Paul William Briese, Sr.

6-25-1945 to 7-28-2018

Paul Briese, Sr. passed away unexpectedly while on his annual fishing trip in Sandy Bay, Saskatchewan, Canada with his son and grandson.

Paul is survived by his wife, Shari; daughter, Nancy (Roger) Godfrey; sons, Paul Jr. (Emma), Daniel; grandsons, Joseph Godfrey, Paul III and Keith Briese; sister, Mary Weyant; father & mother-in-law, Robert & Betty Olderog and brother-in-law, Mark (Faye) Olderog; many nieces and nephews.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents Paul O. and Elenora Briese, sister Ramona Coakes and grandson Joshua Lamb.

Paul was born in Norfolk, Nebraska to Paul O. and Elenora (Jahde) Briese and was raised on the family farm in Albion, Nebraska. After graduating from Albion High School in 1963, Paul served in the United States Army. He joined the Omaha Police Department in 1969 from which he retired after almost 28 years. Early in his career as a police officer he met Shari, who was a 911 dispatcher. They began dating and celebrated their 43^rd wedding anniversary in March this year. He continued working in the community doing local security jobs after his retirement. His desire to return home to Albion and a lifelong dream were fulfilled when he was elected Boone County Sheriff. Following his term as Sheriff, Paul returned to Omaha where he joined some “old friends” working as a police officer with the Omaha Airport Authority. He was still employed there at the time of his death.

Paul loved spending time with his grandsons, especially attending their sporting events. Family was one of Paul’s greatest joys. He also loved the solitude of spending time on the family farm.

Paul’s “big hugs” will be dearly missed by all his family and friends.

Visitation Monday 5-8 PM at Lutheran Church of the Master. Funeral Service Tuesday 10:30 AM at Lutheran Church of the Master 2617 S 114th St. Omaha, NE. Interment Omaha National Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family for designation at a later time.

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel

2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE – 402-496-9000

11/14/1942 – 8/8/2018

Omaha – Preceded in death by Parents; Brother: Michael Gene Lindee; Survived by Children: Kim (Tim) Wilkinson, Kelly Burkhart, Jeffrey (Jaimee) Pope; 8 Grandchildren; Siblings: Jackie Lemmon, Dave Lindee, Mary Shaw, Patty Collazo, Kristee McPeck, Richard Lindee; Great Aunt: Ida Barrett; Beloved Cat: Bella; Numerous Nieces & Nephews.

Memorial Service 1:00 PM Monday (8/13/2018) at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th Street Omaha, Nebraska.  

Age 83 of Omaha. Survived by children Janet , Barbara, Richard (Bev), Alice (Larry) and  Deborah (Robert); grandkids  Cedric, Leslie, Richard, Tyler, Chave, Christana, Noel, Sonya, Terry, Adrian, Andre and  Ashley; great-grandkids Alex, Elzie, Cameron, Amira, Rylan, Aaliyah, Myla  Payne family.  Memorial Service 11:00 am Saturday (8/11/2018) at Roeder Mortuary 432 Ames Ave. Omaha, NE.

4/7/1956 – 8/1/2018

Omaha – Phia Yang was born April 7, 1956 to May Lo and Blia Cha Yang in Sanquan, Laos. At 14, Phia worked as an air controller for the U.S. Army at an American air base in Northern Laos, helping to direct bombers towards enemy troops. After the Americans withdrew, Phia was marked for execution and fled to the U.S., seeking asylum. Phia and his cousins were sponsored through the Lutheran Immigration Service and Messiah Lutheran Church and settled in Omaha, Nebraska.

Phia attended Ralston High School and, after graduation, attended Metropolitan Community College. He graduated with an Associates Degree in Applied Science in 1997. Phia had a rich and diverse professional life: from working as a cook in a Japanese restaurant to working for Control Data for over 10 years.

Phia was married in November 1979 to Xay Lee. They went on to have six beautiful children: Naldo, London, Olien, Vao, Yulai and Goaler Yang. He worked hard every single day to provide for his family and to protect them. They always had everything they ever needed thanks to his strong work ethic and love for his family.

The joy of Phia’s life was his five grandchildren, all boys. He was so proud to be a Grandpa. He spent his last years doting on his family and following his grandchildren around taking pictures of them.

In 2014, Phia had a heart attack. The doctors had given him 6 to 12 months to live, but by God’s grace, he was given enough strength to live and love with his family for four more years. He passed away with his family by his side on August 1st, 2018.

Visitation Saturday 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM with open casket; Speeches & Performances 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM Saturday (8/11/2018) at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N. 108th Street Omaha, Nebraska 68164; Interment Evergreen Memorial Park, Omaha, Nebraska.