Russell Wayne Moorhous

Russell Wayne Moorhous

June 14, 1947 - June 19, 2021

NORTH PLATTE, Neb. — Russell Wayne Moorhous, 74, of Ogallala, Neb., formally of North Platte, passed away June 19, 2021, at Great Plains Health in North Platte.

Russ was born on June 14, 1947, in McCook, Neb., to Wayne and Mary (Worske) Moorhous. He grew up on a farm in Culbertson, Neb., and graduated from McCook High School with the Class of 1966.

Russ married Carolgene Swanson on March 30, 1973, in McCook. While living in McCook, he worked at the McCook Packing Plant as a butcher and Hehnke’s Grocery Store. Then the couple moved to North Platte, where Russ worked for Old Home Bread before hiring out on the Union Pacific Railroad as a conductor/engineer for 23 years.

Russ was a member of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church. He was a devoted sports fan, especially baseball, softball and football. He was very much a family man, following his boys and his grandchildren were his pride and joy. Everyone knew Russ as being very social. He didn’t know a stranger.

Survivors include his two sons, Brad (Janelle) Moorhous of North Platte and Tyler (Stephanie) Moorhous of Ogallala; grandchildren, Faith, Brooke and Brodie; as well as numerous other family members and friends.

Russ was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Mary; and his wife, Carol.

Memorials are suggested in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 25, 2021, at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home, with Reverend Robert Deardoff officiating. Burial will be at Floral Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be noon – 7 p.m., on Thursday, June 24, 2021, with family receiving friends from 5- 7 p.m. Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.