Obituaries of John Raasch & Barbara Uehling and Their Descendants, Assembled by Harry H. Wagner

John C. F. Raasch and Barbara Uehling
Obituaries of John C. F. Raasch & Barbara Uehling and Their Descendants, Assembled by Harry H. Wagner

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1907
Barbara Uehling & John Raasch with Their Family on Their 50th Wedding Anniversary
Back row, left to right: Henry, John Christian, Casper, Emil, Fred, & Gottlieb.
Daughters: Wilhemena, Mary & Eliza.
John Raasch & Barbara Uehling
(Charlote & August are deceased)
Family Group Sheet ===================================================================== Husband: JOHANN CHRISTIAN FRIEDERICH RAASCH --------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth: Dec 31, 1834 NATELFITZ, POMERANIA, GERMANY Immigration: Sep 11, 1843 STETTIN TO NEW YORK ON THE AJAX Death: Aug 20, 1920 HOOPER, DODGE CO., NE Burial: ST. JOHN'S CEMETERY, HOOPER, DODGE CO.,NE Marriage: Nov 4, 1857 ST. MARK'S, WATERTOWN, WI Father: JOHN FRIEDRICH E. RAASCH SR. (1805-1856) Mother: CHARLOTTE CHRISTINE LOUISE ZARLING (1800-1874) ===================================================================== Wife: BARBARA MARGERETHA UEHLING --------------------------------------------------------------------- Birth: Mar 13, 1839 GUMPELSTADT, TH�RINGEN, GERMANY Immigration: Aug 10, 1852 BREMEN TO NEW YORK ON THE JASON Death: Mar 6, 1923 BANCROFT, CUMING CO., NE Burial: ST. JOHN'S CEMETERY, HOOPER, DODGE CO.,NE Father: JOHANNES "JOHN" UEHLING (1797-1883) Mother: CORDULA ELIZABETH TRAUTVETTER (1814-1880) ===================================================================== Children ===================================================================== 1 F CHARLOTTE RAASCH Birth: Sep 17, 1858 WATERTOWN, WISCONSIN Death: Dec 3, 1888 HOOPER, DODGE CO., NE Burial: HOOPER CEMETERY, HOOPER, DODGE CO., NE Spouse: ALBERT WILLIAM "BILL" HARTUNG (1857-1935) Marriage: Jun 8, 1880 ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, HOOPER, DODGE CO.,NE --------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 M CASPER F. RAASCH Birth: Sep 10, 1860 WATERTOWN, WI Death: Nov 16, 1944 PRAIRIE HOME, NE Burial: WAVERLY, NE Spouse: O'RENA ARRIL CLARK (1859-1947) Marriage: May 20, 1884 FREMONT, DODGE CO., NE ------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 M JOHN CHRISTIAN RAASCH Birth: Jun 1, 1862 WATERTOWN, WI Death: Mar 8, 1917 FARM ACCIDENT; BEEMER, CUMING CO., NE Burial: BEEMER CEMETERY, BEEMER, CUMING CO., NE Spouse: SOPHIA MARIA SASS twin (1866-1962) Marriage: Aug 24, 1883 ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, HOOPER, DODGE CO.,NE --------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 M GOTTLIEB F. A. RAASCH Birth: Jul 1, 1864 WATERTOWN, WISCONSIN Spouse: CHARLOTTE SOPHIA WEGNER (1872- ) Marriage: Feb 6, 1890 ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, HOOPER, DODGE CO.,NE --------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 F ELIZA M. RAASCH Birth: Nov 22, 1866 WASHINGTON/DODGE CO., NE Death: Feb 13, 1939 BANCROFT, CUMING CO., NE Burial: BANCROFT CEMETERY, BANCROFT, NE Spouse: HENRY GEORGE PAULSEN (1865-1950) Marriage: Feb 6, 1890 ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, HOOPER, DODGE CO.,NE --------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 F MARY C. C. RAASCH Birth: Mar 5, 1869 NEBRASKA Death: 1925 WEST POINT, CUMING CO., NE Burial: MNT. HOPE CEMETERY, WEST POINT, CUMING CO., NE Spouse: WILLIAM HOEFENER (1853-1920) Marriage: May 28, 1886 ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, HOOPER, DODGE CO.,NE --------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 M FREDERIC J. RAASCH Birth: Jun 7, 1872 HOOPER, DODGE CO., NE Death: Dec 20, 1919 LINCOLN, LANCASTER CO., NE Burial: HOOPER CEMETERY, HOOPER, DODGE CO., NE Spouse: HILMA SWANSON ( - ) Marriage: Feb 1912 NORTH PLATTE, LINCOLN CO., NE _____________________________________________________________________ 8 M HENRY FREDRICK W. RAASCH Birth: Jan 3, 1875 NEBRASKA Death: Aug 16, 1958 ASHLAND, NE Burial: ASHLAND CEMETERY Spouse: AUGUSTA EMILIE MARIE SCHLOTFELD (1882-1954) Marriage: Feb 13, 1902 ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, HOOPER, DODGE CO.,NE --------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 F CATHARINA E. WILHELMINA RAASCH Birth: Nov 16, 1877 NEBRASKA Death: Sep 30, 1909 TUBERCULOSIS.; HOOPER, DODGE CO., NE Burial: HOOPER CEMETERY, HOOPER, DODGE CO., NE Souse: JOHN D. SCHROEDER (1873-1967) Marriage: Feb 24, 1900 ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, HOOPER, DODGE CO.,NE --------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 M AUGUST F. W. RAASCH Birth: Nov 16, 1880 NEBRASKA Death: Feb 27, 1883 NEBRASKA Burial: ST. JOHN'S CEMETERY, HOOPER, DODGE CO.,NE --------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 M EMIL CHRISTOPHER RAASCH Birth: Jun 4, 1883 HOOPER, DODGE CO., NE Death: Dec 3, 1956 Burial: GLEN HAVEN PARK, TUJUNGA, CA Spouse: CORA ALVA BOSWORTH ( - ) Spouse: NORA BRAIN ( - ) Spouse: KATHERINE STECKS (1888- ) Marriage: Aug 16, 1905 ST. JOHN'S CHURCH, HOOPER, DODGE CO.,NE ===================================================================== ********************************************************************* Obituary - Gerald Dean Ackerman Funeral services for Gerald D. Ackerman age 70 of Beemer, NE will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. at the St. John's Lutheran Church in Beemer, NE with Rev. Ryan Seymour officiating. Interment will be in the Beemer Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the service at the church. Minnick Funeral Home in Wisner is in charge of the arrangements. Gerald passed away on Monday, March 28, 2016 at the Wisner Care Center.fag ACKERMAN, GERALD DEAN ********************************************************************* Obituary - Orphia Ackerman Orphia Raasch Ackerman BIRTH 26 Nov 1922 Beemer, Cuming County, Nebraska, USA DEATH 6 May 2018 (aged 95) West Point, Cuming County, Nebraska, USA BURIAL Beemer Cemetery Beemer, Cuming County, Nebraska, USA - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Funeral services for Orphia Ackerman age 95 of Beemer, Nebraska will be held on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Beemer. Pastor Ryan Seymour will officiate. Interment will be in the Beemer Cemetery. A luncheon at St. John's Lutheran Church will follow. Visitation will be on Wednesday May 9 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the St. John's Lutheran Church in Beemer, with family in attendance from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue on Thursday from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Orphia Ackerman was born to Adolph Sr. and Alma (Hass) Raasch on November 26, 1922 in Beemer, NE. Orphia attended rural school and graduated from Beemer High School in 1941. Orphia married Warren Ackerman on August 20, 1942. Orphia and Warren had four children -- Orin, Gerald, Gale, and Jo Ann. Orphia and Warren loved to dance, especially to polka. When Orphia and Warren married, he didn't know how to dance, so she made him take lessons with her in Norfolk. Soon they became well known, and were even crowned the "King and Queen of Polka" in 1985. Orphia and Warren loved music and travelling. Orphia would buy a silver collectible spoon every place she and Warren travelled; her collection is a reflection of her many adventures. Orphia was an avid gardner who was happy to share her flower arrangements and produce with friends and family. Orphia was committed to her family and her faith, and was a lifelong public servant, serving as an active participant in many local organizations. Among the organizations that benefitted from Orphia's dedication were the Beemer Firemen's Auxiliary, the REA, the Cuming County Farm Bureau, and the St. John's Ladies Aid and Missionary Aid. Orphia is survived by her daughter-in-law Jean Ackerman of Beemer, NE, her granddaughter Brittney Ackerman (John-Paul Jirik) of Northfield, MN, and her siblings Elgene (Lyman) Brown of Sutton, NE, Lyle (Nancy) Raasch of Walthill, NE, Dean Raasch of Mesa, AZ and Terry (Cindy) Raasch of Beemer, NE. Orphia was preceded in death by her parents, Adolph Sr. and Alma, her husband Warren, and her children Orin, Gerald, Gale and Jo Ann. Orphia was also preceded in death by three sisters-Berdina Paulson, Ivaloh Copple, VerNell Petz and four brothers-Adolph Raasch, Jr., Harland Raasch, Clifford Raasch and Dallas Raasch.fag ACKERMAN, ORPHIA (RAASCH) ********************************************************************* Obituary - Robert Eugene Allen Robert "Bob" E. Allen died in an Auburn health care facility on Tuesday, April 16, 2002. He was 88. He was the son of Arthur and Georgia (Raasch) Allen and was born in North Platte, Nebraska on August 6, 1913. He grew up and graduated from High School in Nebraska and was married to Frances Corning in Oshkosh on Feb. 1, 1936. That same year they moved to Whatcom County. Mr. Allen operated a dairy farm on the Hemmi Road and also was a shoe salesman at Penney's for twenty years. Frances died in 1984 and in 1992 he moved to King County to be near family. He was a member and former Elder of the Everson Presbyterian Church and also sang in the church choir. He also enjoyed singing in Barber Shop Quartets and Choirs and was a former member of the Goshen Grange. He is survived by a son Robert, four grandchildren, five great- grandchildren, a sister, two nephews and numerous other relatives.fag ALLEN, ROBERT EUGENE ********************************************************************* Obituary - Janice Balak Funeral services for Janice Dorthy Joan Balak, age 81 of Beemer, NE will be on Saturday, August 25th at 11:00 a.m. at the St. John?s Lutheran Church in Beemer, NE. Visitation will be on Friday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Minnick Funeral Home in Beemer and will continue on Saturday from 9 a.m. until service time at the church. Minnick Funeral Home in Beemer is handling the arrangements for the family. Janice passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at St. Francis Memorial Hospital. Janice Dorothy (Hass) Balak was born September 24, 1930 in Lincoln, NE and was adopted by Fred and Inez (Raasch) Hass. Janice attended Beemer School and graduated from Beemer High School in 1948. She attended Norfolk Beauty College and was a hair beautician. She opened Jan?s Beauty Shop in 1962 and operated the shop her entire married life. On October 3, 1948, she was united in marriage to Vernon A. Balak at St. John?s Lutheran Church in Beemer, NE. The couple were life time residents of Beemer. She was a member of St. John?s Lutheran Church and St. John?s Ladies Missionary League Society, a past member of the Beemer School Board, and a life time member of the Legion Auxiliary. Jan and Vern were runner-up for the King & Queen of the 125th Beemer Centennial. Jan was the lady of Beemer helping anyone she could, and was a friend to all. She especially loved her family and doing things for and with them. Survivors include-Husband-Vernon A. Balak of Beemer, NE Sons and their families- Rodney and wife Janice of Colorado Springs, CO and family Bryan and wife Dawn Balak and children-Emma and Julia Scott and wife Kari Balak and children-Zach, Alex and Anna Royce and wife Mary Balak of St. Joseph, MO and family Bradley and wife Katrina Balak Jonathan and wife Lauren Balak Michael Balak Katherine Balak Daughter- Roxanne Wieseman of York, NE and family Stephanie and husband David Halpine Leslie Wieseman and fianc� Bryan Johnson Alex Wieseman Kyle Wieseman Brother Ron Hass of Beemer, NE Sister-In-Law Genevieve Hass West Point, NE. Janice was preceded in death by her parents and brother-Arvid Hass, sister-in-law Caroline Hass.hhw BALAK, JANICE HASS ********************************************************************* Obituary - Elizabeth Batenhorst Fremont Tribune (NE) - Wednesday, November 23, 2005 The funeral for Elizabeth A."Liz" Batenhorst, 85, of West Point will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in West Point. She died Monday, Nov. 21, 2005, at Neligh Nursing Center in Neligh. She was born Nov. 21, 1920, in Cuming County to Carl H. and Hattie (Drews) Freese. She attended Cuming County Rural School. Prior to her marriage she worked for area farm families and cared for an aunt. She married Delbert Mahnke on April 18, 1937. The couple resided south of Wisner for 10 years prior to moving to a farm near Craig. After moving off the farm the couple ran the Pastime Bar in Oakland for a number of years. In 1975, she began working at the Oakland Nursing Home and retired in 2001. She married Edwin Batenhorst on Nov. 25, 1978, in West Point. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in West Point, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 5543 of Oakland and the West Point Eagles Club, holding various offices in both. Survivors include: three sons, Dale (and wife, Charlene) Mahnke of Gering, Gale (and wife, Barb) Mahnke of Elgin and Kenneth (and wife, Emily) Mahnke of Fremont; six stepchildren, Keith (and wife, Diana) Batenhorst, Larry Batenhorst and Phyllis (Mrs. Tom) Knobbe, all of West Point, and Mark (and wife, Bev) Batenhorst, Jim (and wife, Laurie) Batenhorst and Pat (and wife, Lisa) Batenhorst, all of Omaha; a brother, Carl Freese of Edenton, N.C.; a sister-in-law, Neola Freese of Papillion; 10 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 14 stepgrandchildren and five stepgreat-grandchildren. She was preceded in death two husbands, a brother, a grandson and a stepgrandson. The Rev. Robert Hedtke will officiate Friday's service. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday at Kuzelka- Minnick Funeral Home in West Point and will continue from 9 a.m. to service time at the church. Burial will be in Wisner Cemetery. hhw BATENHORST, ELIZABETH (FREESE) MAHNKE ********************************************************************* Obituary - Kurt Robert Brehm Kurt R. Brehm, of Rossford, OH, passed away Monday, February 14, 2005, at the Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo. He was born July 1934, in Sioux City, IA to Kurt and Margaret Brehm. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandy in 1977 and his parents, Kurt and Margaret. He is survived by daughters, Robin LaTulippe of McDonough, GA, Stephanie (Tony) Rutkowski of Melbourne, FL, Kimberly Brehm of Toledo; sister, Kathy (Bob) Fink of ElmGrove, WI; grandchildren, Brandon, Justin, and Lily. There will be no visitation. A memorial service will be held at a later date. A special thanks to Dr. Paul and all the nurses and staff at the Toledo Hospice. You are an amazing group of people and we couldn't have done this without you. In lieu of flowers, please send any contributions to the Hospice of Northwest Ohio.fag BREHM, KURT ROBERT ********************************************************************* Obituary - Edgar Brehmer The West Point News November 3, 2004 Edgar E. Brehmer, 90, Bancroft died on Sunday, Oct. 31, 2004, at the Wisner Care Center in Wisner. Funeral services are pending with Munderloh funeral Home in Bancroft. Interment will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Bancroft. Edgar was born on Feb. 8, 1914, in Bancroft to Fred and Anna (Tietz) Brehmer. He married Lorna O. Miller on Dec. 12, 1939 in Bancroft. The couple returned to Bancroft in 1983. Survivors include his wife, Lorna; children, Karen and Burt Gatzemeyer of Prescott Valley, Ariz., Gale and Ana Maria Brehmer of LaSerena, Chile, South America, Richard Brehmer of Bancroft, Larry and Denise Brehmer of Broadalbin NY, Jolene Brehmer of Wisner, Marcile Brehmer of Seward, Brenda and Chris Jasa of Bradshaw and Dawn and Arlan Schellhorn of Seward; six grandchilren and three great-grandchildren; sister, Evelyn and Orville Langan of Apache Junction, Ariz. He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant daughter, Edna, an infant son, Roger and sisters, Viola Doescher, Marilda Koening and Aurelia Repschlaeger. Munderloh funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.hhw BREHMER, EDGAR ********************************************************************* Obituary - Ellen Bruckner Friday, Sep 19, 2008 - 10:49:18 am CDT The funeral for Ellen Bruckner, 87, of Omaha, formerly of Beemer, will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. John?s Lutheran Church in Beemer. She died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2008, at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha. Ellen Viola Ida Bruckner was born Jan. 31, 1921, in Pierce to Emil and Hulda (Kersten) Hoefener. She attended a Pierce County Rural School, Zion Lutheran School and graduated from Pierce High School in 1939. After graduation, she went to work for various families in Omaha. She married Harold Bruckner on Dec. 19, 1943, in Beemer. The couple farmed north of Shelby for a year. After Harold served in the U.S. Navy, the couple settled in Beemer. In 1958, the couple purchased Beemer Hardware and operated their hardware, appliances, plumbing, heating and air-conditioning business for many years and also operated H&E Hardware in Scribner. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Beemer and its Lutheran Women?s Missionary League (LWML) Aid Society. Survivors include: her husband; four daughters, Marianne (and husband, Woody) Slama of Scribner, Verene (and husband, Michael) Sandoz of Anacortes, Wash., Cindy Pool of Omaha and GayLynn Bennett of Elkhorn; sisters-in-law, Ruth Hoefener of Topeka, Kan., and Irene Oakeson, Lorene Mick and Laurel Bruckner, all of Columbus; family friend, Terry Pool of Blair; seven grandchildren, 16 great- grandchildren and a great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by an infant son, a son-in-law, a brother and a sister. Visitation will be from 3-8 p.m. Sunday at Kuzelka-Minnick Funeral Home in Beemer with family present from 6-8 p.m. Visitation will continue from 9 a.m. to service time Monday at the church. Burial will be in Beemer Cemetery.hhw BRUCKNER, ELLEN ********************************************************************* Obituary - Harold W. Bruckner Dates = July 28, 1922 - August 30, 2010 Harold W. Bruckner, 88, of Omaha, formerly of Beemer, died Monday, Aug. 30, 2010, at the Parsons House in Omaha. He was born July 28, 1922, in Shelby to William and Anna (Janicek) Bruckner. He attended rural school near Shelby. He married Ellen Hoefener on Dec. 19, 1943, in Beemer. The couple farmed north of Shelby for a year. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a Seebee. After being honorably discharged, the couple settled in Beemer. He had worked for Schlickbernds at the hardware store and later purchased Beemer Hardware from them in 1958. They operated their hardware, appliance, plumbing, heating and air-conditioning business for many years and also operated H&E Hardware in Scribner. His wife preceded him in death Sept. 16, 2008. