Bev Reifert

Beverly Jean Reifert, age 88 of Hartington, Nebraska died on Saturday, August 22, 2026 at Accura Healthcare in Hartington.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, August 28, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Hartington with the Rev. Kevin Vogel officiating. Burial will be at St. Michael’s cemetery in Hartington. Visitation will be on Thursday, at church, from 5-7:00 p.m. with a Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home in Hartington.

Pallbearers will be Chris Kilmer, Ryan Reifert, Matt Reifert, Shannon Stone, Nicole Urban, and Teddy Miller.  Honorary pallbearers will be Mick Reifert, Mike Halpenny, Dennis Cordle, and Jeff Knag.

Beverly Jean was born on September 30 1937 in Omaha, Nebraska to Henry H., and Hazel (Rurup) Stolley. Bev grew up in Omaha and worked at her parent’s café the Dutch Mill from 1955-1963. She graduated from Westside High School and then moved to Crofton, NE in 1963 and worked at Aten Resort, which was owned by her mother and husband. Bev married Charles Ralph Reifert on December 29, 1965 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Hartington. Together, Bev and Charlie owned and operated the Reifert Furniture Store. Charlie passed on May 11, 1999 at the age of 72 years. She continued to operate and work at the furniture store until October of 2001 when she sold the store to the new owner, Faye Burbach.

Bev belonged to Holy Trinity Catholic Church. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and having her night out for woman’s bowling league. Bev also served on the City Council for eight years.

Bev is survived by her son Bill Reifert of Phoenix; daughter Tricia (Tim) Freccia of Sao Barnabe, Portugal; granddaughters Kelsey & Amanda Reifert.

She was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Hazel Stolley, husband Charles Reifert; a sister Joan.