Paul Edwards

Paul Richard Edwards, the son of Robert Clinton (CR) and Velma Leone (McKinney) Edwards, was born on April 16, 1930, in Webber, Kan. He died May 18, 2022 at the Superior Good Samaritan Society, at the age of 92 years, 1 month and 2 days.

Paul grew up in Hardy attending the Hardy School, graduating in 1948. On June 10, 1951, he was united in marriage to Denelda "Dee" Hobelman at the Centennial Lutheran Church in Superior. To this union was born four children were born.

Paul was engaged in farming. He enlisted in the U. S. Army serving during the Korean war from 1951 to 1953. Returning home, he farmed south of Hardy until 1959 when he purchased and ran the Hardy filling station until 1965. He and his brothers, Bob and Russ, bought Superior Bowl in 1963. He enjoyed being a part of it until it sold in 1992. In the summer of 1965, he moved the family to Auburn where he sold insurance for Farm Bureau. He returned to Superior in 1971 and was employed at Superior Insurance Agency until 1984. His book of business stayed with him until sold in 1991. He purchased the Do Drop Inn in Hardy in 1984 and ran it for 10 years and then remained active in its running until 2016 when it was sold.

Paul was a member of the Auburn Jaycees, Country Club and Rescue Squad, and also the American Legion, VFW, Elks Lodge, Eagles, Masonic Lodge, Superior Country Club, and served as the mayor of Hardy for several terms.

He was active in coaching the American Legion Baseball team. He at one time was in partnership of a coyote hunting plane. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and was an avid golfer and bowler. He was an accomplished gardener and was known for raising watermelon, sweet corn and even a vineyard.

Paul enjoyed helping his sons-in-law farm and time with his grandchildren more than life itself. Paul was known for his gruff sense of humor and would give the shirt off his back to anyone who asked-and sometimes did!

Because of his health his resided at an assisted living in York from 2016 to 2020, and then to Lincoln Memory Care until 2021, before making his home at Superior Good Samaritan Society.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dee on March 11, 2017; great-grandson, Maurice Jered Rediger; siblings, Elsie (Dale) Talent, Robert (Toby) Edwards, George Edwards, Russell Edwards, Donald Edwards, Norma (Elvin) Hobson, Larry "Bruce" Edwards, Emery (Ruth) Hobelman, Lyman Piepho, Mick (Eunice) Pittack, Kenneth (JoAnn) Hobelman and Susan Hobelman.

He is survived by his children, Kathryn Chatelain and husband, David, of Hemingford, Neb .; Connie Moody and husband, Joseph, of Auburn, Neb .; Steven Edwards and wife, Denise, of Geneva, Neb .; and Kim Gebers and husband, Thomas, of Nelson, Neb .; siblings, Marilyn Edwards of Papillion, Lorelei Edwards of Geneva, Glenn (JoAnn) Edwards of Hardy, Joan Edwards of Superior, Margaret Tomlinson of Lincoln, Donna (Jim) Miller of Superior, Kenneth Edwards (Phyllis) of Sabetha, Kan., Jeanette Hobelman of Hebron, and Gene (Debra) Hobelman of Lincoln; nine grandchildren, Myranda (Jered) Rediger, Jacob Chatelain, Kendall (Jon) Sunneberg, Todd (Jaki) Moody, Eric (Morgan) Moody, Amber (Dan) Taylor, Seth (Morgan) Gebers, Brette Gebers and Reese Gebers; 12 great-grandchildren: Wade, Steele, Brandt, Blaike, Britten, Harrison, Clara, Braxton, Clayton, Brooke, Creighton and Willa; along with many other relatives and a host of friends.

His funeral was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 4, from the Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior, with Pastor Ethan Feistner officiating.

Music was "Scars In Heaven" and "Dance With My Father" with Harrison Moody as the pianist.

Pallbearers were Myranda and Jered, Jacob, Kendall and Jon, Todd and Jaki, Eric and Morgan, Amber and Dan, Seth and Morgan, Brette and Reese.

Inurnment with military honors was in the Hardy Cemetery at Hardy, Neb.

Memorials are suggested to go to the Hardy Cemetery or Alzheimer's Association.

Condolences may be sent to Megrue-Price Funeral Home, 750 N Commercial, Superior, Neb. 68978 or in care of http://www.pricefuneral homes.com.

Megrue-Price Funeral Home of Superior, Neb., was in charge of the arrangements.