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Beemer, Beemer American Legion Post 159 and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3602. Survivors include: four daughters, Marianne (and husband, Woody) Slama of Scribner, Verene (and husband, Michael) Sandoz of Anacortes, Wash., Cindy Pool of Omaha and GayLynn Bennett of Elkhorn; two sisters, Irene Oakeson and Lorene Mick, both of Columbus; sister-in-law, Laurel Bruckner of Columbus; seven grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren. He also was preceded in death by a son and a brother. The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Beemer. Visitation will be from 3-8 p.m. today at Kuzelka-Minnick Funeral Home in Beemer and will continue from 9 a.m. to service time Friday at the church. Burial with military honors will be in Beemer Cemetery.hhw BRUCKNER, HAROLD ********************************************************************* Obituary - Vicki Castro Vicki Lynne Castro, 33 Loves Park - Vicki Lyne Castro, 33, of Loves Park, died Monday, April 17, 1995, in Saint Anthony Medical Center after a valiant battle with cancer. Born July 4, 1961, in Rockford, the daughter of Charles P and Babara E. Swanson Tunkus. Lived most of her life in Rockford before moving to St. Petersburg, Fla. Graduated from Harlem High School and attended Rock Valley College. Survivors include her son, Austin Castro; brothers, Scott Tunkus and Chris (Erica) Tunkus and father, Charles P. (Bonnie) Tunkus, all of St. Petersburg; mother, Barbara E. Tunkus of Loves Park; grandparents, Ray (Ruth) Callihan of Rockford and Steve Egnaczak of Riviera, Ariz.; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Predeceased by maternal grandparents, John Swanson and Edeline Egnaczak. Services were Wednesday, April 19, in Fitzgerald Associates Funeral Home LTD., 3910 N. Rockton.hhw CASTRO, VICKI LYNE (TUNKUS) ********************************************************************* Obituary - Iona (Ione) Chinn Fort Collins, Coloradian.com March 3, 2010 The Lord probably thought Heaven needed more laughter on Feb 21, 2010, when he took Ione Chinn home. Ione, ever young at the age of 95, with a clear, sharp mind and a sense of humor befitting a much, much younger person, enjoyed her volunteer duties as Greeter at the Senior Center for over twenty two years. She loved dancing and selling tickets for the senior dances. She was born September 28, 1914, in Beemer, Neb., to Charles and Martha Toelle. She was one of 5 children, all who preceded her in death. Ione married the love of her life, Oliver James Anderson, whom she met at a barn dance. In 1944, Ollie and Ione moved to a ranch in the Sandhills of Nebraska (Johnstown) where they were in partnership with Louis Dinklage, a cattle feeder, from Wisner, Neb. Ollie eventually became mayor and county commissioner. He passed away in 1957 at the young age of 45. Ione moved to Fort Collins in 1967 with her son. She became a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and was a life-long member. In 1972, she married Jack Chinn who preceded her in death in 1978. While Ione loved children and as a young woman wanted 12 of them, she had 3. She took her role as homemaker and mother seriously, always supporting and encouraging her children's interests and talents. She was a talented seamstress and enjoyed playing Sudoku. She enjoyed fine dining and jazz concerts in Denver and jazz festivals in the mountains with her daughters. One man was amazed that an 89 year old would sit under a rain poncho on a cold rainy day in Breckenridge, all the while keeping her feet moving to the beat of the music! She loved to travel and the highlights for her were gifts from her son?a trip to retrace her roots in Germany to find the castle where her grandmother was born. She also reveled in the Alpine splendor of the Wengen region of Switzerland. The trip was repeated two years later with all of her children. This was a true family event, which included visiting the church where her grandmother was baptized and sipping a glass of German wine on a river trip down the Rhine. At the age of 85, she took a trip down the Yampa River on an inner tube! Her spirit for life and sense of humor will be missed by family and friends. She is survived by 3 children, Jacqueline Bokelman (William), Judy Anderson, and Dr. James Anderson (Adriann); 5 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and her beloved Molly, the Maltese, who now resides with Judy and Simba. Ione had a special place in her heart for Native Americans. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to the Adopt-A-Native-Elder Program (providing food, simple medicines, clothing, fabric and yarns to help the Elders live on the land in their traditional Native American lifestyle) in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, 650 W. Drake Road, Fort Collins, CO 80526. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3 p.m., Monday, March 8, 2010 at St. John's Lutheran Church, 305 E. Elizabeth in Fort Collins.hhw CHINN, IONA (IONE) ********************************************************************* Obituary - Evelyn Colwell Stanton Register 7-3-1975 Page 1 Funeral rites for Mrs. Everett (Evelyn) Colwell, 59, of Stanton, were held Saturday, June 28, at the New England Congregational Church, under the officlation of the Rev. John Arden Wild. Mrs. Colwell was taken ill in February and died at a Norfolk hospital June 24. Mrs. R. G. Deardorff was service organist and Mrs. Emil Mastny sang in solo. Pallbearers were Donald Dryer, Reynold Erbst, Arthur Adams, Robert Gilllman, Charles McDougall and Al Kirkland. Honarary bearers were Pete Greson, Henry J. Sultz and H. D. Howell. Committal was in the Stanton cemetery at the direction of Shultz- Vogel Mortuary. Evelyn Clara Henrietta Hoefener Colwell daughter of Albert and Viola Kate Peltzer Hoefener, was born at Wisner, July 21,1915, and was graduated from Stanton High School in 1934. She married Everett Lee Colwell at Schuyler, Nov. 12, 1936. The family made the first and continuing home Stanton. Mrs. Colwell was employed at tbe Stanton Nursing Home before her illness. Preceding Mrs. Colwell in death, besides her parents, was a brother, Robert, in 1944. She is survived by her husband, at home in Stanton a daughter, Ardith Ann Glides, Norfolk;, and two sons, Leonard Dale Colwell, Huachuca City, Ariz;. and Terry Lee Colwell, Stanton. Also surviving are two sisters, Mrs, George (Adeline) Jurgensen, Carroll, and Mrs. Don (Lois) Doty, Boise, Ida. a brother, Alvin Hoefener, Stanton; and eight grandchildren. Mrs. Colwell was a member of the New England Congregational Church.hhw COLWELL, EVELYN CLARA HENRIETTA (HOEFENER) ********************************************************************* Obituary - Everett Colwell Stanton Regester 3-29-1979 Page 6 EVERETT L. COLWELL Funeral rites for Everett Lee Colwell, 75, longtime Stanton resident, were held Saturday, Mar 24. from the Shultz-Vogel Mortuary, at the officiation of the Rev. John Arden Wild, minister of the New England Congregational Church. Pallbearers were Bob Gillman, Albert Kirkland, James Mandl, Harold Benedict, Arthur M. Adams and Reynold Erbst. Honorary pallbearers were Kmil Molacek, Frank Novotny, Peter Grevson, and Edward Novotny. Committal was at the Stanton cemetery. Everett Lee Colwell, son of Jonathan Lucian and Goldie Elizabeth (Dawson) Colwell, was born at NodaVay county, Mo., Sept 30,1903. In 1907 the family moved to Centralis, Kans., and to Stanton county in 1915. Mr. Colwell was schooled in Stanton, then worked at various farms in the community. He was employed at Ed's Tire Service and then with Einung Concrete Products until his retirement. On Nov 22, 1936, he married Evelyn Clara Hoefner, their entire married life was spent in Stanton. She died in June of 1975. Mr Colwell died Mar, 22 at Norfolk, after a prolonged illness. Besides his parents and wife, preceding him in death were two sisters and two brothers. He is survived by a daughter, Ardith Ann Gildea, Norfolk; and two sons, Leonard Dale Colwell, Huachuca, City, Ariz., and.Terry Lee Colwell, Norfolk. Also surviving are four sisters, Mrs. Lillian Ann Schlussel, Norfolk; Mrs. Mayme Haggerty, Stanton; Mrs. Clara Elizabeth Kesfing, Omaha; and Mrs. Gladys Ethel Siecke, Anaheim, California: and nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild.hhw COLWELLL, EVERETT ********************************************************************* Obituary - Norma Conklin The Fremont Tribune (On-Line) Monday, Dec 08, 2008 - 10:52:14 am CST Norma J. Conklin, 69, of Winslow died Friday, Dec. 5, 2008, at A.J. Merrick Manor in Fremont. She was born Sept. 14, 1939, in Beemer to Raymond and Verna (Hoefener) Toelle. She grew up in Beemer and was a graduate of Beemer High School. She married Glenn Conklin on Dec. 14, 1974, in Beemer. After her marriage, the couple moved to Winslow. She worked as a waitress at Al?s Cafe in Fremont for several years and then was employed at the former Campbell Soup Co. in Fremont for 24 years. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Fremont, Good Sam Camping Club and TOPS. Survivors include: her husband; two sons, Mike Conklin of Carter Lake, Iowa, and Todd Conklin of Bennington; three daughters, Ellen (and husband, Scott) Lewis of Clearfield, Utah, Laure Eccelston of Columbia, S.C., and Jeannie (and husband, Mike) Davis of Yelville, Ark.; two brothers, Dennis (and wife, Rilla) Toelle of Modale, Iowa, and Lester Toelle of Beemer; a sister, Alice Sensibaugh of Sparks, Nev.; 15 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother and a sister. The memorial service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont with the Rev. Dan Heuer of Trinity Lutheran Church in Fremont officiating. There is no visitation, however, friends may sign the register book until 5 p.m. today at the funeral home. Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.hhw CONKLIN, NORMA (TOELLE) ********************************************************************* Obituary - William H. Copple West Point News September 6, 1990 Page 7B, Col. 4 Services for Bill Copple, 68, of Chicago, IL, formerly of Bancroft, were held Sat., Sept. 1, 1990, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Bancroft. Rev. Luke Russert officiated with military graveside sevices rendered at the Bancroft Cemetery by American Legion Post #191 of Bancroft. Pallbearers were Jim Hansen, Lyle Nolting, Elton Bray, Orville Pearson, Myron Vogt, Larry Kjelgaard, Marvin VanKirk, and Dean McLaughlin. He died Aug. 28, 1990, at Alden Poplar Creek Nursing Home. He was born Sept. 9, 1921, to Clifton and Claire (Nee Ransom) Copple in Pender. He attended Bancroft School. He married Berneice L. Raasch in Cherokee, IA, on Sept. 16, 1939. He served in the Navy in the Pacific during WWII. After the war, he and his family lived in Chicago from 1948-1952. They returned to Bancroft where he became the rural mail carrier of Rural Route I, caring mail to Bancroft and Pender for 30 years. He served on the School board, was commander, county commander, and 3rd district vice commander of the American Legion Post 191. He served as scout master for Troop 161. He started a Little League Baseball league and served on the volunteer fire department. Due to failing health, he moved to and lived in the Chicago area until his death. Survivors include his children, Jay Copple of Algonquin, Il., Chris Copple and Kim of Elsie, Billie and Dan Hackett of Cologne, MN, Billie and Dale Rueling of Schuyler, Janny and Rohn Nelsen of Perris, CA; nine grandchildren;a brother, Rockne Copple of Billings, MT; and sisters Jan Salestrom of Kearney and Marybelle Knot of Pollack Pines, CA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernice; his parents, Clifton and Claire, son, Timothy, who died in 1948 of polio; a brother, Ransom, and sister, Charlotte Thurman-Fox.hhw COPPLE, WILLIAM H. ********************************************************************* Obituary - Steve Egnaczak Note; He was Edeline Raasch's 3rd spouse. BULLHEAD CITY, Ariz. ? Steve Egnaczak, 89, of Bullhead City, passed away Sept. 22, 2003. He was born Aug. 23, 1914, in Olean. Steve was active in the CCC for many years. After moving to Sidney, he worked for the Bendix Corporation and was a member of the Sacred Heart Church and an active member of the Knights of Columbus. He is survived by one brother, Tom and his wife, Marian; two stepdaughters, Carol and Terry; a stepson, Stanley; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Steve loved making things with his scroll saw for all his friends. Arrangements were by Desert Lawn Funeral Home, Crematory and Cemetery.hhw EGNACZAK, STEVE ********************************************************************* Obituary - Eva Flahart King County Journal (Bellevue, WA) - Wednesday, January 14, 2004 Deceased Name: Eva E. Flahart Eva E. Flahart of Issaquah died Jan. 12, 2003, in Issaquah. She was 85. Mrs. Flahart was born Aug. 4, 1918, in Omaha, Neb. She grew up and graduated from high school in Omaha. She married Harold J. Flahart on Nov. 30, 1936. The family moved to Tujunga, Calif., in 1947 where she worked for General Controls. They moved to Anchorage in 1958, Seattle in 1976 and Issaquah in 1996. She enjoyed crocheting, puzzles and going to their cabin in Big Beaver Lake, Alaska. Her husband died in 1994. Survivors include her daughter, Betty L. Anderson of Anchorage; three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and three nieces and one nephew. No service will be held. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society or Evergreen Hospice, 12822 124th Lane N.E., Kirkland, WA 98034. Friends are invited to share memories and sign the family's online guest book at www.flintofts.com. Arrangements are by Flintoft's Funeral Home.hhw --------------------------------------------------------------- Eva E. Flahart, of Issaquah, died on January 12, 2004 in Issaquah. She was 85. Mrs. Flahart was born on August 4, 1918 in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of Emil and Cora Raasch. She was raised and graduated from high school in Omaha. She married Harold J. Flahart on November 30, 1936 in Papillion, Nebraska. The family moved to Tujunga, California in 1947, where she worked for General Controls. They moved to Anchorage in 1958, Seattle in 1976 and to Issaquah in 1996. She was preceded in death by Harold in 1994. In her leisure time she enjoyed crocheting, puzzles and going to their cabin in Big Beaver Lake, Alaska. Survivors include daughter Betty L. (Andy) Anderson, of Anchorage; three grandchildren Shelley (Mark) Howe, of Issaquah, Sherrie (Kevin) Beagley, of Anchorage, Brad (Jonie) Anderson, of Hayden Lake, Idaho and six great grandchildren, Loren, Katie, and Trina Beagley, Micah Howe, Farrah and Olin Anderson; and three nieces, Barbara Tunkus, Beverly Sheil, Carol Campbell; and one nephew Stanley Terasinski. At her request no services will be held. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society or Evergreen Hospice, 12822 124th Ln NE Kirkland, WA 98034. Friends are invited to share memories and sign the family?s online guestbook at www.flintofts.com Arrangements are by Flintofts Issaquah Funeral Home.hhw FLAHART, EVA (RAASCH) ********************************************************************* Obituary - Harold Flahart Anchorage Daily News (AK) - Sunday, March 27, 1994 Deceased Name: HAROLD J. FLAHART Former Anchorage resident Harold J. Flahart, 78, died Feb. 15 of chronic lung disease at Wesley Care Center in Seattle. Services were held at Bonney Watson Parker Chapel in Burien, Wash. Mr. Flahart was born Aug. 25, 1915, in Beresford, S.D. He grew up in Omaha, Neb. After his daughter married and moved to Alaska, Mr. Flahart and his wife, Eva, followed and enjoyed many years here. He was employed by the Anchorage School District as a building plant operator. During his later years, he worked at Woodland Park School. Many of the youngsters would go to him for help on their bikes, or fixing the nets or balls. His gentle and loving care for all the kids and teachers was evidenced by the many letters and cards he received, his family said. In his leisure time, Mr. Flahart and his wife enjoyed fishing and hunting and their cabin on Big Beaver Lake in the Mat-Su Valley. After Mr. Flahart retired from the school district 17 years ago, the couple moved to the Burien-Des Moines area in Washington state. Mr. Flahart was preceded in death by his brothers, Larry and Albert, and a sister, Hazel. He is survived by his wife of nearly 58 years, Eva of Seattle; daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Andy Anderson of Anchorage; grandchildren, Shelley Howe of Seattle, Sherrie Beagley and Brad Anderson of Anchorage; and great-grandchildren, Loren Beagley, Katie Beagley, Trina Beagley, Micah Howe, and Farrah and Olin Anderson. Memorials may be sent to the Arthritis Foundation, 100 S. King St., Suite 300, Seattle 98104, in hopes of finding a cure for his granddaughter who has crippling rheumatoid arthritis; or to the American Lung Association, 2625 Third Ave., Seattle 98121.hhw FLAHARD, HAROLD ********************************************************************* Obituary - Thelma Furchert Funeral services for Thelma Furchert age 91 of West Point, NE will be held on Monday, May 13, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church in West Point, NE. Interment will be in the Beemer Cemetery following the committal. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Minnick Funeral Home and will continue on Monday from noon until the time of the service at the church. Thelma passed away on Friday, May 10, 2013 at the West Point Living Center. Thelma Velora Furchert was born on February 11, 1922 in Beemer, NE to Alfred Otto and Clara Louise Wilhemina (Hille) Paulsen. She was baptized at Zion Lutheran Church rural Bancroft and later confirmed on April 14, 1935 at St. John?s Lutheran Church in Beemer, NE. Thelma attended Cuming Co. Rural School District #31. On February 18, 1944, she was united in marriage to Louis Furchert at St. John?s Lutheran Church in Beemer, NE. The couple resided on a farm northeast of Beemer until moving to West Point in late 1965. Thelma worked as a cook at the Green Cup Caf�, St. Joseph?s Retirement Community and lastly making donuts at Casey?s. Louis passed away on March 14, 1994. Thelma was a member of Grace Lutheran Church-West Point, its WELCA, and Quilters. She enjoyed baking cookies, quilting, sewing, and crossword puzzles. Thelma loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Survivors include- Son- Verlyn and wife Vicki Furchert of West Point, NE Daughter-in-law-Dotty Furchert of Scribner, NE 9 Grandchildren, 19 Great Grandchildren and 3 Great-Great Grandchildren Her grandchildren are: Deanna Wagner and husband Jeff, Christy Reeson and husband Jan, Travis Furchert and wife Kathy, Amanda Carrier and husband Justin, Justin Furchert, Marie Mandel and husband Chris, Trisha Blackburn, Shelly Schovanec and husband Donny, and Angi Hoffman Thelma was preceded in death by her parents, husband, infant sister, brother-Elmer Paulsen, sister-Gerayne Jansen, two sons in infancy, two sons- Leon Furchert and Mylon Furchert, and a great grandson- Hunter Smith.hhw FURCHERT, THELMA (PAULSEN) ********************************************************************* Obituary - Mylon Furchert WEST POINT ? Mylon Furchert, 63, of Scribner died Saturday, March 23, 2013, at his home. Memorial service with military honors will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Grace Lutheran Church, West Point, with the Rev. Chris Meier officiating. Visitation will be at the church one hour prior to service. Stokely Funeral Home is in charge. Mylon Lee Furchert was born June 11, 1949, in Pender to Louis and Thelma (Paulsen) Furchert. He graduated from West Point High School in 1967. Mylon served in the U.S. Marine Corps from June of 1967 to April of 1970. He was stationed in Vietnam where he was awarded the Purple Heart medal. On Aug. 19, 1972, Mylon married Dorothy ?Dotty? Anderson at St. Paul?s Lutheran Church in Bancroft. The couple lived in West Point before moving to the farm near Scribner in the mid-1970s. Mylon was employed for over 40 years as a welder for Smeal Manufacturing in Snyder and retired in 2012. Hunting, fishing and spending time with grandchildren were Mylon?s favorite pastimes. He was a member of VFW Post 4912 Mylon is survived by his wife, Dotty of Scribner; sons Travis (Kathy) Furchert of Blair and Justin Furchert of Scribner; daughters Amanda (Justin) Carrier of Scribner and Marie (Chris) Mandel of West Point; mother Thelma Furchert of West Point; brother Verlin (Vicki) Furchert of West Point; and mother-in-law Janet Anderson of Pender. Survivors also include nine grandchildren, Gage, Trevor and Destiny Furchert; Chandler and Isabella Carrier; and Mickayla, Madison, Cloe and Cara Mandel. Mylon was preceded in death by his father, brother Leon, two infant brothers and father-in-law Rex Anderson. A memorial has been established.hhw FURCHER, MYLON ********************************************************************* Obituary - Gertrude Hake Gertrude Hake was born on February 7, 1917 at North Platte, Nebraska. She was the fourth of five children born to Arthur and Georgia Raasch Allen. Gertrude grew up in North Platte where she graduated from North Platte High School in 1935. Gertrude was married to Charles Hake in 1940. One son was born to this union. The family lived in different communities while Charles served in World War 2. In 1946, the family moved to Grant where Gertrude lived the rest of her life. Gertrude worked at the Grant Hotel when the Bounds family owned it and she helped her husband for several years at the Grant Shoe and Hobby Shop. Gertrude continued to maintain her home with the help of her son after Charles died in 1985 until December of 2009 when she moved to Golden Ours Convalescent Home. She had been failing in health and died at Golden Ours on Thursday, January 17, 2013. Twenty days short of her 96th birthday. Gertrude had been a past member of the United Methodist Church and the Legion Auxiliary. