George Ellis Humphrey

GEORGE ELLIS HUMPHREY 1929 – 2023 George Ellis Humphrey M.D. age 93 of Plattsmouth, NE, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at the Bellevue Medical Center in Bellevue, NE. George was born on April 10, 1929, to Walter Burton Humphrey and Margaret Lucille (Ellis) Humphrey in Harvey, IL. He was raised and schooled in Streator, IL, where he attained the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts. George graduated from Streator High School with the class of 1947. After graduating from high school, George attended Saint Bernards Junior College in Cullman, AL, for two years. He then went to Saint Martin’s University in Olympia, WA, and graduated in 1953 with a major in mathematics and a double minor in chemistry and philosophy. While there, he won the Flynn Award for student athlete. George went on to graduate from the Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 1957. During a rotating internship and a residency in 1958-1962, George studied general radiology, also at the Saint Louis University School of Medicine. While attending medical school, George met the love of his life, Mary Rheta Lucas, and they were married on July 26, 1958, in Painesville, OH. George and Rheta first made their home in St. Louis, where George worked from 1962-1964 as a radiologist for both the University of Saint Louis and Saint Mary’s Hospital. While in St. Louis, George and Rheta’s family began to grow with the births of Mary Ann, Michael, Patrick, and Thomas. George and the family moved from St. Louis to Sante Fe in July of 1964. There he worked as a radiologist for a hospital and office practice and eventually retained the title of Director of Saint Vincent’s Hospital of X-Ray Technology. While in Sante Fe, George and Rheta’s family continued to grow with the births of Sue Ellen and Marie. From Sante Fe, the family moved to Espanola, NM, in 1973, where George worked as the Director of the Department of Radiology for ten years. From there, the family moved to their final destination in Plattsmouth, NE, where George worked as a radiologist for NIRC (Nebraska/Iowa Radiology Consultants) from 1979 to 1995. In his spare time, George enjoyed a number of hobbies. In his younger days, he enjoyed skiing, horseback riding, archery, jogging and karate, in which he earned a black belt. In retirement, George added biking and dancing to his list of many hobbies. It was through his hobby of dancing that he met Ginette, his life partner for the remaining years. Nothing brought more joy to George in his final years as spending time with Ginette and his family. George was a member of Church of the Holy Spirit in Plattsmouth, NE. In addition, George joined AA in 1976 and enjoyed over 46 years of sobriety in the fellowship until his death. George is survived by his three sons: Michael Humphrey of Bellevue, NE; Patrick Humphrey and his wife Lori of Lincoln, NE; Thomas Humphrey and his wife Kelly of Billings, MT; two daughters: Sue Ellen Reichart and her husband David of Des Moines, IA; Marie Hobbs and her husband Matt of Milton, GA; 17 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; his life partner: Ginette Carpenter of Plattsmouth, NE; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. George is preceded in death by his parents: Walter and Margaret Humphrey, wife: Rheta Humphrey, daughter: Mary Ann Reimus, and his four brothers: Craig, Richard, James, and Thomas Humphrey. Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M., with a Rosary at 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at Church of the Holy Spirit in Plattsmouth, NE. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 A.M., on Thursday, March 16, 2023, at Church of the Holy Spirit, with Father Sean Timmerman officiating, Terry Little as vocalist, and Laurie Hajek-Jones as organist. His final resting place will be at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Plattsmouth. The family suggests memorials to the Church of the Holy Spirit in Plattsmouth, NE. Services are entrusted to Roby Funeral Home, 346 Avenue A, Plattsmouth, NE 68048 (402) 296-3123 robyfuneralhome@charter.net www.robyfuneralhome.com

George Ellis Humphrey

April 10, 1929 - February 8, 2023