Byron George Moritz, also known as Barney, passed away peacefully in his home on September 14th, 2025, with his wife and daughter by his side. He was born on March 16th, 1960, at Tushla Hospital in Auburn, Nebraska to Paul Wayne and Helen (McConnell) Moritz. He was raised on a farm northeast of Humboldt, Nebraska and was the middle child of three.

Growing up, Byron and his brother Dennis worked for several area farmers doing various haying, corn shelling, working with livestock and row crop jobs as well as other various work associated with agriculture. This was all familiar work as he helped on the family farm, working in the fields and raising hogs and cattle.

Byron and his siblings, Dennis and Kellie, spent their summers together shooting off Black Cat Firecrackers at Fourth of July, playing basketball, soccer and base soccer in the farmyard, playing in the dirt with farm toys and G.I. Joe's. Roasting marshmallows and hot dogs were a favorite pastime at the outside brick fireplace as was fishing at the farm pond where Byron was noted to have luck catching snapping turtles with his cane pole. Attending the local fairs and rodeos was a highlight as well.

Emergency doctor visits were part of the family holidays as Byron and Kellie decided to jump on the spring day bed was a lot of fun until Byron went through and ran a spring in his knee Also, when he decided to jump the corn cob piles with this bicycle just like Evil Knievel. When he wasn't running around with his siblings, Byron was getting into mischief with his best friend and future brother-in-law, Steve.

Byron graduated with the class of 1978 at Southeast Consolidated Schools in Stella, Nebraska. He was President of his Senior Class, lettered in Swing Choir, attended Cornhusker Boys State, elected as President and Sentinel of his FFA Chapter. Byron represented his FFA Chapter at the National Land Judging Contest in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He graduated from Southeast Community College in Milford Nebraska with a degree in Parts Management. Byron returned to Southeast Nebraska a few years later and worked for Store Kraft in Beatrice and then SurGro, a local fertilizer business in Stella, Nebraska.

He established himself with Heubel Material Handling and for almost 40 years was their Parts Manager and Sales Representative at their St. Louis branch. During his time with Heubel, Byron met his wife Sally and naturally taught his daughter how to jump into big boxes of packing peanuts, count inventory, and drive a forklift. He loved his job and didn't think of those around him as coworkers and clients, they were friends.

Byron and his wife Sally enjoyed spending weekends at their lake house in Fredericktown, Missouri. During their time there, Byron enjoyed fishing and antiquing with Sally. Nothing made him happier than relaxing with his loved ones on the porch with a cold beverage unwinding from the week. They also enjoyed found unique places to visit. Some of their favorites were the beaches in Gulf Shores, Alabama, Dealey Plaza and the Alamo in Texas, and Monument Valley and Tombstone in Arizona. Byron also earned a free trip to Hawaii for his 25-year anniversary with Heubel and they enjoyed exploring the many islands.

He was a devoted father that spent his weekends with Amber seeing movies, fishing, going to the mall and arcade, swimming, and of course watching sports. They liked to go to antique stores and garage sales to find new treasures. Byron was an avid collector. He liked to collect stamps, Hot Wheels, and anything Batman. Byron and his brother Dennis were lifetime members of the Batman and Robin club. When his grandson Talon was born, he continued his traditions over again with him. Grandpa Barney and Talon enjoyed time together taking walks, playing catch and ladder golf, and running around in the backyard playing with bubbles and catching wild turtles. Byron always enjoyed a good laugh and lived a wonderful life. He was always willing to help his family, friends and colleagues.

Byron was preceded in death by his parents Paul Wayne Moritz and Helen McConnell Moritz. He leaves behind his beloved wife Sally (nee Gerker) and adored daughter Amber (Seth). He was a cherished grandfather to Talon Brinkman and Noah, Owen, Aiden and Asher Stoddard. Loving brother of Dennis Moritz (Deb), and Kellie Kennedy (Steve). Cherished uncle of Dayton Kennedy (Jacquelyn), Maren DeJonge (Danny). He was a great-uncle to Elise, Halle, Scarlett, and Madilynn DeJonge and Daphne and Weston Kennedy and to many. He was a beloved cousin, father-in-law, brother-in-law, and friend.

A Celebration of Byron's Life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the Christian Church in Humboldt, Nebraska with Pastor Randy Rasmussen officiating.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Prospect (Mound) Cemetery and/or the HTRS High School FFA Chapter in Byron's name are appreciated.

Condolences can be shared online at www.wherrymortuary.com

Services entrusted to Wherry Mortuary-207 N. Nemaha St-Humboldt, NE 68376 (402) 862-2915