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters - Elsie Joy, Dorothy and Mildred Leth; one brother - Robert Allen. Gertrude is survived by her son, Herbert of Grant; seven grandchildren - Rachelle, Sherri, Heidi, Daniel, Robert, Jon, and Shane; other relatives and friends. Cremation was chosen. Committal services will be held on Monday, January 21, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ft. McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell. Bullock-Long Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.hhw HAKE, GERTRUDE (ALLEN) ********************************************************************* Obituary - Herbert Hake Wahoo Newspaper 23 July 2013. Herbert was the son of Charles Ewalt Hake and Gertrude Allen. His paternal grandparents were Charles William Hake and Mary Josephine Ewalt. "WAHOO ? Herbert A. Hake, 71, of Wahoo, died at his home on July 7. Hake was born July 3, 1942 to Charles and Gertrude (Allen) Hake at Grant. He worked as a carpenter in residential home construction. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his seven children, Rachelle, Sherri, Heidi, Daniel, Robert, Jon and Shane; and other relatives and friends. No services are planned. Pruss-Nabity Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements."hhw HAKE, HERBERT ********************************************************************* Obituary - Albert William Hartung The Hooper Sentinel July 18, 1935 Pioneer Resident is Laid to Rest Slowly but steadily, the ranks of the pioneer settlers of this community are being thinned by the scythe of death to lessen the numbers who braved the hardships of the early day so that we may now enjoy the fruits of their confidence in the new land. This week it is our duty to chronicle the passing of A. W. Hartung who died last Thursday night at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Paul Miles, at Savanna, Ills. Infirmities due to old age are attributed to the cause of his death. He had been in gradually failing health the past couple of years. His body arrived in Hooper Saturday morning and was given repose in the Wollmer & Warne mortuary until the day of the funeral services. These were held Sunday afternoon at the A. M. Tillman home, where a large number of relatives and friends assembled to pay a final tribute to a highly respected relative, friend and citizen. The sermon was preached by Rev. A. S. Pannbacker of the Zion Lutheran church, and music was furnished by Vernon Sanders and Donald Shaffer with Miss Charlotte Fritz as accompanist. Pallbearers were J. Louis Alperstedt Peter Parkert, Elmer Schwab, John Tillman, George Uhlig and Ray Edelmaier, sons of old time friends of the deceased. Interment was made in the Hooper cemetery. Out of town relatives here for the funeral included, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Miles and children, Charles, Alice Ann and Edwin, of Savanna, Ills.; Mr. and Mrs. Harry R. Hartung and Robert of Omaha, Arthur E. Hartung and Margaret of Rock Rapids, Iowa, Frank Hartung, Arapahoe, Colo.; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Dietz and Mildred of Scribner; Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Hill and Mr. and Mrs. Merlin Schreiber and Merlin, Jr., Wisner; Mr. and Mrs. Casper Raasch and Mr. and Mrs. McLaughlin and Vera, Prairie Home; Mr. and Mrs. Raasch, Ashland; and Merssrs. and Mesdames Henry Paulsen, Peter Miller and family, Wm. Miller and family, Harry Paulsen, and John Raasch, Mrs. Fred Alus and family and Otto Paulsen and son, all of Bancroft. Friends from out of town included: Mr. and Mrs. Henry Edelmaier, Nickerson; Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Milverstedt and Clarence Nelson, Fremont; Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Buns, Chicago; Kenneth Crowley, Rock Rapids, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. John Hargens and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Meyer, Scribner; Leo Bruse, Arapahoe, Colo.; Mr. and Mrs. Dewitz and Miss Marion Dewitz, Wisner; and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Kasal, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Berg and Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Ferris, Omaha. Albert William Hartung was born in Clyman, Dodge county, Wisc., on May 21, 1857. In 1865, immediately after the Civil War, his father took his family which consisted of his wife, two daughters and two sons, and joined a group of eight families who were traveling with teams of oxen to Nebraska. It took them six weeks to reach the Missouri river at Council Bluffs, from where they were taken by ferry to Omaha. The family came to Dodge county, and took a homestead six miles northeast of the present site of Hooper. Their first home was a sod house, and they later erected a frame house. This is the farm now occupied by Julius Nelson. Excepting for a few years in Omaha, from 1926 to 1929, Mr. Hartung lived nearly his entire life in and near Hooper. He served as postmaster under President Arthur and for over ten years served as rural mail carrier. He was also at one time janitor of the Hooper schools and on various occasions identified himself with the business circles of the town. He also at times was active in fraternal organizations and at the time of his death he held membership in the Sons of Herman order. In 1880 he was united in marriage to Charlotte Raasch, whose parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. John Raasch, had come to Nebraska, with the same group of families from Wisconsin in 1865. William at that time being 8 years and Charlotte 7 years old. To this union were born three children, Edna, now Mrs. A. M. Tillman, of Hooper, Arthur, of Rock Rapids, Iowa, and Harry of Omaha. Mrs. Hartung passed away in December of 1888 at the age of 30 years. Three years later he married Miss Henrietta Uehling and she too became the mother of three children, Adelle, now Mrs. M. I. Smith, of Denver, Colo., Avillus, of Indianapolis, Ind., and Alvina, Mrs. Paul Miles, of Savanna, Ill., with whom he had been living since last October, and where he passed away at 10:30 p.m. last Thursday, July 11, 1935, at the age of 78 years, 1 month and 18 days. He leaves to mourn him, his six children, nine grandchildren, one brother, Frank of Arapahoe, Colo., and two sisters, Mrs. P. N. Quast, of Caldwell, Idaho, and Mrs. Louise Ziesche, of Pasadena, Calif. A nephew, W. E. Sanders, is the only other member of the original Hartung family, except Mrs. Tillman, who now makes Hooper his home.hhw HARTUNG, ALBERT WILLIAM ******************************************************************* Obituary - Arthur (Bud) Hartung jr. The Hooper Sentinel November 13, 1952 Hooper Relatives Learn of Death of Bud Hartung Word has been received here of the death of Arthur (Bud) Hartung, jr., who was serving in the Air Corps stationed at San Diego, Calif. The father, Arthur Hartung, sr., of Rock Rapids, Iowa, is a former Hooper resident, a cousin of W. E. Sanders, and a brother- in-law of A. M. Tillman. The family also lived in Wisner. Survivors include the parents, a sister, Margaret, and a brother, Billy. Services were held Saturday at Rock Rapids.hhw HARTUNG, ARTHUR JR. ******************************************************************* Augusta Hartung The Hooper Sentinel December 11, 1913 Maiden Days of Our Women Mrs. Wm. Hartung Miss Augusta Rabs was born in Schlessen, Germany, June 21, 1834. She emigrated to America in a sailing vessel at the age of 18 coming over with friends. She located at Watertown, Wis., where she found employment. She was ambitious and hoped in a short time to earn money to send for some of her family. But she found that it took her three years to save enough to pay for her own trip to this country. The result was that she never again saw her parents or her brother or sisters. She was married at Watertown in 1857 to Wm Hartung. They came to Nebraska overland with an ox team in 1865 and homesteaded on Logan Creek living at first in a sod house. They endured many hardships the first few years, the principal ones being with Indians and prairie fires. In 1890 they sold their farm and moved into Hooper. Mr. Hartung died in June 1911. Since that time she has been living with her children and at present is with Mrs. Jacob Sanders. She is the mother of 8 children, two of whom died in infancy. The living are: Wm. and Mrs. Sanders, Hooper, Mrs. Fred Schreiber, Wisner, Mrs. P. N. Quast, Boise, Ida., Frank, at Scribner, and Mrs. E. M. Ziesche, Los Angles, Calif.hhw HARTUNG, AUGUSTA (RABS) ******************************************************************* Obituary - Avillus "Hans" Hartung The Hooper Sentinel November 16, 1967 Rites Are Held In California For Avillus Hartung Avillus "Hans" Hartung, 71, passed away November 8 at his home, 5090 North Roosevelt, Apt. 10 Fresno, Calif. Private services were held November 10 in the Chapel of the Light in Fresno. The family request remembrances be made in the form of donations to the Heart Fund. Mr. Hartung was born at Hooper, and had lived in Fresno for the past 18 years. He had been a factory representative for the New Idea Machinery Co. for 30 years. He was a World War I veteran, and a member of the Masonic Lodge at Omaha. He is survived by his wife, Gladys Marie Hartung; a daughter, Mrs. Virginia M. Arnold of Fresno; two sisters; Mrs. Alvina Miles of Clearwater, Fla., and Mrs. Harry Moore of Hot Springs, S. D. and two grandchildren,hhw HARTUNG, AVILLUS ******************************************************************* Obituary - Mrs. Harry Hartung The Hooper Sentinel November 18, 1954 Former Hooperite Dies in Calif. Word was received Sunday of the death of Mrs. Harry Hartung at Compton, Calif. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon. Mrs. P. K. Miles of Savannah, Ill. flew out for the services. Mrs. Hartung was A. M. Tillmam's sister-in-law and she and her husband had been here to visit a year ago. Mrs. Hartung was an invalid.hhw HARTUNG, MARIE THERESA INGALSBE ******************************************************************* Obituary - Harry R. Hartung The Hooper Sentinel January 17, 1952 Former Resident Dies Tuesday A. M. Tillman received word Tuesday evening that his brother in- law, Harry R. Hartung, a former well known Hooper resident, had passed away that day at Paramont, Calif., following a long illness Mr. Hartung, who was in his 60's, is survived by his wife, one son, two sisters and two brothers.hhw HARTUNG, HARRY R. ******************************************************************* Obituary - Henrietta Margaret Hartung The Hooper Sentinel October 12, 1922 A Life Long Resident is Called by Death With the coming of the noon hour on Monday, October 9, 1922, came also the death angel into the home of A. W. Hartung, summoning therefrom the wife and mother without whose presence a home is no longer a home in its best and truest sense. Mrs. Hartung had been in failing health for the past nine years, being a sufferer from diabetes, but so steadfast was her patience, so enduring her courage and above all so selfless her every act and thought, that only toward the end did she give up and really permit herself to become what is ordinarily considered as ill. On last Thursday she ceased being up and about the home where her quiet presence had so long held sway, and remained in the bed from which she never again arose. Even at that time, and up until Sunday her condition was not considered as critical by those in attendance, but on Sunday noon she entered into a state of coma which gave indication that the end was fast approaching. From then on her decline was rapid and she passed peacefully away at noon the following day. Henrietta Margaret Uehling, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. Martin Uehling, was born on the Uehling homestead five miles north of town on December 7, 1870, and during the 51 years, 10 months and 2 days of her life on this earth was a continuous resident of this place and vicinity. Mrs. Hartung was a woman whose first thought was the welfare of her home and family and the aid and comfort of her neighbors and friends, and her kindly administrations in time of need had made her most highly beloved by those with whom she cane in daily contact as well as by those who knew her less intimately. She was truly a good woman in every sense of the word. She was the same gentle, kind, loving woman every day of the year and she always had a smile and a good word for everybody. It is women such as this that makes the world better for having lived in it. So her passing leaves a vacancy which is hard to fill. On December 15, 1891, she was united in marriage to A. W. Hartung. She was the mother of four children, one of whom died in infancy, and a foster mother to the three children of her husband by a former marriage. It is not always that even the best of women can so completely take a lost mothers's place in the hearts of children as Mrs. Hartung took in the hearts of her three step-children, Mrs. A. M. Tillman of Hooper, Arthur Hartung of Wisner, and Harry Hartung of Omaha. Her other surviving children are Mrs. Adella Galladay of Fullerton, Mrs. Alvina Miles of Savanna, Ill. and Avillus, all of whom were here when the end came. Besides these children she is survived by the sorrowing husband and a father and by three sisters; Mrs. John Erb, of Atkinson; Mrs. Henry Munderloh, of Orchard, who was also here at the end; and Mrs. J. J. Fletcher, of Minneapolis; and two brothers, E. M. Uehling, of this place, and R. F. Uehling, of Plymouth, Ill., who came to Hooper Tuesday morning. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon with services at 1 o'clock at Grace Lutheran church, Rev. R. W. Livers preaching the comforting funeral sermon. The services were very largely attended as a memorial to the memory of one who had held the respect and esteem of all. A large concourse followed the remains to their resting place in the local cemetery.hhw HARTUNG, HENRIETTA MARGARET (UEHLING) ****************************************************************** Obituary - Inez Hass The Wisner News Chronicle April 17, 1952 Page 1, Col. 4 Local Lady Laid to Rest Mrs. Fred Hass passed away at her home here late Thursday afternoon, April 10th after a lingering illness of several months duration during which time she suffered numerous serious illnesses. All that medical and loving care could to during her years of poor health was done for her and through it all she was patient and courageous. Funeral services were held from her home Saturday afternoon, April 12 at 1:45 to St. John's Lutheran Church at 2 o'clock with Rev. G. C. Falsken officiating. Interment was in the Beemer cemetery with the following pallbearers; Lionel and Elton Schulz, Delbert Mahnke, Lowell Toelle, Lloyd Nellor and Adolph Rassch Jr. Mrs. Inez Elsie Hass was born December 5, 1904 to Mr. and Mrs. J. Rassch at Beemer. January 8, 1905 she was baptized in St. John's Lutheran Church by Rev. S. Rathke. April 25, 1920 she was confirmed by Rev. W. Oetting. On September 12, 1922 she was united in marriage to Fred Hass. Their marriage was blessed with three sons and one daughter, one son died in early infancy. She attained the age of 47 years, 4 months and 5 days. She leaves to mourn departure her husband, two sons, Arvid and Ronald and one daughter, Mrs. Vernon Balak; two grandchildren, Rodney and Roxanne Balak; her mother, Mrs. Sophia Raasch; two brothers, John, Bancroft, Nebraska, and Adolph , Beemer; five sisters, Mrs. Martha Toelle, Omaha; Mrs. Harry Nellor, Mrs. Wm Mahnke, Beemer; Mrs. Emil Schulz, Scribner and Mrs. Herman Schulz, Dallas, Texas. Out of town relatives here for the funeral were; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Albus, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Miller, Mr. and Mrs John Raasch, Harold Raasch, Mr. and Mrs. John Schmidt, Bancroft; Mrs. Martha Toelle, Mr.and Mrs. Dale Vierson and daugher, Mr. and Mrs. Orland Mahnke, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Vyborny and family, Mr. and Mrs. Dwane Toelle and son, Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Anderson and family Johnstown, Nebraska; Mr. and Mrs. Emil Schulz, Mr. and Mrs. Elton Schulz, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Horst, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Sass, Mr. and Mrs. Warner Sass, Mr. and Mrs. John Sass, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hass, Mrs. Anna Sass, Miss Alma Sass, Scribner; Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Mahnke, Craig; Mr. and Mrs. Milford Mahnke, Oakland, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Wascher, Stanton;Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick Sass, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hass, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Rasmussen, Blair; Mrs. Gustie Flake, Mr.and Mrs. Darrell Flake, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Wacher, Mr. and Mrs. John Hetnssen, Herman; Mr. and Mrs. Julius Hass, Arlington; Mr. and Mrs. Norman Sass, Hooper; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hass, Mrs. Geu, Norfolk, Mr.and Mrs. Vernon Jensen, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Kuhl, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Fulton, Plainview; Mrs. Ida Hass, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Henke, Mr.and Mrs. Gaylord Wascher, West Point, Mr. and Mrs. Lowell Toelle, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Henke, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Hermann, Mr. and Mrs. Wm, Eggers, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Tries, Mr. and Mrs. George D. Meyer, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Taege, Mr. and Mrs. Ewald Schultz and family, Mrs. Ernest Huettann, Wisner; Mr. and Mrs. Wm Tietjen, Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Heller and family, Mr. and Mrs. Theo Otten, Pilger.hhw HASS, INEZ ELSIE (RAASCH) ****************************************************************** Obituary - Fred Hass The Beemer Times The Wisner News-Chronicle July 28, 1966 Fredrick Hass, 67, Succumbed From Heart Attack Fredrick Hass, 67, died of a heart attack Monday while working in his garden in Beemer. Funeral services were at St. John's Lutheran church Wednesday forenoon at 10 with Rev. Paul Stengel Jr. officiating. Verene Bruckner was organist and Harland Raasch soloist sang two hymns. Interment was in the Beemer cemetery. Pallbearers were nephews, Ernest Hass, Scribner, Darrell Flake, Herman; Lyle Raasch, Omaha; LeRoy Hass, Fremont; Alvin Eggers, Leigh and Henry Hass, Pilger. Fredrick Karl Henrich Hass was born March 7, 1899 at Wisner. