, Amelia; Great- Grandchild: Liam; 1 Brother; 5
Sisters; Nieces, Nephews and other loving family and friends; Preceded
in death by 1 Sister.
Visitation: 5-7 P.M. Thursday, at Roeder Mortuary, 108th Chapel, Omaha,
NE.
Service: 11:00 AM Friday Feb 26, 2016, St. Paul United Methodist Church
5410 Corby St Omaha, NE.
Interment: Mount Hope Cemetery, Omaha, NE.
Harley worked in the 50 Building jacketing prior to retiring.
Roeder Mortuary
2727 North 108th St
Omaha, NE, 68164
402-496-9000
www.roedermortuary.com
