Hector Manuel Sanchez

Hector M. Sanchez, 67, of Lincoln, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at Bryan West Medical Center after a courageous battle against ALS. He was born December 21, 1955, to Consuelo and Benito M. Sanchez in Lincoln.

Hector proudly attended Pius X High School, and graduated with a B.A. in English from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1983. He worked for over 30 years as an accomplished pharmaceutical and medical sales representative, earning multiple awards for his dedication to patients across the United States. His kindness and open ear made him a friend to many.

With a love of fitness and always competitive spirit, Hector played baseball and coached various team sports, and was an avid golf and tennis player. Among his proudest accomplishments, Hector completed 23 marathons, running the Boston Marathon twice in 1990 and 1991, and completing numerous charity races. Hector was a passionate and generous supporter of many charities and rescue organizations, including Wayside Waifs in Kansas City, the Capital Humane Society, Wounded Warrior Project, and many others.

Hector is survived by his wife of 38 years, Jane, son Rolando of Olathe, KS, daughter Sandra of New Haven, CT and three dogs, Bogey, Olive, and Luke; mother Consuelo Schuster of Lincoln; sisters Juanita Sanchez of North Carolina, Gloria Ryken (Gary) of Lincoln, and Dora Bright (Kevin Matulka) of Underwood, IA; 10 nieces and nephews and five great nieces and nephews among many other extended family members, dear friends and colleagues. He is proceeded in death by his father, Benito Sanchez; and Duke, Tony, Cricket, Jack Russell, Lucille, and Charlie, his beloved canine companions.

Family and friends will gather for a memorial celebration of life on Wednesday, March 15th, at 10:00am at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, with a visitation one hour prior, 6800 S 15th St., Lincoln, 68512. Pastor Kim Schreiner will serve as officiant. The Family also asks that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Capital Humane Society or the Pius X Foundation.