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Mathew's Lutheran church by Rev. Hilpert. He married Inez Raasch Sept. 12, 1922 who died April 8, 1952. The couple had three children, Arvid Hass, Beemer; Ronald Hass, Wisner and Mrs. Vern (Janice) Balak, Beemer. May 5, 1954 he married Elizabeth Stephenson who died Dec. 8, 1963. Surviving besides the three children are a brother, Paul Hass, Blair; sisters, Mrs. Wm. Eggers, Wisner; Mrs. Ed Flake, Herman; Mrs. George Meyer, Wisner; Mrs. Adolph Raasch Sr., Beemer and Mrs. Harold Glissman, Hawthorne, Calif. and 13 grandchildren. His parents, four brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.hhw HASS, FREDRICK ****************************************************************** Obituary - Romald R. Hass Fremont Tribune (NE) - Tuesday, April 2, 2013 Ronald R. Hass, 84, of Wisner died Sunday, March 31, 2013, at Colonial Haven Nursing Home in Beemer. The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Christ Lutheran Church in Wisner. Visitation will be from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday at Minnick Funeral Home in Wisner and will continue from 9 a.m. to service time Thursday at the church. Burial with military honors will be in Beemer Cemetery.hhw ------------------------------------------------------------------ The West Point News April 10, 2013 Page 2B, Col. 3-4 Ronald Hass Funeral service for Ronald R. Hass, age 84, of Wisner, was Thursday, Aril 4, 2013, at the Christ Lutheran Church in Wisner. Interment with military honors was in the Beemer Cemetery. Ron passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2013, at the Colonial Haven Nursing Home in Beemer. Ronald Roy Hass was born Sept. 21, 1928, at Norfolk, to Frederick and Inez (Raasch) Hass. He was baptized on confirmed at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, rural Wisner. Ron attended Beemer High School. He went to work for his grandfather at Dinklage Feedyards. He served in the United States Army in the cavalry during the Korean Conflict from 1951 to 1952. Upon being honorably discharged and his mother's passing, he lived with his Uncle Herman and Aunt Agatha Schulz. On Jan 31, 1953, he was united in marriage to Caroline Dinklage at St. John's Lutheran Church in Beemer. The couple moved to Dallas, Texas, where Ron worked at Love Field in the Machine Shop. After retuning to Beemer in 1956, he worked for Les Jones and sold feed. In 1962, Ron was transferred to Laurel with the feed business returning to Wisner in 1964. He went into partnership with his brother-in-law Dean Dinklage and formed Hass-Dinklage Repair and also farmed. He later operated Ron's repair in Wisner and later moved to Omaha and was the maintenance man for the Wyecliff Apartments. They returned to Wisner upon retiring. Ron was member of Christ Lutheran Chruch and Wisner V.F.W. Post #5767. He loved polka music, attending dances, the all day long Sunday drive, working with iron and the time he shared with Shania while babysitting her. Survivors include daughter, Jeaneen and husband Mike Bates of Lafayette, La.; son, Dwight Hass of West Point; grandchildren, Kellee and husband Jason Sloger and children-Grace, Shania Hass; step grandchildren Ryan Klein, Radiance Klein and Robert Klein; sisters-in-law, Genevieve Hass of West Point, and Marleen Dinklage of Wisner; and brother-in-law Vernon Balak of Beemer. Ron was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Caroline; daughter- in-law, Glenda; a brother in infancy; brother, Arvid Hass; sister, Janice Balak, and brother-in-law, Dean Dinklage. Minnick funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.hhw HASS, RONALD R. ****************************************************************** Obituary - Arrel Heitmann Fremont Tribune (NE) - Tuesday, July 1, 2003 The funeral for Arrel I. Heitmann, 88, of Beemer will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Beemer. She died Sunday, June 29, 2003, at Colonial Haven Nursing Home in Beemer. Arrel Nellor was born Sept. 12, 1914, in Beemer. She attended Cuming County Rural School District 21 and graduated from Beemer High School in 1934. She married Carl Heitmann on Dec. 3, 1934. The couple farmed east of Beemer and she later was employed by Colonial Haven Nursing Home for 20 years prior to retirement. Her spouse preceded her in death Feb. 6, 1977. She entered Colonial Haven Nursing Home in 2002. She was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church and its Holy Cross Council of Catholic Women. Survivors include: four daughters, Dorothy Weatherford of Darlington, S.C., Marjorie Gore of Woodbine, Iowa, Betty (Mrs. Larry) Sila of Omaha and Rose (Mrs. Jack) Pangburn of Atlantic, Iowa; a brother, Lloyd (and wife, Janice) Nellor of Beemer; 14 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and three great-great- grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by a daughter, a grandson and a sister. The Rev. Mark Merkel will officiate Thursday's service. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. Wednesday to service time Thursday at the church. A service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Colonial Haven Nursing Home, followed by a Holy Cross Altar Society Rosary at 3:30 p.m. at the church. A vigil service will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery. Kuzelka-Minnick Funeral Home in Beemer is in charge of arrangements.hhw HEITMANN, ARREL IRMA (NELLOR) ****************************************************************** Obituary - Carl B. Heitmann The Wisner News Chronicle Feb. 17, 1977 Page 14, Col. 1 Carl B. Heitmann, 72, of Beemer passed away on Sunday, Feb. 6, at St. Francis Memorial Hospital in West Point after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held on Wednesday at Holy Cross Church in Beemer. The Rev. William Weidner officiated. Carl was born Nov. 26, 1904 in Westphalia, Mo. He came to Nebraska in 1927 and was united in marriage on Dec. 3, 1934 to Arrel Nellor. To this union were born five daughters. Pallbearers were Virgil Belstle, Pat Wiegert, Alfred Batenhorst,Jr., Leo Moran, Fred Gentrup and Herman Suhr. He was preceded in death by his parents and two half brothers. Survivors include his wife Arrel; daughters Mrs. Curtis (Dorothy) Weatherford of Darlington, SC; Mrs. Dan (Marjorie) Gore of Omaha; Mrs. Charles (Lois) Schneider of Beemer; Mrs. Larry (Betty) Sila of Omaha and RoseAnn of Beemer; twelve grandchildren; one sister, Elizaeth Belstle; a half brother, Otids Mertinsmeyer; two half sisters, Agnes Chalboz and Marie Oser all of Missouri. Out of state relatives and friends came from Missouri, South Carolina, Indiana, Colorado and Iowa.hhw HEITMANN, CARL B. ***************************************************************** HICKEN, CAROL (GRAY) ***************************************************************** Obituary - Meno Hicken "Meno F. "Frank" Hicken, 79, of Fremont died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2017, at Nye Pointe in Fremont. Meno was born Oct. 18, 1937, in Beatrice to John and Vila (Miller) Hicken. He grew up in Oxford and Malcolm in Nebraska. During his earlier working years, he was employed by the Wendelin Baking Co. in Lincoln. He also drove truck for General Steel of Lincoln. Then for 18 years he was owner-manager of a service station at Ceresco. Meno was a member of Full Life Church. On Jan. 15, 1960, Meno was married to Carol Gray. She has preceded him in death. Also preceding Meno were his parents John and Vila; grandson, Christopher Ratkovec; and two brothers. Survivors include: two sons, Scott Hicken of David City and Frank (and wife, Cindy) Hicken of North Bend; grandchildren, Ashley (and husband, Tim) Lockhart of Fremont and Zachary Hicken of Fremont; and great-grandchildren, Desmond and Tarron Lockhart, and Jasmine Irving. The memorial service will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. Visitation with the family will be one hour before the memorial service."fag HICKEN, MENO ***************************************************************** Obituary not found HOEFENER, ALBERT W. H. ***************************************************************** Obituary - Alvan Fred Hoefener Stanton Register 9-21-1988 Page 12 Alvin F. Hoefener (S/B Alvan) Graveside services for Alvin F. "Swede" Hoefener, 80, were held at the Stanton Cemetery Sept. 10, with the Rev. Gail Axen officiating. Mr. Hoefener died at a Wayne hospital Sept. 5, and the body was cremated. Arrangements were by the Shultz- Vogel Mortuary of Stanton. Alvin Fred Hoefener, the son of Albert and Viola Hoefener, was bom May 3,1918 in Wisner. Swede never married and lived with his mother until her death. He served in CCC camps during the depression, a carpenter and bricklayer. He loved to hunt and fish until he lost his legs to diabetes. Survivors include one sister, Addy Jorgenscn and nieces and nephews of Carroll.hhw HOEFENER, ALVAN FRED **************************************************************** Obituary - Delmar Hoefener The West Point News May 7, 1992 Delmar Hoefener Services for Delmar E. Hoefener, 78, Beemer, will be today (Thursday, May 7, 1992, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Beemer. Rev. Paul Krentz officiated with burial in the Beemer Cemetery. Mr. Hoefener died Sunday, May 3, 1992, at a Sioux City, Iowa hospital. He was born April 30, 1914, at Wisner to Emil and Hulda (Kersten) Hoefener. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith and graduated from Pierce High School in 1930. He resided at Toledo, Ohio, and worked in steel mills. He returned to Beemer and was employed by Beemer Hardware until retiring. HE married Ruth Perkins April 29, 1973, at St. John's Church, Beemer. He was a member of St. John's Church and held several offices. He was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous and was founder of the Pender and Beemer AA groups. Survivors include his wife, Ruth; son, Duane of Troy, Mich.; a daughter, Charlene Langston of Topeka, Kan.; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; sisters, Mrs. Verna Toelle and Mrs. Ellen (Harold) Bruckner, both of Beemer. He was preceded in death by his parents.hhw HOEFENER, DELMAR ******************************************************************* Obituary - Edmund Hoefener Pierce County Leader 4-29-1976 Page 14 Ed Hoefener Is Laid To Rest Edmund Hoefener. 82, was buried at last rites Tuesday, April 27 at Prospect View Cemetery. Services were held at 2:00 p. m. in the afternoon at Zlon Lutheran Church In Pierce with Rev. Walter E. Boss officiating. Arlan Waraeke was organist and accompanied the congregational singing of "What A Friend We Have in Jesus" and "Abide With Me." Mr. Hoefener died Sunday morning, April 25 In an Omaha hospital. Pallbearers were George Grone, Harry Welnrlch, M. G. Lindemann, L. v. Malone, Melvln Zlerfce and Art Wameke. Edmund Henry Hoefener was born August 10, 1893 at West Point to Albert Hoefener and his wife, Marie Raasch. October 14, 1914 be was united in marriage to Mabel Luhr at Wisner. The family moved from Cumming county to Pierce county in 1916 and farmed in the area until 1934 when Mr. Hoefener became employed as a trucker. From 1946 until 1955 they were In the tavern and restaurant business. Mrs. Hoefener passed away in 1973. Mr. Hoefener is survived by a son, Melvln of Pierce; two daughters, Mrs. Vernon (Lavone) Luebe of Pierce and Mrs. James (Anita) Carney of Yakima, Wash.; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; three brothers, Wilbur, California, Mo., Arthur, Latham, Mo. and Emil, Beemer, Nebr., and two sisters, Mrs. Relnhold (Delilah) Rode, Tacoma, Wash., and Mrs. Chris (Battle) Zipf. Beemer. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, one sister and three brothers.hhw HOEFENER, EDMUND HENRY ******************************************************************** Obituary - Emil G. Hoefener The West Point News May 4, 1978 Emil G. Hoefener Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at St. John's Lutheran Church in Beemer. Rev. Dennis Frey officiated. Burial was in Beemer Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons Dennis and Lester Toelle, Duane Hoefener, Don Langston, Garwood Slama and Jim Bennett. Mr. Hoefener died April 28 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital in Lincoln after being hospitalized for almost a month after suffering burns, He was burning leaves in his backyard when his clothes caught fire, according to a family member. He was born March 14, 1887, at Hooper to William and Mary Hoefener and married Hulda Kersten Jan. 22, 1913, south of Wisner. They farmed until 1939, when they moved into town. Survivors include his wife, Hulda; three children, Delmer, Mrs. Harold (Ellen) Bruckner and Mrs. Verna Toelle, all of Beemer; two sisters, Mrs. Delilah Rhode, Tekamah, Wash.; and Mrs. Hattie Zipf, Beemer; one brother, Art, Lathan, Mo.; 20 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. His parents, one sister, five brothers and three grandchildren preceded him in death.hhw HOEFENER, EMIL GOTTLIEB ******************************************************************* Obituary - Mabel Ida Hoefener Pierce County Leader 9-27-1973 Pae7 Rites Thursday For Mrs. Hoefener Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 27, for Mrs. Ed Hoefener, 77, who passed away Monday in a Norfolk hospital. Rev. Walter Buss will officiate at the services held at Zion Lutheran Church and music will be furnished by Arlan Warneke with congregational singing. Burial will be at Prospect View Cemetery with George Grone, L. V. Malone, Melvin Zlerke, Ervln Otto, Arthur Warneke and Milton Lindemann as pallbearers. Mabel Ida Luhr was born September 5, 1896 to Chris Luhr and his wife, Amelia Korth in Cuming county. On October 14, 1914 she was united in marriage to Edmund Hoefener at West Point. They began housekeeping on a farm near Wisner, and in 1916 they moved to the Pierce vicinity. In 1923 they moved to the city of Pierce and Mrs. Hoefener operated a restaurant business for several years. She is survived by her husband; a son, Melvin of Pierce; two daughters, Mrs. LaVone Meyer of Pierce and Mrs. James (Anita) Carney of Yakima, Wash.; a sister, Mrs. Maude Breitkreutz of Beemer, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers and four sisters. Mrs. Hoefener was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and an active member of Zion Ladies Aid.hhw HOEFENER, MABEL IDA (LUHR) ****************************************************************** Obituary - Robert Dale Hoefener Stanton Register 12-17-1944 Page 1 Military Rites for Robert D. Hoefener Killed in Routine Trainlnr Flight Near Jacksonville, Fla. Wednesday afternoon military funeral rites were held in the Congergational church for Robert D. Hoefener, MM 3-C, son of Mrs. Viola Hoefener, who was killed when an airplane in which he was riding on a routine training trip crashed. The entire crew lost their lives The Rev. Edwin W Still, pastor, was in charge of the services and music was supplied by a male quartet composed of Ralph Titus, Phillip Prawitz, J. Ervln Best and Henry J, Shultz. Mrs. Irving Wolverton was their accompanist. Burial was made In the Stanton cemetery with the American Legion in charge, pallbearers being Harold Suchan, Wlllard T. Best, Jack Baumert, Tom Watts, Bud Best and Fred Arnold. Pvt J. C. Griffin, MM 3-C, Wake City, Fla., military escort for the body of Robert Hoefener attended the services. Robert Dale Hoefener was born at Stanton February 28, 1925, and died near Jacksonville, Fla. Dec. 8, 1944, at the age of 18 years, 9 months and 10 days. He is survived by his mother, a brother, Alvin: 3 sisters, Lois, and Mrs. Everett Colwell (Evelyn), all of Stanton and Mrs. George Jorgensen (Adeline), Winside and many ofher relatives and friends. After being graduated from Stantion hligh school in 1943, here he was active in athletics and a favorite with the student body, he enlisted in the Seabees Oct. 1943, and has since been in training. Thus another Stanton county boy has given his all for his country. What more could a young man do? In writing this, we bow lour head in honor and respect in this youthful life for "he hath done what" he could.hhw HOEFENER, ROBERT DALE ******************************************************************* Obituary - Ruth Hoefener The Topeka Capital-Journal, Thursday, January 7, 2010 Ruth O. Hoefener,92, went to her heavenly home, January 2, 2010. She was born in Canon City, Colorado August 26, 1917. She is survived by her daughter, Charlene (Sherry) Langston of Topeka. No local services are planned. Cremation has taken place.hhw HOEFENER, RUTH (PERKINS) ******************************************************************* Obituary - Viola Hoefener Stanton Register 3-2-1967 Page 8 Mrs. Viola Hoefener Funeral rites for Mrs. Viola Hoefener of Stanton were held Wednesday at the New England Congregational Church with the Rev John Arden Wild officiating. Mrs. Hoefener died Sunday, Feb. 26 at a Norfolk hospital afteran Illness of some months. Service organist was Mrs. George Benson, Jr. and solos were rendered by Mrs. Leo Kautzman. Pallbearers were Clarence Schlermeier, Norman Remm, Adolph Kment, Harold Keenan, Norman Lehman, Walter Kettler and Arthur Kuehn. Burial was in the Stanton cemetery at the direction of the Shultz-Vogel Mortuary. Viola Kate Malone Peltzer was born Jan. 4. I897, at Scribner, daughter of Robert Fred and Clara Molle Peltzer. She was educated In the Snyder schools. On Jan. 11, 1915, she was married to Albert Hoefener and the couple made their home on a farm near Wlsner. In 1921 the family came to live on a farm near Stanton. Mr. Hoefener died on Nov. 28, 1926. Mrs. Hoefener made her home in Stanton in 1928 and had lived here until her death. Besides her parents and husband, Mrs. Hoefener was preceded in death by a son, Robert Dale, two brothers and a grandchild. She is survived by one son, Alvin Hoefener of Stanton, and by three daughters, Mrs. George (Adaline) Jorgensen, Carroll; Mrs. Don (Lois) Doty, Boise, Ida.; and Mrs. Everett (Evelyn) Colwell of Stanton. Also surviving are three brothers and five sisters: Zrven of West Point, Fred of Norfolk, and Marion of Nampo, Ida.; and