Dennis D. Buhr, 75, of Beatrice passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at Bryan West Medical Center in Lincoln. He was born on December 4, 1948 in Beatrice to Bruno and Marie (Ideus) Buhr. Dennis graduated from Filley High School and served in the Nebraska Air Guard from 1967 until 1974.  On January 26, 1974 he married Beverly Rose in Fairmont.  They farmed together and raised four boys.  After selling the farm, Dennis continued helping out during planting or harvesting. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church of rural Pickrell and served on the Parish Ed Board.  He also served with the Beatrice Rural Fire Department and the Filley QRT.  He enjoyed hunting, gardening, and tinkering in the shop.

            Survivors include his sons, Dana (Stacy Lineweber) Buhr of Lincoln, Coby (Kristen) Buhr of Beatrice, Kyle (Angie) Buhr of Wichita, KS, Alex (Beth) Buhr of Filley; grandchildren, Bradley, Connor, Madison, Cohen, Nolan, and Emmit; brother, Gilbert (Judy) Buhr; sisters-in-law, Janice Buhr, Judy (Paul) Vacek and Jann (John) Morrison; brother-in-law, Will (Cindy) Rose; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly, who died on August 7, 2021; parents, Bruno and Marie Buhr; sister, Murrene (Dale) Cramer; infant sister, Viola; brother, Laverne Buhr; parents-in-law, Francis and Della Rose.

            Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Zion Lutheran Church of rural Pickrell with Pastor Jerry Gilbreath officiating. Cremation will follow the funeral service.  A family prayer service will be held at 1:45 P.M. on Saturday at the church. The service will be livestreamed on the church’s Facebook page. The body will lie in state on Friday from noon until 8:00 P.M. at the Fox Funeral Home. The family will meet and greet friends and relatives on Friday from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Private family inurnment will take place at the Zion Lutheran Cemetery of rural Pickrell at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. www.foxfuneralhome.net  Arrangements entrusted to Fox Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Beatrice.