Skeet Hier age 72 of Lincoln passed away March 2, 2019. He was born May 6, 1946 in Lincoln to Dorlen G. and Frances C. (Juricek) Hier. Skeet retired from Constructors after 45 years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving on the U.S.S. Ticonderoga aircraft carrier. Skeet was an avid hunter and skeet shooter. He won numerous local, state and national skeet shooting awards and was inducted into the Nebraska Skeet Shooting Hall of Fame in 2003. Skeet also served as a director on the National Skeet Shooting Association. He was a longtime member of Lincoln Trap and Skeet and lifetime member of the National Skeet Shooting Association.
Survivors, wife Jill of Lincoln. Daughters and sons-in-law Stephanie and Scott Claycomb of Eagle, Nicole and Brian Berry of Papillion. Son and daughter-in-law Brian and Lindsay Hier of Lees Summit, Missouri. Grandchildren Kennedi, Hunter, Caleb, Kylie and Jaxson. Brother and sister-in-law Tim and Lonnie Hier of Lincoln. Sister and brother-in-law Kathy and Carroll Jolly of Papillion, sister and significant other Susan Weyers and Ben of Des Moines. Brothers and sister-in-law Dan and Sara Hier of Cortland, Mark Hier of Princeton and Paul Hier of Anchorage. Sisters and brothers-in-law Marti and Dan Thomson of Palmyra, Elizabeth and Dennis Rowe of Pleasant Dale. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother John Hier and sisters-in-law JoAnn Hier and Catherine Hier.
Celebration of Life service will be held on May 3, 2019 from 3:00-8:00 P.M. at the Lincoln Trap & Skeet Clubhouse, 4855 N. 48th Street, Lincoln.
No viewing or visitation. Cremation.
Private family inurnment will be at Wyuka Cemetery.
Memorials to the family.
You will be missed greatly! I hope that you are fishing, hunting and shooting skeet from this day on! I love you DAD!
So sorry for your loss. With prayers and sympathy to the family.
So sorry to hear of Skeet’s passing. He will truly be missed.
he was a great friend to me,on and off the skeet course.i will miss him greatly.he was the only one that went to my fathers funeral 13 years ago, I wont forget him ever.
I have fond memories of Skeet. Although I am not an avid skeet shooter, I was dipping my toes into the sport and I remember Skeet would always stop and give me pointers. He truly had a heart to help people in my opinion from someone who had not a lot of interaction with him. I am sure he has blessed so many lives with his presence here on Earth. I will be praying for the family during this difficult time.
My condolences to Skeet’s family. I hope your fond memories of him will
help you to cope with your loss. Prayer to God for comfort and your
memories will give you the strength to get through this most difficult
time. Trust in God for the help needed.
2Corinthians 1:3,4
Sorry for your loss he will be missed
I will miss him a great deal. Hopefully they have skeet fields in heaven with no wind and perfect targets waiting for him. He was a wonderful person that did a lot for skeet shooting.
Oh Skeeter, your departure touches so many.
Rest easy.
Our thoughts and prayers for the family during this difficult time. Having spent over twenty years on the skeet fields as a squad member and competitor was an honor and privilege. He will always be remembered and greatly missed!
Edward & Anne Schultz
Thank you Skeet. For all you’ve done. We’re praying for The Lord to watch over your loved ones. Typing is difficult through tears.
Jill and family, so sorry to read of Skeets passing. He always had a great attitude and infectious smile.Sending prayers….
Didn’t know him that much but when I started he didn’t know me from Adam but tried to help me and always treated me right will miss him
skeet’s families are in my prayers—-i did not know him well but i knew his parents as his mother was my brother’s wifes sister (elvin & roseann vergith) and they were all were like family to the vergith extended family—will keep all of you in my prayers—-judy vergith treichel of moorhead mn
Jill and family, I am truly sorry for your loss. Skeet was quite a character. From the many times that I have met with your family, there has never been a dull time. Lots of fun and laughter. Many memories and hard work.
May the sun shine forever on Skeet. Jeff Brammer, Des Moines, IA.
Rest easy Skeet. God bless.
My thoughts and prayers are with Skeet’s entire family. Heaven gained a wonderful angel. Such a pleasant, welcoming man. Enjoyed being with Skeet during times spent at the gun club with Dave & Lori. Remember the good times, memories will help you through the difficult times.
I remember Skeet very well and thought very highly of him. He helped me out a lot the one summer that I worked at Lincoln Trap & Skeet quite a few years ago. Skeet was always appreciative of any one who was willing to work. Whenever I would meet Skeet afterwards he expressed a positive attitude and it was always a pleasure to visit with him.
I served with Skeet onboard the USS Ticonderoga from 1966 though 1969. He was a true friend with a wonderful personality and a keen mind. Skeet was someone who could excel in any undertaking. Whenever I think of Skeet I picture Jill along side of him…a fantastic couple. Gosh, so many fond memories of Skeet and Jill from those tumultuous years of the sixties.