Mrs. Louis (Geneva) Woehler, Pilger; Mrs. Alfred (Ruth) Walters, Chambers; Mrs. William (Sylvia) Osbon, Boulder, Colo., and Mrs. Curt (Bessie) Hill and Mrs. Alvin (Mae) Han- 'kins, both of Stanton. Additional survivors include nine grandchildren and 16 greatgrandchildren. Mrs. Hoefener was a member of the Friendly Neighbors Club and of the auxiliaries of the VFW and the American Legion, Stanton posts.hhw HOEFENER, VIOLA (PEITZER) ******************************************************************* Obituary - William Hoefener The West Point Republican Death of William Hoefener The death of William Hoefener occurred on Saturday eveing at the farm home of his son, Albert, near Wisner, on Saturday evening. Mr. Hoefener had not been in the best of health for some time, although his condition was not regarded as serious. On Friday morning, however, he failed to rise at the usual time, and seemed ill. at about noon he became unconscious and remained so until the end, on Saturday evening. Mr Hoefener was a native of Germany, born in Lubbecke, on November 4, 1853. When he was twenty-five years of age he came to this country and a few years later settled in this county. On May 28, 1886 he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Raasch. For the past twenty-five years his family have made their home in this city, with exceptions of intervals of a year or two, at which time they were visiting their children in different parts of the state. Mr. Hoefener was a quiet and congenial man, liked by all who knew him. He is survived by his widow, six sons, namely: Emil of Pierce; Albert of Wisner; Edmund of Plainview, Arthur, Wilbert, and Martin at home, and by three daughters, Mrs. Ella Neligh of Kansas City, Kan., Mrs. Hattie Zipf of Pierce and Delilah at home. Funeral services were held from St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Monday afternoon, Rev. Oslchlaeger officiating. Interment was made in Mr. Hope Cemetery. The Republican offers condolences to the bereaved family.hhw --------------------------------------------------------------------- The Hooper Sentinel August 12, 1920 Mrs. Wm. Hoefner of West Point, who had been here a couple of days visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Raasch, was called home Friday morning by the sudden critical illness of Mr. Hoefner, who was at the home of his son, Albert, near Wisner. Saturday night relatives received word that Mr. Hoefner had passed away that day. Mr. Hoefner had been ill for some time, but his illness was not considered very serious until he took the turn for the worse on Friday. Mr. Hoefner was well known to a number of Hooper people, this place once having been his home. The funeral was held Monday. Those going up from here to attend the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. John F. Meyer, Mr. and Mr. A. M. Tillman and Mrs. Henry Paulsen of Bancroft, who is here on a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Raasch.hhw HOEFENER, WILLIAM ******************************************************************* Obituary - Gerayne Jansen Gerayne L. Jansen, 82, of Fremont died Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012, at Fremont Area Medical Center. She was born March 18, 1929, in Beemer to Alfred and Clara (Hille) Paulsen. She grew up at Beemer and was a 1946 graduate of Beemer High School. After her marriage to Howard Jansen on May 24, 1951, in Beemer, the couple moved to Fremont. Gerayne later worked at the Hillside Dairy stores in Fremont and north of Fremont, retiring in 1989. Howard died June 10, 1977. She was a member of St. Timothy Lutheran Church in Fremont and was very active. Survivors include: her daughter, Diane King (and husband, Curtis) of Fremont; sister, Thelma Furchert of West Point; a granddaughter; and two great-granddaughters. She also was preceded in death by a son, a brother and an infant sister. The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Timothy Lutheran Church in Fremont with the Rev. John Plowman officiating. Visitation will be from 3-8 p.m. Wednesday at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont with the family receiving friends from 6-8 p.m. Visitation will continue one hour prior to service time Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Ridge Cemetery in Fremont.hhw Memorials may be directed to St. Timothy Lutheran Church in Fremont.hhw JANSEN, GERAYNE (PAULSEN) ******************************************************************* Obituary - Dale Clarence Kindt Dale Clarence Kindt, 84, passed away peacefully late March 5, 2017 in Sugar Land , Texas after a long illness with Lewy Body Dementia. He was born February 3, 1933 in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Clarence and Mary Kindt. The family attended Grace Lutheran Church where Dale was baptized into the Lutheran faith on March 26, 1933. Dale was confirmed on March 30, 1947 at Grace Lutheran Church. In 1948 the family moved to Independence, Kansas where he graduated High School and was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. In March 1953 he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was assigned to the 15th Air Force, 43rd Bomb Wing, 65th Bomb Squadron of the Strategic Air Command at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona. He was assigned to a flight crew for the B-47 Stratojet Bomber. In 1954, Dale was stationed overseas at Fairford Air Force Base, England and Sidi Slimane Air Force Base in French Morocco, North Africa. While in Tucson, Dale met his future wife Orline Miller through mutual friends. They were married on May 18, 1956 at Faith Lutheran Church, Tucson. Dale was honorably discharged from the Air Force in March 1957. In May 1957 Dale began work in Wichita Kansas for Boeing as a final flight inspection crew member for the B-52 Jet Bomber. In 1958 the family moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma where Dale attended the Spartan School of Aeronautics and worked at the Tri- State Laboratories. In 1962 the family moved to Independence, Kansas where Dale worked for Electra Manufacturing and the family attended Zion Lutheran Church. In 1967 Dale took a job with Sinclair Oil and Gas Co and the family moved to Seminole, Oklahoma. In 1970 Dale was transferred to Ardmore, Oklahoma, where the family joined Trinity Lutheran Church. Dale served as the Financial Secretary for the church for many years. Dale retired from Atlantic Richfield Co. in August of 1991. He and Orline enjoyed traveling in their retirement years, which included a mission trip by Dale to Bolivia. Dale's hobbies included farming, photography and genealogy. In November 2009, Dale and Orline moved to Houston and joined Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. Dale is preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Mary. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 60 years, Orline; children Lynwood Kindt and wife Sandra, Brenham, Texas; Kevin Kindt and wife Karie, Ardmore, Oklahoma; and Kaylene Kindt, Houston, Texas; grandchildren Jeremiah Kindt and wife Jessica, Ardmore, Oklahoma; Christina Moore and husband Mitchell, Houston Texas; and eight great- grandchildren. The family would like to thank the staff at Silverado Memory Care Sugar Land for the loving care they provided Dale over the past 4 � years. Special thanks to Joe and Millie who had a special friendship with Dale from the first day they met him. Although dementia took a lot from Dale over the years, it never altered his bond with his wife Orline, or his soul. He was and always remained a child of God and is now at peace with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.fag �Mount Hope Cemetery �Independence �Montgomery County �Kansas �USA KINDT, DALE CLARENCE ******************************************************************* Obituary - Narena Lemm Narena Clara Marie Lemm, 84, of rural West Point, died December 20, 2001 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Omaha. Narena was born April 11, 1917 in Cuming County to Christian and Henrietta (Hoefener) Zipf. She was baptized at Zion Lutheran, Rural Wisner and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran, rural Beemer. She attended Country school at Pierce, NE and Immanuel Lutheran School. On September 6, 1936 she married Walter Lemm at Immanuel Lutheran. They farmed south of Beemer. Marena remained on the farm until her death. Narena was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and Ladies Aid. Survivors include a son, Arlin (Kathy) of Omaha, a daughter- in-law, Marilyn Lemm of Norfolk, a sister-in-law, Florence Lemm of Norfolk, many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband in 1980, a son Loran in 1993 and a grandson Roger.hhw LEMM, NARENA CLARA MARIE (ZIPF) ******************************************************************* Obituary - Barbara Mahnke The Wisner News Chronicle February 12, 1970 Last Page, Col. 3 Funeral Services For Mrs. Mahnke Were February 10 Funeral services for Mrs. William (Barbara) Mahnke, 77, Beemer, were held Feb. 10 in St.John's Lutheran church at Beemer. The Rev. H. I. Hennig officiated. Mrs. Harland Raasch was organist and Harland Raasch soloist, sang "Who Knows When Death May Overtake Me" and "The Will of God is Always Best". Burial was in the Beemer cemetery. Pallbearers were Lowell Toelle, Lloyd Nellor, Elton Schultz, Lionel Schulz, Arvid Hass and Adolph Raasch Jr. Barbara Johanna Margareth Raasch, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Raasch, was born Dec. 8, 1892 at Beemer. She died Feb. 7 in a Norfolk hospital. On Feb. 14, 1912 she married William Mahnke and lived all her life in Cuming county. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran church, Ladies Aid, Church Social Club, LWML and the American Legion Auxiliary of Beemer. Survivors include two daughters and three sons, Mrs. Herbert (Neola) Wascher and Mrs.Herbert (Elvira) Toelle, Beemer; Delbert Mahnke, Oakland; Milford Mahnke, Craig and Arland Mahnke, Fremont; 18 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren; two brothers, John Raasch, Lyons and Adolph Raasch Sr., Beemer; four sisters Mrs Emil (Lenora) Schulz, Scribner, Mrs. Martha Toelle, Mrs. Ida Nellor and Mrs. Herman (Agatha) Schulz, Beemer. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1967, her parents, two sisters and one brother.hhw MAHNKE, BARBARA JOHANNA MARGARETH(RAASCH) ********************************************************************* Obituary - Delbert Mahnke Wisner News Chronicle Feb. 12, 1976 Page 8, Col. 4 Funeral services for Delbert Mahnke, 62, of Oakland and formerly of Beemer were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5 at St. Johns Lutheran Church at Lyons. The Rev. Donley Hesse officiated and burial was in the Wisner Cemetery. Pallbearers were nephews, Lyle Mahnke, Ray Mahnke, Steven Mahnke, Leon Toelle, Donavon Washer and Gaylerd Washer. Delbert Mahnke was born Oct. 26, 1913 at Beemer to William and Barbara Mahnke. He died Feb. 2 at the Oakland hospital. He was baptized on Oct. 27, 1913 at St. Johns Church, Beemer by Pastor J. H. Tegeler and was confirmed on March 24, 1929 at Immanuel Lutheran Church south of Beemer by Pastor Lierman. On April 18, 1937 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Freese of Beemer by Pastor Falsken. They lived in the Wisner area the first years of marriage but have resided in the Oakland area the last 30 years. Prior to his illness he was employed at a filling station in Oakland. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth; twin sons, Dale of Gehring, NE; Gale of Snyder and another son, Kenneth of Mankato, KS; eightgrand children; two sisters, Mrs. Herb (Neola) Washer and Mrs. Herb (Elvira) Toelle, Beemer; two brothers, Milford of Craig, NE and Orland of Fremont. He was preceded in death by his parents.hhw MAHNKE, DELBERT ************************************************************** Obituary - Milford Mahnke The Fremont Tribune (On-Line) 1-2-2007 Milford K. F. Mahnke, 91, of Oakland died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2006, at Oakland Memorial Hospital. He was born Dec. 27, 1915, in Elkhorn Township, rural Beemer in Cuming County, to William and Barbara (Raasch) Mahnke. He attended Immanuel Lutheran School through eighth grade. He married Leota Kuester on Jan. 22, 1940, in Beemer. They farmed in the Oakland- Craig area until retiring in 1981, when they moved into Oakwood Apartments in Oakland. His wife died Nov. 14, 1997. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in rural Lyons. He also was active at Golden Oaks Senior Center. Survivors include: a daughter, Marvelyn (and husband, Denny) Spangler of Fremont; two sons, Lyle (and wife, Joyce) Mahnke of Hooper and Ray (and wife, Trudy) Mahnke of West Point; a brother, Orland Mahnke of Omaha; a sister, Elvira Toelle of Scribner; special friend, Evelyn Rennerfeldt of Oakland; 17 grandchildren, 42 great- grandchildren and 15 great-great-grandchildren. He also was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, two granddaughters, a brother and a sister. The funeral was this morning at St. John's Lutheran Church in rural Lyons with the Rev. Mark Eldal officiating. Burial was in Oakland Cemetery. Pelan Funeral Services in Oakland was in charge of arrangements. Memorials have been established to St. John's Lutheran Church, Golden Oaks and Oakland Heights.hhw MAHNKE, MILFORD ******************************************************************* Obituary - Leota Mae Mahnke The Oakland Independent November 20, 1997 Leota Mahnke Funeral services for Leota Mahnke were held Mon., Nov. 17, 1997 at St. John's Lutheran Church, rural Lyons. She died November 14 at Oakland Heights at the age of 77 years. The Rev. Gerald Roggow officiated at the service. Carol Schlichting was organist. Casket bearers were Darwin Peterson, Dean Peterson, Gaylerd Wascher, Leon Toelle, Gale Mahnke and Steve Mahnke. Burial was in the Oakland Cemetery. Palmquist-Pelan Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Leota Mae Mahnke was born May 25, 1920, in West Point, to William and Olvia (Ludwig) Kuester. Leota attended District 48 in rural West Point though the eighth grade. On January 22, 1940, Leota and Milford Mahnke were united in marriage at St. John's Lutheran Church in rural Beemer. They made their home on a farm in the Oakland-Craig area until their retirement in 1981 when they moved to the Oakwood Apartments in Oakland. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in rural Lyons, where she was a past Sunday School and Vacation Bible School teacher. Survivors include her husband:; Milford of Oakland; daughter & son- in-law; Marvelyn & Denny Spangler of Fremont; two sons & daughter- in-law; Lyle Mahnke of Fremont, Ray & Trudy Mahnke of Pender; sister & Brother-in-law; Willeta & Myron Peterson of Fremont; nine grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 19 step-great-grandchildren; one step-great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents and an infant daughter.hhw MAHNKE, LEOTA MAE (KUESTER) ******************************************************************* Obituary - Orland Mahnke The Fremont Tribune (On-Line) 1-5-2009 Orland V. Mahnke, 84, of Omaha died Friday, Jan. 2, 2009, at Creighton University Medical Center in Omaha. Orland was born July 17, 1924, in West Point to William and Barbara (Raasch) Mahnke. He graduated from Beemer High School in 1942 and later attended business school. During this time, he met Gloria J. Petersen in Omaha. While there, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and upon being honorably discharged, Orland and Gloria were married on Dec. 4, 1946. In 1960, they moved from Omaha to Fremont where he continued to run Mahnke Implement Company. He later owned and operated Dehy Inc. in Fremont until he retired and moved to Omaha in 2003. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was very active at Trinity Lutheran Church, loved baseball, golf, cards and dancing. He is survived by: his son, Steve (and wife, Becky) Mahnke of Central City; a daughter, Vicki (and husband, Brian) Boesche of Lincoln; grandchildren, Jeff Mahnke of Lincoln; Michelle (and husband, AJ) Strecker of Bennington, Jamie (and husband, Alex) Gordon of Overland Park, Kan., and Jessica Boesche of Lincoln; and many other nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Barbara; two brothers, Delbert and Milford; two sisters, Neola and Elvira; and a grandson, Scott Mahnke. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fremont. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at Dugan Funeral Chapel in Fremont with family present from 6-8 p.m. Burial will be in Memorial Cemetery in Fremont. Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church in Fremont or the charity of your choice.hhw MAHNKE, ORLAND ******************************************************************* Obituary - William C. Mahnke The Beemer Tribune Jan. 4, 1968 Page 1, Col. 3 Wm C. Mahnke Funeral Services Were Thursday Funeral services were conducted at St. John's Lutheran church in Beemer Dec. 29 at 2 p.m. for Wm C. Mahnke, 74 with Rev. Paul Stengel Jr. pastor of the church, officiating. Mrs. Harland Raasch was organist and Harland Raach was soloist. He sang "Rock of Ages" and "Who Knows When Death May Overtake Me". Pallbearers were, Orville Young, Melvin Young, Billy Mahnke, Eugene Mahnke, Gerald Mahnke and Gale Mars. Interment was in the Beemer Cemetery. William C. Mahnke was born Jan 31, 1893 in Beemer. His parents were Henry Mahnke and Louisa (nee Heller) Mahnke. He was baptized at his home by Rev. M. Leimer Feb. 19, 1893, and May 5, 1907 he was confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Beemer with Rev. T. H. Tegier officiating. On Feb. 14, 1912, Mr. Mahnke was united in marriage with Barbara Raasch at the St. John's Lutheran church in Beemer, with Rev. J. H. Tegler officiating. The couple had five children, (Neola) Mrs. Herbert Wascher, Beemer; DelbertanMahnke, Oakland; Milford Mahnke, Craig; (Elvira) Mrs. Herbert Toelle, Beemer and Orland Mahnke, Fremont. At the time of his death he was a member of St. John's Lutheran church. He died Dec. 26 at the hospital in West Point. Surviving are his widow, five children mentioned above, 18 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren; two brothers, Albert and Herman Mahnke, Beemer; four sisters, (Ella) Mrs. Henry Young and (Amelia) Mrs. George Young, both of Beemer; (Rose) Mrs. August Doescher, West Point and (Esther) Mrs. Elmer Mars, Pilger. