Brian Keith Grell age 54, of Lincoln, passed away December 14, 2014 with his family by his side. He was born January 16, 1960 in Lincoln to Richard Sr. and Martha (Hartshorn) Grell. Brian loved to play golf with his sons and enjoyed coaching for Gerry’s Legion Baseball, Runza Midget Football and the Lincoln Sox select baseball team.
Survivors include his wife Kathy of Lincoln; Daughter and son-in-law: Tara and Jeremiah Carlson of Lincoln; Sons and daughters-in-law: Lance and Jenna Grell of Phoenix, Ethan and Samantha Grell of Lincoln. “Papa’s” grandchildren, Jaylee, Jovee, Jaycee Carlson; Easton Grell; Braelynn Grell. Mother: Martha Grell of Lincoln. Brothers and sister-in-law: Richard Jr. and Cheryl Grell; Mark Grell. Sister and Brother-in-law: Laura and Eric Maxwell all of Lincoln. Mother-in-law: Marcella Matthes of Lincoln. Sisters-in-law and spouses: Vicki and Gary Rockel of Lincoln; Sharon and Leon Krusemark of Denton. Brother-in-law: Dan Matthes of New Albany, Ohio. Preceded in death by his father, Richard Grell, Sr. and father-in-law, Vernon Matthes.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1144 “M” Street, Lincoln. Private family inurnment at Wyuka Cemetery. No viewing or visitation.
Memorials to the family.
So sorry about the loss of Brian. He will be missed by many and remembered for his thoughtfulness and always being a helpful neighbor. Cherish the memories you have, keep them close and know you have people who care and are here for you all. God bless your family.
He was a good man! I remember he would always go out of his way to say hi to you. I remember he always trusted me watching the dogs. RIP Brian you will be missed
Kathy, it has been so long since we have been in touch but my sister Linda saw this obituary. My sincere sympathy goes out to your whole family.
Joan Suddarth
4 Country Club Hts
York NE 68467
My sincere condolences to Kathy & the entire Grell family. Brian was a fine man who always had that great smile and friendly wave. Rest In Peace!
So sorry to hear of Brian’s passing. Brian was a Life Time Friend starting in Jr. High. He was always Smiling, joking. Brian you will always be missed. Kathy & Family Your in my Thought’s and Prayer that God can give you each Peace. Love Julie & Jim Haught
I cant believe my brother is gone! Went to school with Brian all my life…..Randoplh,Lefler & LHS. We were the same age…..but he towered over me…he had me by a foot a think. I thought for sure that he wanted nothing to do with me cuz I was a runt……but no….Brian took me under his wing and through sports, we became very dear friends. Our friendship grew as we attended Millard Lefler. We would often attend Woods pool swimming challenging each other as to who could jump….the dive off 3rd tower….Of course he beat me….but his courage made me follow him into the 16 feet water. We drifter apart slightly at Lincoln High as we ran with a different crowd…but still Brian was one of my very best friends. I will miss you brother, Iand I cant wait to meet you on the other side. We’ll have alot of catching up to do. R.I.P my good friend……..my childhood hero. David Klein Lincoln,Ne.
Good coach, better Man. Brian coached me on many teams growing up. I have very fond memories of him, and the time I had the honor of knowing him. Thoughts and prayers with Lance, and the rest of the family.
– Jesse Humpal
We had some great battles on the baseball field as kids and then again as coaches in legion baseball. My sincerest condolences to the family. RIP old friend.
As believers we are taught that our ultimate gift is to be with our lord for eternity. Brian believed that as true. Knowing that, gives us all comfort that Brian is with his Dad and savior Jesus.
Deepest sympathy and prayers to Kathy, Jenna, Eathan, and Lance and families. Our prayers and thoughts are with the Entire Grell family.
I was sad to hear the passing of Brian. My Prayers and thoughts to Kathy and family.
Kathy and the entire family,
We were so sorry to learn of your loss. We will be out of town on Saturday and so will not be able to attend the funeral. We wanted to send you our love and hugs. We will keep you all in our prayers. We wish you God’s peace. Thinking of you all!
The Barnett family
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Martha – Please let us know if you need anything. With sympathy.
I’m not sure I knew Brian at all well but I knew his parents. Martha, I am so sorry for the loss of your son. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Deepest Sympathy to Brian’s family. He was a vary nice man.
We enjoyed working with Brian at Husker events and will miss talking with him. We send our sympathy to Rick and Mark, as well as the entire Grell family.
Frank & Kelly
Martha– We were so very sad to read of Brian’s passing. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
It is sad to hear of the loss of a friend. I worked with Brian at American Stores. We had some good times together, Going to KC to watch the Royals and the Chiefs, Bowling and just goofing around. Our lives took us on different paths since then but we still ran into each other from time to time. My thoughts and prayers for the family.
My condolences to the Grell family from a former member of Lincoln’s St. Paul church congregation. God’s peace.
Deepest sympathy to Kathy, Jenna, Lance, and Ethan. I have fond memories of teaching the Grell children at Randolph. Brian and Kathy were always very supportive and involved in their children’s education. It was very sad to hear of Brian’s passing. May you all find strength in family, friends, and loving memories.
Please know of my sympathy and prayers for Brian. I was privileged to visit him in his illness. It takes great charity to welcome visitors when one is in ill health, but Brian showed that charity to me. I hope the certainty of Christ’s Birth at Bethlehem helped to ease the sorrow and loss felt by Brian’s family and friends.
I enjoyed being around this special person I met at lincoln high school football and I loved his kids I worked with at lincoln high and chic aching them and hang out and he Alta’s at the Nebraska husker basketball games and football games and now he’s in heaven with my friends I known and love having hima a a good friend to greg Plooster lincoln high football manger and I miss him a lot and see your family rely soon it’s sad to hear the loss of your dad and his family and I lived him very much
Condolences to the Grell family. May Jehovah the “God of Comfort” bring you comfort and peace at this difficult time (2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4). Your family are in our prayers.