Thomas Bangert, 63, of Falls City, NE, passed away November 26, 2024 at Rochester, MN. He was born March 21, 1961 at Falls City to Gerald and Edna (Buchholz) Bangert.
He married Lana Last on March 9, 1985 at Falls City.
Tom was raised in rural Falls City and graduated from Falls City Sacred Heart in 1979. He attended the University of Nebraska before enrolling and graduation from Milford as a diesel mechanic. Following graduation, he returned to Falls City where he worked for Merz Farm Equipment and then owned and operated Bangert Repair. He then became employed at Hiawatha Implement where he worked until recently, when he retired due to his health. He also farmed and raised livestock with the Bangert Brothers. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.
Tom is survived by his wife, Lana of Falls City, children, Jessica Binder and her husband Michael, Adam and his wife Madison both of Falls City, Ryan of Barada, NE, Aly Bangert and her fiancé Shane Campbell of Lincoln, NE, sisters, Mary McKeighan of Omaha, NE, Elizabeth Moffatt of Denver, Sister Theresa Bangert of Kansas City, KS, Rita Cavataio of Stafford, VA, Margaret McMeeking and her husband Mike, Dolores Barrientos and her husband Carlos both of Omaha, Joan Scheel and her husband Dr. Mike of Lincoln, Patricia Doig and her husband Dr. David of Denver, brothers, John and his wife Cindy, of Falls City, Charles and his wife Doloris of San Francisco, Joe and his wife Susan of Falls City and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Lincoln.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10:30 AM at Prichard Auditorium with Father Ben Rynearson as the presiding priest. Interment will be in Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery at Rulo.
A Parish Rosary will be held on Wednesday at 7:00 PM at Prichard Auditorium. The family will receive friends following the rosary at Prichard Auditorium.
In lieu of flowers the family prefers memorials be made to Family Choice for later designation.