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one sister.hhw MAHNKE, WILLIAM C. ******************************************************************* Obituary - Daniel McKinnis 1976 Blair Enterprise, Blair, Nebraska Jan. 8, 1976 Daniel McKinnis, Traffic Victim, Died Last Monday Daniel McKinnis, 19 years old, died Monday, January 5, at the St. Joseph Hospital in Omaha. Danny had been hit by two autos on the evening of December 19th while crossing a street in South Omaha. Danny had been in a coma ever since the accident. Respiratory and other complications also hindered recovery. Services are planned for Thursday, January 8, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Blair, with burial in the Blair Cemetery. Surviving, besides his parents are two sisters and one brother, grandparents and great grandmother. Danny was a graduate of the 1974 Blair High School and had been employed by the Weathercraft Roofing Company of Omaha.hhw MCKINNIS, DANIEL ******************************************************************* Obituary - Gwendolyn McKinnis Gwen was born April 3, 1930, in Bancroft, NE, to Fred and Beatta (Raasch) Sass. She graduated from Blair High School in 1948. On June 18, 1950, Gwen married the love of her life, Clair McKinnis, in Blair, NE, and they enjoyed 65 devoted years together. They were blessed with 3 children, 8 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She passed away July 29, 2015, in her home in Blair. Gwen was the secretary and bookkeeper for McKinnis Construction for many years. Over the years, she was actively involved in such organizations as the Bible Study Fellowship, Christian Women?s Club, and the Blair Board of Education. Gwen was the founder of Blair P.R.I.D.E and was active in the Country Bible Church Women?s Ministry and Prayer Ministry. She was also a volunteer at Assisted Living homes and the local hospital. Gwen loved the Lord and her family. She especially enjoyed watching her grandkids and great-grandkids grow and enjoy life. She was once known as the "Cake Lady" for her talent of baking cakes for special occasions. Gwen enjoyed giving swimming lessons to neighborhood children and highly enjoyed Bible studies with friends. Gwen McKinnis is now safely at home with her LORD. Gwen passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday morning July 29, 2015. Gwen was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Bea Sass; brother, Fred Sass; son, Danny McKinnis; and daughter, Lori Svendgard. Family will receive friends 6-8 pm July 31 at Campbell-Aman Funeral Home. Celebration of Life service for Gwen McKinnis, age 85 of Blair, will be held 2:30 pm Saturday August 1 at Country Bible Church in Blair Nebraska. Pastor Chuck Larson will conduct the service and offer words of comfort. Pat Hineline will be vocalist. Musical selections were listed as: "Always" (Once from Gwen, 2nd time from Jesus who is the only one who can keep this promise) and "Amazing Love How Can It Be". Grandchildren were Pallbearers: Brady and Travis Svendgard; Brock Thompson; Kiley Krocak; Jamie Cueva; Jeremy, Bobby, and Bryan McKinnis. Church members provided lunch/dinner for approximately 400 after the graveside service at the Blair Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Country Bible Church, Good News Jail & Prison Ministry, and Smile Train. Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in service to the family.hhw MCKINNIS, GWENDOLYN (SASS) ******************************************************************* Obituary - Alma D. Miller The West Point News Jan. 5, 1984 Page 6b, Col. 1 Alma D. Miller Funeral services for Alma D. Miller, 63, were held Tuesday, Jan. 2, at Zion Lutheran Church, rural Bancroft. The Rev. Harold C. Johnson officiated, with burial in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Delvin Miller, Lauren Albus, Vernon Albus, Kenneth Simonsen, Edgar Brehmer and Elmer Paulsen. She was born June 27, 1902, at rural Bancroft, and died Dec. 31 at the West Point Nursing Home. The daughter of Henry and Eliza Raasch Paulsen, she attended Zion Lutheran School. On Mar 16, 1926 she was married to William Miller at Zion Lutheran Church. She was a lifetime resident of rural Bancroft and member of Zion Lutheran Church and the guild. Surviving are two sons, Willis and Rodney of Bancroft; two daughters, Ardyce Miller and Mrs. Louis (Lavonne) Tietz, both of Bancroft; three grandchildren, Bill, Brent and Brian Tietz.; one brother, Otto Paulsen of Bancroft; and three sisters, Mrs. Edna Miller and Mrs. Oda Albus, both of West Point and Mrs. Elsie Simonsen of Pender.hhw MILLER, ALMA (PAULSEN) ******************************************************************* Obituary - Ardyce Miller Daughter of William and Alma Paulsen Miller. Ardyce attended school at Zion Lutheran School, and worked as a hired girl in her earlier years. She lived on the same farm with her family her entire life. Ardyce was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, rural Bancroft, and Guild. She raised gardens and enjoyed displaying her produce at the Logan Township booth at the Cuming County Fair. Survivors include a sister Lavonne Tietz of West Point, brothers Willis and Rod of Bancroft, niece Jill Tietz, nephews Brian (Holly) Tietz and Brent (Teresa) Tietz. She is preceded in death by her parents.hhw MILLER, ARDYCE ******************************************************************* Obituary - Peter R. Miller The Cuming County Democrat May 4, 1961 Page 4, Col. 4 Peter R. Miller Funeral Monday Last rites for Peter R. Miller, 80, West Point, were conducted Monday, May 1 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in West Point. Rev. F. A. Niedner and Vicar Arlan Busse officiated and burial was in Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Bancroft. Mr. Miller died April 27 at his home after being ill for 3 months. Pallbearers were Raymond Bossow, Sioux City, Ia.; Willis and Delbert Miller, Harry and Louis Bargmann of Bancroft and Earl Kirch of Pender. Honorary pallbearers were; W. J. Meyer and Ed Malzahn of Bancroft; Carl Maas, Lee Waters and Carl O. Schmnidt and Fred Brehmer of West Point. Peter R. Miller was born June 6, 1880 in Pottawattomie County, Iowa, to Carsten and Anna Danker Miller. He died April 27, 1961 at the age of 80 years, 10 months and 21 days. He received his education in Cuming County and was engaged in farming, retiring in 1957 and moving to West Point in November of 1957. Mr. Miller was baptized October 12, 1881 at Zion Lutheran Church, Bancroft by Pastor W. Harms. On April 11, 1897 he was confirmed in the same church by Pastor Harms. Mr. Miller was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Bancroft until 1958 when he became a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, West Point. On September 14, 1917 he married Edna Paulsen at Zion Lutheran Church, Bancroft. To this union were born 4 sons and 4 daughters. Survivors are his wife and 7 children; Viola, Mrs. Paul Oswald of Madison; Lorna, Mrs. Edgar Brehmer, Bancroft; Orline, Mrs. Dale Kindt, Independence, Kansas, Delvin Miller, Bancroft; Bernice Miller, West Point; Lloyd Miller, Syracuse and Don Miller, Bancroft; 21 grandchildren; 3 sisters; Mrs. Emma Kirch, Beemer; Mrs. Marie Bossow, South Sioux City, and Miss Rose Miller, West Point; 2 brothers; A. D. Miller, West Point and Wm. Miller, Bancroft. He was preceded in death by a son, Harlan, and 3 grandchildren. Persons attended the funeral from Council Bluffs and Sioux City, Ia.; Minden, and Bancroft.hhw MILLER, PETER R. ******************************************************************* Obituary - William F. Miller The Cuming County Democrat Sept. 14, 1972 Page 3, Col. 3 W. F. Miller Rites, Bancroft Funeral services for William F. Miller, Bancroft, Neb., lifetime resident of Cuming County were conducted Tuesday afternoon, August 29, 1972 in Zion Lutheran Church near Bancroft. Pastor Loyie Vogt officiated, Erwin Kohtz, Bancroft was organist and hymns were sung by the congregation. Burial was in the parish cemetery and pallbearers were Delbert and Delvin Miller, Edgar Brehmer, Harry Bargmann and Lauren Albus, all of Bancroft and Duane Simonsen of Pender, Nebr. Ben Stalp Funeral Home, West Point was in charge of funeral arrangements. William F. Miller was born November 1, 1890 in Cuming County to Mr. and Mrs. Karsten Miller and died Saturday , August 26, 1972 in St. Francis Memorial Hospital in West Point at the age of 81 years, 9 months and 25 days. He received his education in Cuming County and wa a farmer near Bancroft until he retired. On March 16, 1926 he married Alma Paulson at Bancroft and they were parents of four children. Surviving are his wife, Alma, two sons, Rodney Miller and Willis Miller, both of Bancroft, two daughters, Miss Ardyce Miller and Mrs. Louis (Lavonne) Tietz, both of Bancroft and one sister, Miss Rosa Miller, Beemer and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and four sisters.hhw MILLER, WILLIAM F. ******************************************************************* Obituary - Willis Miller Willis Miller, 82, of West Point, died Sunday, April 10, 2011 at West Point Living Center. Funeral services are 10:30 Wednesday at Zion Lutheran Church, Bancroft. Burial with Military Honors to follow at church cemetery. Visitation 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm Tuesday at Stokely Funeral Home in West Point which is in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be made to the donor's choice. Willis was born November 16, 1928 on the family farm north of West Point in Cuming County to William and Alma Paulsen Miller. He grew up on the farm, attended Zion Lutheran Church School, and served as a diesel mechanic in the US Army from 1951 until 1954. Willis then farmed with his brother, Rodney. Willis was a member of Zion Lutheran Church rural Bancroft. He enjoyed collecting and restoring antique tractors. Survivors include brother Rodney of Bancroft, sister Lavonne Tietz of West Point, niece Jill Tietz, nephews Brian (Holly) Tietz and Brent (Teresa) Tietz, Great-nieces Paige Tietz, Carly Tietz and Caragan Tietz, Great-nephews Taylor Tietz and Carsten Tietz. He is preceded in death by his parents, a sister Ardyce and brother in law Louis Tietz.hhw MILLER, WILLIS MERLE ******************************************************************* Obituary - Ella Neligh West Point Republican Sept. 7, 1967 Page 4, Col. 2 Neligh rites set at Smith mortuary Funeral services for Mrs. Charles (Ella) Neligh, 78, of Kansas City will be this Thursday afternoon at the Ray Smith mortuary, West Point. Burial well be in Mt. Hope cemetery. Mrs. Neligh, the former Ella Hoefener died Sunday at Kansas, City.hhw --------------------------------------------------------------------- Cuming County Democrat West Point, NE Sept. 14, 1967 Page 5, Col. 2 Funeral services were conducted for Mrs. Ella Neligh of Kansas City, Missouri on Thursday afternoon in West Point. Emil Hoefener of Beemer is a brother of Mrs. Neligh and rlatives from the Beemer area attended burial rites for her.hhw NELIGH, ELLA (HOFENER) ******************************************************************* Obituary - Harry A. Nellor West Point News December 21, 1978 Page 6, Col. 3 Harry Nellor Funeral services for Harry Nellor, 92, of Beemer were today, Dec. 20 at Congregational Church in Beemer, Rev. Jack Bellar officiated with burial in Beemer Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gerry Haber, Bil Haber, Wayne Kroeger, James McNamara, Leonard Hunke and Vernon Cohee. He died Sunday at the Pender Hospital. Surviving are children, Mrs. Dale (Norma) Vierson of Vincennes, Ind., Mrs. Carl (Arrel) Heitman and Lloyd of Beemer.hhw NELLOR, HARRY A. ******************************************************************* Obituary - Ida Nellor The West Point News June 14, 1990 Page 4b, Col. 5 Funeral services for Ida Nellor, 101 of Beemer were held Friday, June 8, 1990, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Beemer. Revered Paul Krentz officiated with burial in the Beemer Cemetery. She died Tuesday, June 5, 1990, at Colonial Haven Nursing Home in Beemer. She was born August 6, 1888, in Beemer to John and Sophia (Sass) Raasch. She attended Immanuel Lutheran School and the Beemer public schools. She was married to Harry Nellor on September 15, 1909. A lifetime resident of Beemer, she had been employed as a telephone operator. She was a charter member of St. John's Lutheran Church and its ladies aid. Survivors include one son, Lloyd and his wife, Janice; two daughters, Mrs. Arrel Heitmann and Mrs. Dale (Norma) Vierson, all of Beemer; eight grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, one brother, Adolph of Beemer; and two sisters, Lenora Schulz of Scribner and Agatha Schulz of Beemer.hhw NELLOR, IDA (RAASCH) ******************************************************************* Obituary - David James Paulsen Funeral services for David Paulsen age 37 of Beemer, NE will be held on Saturday, June 12, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Christ Lutheran Church in Wisner, NE. Interment will be in the Beemer Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will continue on Saturday from 9 a.m. till service time at Christ Lutheran Church in Wisner, NE. Kuzelka-Minnick Funeral Home in Beemer is in charge of arrangements. Relatives and friends can leave online condolences on David?s Book of Memories at www.kuzelka-minnickfuneralhomes.com. David passed away on Friday, June 4, 2010 south of Beemer, NE. David James Paulsen was born November 4, 1972 at Fremont, NE to Myron and Karen (Smith) Paulsen. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John?s Lutheran Church in Beemer, NE. He attended Beemer Public Schools and graduated from Beemer High School in 1991 and graduated from Northeast Community College in Norfolk, NE in 1993. On July 27, 1996, he was united in marriage to Jena Ehrisman at the Christ Lutheran Church in Wisner, NE. David had worked for Jones Manufacturing in Beemer, at Tyson?s in West Point, West Point Implement in West Point, and was currently employed at Wimmer?s in West Point, NE. David was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Wisner, NE. He loved to hunt, fish, do auto body and mechanical work, listen to music and spend time with his family. Survivors include-Wife-Jena Paulsen of Beemer, NE Children- Jaclyn Young, Gene and Andrew Paulsen Parents- Myron and Karen Paulsen of Beemer, NE Parents-in-law- Roy and Cleone Ehrisman of Beemer, NE Brother- Bert and Brenda Paulsen of Dodge, NE and family Tyler Paulsen and Lauren Hamilton of Fremont, NE and son Nolan Jennifer and Randy Jakubowski of Columbus, NE and son Jace Amber Paulsen of Pender, NE Brother-in-law- Andrew and Shanon Ehrisman of Lincoln, NE and family Mason and Brooklyn Ehrisman David was preceded in death by his grandparents.hhw PAULSEN, DAVID JAMES ******************************************************************* Obituary - Doris Lucille Paulsen Funeral services for Doris (Lorenzen) Paulsen, age 93, of West Point, were Tuesday, April 10, 2012, at Grace Lutheran Church in West Point. Interment was in Mt. Hope Cemetery in West Point. Doris passed away on Friday, March 30, 2012, at her daughter's home in Elkhorn. Doris Lucille Schrader was born Sept. 28, 1918, in Lyons, Burt County, to Louis and Myrtle (Kauffman) Schrader. She was baptized at Oakland, attended Sunday school at Grace Lutheran Church in West Point and was confirmed there on April 14, 1935, by Pastor W.A. Klink. Survivors include daughter, Yvonne Annette and husband Shelton (Skip) Haskett of Elkhorn, and family; granddaughter, Annette Marie and husband Curtis Williams of Omaha, granddaughter, Tonia Lynn and husband David Kehr of Elkhorn; great-grandchildren, Anthony Michael Haskett, Joseph Shelton Haskett, Elizabeth Kaitlynn Kehr, Rebekah Elyse Lucille Kehr, and Jacqueline Krystine Rose Kehr; grandson, Michael Crist and wife Staci Haskett of Elkhorn; great- grandchildren, Abigayle Lyn Haskett and Kaylene Mya Haskett; son, Harry Krafft and wife, Ruth Lorenzen of Norfolk.hhw PAULSEN, DORIS LUCILLE SCHRADER LORENZEN ******************************************************************* Obituary - Eliza M. Paulsen The Hooper Sentinel February 16, 1939 Former Local Resident Passes Away at Bancroft Hooper relatives received word of the death on Monday of Mrs. Henry Paulsen, 73, at her home at Bancroft. The deceased was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Raasch and was born and grew to womanhood on a farm north of Hooper. She was a niece of Mrs. John F. Meyer and a aunt of Mrs. A. M. Tillman. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at Bancroft, Mrs. Paulsen was ill for more than a year prior to her death.hhw Note: I received this picture from Frances Dellar on 8-29-2012 PAULSEN, ELIZA M. (RAASCH) ******************************************************************* Henry George Paulsen The West Point Newspaper Rev. Homann Officiates at Paulsen Services Funeral services were held Friday afteroon at St. Paul's Lutheran church for Henry G. Paulen, one of Bancroft's oldest residents, who died Tuesday afternoon at his home after a short illness. Rev. W. E. Homann officiated with interment in Bancroft cemetery. Henry George Pausen was born November 27, 1865 at Meldorf, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, to John Paulsen and Marie Paulsen nee Schippman. Following the death of his parents, he came to America at the age of twelve to make his home with an older sister, Mrs. John H. Witt near Scribner. February 6, 1890, he was married to Elisa Raasch of Uehling by Rev. Ed Begt and to them were born eight children. After his marriage Mr. Paulsen farmed near Scribner until 1896 when the family moved to a farm four miles west of Bancroft. April 6, 1930, he retired and moved into the home in Bancroft which he purchased. He was preceded in death by his wife who died February 13, 1939, and a son, Lorenz, who passed away in 1926. Survivors are his children, Alfred of Beemer, Mrs. Peter Miller, Mrs. Fred Albus, Harry, Otto and Mrs. William Miller, all of Bancroft and Mrs. Paul Simonsen of Pender; 29 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.hhw --------------------------------------------------------------------- Bancroft Centennial Book ? Page 237 Henry George Paulsen, the son of John and Maria, nee Schippman Paulsen, was born at Meldorf, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany, November 27, 1865. The youngest of nine children, orphaned by the death of his mother in 1870, and his father in 1873. He came to America at the age of twelve to make his home with an older sister, Mrs. John Witt near Scribner, Nebraska. He was baptized, received his Christian and elementary schooling in Germany, until he came to this country. Here he was instructed for confirmation, in St. John's Lutheran Church near Hooper. After his confirmation he worked on farms in the Hooper area for a number of years. Eliza Raasch, the daughter of John and Barbara, nee Uehling Raasch was born November 22, 1866, in what was then Washington County of Territory of Nebraska, now Dodge County, Nebraska. She was baptized and confirmed in St. Paul's Church near Hooper. The town Uehling was named after this Uehling family. On February 6, 1890, Henry and Eliza were married in St. John's Lutheran Church of Hooper. After their marriage, they farmed near Scribner, until 1896, when they moved to Cuming County, where they purchased a farm four miles west of Bancroft. (Alvin Sorensen now lives here.) Henry served on the school board of District 29 for many years. Both Henry and Eliza were active and faithful members of Zion Lutheran Church, until April 6, 1930, when they retired from farming and moved into Bancroft, where Bill McCrory's now reside. Here they became members of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. They both were active in church work. Henry was elected as an elder, January 14, 1932, a position he held until the time of his death. A grandson, Vernon Albus, is now serving as an elder at St. Paul's. He was a Cuming County Commissioner for several years, a position another grandson, Lauren Albus now holds. Eliza was a active member of the Ladies Aid. Tragedy struck this family in December of 1929, when after only four years of marriage to Dorothy, nee Schmidt, their son Lorenz passed away, leaving Dorothy with three small children to care for. In February 1934, Henry and Eliza went to live