Riley Adam Sears

Hastings resident Riley Adam Sears, 38, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022, as a result of a motorcycle accident.   

Celebration of Life will be 10 a.m. – Noon, Sunday, September 18, at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to the family.

Riley was born October 27, 1983, in Hastings, NE to Greggory Kipp Sears & Tara Teri (Genzmer) Sears-Zulkoski. Riley worked in the area as a welder for many years and was currently employed at Thermo King. Riley enjoyed spending his time riding and working on Harleys with his dad, helping care for his grandparents, caring for his exotic fish, spending time outdoors, especially at Spring Ranch with friends and family, was passionate about caring for injured wildlife, loved spending mornings on the porch with his dad feeding the birds and squirrels, and growing and caring for plants.

Riley was preceded in death by his grandmother, Connie (Kohl) Johnson and uncle, Scott Sears. 

SURVIVORS:

Father:                                   
    Kipp Sears

Mother:                                  
    Teri Zulkoski

Spouse:                                   
    Jessica Sears

Daughters:                             
    Kylynn Sears Menebroker
    Ayla Leeding

Step-Children:                       
    Alexys Onken
    Parker Moll

Sisters:                                   
    Kayce Sears
    Shoni Sears

Brothers:                                
    Jake Zulkoski
    Luke Zulkoski
Grandparents:                        
    Charles and Juanita (Willey) Sears

Aunts:                                    
    Tam Pauley
    Tina Herz

Countless friends and loved ones