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James Eugene Specht
September 12, 1945 — February 13, 2026
Omaha
Upcoming Services
Family Receiving Friends
Celebration of Life
Friday, March 13, 2026
Starts at 1:00 pm (Central time)
Graveside Service
James Eugene Specht
James Eugene Specht, September 12, 1945 ~ February 13, 2026
Jim served in Vietnam with the U.S. Army and was a professor of Agronomy (Plant Genetics) at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where his 50 years of research supported the NE and US soybean industry and his teaching inspired a large number of today's current research and industry leaders. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Pamela Specht; many other family members, friends, and academic colleagues.
CELEBRATION OF JIM'S LIFE: Friday, March 13, 2026 at 1:00 pm, with FAMILY RECEIVING FRIENDS one hour prior to the service (with light food and refreshments provided) all at Braman Mortuary (Millard Chapel). INTERMENT: Omaha National Cemetery.
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Braman Mortuary & Cremation Services, 6505 S. 144th St. Omaha, NE 68137 / 402-895-3400
Upcoming Services
Family Receiving Friends
Braman Mortuary (Millard Chapel)
Celebration of Life
Braman Mortuary (Millard Chapel)
Graveside Service
Omaha National Cemetery
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