with their son Otto, on a farm four miles southwest of Bancroft. Death had deprived Otto of his young wife Violet, at the age of twenty-two years. Henry and Eliza were to assume care of his infant son and of the household. Eliza became ill January of 1938. In November they moved back to their home in Bancroft, where she fell peacefully asleep February 13, 1939, at the age of 72 years. Henry continued to live in Bancroft and had a busy life, until he suffered a stroke and became bedfast. On Tuesday afternoon, March 21, 1950, Bancroft lost one of its oldest and a highly esteemed resident when Henry passed away at his home after a short illness, at the age of 84 years. Henry and Eliza were blessed with eight children; Alfred, who died in 1935; Edna, Mrs. Peter Miller, Lorenz, who died in 1926; Oda, Mrs. Fred Albus; Harry, who died in 1976; Alma, Mrs. William Miller; Elise, Mrs. Paul Simonsen; and Otto. By Betty Albus ">Note: I received this picture from Frances Dellar on 8-29-2012 PAULSEN, HENRY GEORGE ******************************************************************* Obituary - Lorenz J. Paulsen The Bancroft Blade December 24, 1926 Page 1 The Lord, in his infinite wisdom, has called home into eternal life another able and faithful young man, whose sudden death was a severe shock to all his nearest relatives and his numerous friends. The deceased was the second son of our former supervisor, Mr. Henry Paulsen and wife. He was born near Scribner, March 22, 1895. In his infancy his parents moved and settled on their Cuming County farm, 4 miles west of Bancroft. His education he received in his truly Christian parental home and in the Lutheran parochial school in Neligh township, of which his honored father was a member of the school board. Here he not only received an adequate secular education, but he also learned to know and love his Savior, whose rod and staff comforted him even through the valley of the shadow of death, when all human skill could not stay death's grim cold hands from meeting his Pilot face to face. He was confirmed in his Christian faith April 4, 1909, when he promised his Lord and Savior faithfulness unto the end. During the World War he was called into service in the first draft. He enlisted Sept. 22, 1917, and assisted in a number of battles unharmed. Some of them were St Mihiel Offensive, Meuse-Argonne Offensive, Offensive of the Noevre, Defense of Noevre Sector and Defense of Toul Sector. After an oversea service of eight months and one day he was discharged April 10, 1919. The writer is still in possession of a letter he received from him while in conflict under heavy fires of roaring cannons, bombs and shells, dated Oct. 30th, 1918. Although he saw many of his brave comrades fall he was protected from the numerous threatening dangers that surrounded him. Febr. 2nd, 1920, he joined his life in marriage to that of Miss Dorothy Schmidt, the second daughter of Peter Schmidt, since deceased and wife. During the few years of a happy matrimonial life three children were born to them, all too young to realize the real loss they suffered in the loss of a loving and guiding father. In 1922 he settled on his farm 4 miles southwest of Bancroft. He then also joined the Luth. Zion congregation as a voting member of which he was also a member of the finance committee. On May 9th, 1926, he had to undergo an operation from which he recovered completely. He felt so well that he even picked his corn alone. But suddenly an obstruction of the bowels necessitated another operation, which was preformed in a hospital in Sioux City, Iowa. After the operation his strength faded away rapidly, that he himself had no hope of recovery. He then called for his pastor, Rev. Wm. Harms who was taken there by his brother, Otto, in a car. During this short visit the deceased listened eagerly to the last words of consolation from his life-long pastor, preparing him for the end. He realized the seriousness of his condition and did not expect to survive this operation. He retained full consciousness to the end. He even selected is pallbearers, mainly his coworkers in the finance committee; Fred Dietrich, Theo Eggert and Carl Rappo, also Hans Lase, Herm. and Carl Repschlaeger. The deceased was a young man of a pleasing disposition and an excellent character who could number his friends by his acquaintances. This also manifested itself at his funeral services, during which our spacious church could hardly hold the large throng of mourning relatives and friends that came to pay their last respects to a beloved friend. He died in the Luth. hospital in Sioux City, Iowa, shortly after an operation, at the age of 31 yrs., 8 months and 22 days. He leaves to mourn a beloved wife, to whom he was a devoted husband, 3 infant children, his parents, who have all reasons to feel proud of him as a son, who was a credit to them, 3 brothers; Alfred, Harry, and Otto, and 4 sisters; Mrs. Peter Miller, Mrs. Fred Albus, Mrs. Wm. Miller, and Mrs. Paul Simonsen. Interments were made in the Luth. Zion's cemetery. Although good the characteristics of the deceased have been he knew and we all ought to know that thereby we are not justified before our omnicient God, before whom all our rightiousness is like a filthy garment. Let us therefore with the departed friends take our refuge in our Savior, whose righteousness is the only reconciliation for all penitent sinners. We all join in extending our sympathy to the bereaved relatives.hhw PAULSEN, LOENZ JOHN ******************************************************************* Obituary - Otto E. Paulsen The West Point Democrat Services for Otto E. Paulsen, 80, Beemer, formerly of Bancroft, were Mar. 20 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Beemer with burial in the Bancroft Cemetery. He died Mar. 16, 1988, at the Pender hospital. He was born June 19, 1907, at Bancroft, the son of Henry and Eliza Paulsen. He was married to Violet Brehmer on May 25, 1931 at Council Bluffs, Ia. She died in 1933. He married Iona Kruger Johnson on May 25, 1939, at Sioux City, Ia. She died Nov. 2, 1973. He was married to Wilma Taylor Fehliman Oct. 16, 1976 at Hastings. He resided most of his life in the Bancroft area. In 1976 he moved to Beemer. He had been at Colonial Haven since January. Survivors include his wife; sons, Melburn Johnson of Sioux City, Ia., and Dennis "Sam" Paulsen of Apple Valley, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Bonnie Mattison of Emerson; 14 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Rosemary Raasch of Beemer and Mrs. Karen Guarinto of Lampe, MO.; one stepson, Bert "Skip" Fehliman of LaVista; five step grandchildren and six step great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Oda Albus of West Point and Mrs. Elsie Simonsen of Pender.hhw Note: I received this picture from Frances Dellar on 8-29-2012 PAULSEN, OTTO E. ******************************************************************* Obituary - Wilma E. Paulsen The Fremont Tribune (On-Line) May 31, 2005 Wilma (Fehliman) Paulsen, 92, of Beemer died Saturday, May 28, 2005, at Colonial Haven Nursing Home in Beemer. Wilma E. Taylor was born May 17, 1913, in Estavan, Saskatchewan, Canada, to Charles and Jenny (Spencer) Taylor. She attended Cuming County Rural School District 7 and graduated from Beemer High School in 1931. She married Clyde D. Fehliman on Dec. 10, 1933, in Beemer. The couple lived on the Fehliman family homestead east of Beemer and also operated a dairy. They later moved to Danbury, Iowa, in 1962 and returned to the farm a few years later. Her husband died Nov. 16, 1974. She married Otto Paulsen on Oct. 16, 1976, in Hastings. Wilma and Otto remained on the Fehliman farm until Otto died March 16, 1988. She entered the Colonial Haven Nursing Home in 1991. She was a member or St. John's Lutheran Church in Beemer and had served previously for a number of years as the choir director. Survivors include: her children, Rosemary Raasch of Beemer, Karen (Mrs. Jerry) Guarino of Fremont and Bert "Skip" (and wife, Lynne) Fehliman of Tucson, Ariz.; stepchildren, Melburn Johnson of Lyons, Dennis "Sam" Paulsen of Pahrump, Nev., and Bonnie (Mrs. Jim Mattison) of Emerson; a brother, Spencer (and wife, Ruth) Taylor of LaVista; five grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, a great-great- grandchild, 12 stepgrandchildren, 32 stepgreat-grandchildren and a stepgreat-great-grandchild. She also was preceded in death by an infant son, a sister, a brother and a son-in-law. The funeral will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Beemer with the Rev. David List officiating. Visitation will be from 3-8 p.m. today at Kuzelka-Minnick Funeral Home in Beemer and will continue one hour prior to service time at the church. Burial of the cremains will be on Thursday in Beemer Cemetery.hhw PAULSEN, WILMA E. (TAYLOR) ******************************************************************* Biography - Vivian Perez The Bancroft Centennial Book John and Pauline Raasch moved to Bancroft in March of 1922 with their nine children - - - - - was born. The family in order of birth are Harold, Beatta, John, Eugene, Waldo, Vernita, Vivian, Leroy, Bernice, and ELaine. As of 1983, all are still living with five in Nebraska and five in California. Mother and Dad are buried in the Bancroft Cemetery. Ours was a happy family and often during childhood days there were as many as twenty or more eating at our table. How our parents worked to support us and helped others! Dad and the boys worked in the fields and had a dairy. We had a milk cart drawn by a blind horse who was called Blind Billy. That horse knew just which house was a customer's and could have delivered the milk alone. Mon, with the help of the girls, canned everything from the garden; sitting on the back porch shelling peas was a summer routine. We slaughtered pork and had a smoke house for curing ham, sausage, and bacon. Often we could be found along country roads picking choke cherries, elderberries, and wild plums for jellies and jams. Everything was put to use, even the ice on the Dredge was cut and stored in a building we called the "ice house". The front of the building was used as a play house for the children and Dad made rag rugs on a loom he kept there. We cut up strips of old clothing and rolled it into tight balls. One tragic time was when polio struck during the epidemic of 1925. We were fortunate for I was the only one to get it. That day, Doctor Heacock rushed down the hill, after treating me for influenza, and said, "Flag the train, a voice just told me Vivian has polio. We'll have to get her to Omaha." My spine was tapped and my life saved! Everyone rallied around us and my mom took such good care of me during all those months of recuperation. I did not walk for a year. Years later when I taught at the Dixon School southeast of Bancroft, Mom wanted a dress which cost nearly $25.00 and I spent half a month's salary to buy it for her. It was a wine colored embossed velvet. She is wearing it in the picture. At the Dixon School, I had eight pupils. Their names were Edwin Tarbutton, Don Carlbert, Marilyn Swanson, Burnell Swanson, Elizabeth Browning, Doris Hammel, Myra Gatzemeyer and Deloise Gatzemeyer. That was in 1938 and my last full year of residency in Bancroft, for from there I went to Wayne State Teachers College, then to Los Angeles, California and worked at the Beverly Hills Hotel, where I met Tom. I returned to Nebraska and finished a school year teaching near Meadow Grove, on to Chicago until World War II in 1941, returned to California in January of 1942 and changed my career to bookkeeping. On December 21, 1946, Tom and I were married in San Diego, and now, thirty-six years later, have settled in Santa Rosa, California with our daughter Renee. She was born at the Naval Ordinance Testing Station in China Lake, California on October 19, 1952. By Vivian Raasch Perez PEREZ, VIVIAN (RAASCH) ******************************************************************* Obituary - Petty Pope Post-Standard, The(Syracuse, NY)-February 8, 1989 Deceased Name: BETTY C. POPE Services will be private for Betty C. Pope, 67, of 114 McClure St. and formerly of Chittenango, who died Monday at Faxton Hospital, Utica. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Chittenango. There will be no calling hours. Mrs. Pope was a native of Syracuse . Surviving are two daughters, Janine Seitz of Munnsville and Karen Curry of Syracuse ; two brothers, Earl of Hubbardsville and Raymond Raasch of Utica; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Campbell-Dean Funeral Home, Oneida, has charge of arrangements.fag POPE, BETTY (RAASCH) ****************************************************************** Obituary - Adolph Raasch Sr. The Fremont Tribune The funeral for Adolph Raasch Sr., 99, of Beemer will be 2 p.m. Thursday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Beemer. He died Sunday, Oct. 10, 1999, at Colonial Haven Nursing Home in Beemer. Raasch was born May 7, 1900, at Beemer. He attended Cuming County rural schools. He married Alma Hass March 9, 1921, at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church in rural Wisner. He was in the construction business, building several churches in northeast Nebraska, including working on the present St. John's Lutheran Church in Beemer and building its parsonage before retiring in 1975. His wife died July 19, 1973. He married Grace Hall Feb. 20, 1979, in Phoenix. They opened the first greenhouse in Beemer. She died Oct. 1, 1986. Raasch entered Colonial Haven Nursing Home in the spring of 1993. He was a lifelong member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Beemer, serving on various offices and was a former member of Beemer Volunteer Fire Department. Survivors include: six sons, Adolph (and wife, Beverly) Raasch Jr., Harland (and wife, Rosemary) Raasch, Terry (and wife, Cindy) Raasch, all of Beemer, Lyle (and wife, Mary) Raasch of Kearney, Dallas Raasch of Harlan, Iowa, and Dean Raasch of Phoenix; two daughters, Orphia (Mrs. Warren) Ackerman and Elgene (Mrs. Lyman) Brown, both of Beemer; two sisters, Lenora Schulz of Scribner and Agatha Schulz of Beemer; 32 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren. He also was preceded in death by three daughters, a son, two brothers, five sisters, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The Rev. James P. Carretto will officiate Thursday's service. Visitation will be 3-8 tonight at Kuzelka Funeral Home in Beemer and will continue from 11 a.m. until service time Thursday at the church. Burial will be in Beemer Cemetery.hhw RAASCH, ADOLPH SR. ******************************************************************* Obituary - Adolph Raasch Jr. The Norfolk Daily News (On-Line) 10-29-2005 Adolph Raasch BEEMER ? Services for Adolph Raasch Jr., 78, of Vista, Calif., formerly of Beemer, will be Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. at St. John?s Lutheran Church in Beemer with the Rev. Duane Behnken officiating. Burial will be in the Beemer Cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 159. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 8 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. at Kuzelka-Minnick Funeral Home in Beemer. Mr. Raasch died Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2005, at the Veterans Hospital in La Jolla, Calif.hhw - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Fremont Tribune (On-Line) Oct. 32, 2005 Adolph Raasch Jr. Adolph Raasch Jr., 78, of Vista, Calif., formerly of Beemer, died Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2005, at the VA Hospital in La Jolla, Calif. He was born Feb. 5, 1927, in Beemer to Adolph Heinrich Wilhelm Raasch Sr. and Alma (Hass) Raasch. He attended Beemer High School. In his youth the family resided near the present day Beemer Cemetery on the grounds of the old Beemer Brick Factory, once owned by Adolph's grandfather, John Christian Frederich Raasch Jr. Family members raised their own meat, had a small dairy business and grew their own vegetables. The family relocated for a brief time to Oakland, Calif., where he attended Technical Trade School and worked in the Oakland shipyards building ships. In 1945, he was inducted into the U.S. Army while in California. He served for two years and was stationed overseas in Austria during World War II. He returned to Beemer and married Beverly A. Brown on Nov. 18, 1951. The family resided in Beemer, where he was a carpenter and built many projects in the community. For the last 21 years, he had resided and worked with his son, Dolph, and his family in Vista. He was a member of the Beemer post of the American Legion and a member of the Beemer Volunteer Fire Department. Survivors include: his wife; his children, Dolph Raasch and Dana Raasch, both of Vista, Denise Aschoff of Randolph and Drew Raasch of Aurora, Ill.; four brothers, Lyle Raasch of Kearney, Dallas Raasch of Columbus, Dean Raasch of Phoenix and Terry Raasch of Beemer; two sisters, Orphia Ackerman of Beemer and Elgene Brown of Sutton; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. The funeral will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Beemer with the Rev. Duane Behnken officiating. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday and will continue from 8-9:30 a.m. Wednesday, all at Kuzelka-Minnick Funeral Home in Beemer. Burial will be in Beemer Cemetery with military rites by Beemer American Legion Post 159.hhw RAASCH, ADOLPH JR. