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Celebrating our eleventh year as a  Brotherhood of Bikers based in Lincoln, NE

"Gone but not forgotten, friends forever, full of heart and soul".

Arnie Berry

From the Duncan Archives, in memory of Arnie Berry, a truly genuine individual. (Thanks, Z Man)

Duncan Aviation-Lincoln’s Engine Customer Service
Specialist, Arnold “Arnie” D. Berry, passed away on
October 6 2001 in a motorcycle accident.
"Arnie will be remembered for his dedication to
customer support by providing unwavering quality in
engine services. We will remember Arnie’s knack for
learning new techniques and products quickly and patiently
sharing this information with others. We will remember
his passion for Harley Davidson motorcycles and his dedication
to fellow riders. We will miss his quiet demeanor,
his smile and his ability to laugh. Most of all, we will miss
his friendship."

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Thad Hellbusch

 Thad M. Hellbusch, 34, of Lincoln died Thursday, Sept. 20, 2007, in Atchison, Kan., as a result of an electrical accident.

Thad was born Dec. 13, 1972, at Fullerton to Roger and Jan Hellbusch. He was baptized and confirmed at Peace Lutheran Church. He also received a 13-year pin for perfect attendance at Sunday School.

Mr. Hellbusch attended Timber Creek District 7 school until the seventh grade. He then attended Fullerton Schools graduating from Fullerton High School in 1991. After high school he attended the Hastings Community College in Hastings and Northeast College in Norfolk, where he received and associate applied science degree in 1994. He completed his internship with Norris Public Power in Lincoln the summer of 1993. He was then employed at Loup Public Power in Fullerton from 1994-95 and Norris Public Power in Lincoln from 1995-2007. Recently he was employed at R. S. Electric in Leavenworth, Kansas.

He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church of Belgrade and the Rough Riders Motorcycle Club of Lincoln.

He lived his life to the fullest, but when any friends needed assistance, he was the first to be there. He especially enjoyed his Harley and being involved in benefits for charities. He also enjoyed traveling and helping on the farm.

Survivors include his parents, Roger and Jan Hellbusch of Belgrade; four brothers and sister-in-laws, Todd Hellbusch and friend Rita Studley of Fullerton, Troy and Marianne Hellbusch of Belgrade, Tom and Mary Hellbusch of Fullerton and Tim and Jenny Hellbusch of Norfolk; five nieces, Tessa and Sophie Hellbusch of Norfolk; Taylor and Tawni and Tori Hellbusch of Belgrade; two nephews, Tyson and Ryan Hellbusch of Fullerton; grandmother, Evelyn Evers of Fullerton; and a host of cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Werner and Freda Hellbusch and August Evers.

Go in Peace Thad!