Warren McAuliff
Warren Dale McAuliff, 83, of Litchfield, Neb., passed away Monday,
May 8, 2023, at CHI Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney surrounded by his family.
Warren was born Jan. 15, 1940, at his family’s home northeast of Kearney to Harley Arthur and Ella Marie (Lowell) McAuliff.
He attended rural school through the eighth grade and then went to Kearney High School through his sophomore year. He finished high school at Pleasanton High School, graduating in 1958.
Warren met the love of his life, Doris Janice Diefenbaugh, at a New Year’s dance in Ravenna in 1961. They were united in marriage Jan. 19, 1963 at the Haven’s Chapel Church. To this marriage a son, Steven, was born March 21, 1983.
Warren was an active member of the Litchfield Village Board, Litchfield
Warren McAuliff
1940 - 2023
Fire Department and served on the rural fire board. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He took great pride and joy in his two granddaughters, Lyndsie and Kinzlie McAuliff. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing and planting evergreen trees.
He had a variety of jobs and farmed. His most memorable job was working for V.C. Howard Hay Company of Litchfield. Warren ran a hay grinder which he greatly enjoyed until his retirement.
After retirement he joined Doris’ quilt making. He started as a man who wouldn’t enter a fabric store and ended up designing and picking out all the material. Together, they made 31 quilts.
Warren is survived by his wife of 60 years Doris McAuliff; son Steven (Danielle) McAuliff; granddaughters Lyndsie and Kinzlie McAuliff, all of Litchfield; brothers Marvin (Sandy) McAuliff of Ravenna and John (Kristi) McAuliff of Overton; and sister-inlaw, Glenice McAuliff of Ravenna.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Doug McAuliff.
Graveside services were at 11 a.m., Tuesday, May 16, at the Litchfield Cemetery in Litchfield. Marshall Kohls officiated.
Visitation was 5-7 p.m. Monday, May 15, at the Litchfield Christian Church in Litchfield.
Online condolences can be directed to www. rasmussenfh.com.