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Karl Erik Grinbergs, 42, of Blair, died Saturday, March 29, 2014,at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair.

A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, April 3 at First Lutheran Church in Blair.

Karl Erik Grinbergs was born July 18, 1971, in Blair to Tim and Ann (Borges) Grinbergs.

He was a lifetime member of First Lutheran Church and enjoyed helping with different projects at the church.

He graduated from Blair High School in 1989. He was very proud of being a member of the 1988 Class B State Championship Football Team.

After high school, he attended Chadron State College and later graduated from Metro Tech. He also joined the Army Reserve and served until his honorable discharge in 1997.

He loved sports. He played Little League baseball for many years, and was a very good bowler. His favorite teams were the Nebraska Huskers and the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was also very interested in current events and politics and loved to talk about the subject.

He is survived by his parents, Tim and Ann Grinbergs; brothers: Matt and wife April and Paul Grinbergs of Blair; grandmother Loretta Borges of Sidney; uncle Tim and wife Sheila Borges of Knoxville, Tenn; many other cousins and friends, especially, Sean Grover and Jason Wicham, his two best friends and their families.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Mirdza Grinbergs; grandfather Harold Borges and uncle Tom Borges.

Memorials may be directed to the family.

Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in Blair is in charge of arrangements.

#2 Published in Omaha World-Herald from Mar. 31 to Apr. 1, 2014

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Grinbergs, Karl Erik

Age 42

Blair. Survived by his grandmother Loretta Borges of Sidney, Nebraska; his parents, Tim and Ann Grinbergs of Blair; brothers, Matt and wife April, and Paul Grinbergs of Blair; many other cousins and friends especially, Sean Grover and Jason Wicham.

MEMORIAL SERVICE 11am Thursday at First Lutheran Church in Blair. CAMPBELL-AMAN FUNERAL HOME Blair, NE 402-426-2191

www.campbellaman.com

#3 Funeral Leaflet

In Loving Memory of Karl Erik Grinbergs

Born July 18th, 1971 Blair, Nebraska ~ Entered Into Rest March 29th, 2014 Blair, Nebraska

Funeral Service 11:00 AM Thursday, April 3rd, 2014 First Lutheran Church, Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Mike Knudson. Music Provided by FLC Praise Band. Musical Selections: “Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling”, “You Never Let Go”, “Colour My World”

Honorary Casket Bearers: Matt Grinbergs, Paul Grinbergs, Sean Grover, Jason Wickham

~~~Obituary and funeral leaflet courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair, Nebraska Public Library~~~