Lloyd R. Monthey

Lloyd R. Monthey, 84, of Republican City, passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Mount Carmel – Keens Memorial in Kearney. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Minden United Methodist Church with Rev. Peter Choi and Rev. Seong Lee officiating. The service will be streamed to the Minden United Methodist Church’s YouTube page. Private family inurnment will be held prior to services at the Minden Cemetery. A memorial book signing with family present will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Craig Funeral Home in Minden. Memorials in Lloyd’s honor are kindly suggested to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the care of Craig Funeral Home in Minden. Lloyd Ray Monthey was born on April 11, 1940 in Minden to Leo and Lena (Miller) Monthey. He grew up in the Minden area, graduating from Minden High School in 1959. He was united in marriage to Sandra “Jo” Silkett on August 31, 1962 in Winner, SD, and to this union three children were born: Scott, Shane, and Stephanie. The family made their home in Minden, where they were members of the Minden United Methodist Church. Lloyd was employed by Royal Plastics for 45 years. As one of the founding members he worked for 20 years in production and 25 years as a manager. In 2005, the couple moved to Republican City and joined the United Methodist Church there. Lloyd enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening, basically anything outdoors. He was able to fix anything, from automotive to woodworking. Lloyd loved playing cards in card club and participating in the bowling league. He and Jo enjoyed traveling all over the United States and taking several family vacations. Lloyd was a devoted and dedicated family man. He cared for everyone so deeply. Those left to cherish his memory include his sons, Scott (Stephanie) Monthey of Holdrege, and Shane Monthey (Michelle Hamaker) of Overton; daughter, Stephanie (Ryan) Holt of Holdrege; grandchildren, Shelby (Blade) Holmes, Grace (Kyle) Goodwin; Riley Monthey, Chelsey Monthey, Katie Cunningham, Megan Monthey, Shanay Monthey, Michael McConnell, Brandie McConnell, Celeena (Kyle) Pedersen, Clayton (Jordin) Holt, and Carson Holt; 24 great-grandchildren (with one more on the way); brothers, Gerald Wagnitz and Ron Wagnitz; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, extended relatives and close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sandra “Jo”; one great-grandchild; sister, Ardella (Earl) Diener; brother, LeMoyne Monthey; and sister-in-law, Donna (Jack) Owings. Tributes and memories can be shared with the family at www.craigfunerals.com.

Lloyd R. Monthey

April 11, 1940 - February 6, 2025