Christopher Steven Lovegrove, the son of Ronald and Beth (Stark) Lovegrove, was born Dec.18, 1987, in Omaha, Neb. He died Oct. 31, 2020, because of a motorcycle accident south and east of Superior, in Jewell County, Kan., at the age of 32 years, 10 months, 13 days.
Chris was a 2006 Superior High School graduate. He was employed as a loader operator-supervisor for Deweese Sand and Gravel. On July 1, 2017, he married Britni Oakman at John and Beth's cabin south of Lovewell Lake.
Chris was an avid fisherman and hunter. He liked to deer hunt with a bow and fish at Lovewell Lake and the Jewell County State Lake. He dabbled in taxidermy at one time. He enjoyed car racing, running cruisers with his brother, Andy, and single driver hobby stock. Together with his close friends they all enjoyed their campers, boats, motorcycles, going to the lake and the river and taking road trips. Their motorcycle club had a name, the "Misfit Riders" Chris liked time with his family and especially taking Kylee swimming at grandma Beth's house.
Chris was preceded in death by his grandfather, Bernie Lovegrove; great-grandmother, Betty Doty; and aunt, Connie Stark.
He is survived by his wife, Britni, and daughter, Kylee, of Superior; parents, Ron (Natalie) Lovegrove of Hastings, and Beth (John) Stark Lovegrove of Mankato; one brother, Andy Lovegrove of Superior; mother and father-in-laws, Melissa (Brian) Bargen of Superior, Steve (Karen) Oakman of Deshler, Steve Roesti of Superior; grandparents, John and Doris Stark of Hastings, Phyllis Lovegrove of York, Larry and Gayle Oakman of Hill City, Doug and Lou Hiatt of Superior, Jerry and Latica Bargen of Nelson; great-grandparents, Don and Sheila Korb of Superior; and special friends, Cindy (Avery) Rollenhagen and Mike Asp, along with a host of other friends and relatives.
A graveside service was held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 7, at the Evergreen Cemetery in Superior, with Matt Ehlers officiating.
Pallbearers were Andy Lovegrove, Dillon Jasperson, Jarett Roesti, Ashton Oakman, Derek Butler, Gage Rempe, Cody Luben, Justin Carter and Chase Butler. Honorary pallbearers were Conray Sjolander, Wyatt Sjolander, Clancy Sjolander and Billy Hiatt.
Inurnment was in the Evergreen Cemetery at Superior, Nebraska.
Memorials are suggested to go to the Simic Skating Rink in Superior or in care of the family for later designations.
Condolences may be sent to Megrue-Price Funeral Home, 750 N Commercial, Superior, Nebraska 68978 or in care of http://www.pricefuneralhomes.com.
Megrue-Price Funeral Home of Superior was in charge of the arrangements.
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