Roy I From

Roy I. From, 86, of Bellwood, died Thursday, December 8, 2022 at the Butler County Health Care Center in David City.

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, STATUES, and PLANTS: Memorial may be directed to the family for later designation.

Roy From was born on February 23, 1936 at Columbus, Nebraska to Ralph and Opal (Eschliman) From. He married Cora Leona Romshek on May 2, 1959 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Bellwood. Four children were born to this union.
Roy was inducted into the US Army in May of 1959 and served his country as a reservist until his honorable discharge in May of 1965. He went to work as Tool & Dye machinist in Columbus, until his retirement.
Roy was a member of St. Peter’s Church in Bellwood. He was member of several bowling leagues in the Schuyler and Columbus area. He enjoyed playing cards, spending time at his cabin, hunting and fishing, and anything outdoors. He was a big Husker football fan and He looked forward to taking annual family vacations.
Roy is survived by his children: Brad (Donita) of Roca, NE, Pam (Bruce) Marty of Columbus, NE, Kim ( Chad) Lyons of McCook, NE, and Brian of Bellwood. Two brothers: Laryl (Kathy) From of Columbus, David (Lesa) From of Illinois, Brother-in-law: Leonard VanDeWalle of Burwell, and his cherished pet cat, BJ. 12 Grandchildren: Tyler Marty, Trent Lyons, Drew Marty, April Lewis, Kali Curl, Whitney Blahak, Vince Lyons, Bryce Lyons, Rosten From, Sammy From, Macey From and Trayce From. 15 Great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Cora Lee in 2005, two sisters, Margaret Umstead and Doris VanDeWalle