Kirby Lee Woebbecke, of York, was born April 7, 1947, to Marlin and Charlotte (Meyer) Woebbecke in Seward.
He attended Seward High School, graduating in 1965. Following high school, he attended Milford Trade School earning his Associates Degree in Machine Tool Technology. Kirby retired from the United States Navy Reserves. On Nov. 7, 1985, Kirby was united in marriage to Linda Roop in York. He worked for Nebraska Public Power District. In his free time, he enjoyed collecting coins and baseball card. He also loved trains. He especially enjoyed watching his grandchildren’s sports and school activities. Kirby passed away Nov. 1, 2022, in Lincoln, at the age of 75 years, 6 months and 25 days.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Woebbecke of York; mother, Charlotte Jans of Seward; daughter, Emona (Rod) Orr of Savannah, Missouri; son, Brian (Sue) Woebbecke of Blair; grandchildren, Harley Orr, Hunter Orr, Fisher Orr, Jordan Woebbecke, Quintin McAdams, Trevor Jurgens, Bailey Mefford and Lucas Mefford; sister, Judy (Ron) Bahensky-Vogel of Omaha; step-daughter, Sandy Jurgens; step-son, Larry Mefford. He was preceded in death by his father, Marlin Woebbecke.
The funeral service was Nov. 5 at the York First United Methodist Church with committal in the Greenwood Cemetery in Seward. Memorial contributions are suggested in care of the Woebbecke family. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.volzkefuneralhome.com.
