A Memorial Graveside Service for Edward Ethington, age 81, of Atkinson, Nebraska will be held at a later date in the spring.  Ed passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025 at Parkside Manor in Stuart.  Memorials may be directed to his family for future designation.  Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill is in charge of arrangements.

Edward L. Ethington was born June 3, 1943 in Omaha, NE to Virgil and Lorraine (Claussen) Ethington.  Edward's mother brought him to Atkinson, when he was 3 years old, to live with his Grandma and Grandpa Claussen.  He then moved to his Great Aunt and Uncle's, north of Emmet and lived with them throughout his adolescent years.  Ed later graduated from Atkinson High School.

Ed met Mary Jane Fleek, of Chambers on a blind date with some friends.  They later married on June 8, 1964 in Lake Andes, SD.  Over the next few years, they welcomed two sons, Michael, and Jess.  Their family has lived on their property north of Emmet for the past 55 years.  Edward farmed, ranched, and drove truck.

Edward is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Ethington of Atkinson; two sons, Mike and Lori Ethington of O'Neill, Jess and Natalie Ethington of O'Neill; two brothers-in-law, Edwin Fleek and Delbert and Kathy Fleek of Chambers; 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; as well as cousins, friends, and neighbors.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lorraine and Virgil Ethington; his great aunt Mary Louis; and his great uncles, Charlie and Rudy Claussen.