Joseph "Joe" Walter Bryant Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

JOSEPH WALTER BRYANT 1952 – 2015 Joseph "Joe" Walter Bryant age 62 of Plattsmouth, NE, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2015 at the Bellevue Medical Center in Bellevue, NE. Joe was born on September 13, 1952 to Walter "Walt" Joseph and Kathleen Ann (Heil) Bryant in Omaha, NE. He was raised and schooled in Plattsmouth and graduated from Plattsmouth High School with the class of 1970. After high school, he attended and graduated from Milford Community College. Then he worked for his father at Bryant Motors in Plattsmouth until 1989. He owned and operated his own auto mechanic shop. Then he worked for Cass County and later Sarpy County until he retired in 2012. He met Betty A. Funk and they were later married on September 13, 1975 in Clearwater, NE. Joe and Betty made their home and raised their children in Plattsmouth. He was a member of the Church of the Holy Spirit. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years: Betty Bryant of Plattsmouth, NE, two daughters: Megan Hanneman and husband Andrew of Papillion, NE, Mary Bryant of Plattsmouth, NE, four sons: Ray Bryant of Plattsmouth, NE, Travis Bryant of Plattsmouth, NE, Nicholas Bryant of Plattsmouth, NE, Jeffery Bryant of Plattsmouth, NE, five grandchildren: Joseph Ray Bryant, Presley Ann Bryant, Kevin Lee Bryant, Addyson Hanneman, Camryn Hanneman, one nephew: Eric Eblen of Plattsmouth, NE, two aunts: Clarice Baumgart of Omaha, NE, Norma Brink of Plattsmouth, NE, numerous cousins, and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents: Walt and Kathleen Bryant, brother: Steven Michael Bryant, sister and brother in law: Beverly Ann Eblen and Roger Eblen, and granddaughter: Bryant Elizabeth Hanneman. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 A.M., Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Plattsmouth with Father Loras K. Grell officiating, Joy Scanlan as lector, Lowell Daisley and Leo Sand as acolytes, Terry Little as vocalist, and Laurie Hajek-Jones as organist. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 from 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. at Roby Funeral Home in Plattsmouth. A Rosary Service at 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at the Church of the Holy Spirit in Plattsmouth. The Pallbearers will be, Kevin Faris, Dale Funk, Dennis Funk, Danny Rice, Dale Sharp, and Steve Tandy. The Honorary Pallbearers will be Roger Baumgart, Lee Bogle, Dennis Brink, Jim Brink, Victor Chudy, Eric Eblen, Geno Haines, Robert Halmes, Doug Stander, and Bill Toman. Final Resting Place will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Plattsmouth. The family suggests Memorials to Church of the Holy Spirit or St. John's School.

Joseph "Joe" Walter Bryant

September 13, 1952 - September 11, 2015