Father Stan Schmit will be officiating the service. Interment will be at the parish cemetery, rural Humphrey.

Visitation will be 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 7, also at the St. Francis Catholic Church in Humphrey. Bernie passed away on Friday, Nov. 1, 2024, at the Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk. Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk is in charge of the arrangements.

Bernie was born on Aug.1, 1950 in Norfolk, Neb., to Leo and Irene (Hemmer) Labenz. Bernie attended grade school in Humphrey and lived in the Humphrey area is whole life. He and his brother Marvin operated Labenz Mowing in Humphrey. Bernie enjoyed walking, visiting with people, and driving his tractor Survivors include his brother Donald (Janet) Labenz of Shickley, Neb., brother Ronald (Janet) Labenz of Shickley, Neb., brother Tom Labenz of Palmer, sister Connie (Doran) Kucera of Humphrey, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Leo and Irene Labenz, brothers Richard Labenz, Marvin Labenz, and Lester Labenz.

Condolences may be expressed to the family on-line at www.stonacekfuneralchapel. com.