Dwight J. Sudbeck

Dwight J. Sudbeck, age 63, of Bloomfield, Nebraska and formerly of Bow Valley, Nebraska, died Monday, September 16, 2024, at the Bloomfield Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Bloomfield, Nebraska.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Holy Family (Sts. Peter & Paul) Catholic Church in Bow Valley, Nebraska, with Reverend Marcus Knecht officiating.  Burial will be in Sts. Peter & Paul Cemetery in Bow Valley.  Visitation will be one hour prior to the Mass on Saturday at the Church.

 Dwight was born on September 17, 1960, to Marvin and Rita (Jansen) Sudbeck in Yankton, South Dakota. He grew up in Bow Valley on the family farm with many brothers and sisters. Dwight was diagnosed with a developmental disability when he was 3 years old. Although it affected almost everything he did, it did not define who he was. He met challenges head on and received a Certificate of Completion at Hartington Public Schools in1981. Dwight was able to read and write, and although he spoke few words, he always greeted others with a hardy “hi,” a wave or a handshake. 

 Following high school, Dwight received skill training at North Star Services in Bloomfield until 2020. They recognized his unique needs and provided him with supports for employment, residential care, and community inclusion. He operated his own business, “It’s All About Fishing,” and supplied fishing worms to businesses in Bloomfield, Bow Valley, St. James, and Captain Norms in Yankton. Following an illness in 2020, he resided at the Colonial Manor in Randolph, and most recently at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Bloomfield.

 Dwight enjoyed family and holiday celebrations, birthdays, and social gatherings. His favorite pastime was fishing along the banks of Bow Creek and the Missouri River with his brothers. When asked how big the catch of the day was, he tended to exaggerate a bit by using his arms to describe the incredible length! His other passions were puzzles, bowling, fireworks, and watching old western movies. Dwight made an impact on those he encountered. He was kind-hearted, welcoming, and had a great belly laugh! 

 Dwight is survived by his siblings and their spouses, Marty (Deb) Sudbeck of Bow Valley, Dona (Gary) Clune of Quitman, TX, Bill Sudbeck of Hartington, Vicky (Maurice) Koch of St. James, Kay Sudbeck of Lincoln, Rhea (Roy) Hochstein of Bennet, NE, Tom (Julie) Sudbeck of Yankton, and Marlow Sudbeck, as well as many nieces and nephews.

 He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Geralyn and Lois, brothers Rollie and John.