Michael David “Mike” Himburg, 45

Funeral service for Michael David “Mike” Himburg, 45, of Norfolk, NE was held on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at the Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk. Rev. Randy Rasmussen officiated the service. Interment was at the Prospect Hill Cemetery in Norfolk. Mike passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha after a long battle with congestive heart failure. His wife, children, mother, and brother and sister-in-law were by his side. Stonacek Funeral Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

While Mike was not able to write his own obituary, it was very well known that he despised obituaries that were depressing and didn’t have the life story of that person that passed away, so like most things he didn’t like to do, like cooking, he left it up to his wife to do. So, here it goes!

Mike requested we celebrate his life by listening to his most favorite songs that tell the story of who he was, have a cook out, and raise a Mike’s Hard Lemonade in his honor. He always joked that he would be amazed if 10 people showed up to his funeral, so me being who I am will prove him wrong one last time!

Mike is survived by his hot wife (as he has listed in his phone - nurses got a chuckle out of that) Amy Himburg; step-daughter, Kearra Finley; son, Kayden Himburg; mother, Judith Himburg; mother-in-law, Ardith Goochey; sister, Debbie Himburg; half-sister, Liz Harris; half-sister, Robin Cherry; and many other family and friends.

Mike is preceded in death by his father, Carl Himburg; father-in-law, Richard Goochey; half-brother, Lewis Mansfield; and many other family and friends.

Mike was born and r aised in Abilene, KS. After graduating High school he attended Kansas State, majoring in aviation maintenance and Hutchinson Community College, majoring in law enforcement.

Mike spent 14 years of his life in law enforcement, serving and protecting communities in Kansas and Nebraska. If you ask him about his career, he would have warned you it isn’t for everyone and you don’t get as much praise as the “glory boys”. Sorry fire fighters, I had to throw that in there. He most enjoyed his time as Sargent in Colfax and Stanton Counties. He adored and loved sharing his knowledge of street survival, among many other things with the deputies so he could be ensured they would go home to their loved ones at end of shift. He was also adamant about search and rescue at Milford Lake and getting drunk drivers off the highways. His law enforcement career came to a halt when he stood up for what he believed in, but he wouldn’t have had it any other way. After that he joined the hospital and college crew doing security and gained some amazing friends there as well. If you know Mike, you were definitely loved because he would let you know if he didn’t like you.

He had the biggest passion for flying, and he loved K State Wildcats, Kansas City Chiefs, Nascar, spending time at the lake, Mike’s Hard Lemonade, grilling, spending time with family and friends, and after 20 years admitted he loved spending time in Ainsworth. Afterwards he called it the land that time forgot all those years. Probably in that order!

In lieu of flowers please send donations to St. Jude’s or the family for a donation to be decided at a later date. Condolences may be expressed to the family on-line at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.