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = August F. Raasch Dates on Tombstone = 1880 - 1883 Parents = John & Barbara (Uehling) Raasch Mini Biography August F. Raasch, 3, was the son of John and Barbara (Uehling) Raasch. He was born in Nebraska on Nov. 16, 1880 and died on Feb. 27, 1883. August was the tenth of eleven children. He is buried at St. John's cemetery, Hooper, Nebraska.hhw RAASCH, AUGUST ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Wife, Barbara M. Raasch Dates on Tombstone = 1839 - 1923 Married Name = Mrs. John F. Raasch Maiden Name = Barbara M. Uehling Obituary The Hooper Sentinel March 15, 1923 Pay Final Tributes To Former Resident Here Following a brief illness from ailments incidental to old age, Mrs. John Raasch, one of the pioneer residents of this place, departed this life Tuesday evening, March 6, 1923, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. G. Paulsen, of near Bancroft, at the age of 83 years, 11 months and 23 days. The remains were brought overland Friday afternoon to the St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, northwest of Hooper, where at two o'clock funeral services were held, with the pastor, Rev. H. C. Jul. Frese, having them in charge. They were largely attended and many followed the remains to their last resting place in the church's cemetery. As Barbara Uehling, deceased was born in Saxony, Germany, March 13, 1839. When still a young girl, she came to America with her parents, locating at Watertown, Wis., which was the first home of many of the first settlers of this community. There in 1857 she was united in marriage to John Raasch, who preceded her in death two years ago, and there she made her home until 1865, when the westward trip to the new home in Nebraska was made. The family took up a homestead north of our present city. This place, which is now farmed by B. H. Monnich, remained her home until 1902, when she and her husband removed to Hooper to occupy the home they had erected in the southeast part of town and spend the sunset days of their life in retirement and ease. A year ago last January she went up to Bancroft to make her home with her daughter. The passing of this beloved woman is once more a reminder that the sturdy pioneers who helped to make this land one of plenty are fast answering the final summons and passing to the Great Beyond. She was a woman who through the trials of pioneering bore her lot with much fortitude and her ever-ready willingness to lend a helping hand in those days to neighbors in need caused her to become well beloved by all; and so her demise is mourned by many. She was a Christian woman, a woman dutiful to her home ties and devoted to relatives, friends and neighbors. She was the mother of four daughters and seven sons, two of the former and four of the latter surviving. They are Mrs. H. G. Paulsen of Bancroft, Mrs. Wm. Hoefner of West Point, Casper of Prairie Home, Gottlieb of Denver, Emil of Omaha, and Henry of Ashland. She is also survived by two sister, Mrs. August Wagner and Mrs. John F. Meyer of Hooper, as well as over forty grandchildren and over forty great-grandchildren. The out-of-town relatives who came for the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Paulsen and son, Harry, of Bancroft; Mrs. Wm. Hoefner and Martin Hoefner of West Point, Casper Raasch of Prairie Home, Mrs. John Raasch, Jr., Mrs. Chas. Toelle and Mrs. Harry Nellor of Beemer, A. E. Hartung of Wisner, and Harry Hartung and Arthur Hoefner of Omaha. Owing to illness, her sons Gottlieb, Emil and Henry, could not come for the funeral.hhw ------------------------------------------------------------------- Addtional Note: Barbara Uehling emigrated from Bremen on the ship "Jason", arriving in New York on August 10, 1852. RAASCH, BARBARA (UEHLING) ******************************************************************* Obituary - Carolyn J. Raasch Dates = 3-26-1959 - 5-28-1968 Carolyn Joy Raasch, 9, daughter of Carl and Joyce Raasch of Meridian, died last Thursday morning at a Boise hospital after a long illness. She was born March 26th, 1959, in Boise, Idaho. She attended the Meridian grade school and was a member of the Ustick Baptist Church. She is survived by her parents; her twin sister, Shirley; another sister Janine, both of Meridian; paternal grandparents, Lawrence and Clara Raasch of Caldwell, Idaho; maternal grandparents, Carroll and Erma Dean of Notus, Idaho; paternal great-grandparents, Ray and Ida Bachman, Cheyenne, Wyoming; and maternal great-grandparents, George and Grace Dean of Rupert, Idaho. Graveside services were Saturday afternoon at Meridian cemetery w/Rev. Everett E. Berrey and the Rev. William Smith officiating. The family suggests those who wish, may contribute to the Child Evangelism Fellowship in care of the Rev. William Smith. Note: Janine Harrison sent this obituary to me on April 18, 2003. RAASCH, CAROLYN J. ******************************************************************* Obituary - Casper F. Raasch The Hooper Sentinel November 23, 1944 Former Citizen Called by Death Casper Raasch Mrs. A. M. Tillman went to Lincoln Monday to attend funeral services for an uncle, Casper F. Raasch, 84, who died at his home at Prairie Home near Lincoln on Thursday, Nov. 16. He was an early day resident and businessman of Hooper, but since 1922 had been living in the Prairie Home vicinity. Born in Dodge county, Wisc., on Sept. 10, 1860, he came to Nebraska with his parents in 1864. He is survived by his wife, the former O'Rena Clark; two daughters, Mrs. Addie McLaughlin of Prairie Home and Mrs. Georgia Allen of North Platte; a son, Earl of Syracuse, N. Y.; two brothers, Henry of Kimball and Emil of Omaha.hhw - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Casper Raasch is taken by death Prairie Home, Neb. ? Casper F. Raasch, 84, a resident of Nebraska for 80 years, died at his home here Thursday. He had lived in the Prairie Home vicinity since 1922. Born in Dodge County, Wis., on September 10, 1860, Raasch came to Nebraska with his parents in 1864. He and his wife O?Rena celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary May 20 of this year. Besides his wife he leaves two daughters, Mrs. Addie McLaughlin, Prairie Home, and Mrs. Georgia Allen, North Platte; a son, Earl J. Raasch, Syracuse, N. Y.; two brothers, Henry, Kimball, Neb., and Emil, Omaha, nine grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. --Nebraska State Journal, Lincoln, Friday, November 17, 1944 Note: Steve Pueppke sent this obituary to me on January 22, 2006 RAASCH, CASPER F. ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = Charlotte Wife of John Raasch, Sr. Dates on Tombstone = 1800 - 30 Mar. 1874 Spouse = John Raasch, Sr. Maiden Name = Charlotte Christine Zarling Biography Charlotte Christine Louise Zarling, 74, was born in the year 1800 at Natelfitz, Pommern, Preussen. She was married about 1830 to Johann Friedrich Erdman Raasch in Germany. They emigrated to the USA from Stettin on the Bark "Ajax", and landed in New York on Sept. 11, 1843. Her husband drowned in Rock Creek in Shields Township, Dodge County, Wisconsin on July 16, 1856 in an unsuccesful attempt to save his son, Karl Friedrich, 16, and both are buried in the Kripplein Christi Lutheran Cemetery in Emmet Township, Dodge County, Wisconsin. She moved from Wisconsin to Nebraska in 1865 with her son John, his wife Barbara Uehling Raasch and their children. She made her home with John and Barbara Raasch. She died on March 30, 1874 and is buried at St. John's Cemetery, Hooper, Nebraska.hhw Charlotte & Johann were the parents of the following children: 1. Christian Friedrich Erdmann 1831 - after 1832 2. Gottlied Ludwig Erdmann 8-21-1832 - about 1832 3. Johann Christian Friedrich 12-30-1834 - 8-20-1920 4. Caroline Marie Friederike 10-24-1836 - 1900 5. Henrietta Charlotta Justine 11-28-1839 - 1-24-1916 6. Friedrich 1841 - 7-16-1856 The folllowing entry is from the 1870 US census for Dodge county, Nebraska: Logan township CD M593\828\336B Raasch, John 35 m w Prussia Margaret 31 f w Saxony Charlote 11 f w Atten School Wisconsin Casper 10 m w Atten School Wisconsin John 8 m w Atten School Wisconsin Gotleb 6 m w Wisconsin Eliza 3 f w Nebraska Mary 1 f w Nebraska Charlote 70 f w Prussia Records for Kripplein Christi Church, located in Sec. 36 SW of Emmet Township of Dodge County, Wisconsin. Kripplein Christi Cemetery Sec/ 36 SW Emmet Twp. Dodge Co. WI. Raasch Johann Friedrich Erdman d. 16 July 1856; age 52 yrs. (drowned behind Mill while trying to save his son who was in danger.) Karl Friedrich, son of Johann, d. 16 July 1856; age 16 years. (buried next To his father on the same day) Note: The upper part of this stone is missing. The missing portion contains the wording "Charlotte wife of". RAASCH, CHARLOTTE CHRISTINE (ZARLING) ******************************************************************* Obituary - Cheerie A. Raasch Cheerie A. Raasch November 03, 1947 - October 30, 2017 Cheerie Ann Raasch, 69, of Bancroft, Nebraska passed away Monday, October 30, 2017 at Pender Community Hospital in Pender. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. on Friday, November 3, 2017 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Bancroft; with Father Paul Ortmeier Celebrating Mass. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at Holy Cross Catholic Church with a wake service starting at 7:30 p.m. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Catholic Church Cemetery in Bancroft. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home in Bancroft. Cheerie was born November 3, 1947 in West Point, NE to Louis and Madeline (Waite) Gatzemeyer. She was baptized on November 30, 1947 and confirmed on April 17, 1959. She attended Bancroft High School. On October 23, 1965, Cheerie married her high-school sweetheart, Edward R. Raasch in West Point, NE. Together the couple were blessed with ten children. Cheerie volunteered her time as a member of the Bancroft Library Board, St. Mary's Altar Society and Holy Cross Parish Council. She enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren, shopping, a hot cup of coffee and a good book, walking, playing cards (only her rules), working as a para at Lyons-Decatur, teaching CCD, being a Eucharistic minister, reader for mass, church greeter and occasional altar server. She was honored with the Spirit of Holy Cross Award. Cheerie also had a love for animals, even the strays had a place in her home. In her spare time she could be found at "Chicken night" with her cohorts in crime. Cheerie is survived by her husband, Edward Raasch; sons, David (Roxanne) Raasch, Michael (Lisa) Raasch; daughters, Lisa Raasch- Smith, Tina (Scott) Ronnfeldt, Candi (Christopher) Bonsall, Carri (John) Schuttler, Tabitha (Brad) Sheets, Tiffani (Greg) Jahde, CharLee (Adam) Weborg; sister, Bette Brehmer; brother, Tim (Mary) Gatzemeyer; 20 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Cheerie is preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Madeline Gatzemeyer; parents-in-laws, Harold and Marguerite Raasch; brothers, Bill Gatzemeyer, Tommy Gatzemeyer; and son, Ty Raasch.hhw RAASCH, CHEERIE A. (GATZEMEYER) ******************************************************************* Obituary - Clara L. Raasch Clara L. Raasch, 86, of Caldwell, Idaho, passed away on Thursday July 20th, 2000. She will be greatly missed by all her friends and family. Clara was the daughter of Ray and Ida Bachman. She spent her childhood at Glenwood. The family later moved to Ashland, Neb., where she graduated from high school. On Nov 16th, 1932, she married Lawrence W. Raasch at Fremont, Neb. They resided at Kimball, Neb. for several years, later moving to Pine Bluffs and Egbert, Wyo. In 1952, they moved westward to Adrian, Ore. and in 1957, they moved to the Vallevue District, farming for several years. In 1976 they retired, moving to a quiet rural neighborhood south of Caldwell. Clara had been active in school affairs, worked with 4-H and the young people. She had served as Precinct Judge of Elections for several years and belonged to the Midway Home Improvement Club. Clara is survived by children, Carl Raasch of Middleton, Melvin Raasch of Emmett, Lucille Wills of Caldwell; grandchildren Shirley Lindberg, Janine Harrison, Kenneth Raasch, Terri Raasch, Brandon, Mande and Loren Wills; and 12 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a brother, Wayne Bachman of Nampa; and a sister, Carole Castro of California. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence in 1992; a son, Keith in 1974; granddaughter, Carolyn in 1968; and two sisters, Lucille Smith of Omaha, Neb., and Charlette Sneith of Denver, Colo.; and a brother, George Bachman of Marsing, Idaho. Memorial contributions may be made to the Idaho Youth Ranch or the Parkinsons Foundation. Note: Janine Harrison sent this obituary to me on April 15, 2003. RAASCH, CLARA L. (BACHMAN) ******************************************************************* Obituary - Earl. J. Raasch Earl J. Raasch rites tomorrow Chittenango ? Earl J. Raasch, 67, died at his house, 605 Forbes Avenue, Wednesday, after a long illness. He was born in Cooper (sic), Nebr., July 28, 1889. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Emma Raasch; two sons, Earl C. Raasch, Syracuse, and Ray H. Raasch, Rome; a daughter, Mrs. Betty Farmer, Chittenango; a sister, Mrs. Georgia Allen, North Platte, Nebr., and three grandchildren. The funeral will be at the Tyler Funeral Home at 10 a.m. tomorrow with the Rev. William Cherry, pastor of the Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers friends are asked to contribute to the cancer fund. ---Syracuse Herald-Journal, July 19, 1957 Raasch Earl J. Raasch, at his home, 605 Forbes Ave., July 17, 1957. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Emma Raasch; two sons, Earl C. of Syracuse and Ray H. of Rome, N.Y.; one daughter, Mrs. Betty Farmer of Chittenango; one sister, Mrs. Georgia Allen of North Platte, Nebr.; three grandchildren. Funeral services from the Tyler Funeral Home Saturday at 10 a.m., Rev. William Cherry officiating. Burial Oakwood Cemetery, Chittenango. Calling hours Friday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, send contributions to the Cancer Society. Note: Steve Pueppke sent these obituaries to me on January 22, 2006 RAASCH, EARL J. ******************************************************************* Obituary - Elmer J. Raasch The Scribner Rustler September 12, 1990 Elmer J. Raasch Dies Monday Elmer J. Raasch of Fremont died Monday, Sept. 10, 1990 at Arbor Manor in Fremont. He was a retired commercial and residential carpenter. Elmer was born March 29, 1908 at Nickerson, Nebr. He lived at Scribner, Nebr. and attended school here until 1921 when he moved to Fremont and attended Fremont High School. He moved to Cedar Bluffs in 1964 and lived there until moving back to Fremont in Dec. 1989. He was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles #200 of Fremont; Local Union #444, United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. On Sept. 10, 1931, he was united in marriage with Ferne E. Sawyer at Sabetha, Kansas. She survives. Other survivors are a son, James L. Raasch of Fremont; daughter, Mrs. Charles (Marilyn) Davies of Clifton, Colorado; daughter-in- law, Arlene Raasch of Fremont; half-sister, Eva Flahart of Des Moines, Washington; 4 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emil C. and Katherine (Steck) Raasch; sister, Alice Raasch, half-sister, Edeline Ecnaziaca; and a grandson, Jeffrey. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, at Memorial Cemetery in Fremont. The Rev. Leland Foreman of First Baptist Church will officiate. Visitation will be today, Wednesday, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont. Burial will be in Memorial Cemetery.hhw RAASCH, ELMER J. A. ******************************************************************* Obituary - Eugene Raasch Eugene Wilson Raasch Eugene Wilson Raasch, age 98, passed away peacefully at Lakewood Regional hospital in Lakewood, CA on February 4, 2011. Eugene was born on December 12, 1912 in Beemer, Nebraska, the 4th of 10 children to John and Pauline Raasch. He married the love of his life, Loretta, in 1936 and together they raised their five children in Bellflower, CA. Eugene was a Teamster from 1942 - 1981. After retiring he and Loretta traveled the United States. Eugene is survived by his loving wife of 74 years, Loretta, five children, Claudia Fuller (Charles), Larry Raasch (June), Karen Pederson (Bill), Stuart Raasch (Sue) and Sandra Parker (Arthur); 16 grandchildren and spouses; 53 great grandchildren; 19 great-great grandchildren; a sister, Elaine, of Columbus, Nebraska; sister-in- law, Joann, of Beemer, NE; brother in-law, Arch (Nell), of Kansas City, MI; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Eugene was preceded in death by eight siblings, son-in-laws Bill Pedersen and Arthur Parker and great grandson Joshua Yard. Funeral service will be held at 3:30pm Saturday February 12, 2011 at St Dominic Savio Church located at 13400 Bellflower Blvd. Bellflower, CA 90706. Viewing will be on Friday February 11th from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, Rosary following. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.hhw RAASCH, EUGENE ******************************************************************* Obituary - Fred J. Raasch The Hooper Sentinel December 25, 1919 Dies at Lincoln Mr. and Mrs. John Raasch received word last Saturday that their son, Fred J., had died at the state hospital in Lincoln that morning. Another son, Gotleib, then left on the afternoon train for Lincoln to bring the body to Hooper for burial. He returned Sunday evening. The funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 at the Raasch home and later at the Methodist church. Rev. H. C. Jul. Frese, pastor of St. Johns Lutheran church northwest of Hooper, conducted the services at both places, in German at the home and in English at the church. Burial was made in the Hooper cemetery. Mr. Raasch was born on the Raasch homestead north of Hooper, June 7, 1873, and thus at the time of death was 46 years, 6 months and 13 days old. He spent his boyhood in this vicinity, but had not been a resident of Hooper for several years. He was married to Miss Hilma Swanson of Lincoln county at North Platte in February, 1912. Since 1913 his home had been at Fremont. The widow and four children of Fremont; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Raasch of Hooper; four brothers and two sisters, Casper of Inman; Mrs. Henry G. Paulsen, Bancroft; Mrs. William Hoefner, West Point; Gotlieb, Hooper; Henry, Ashland, and Emil, Omaha, are the close surviving relatives.hhw RAASCH, FREDERIC J. ******************************************************************* Obituary - Harland C. Raasch The Fremont Tribune (On-Line) January 11, 2003 The funeral for Harland C. Raasch, 69, of Beemer will be 10:30 a.m. today at St. John's Lutheran Church in Beemer. He died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2003, at Colonial Haven Nursing Home in Beemer. He was born June 11, 1933, in Beemer. He attended Beemer Public Schools, graduating from Beemer High School in 1951. After graduation he worked with his father in the carpentry business prior to serving in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1953-56 during the Korean War. Upon returning he continued to work with his father as they constructed several area churches and was later employed at Beemer Lumber. He married Rosemary Fehliman on May 26, 1957, in Beemer. In 1961, he became a feed salesman for Walnut Grove Feeds and retired in 1994 due to health reasons. He also raised hogs and had started the Pender Pig Hog Co-op and Produce a Pig Hog Co-op. He also was instrumental in starting Hilltop Feed Service north of Beemer. In August 2000, he entered the Colonial Haven Nursing Home. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church where he served as trustee, treasurer and chairman of the building committee for the educational building, Sunday school superintendent for 18 years and was an active member in the church choir. He was currently a member of Beemer American Legion Post 159 of Beemer. He also had been a member of the Cuming Choraliers. Survivors include: his wife; a son, Matthew Raasch of Dakota Dunes, S.D.; five brothers, Adolph Jr. (and wife, Beverly) Raasch and Terry (and wife, Cindy) Raasch, all of Beemer, Lyle (and wife, Mary) Raasch of Kearney, Dallas Raasch of Harlan, Iowa, and Dean Raasch of Phoenix; and two sisters, Orphia (Mrs. Warren) Ackerman and Elgene (Mrs. Lyman) Brown, all of Beemer. He was preceded in death by three sisters and a brother. The Rev. David List will officiate today's service. Visitation will continue 9 a.m. to service time at the church. Cremation will follow the funeral. Burial of the cremains will be 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Beemer Cemetery. Kuzelka-Minnick Funeral Home in Beemer is in charge of arrangements.hhw RAASCH, HARLAND ********************************************************************* Obituary - Harold Raasch The West Point News November 19, 1992 Services for Harold Carl Otto John Raasch, 84, Bancroft, were Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1992, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Bancroft. Rev. David Grimm officated with burial in the Bancroft Cemetery. Pallbearers were Michael Raasch, Michael Scrick, S? Sauer, Duane Raasch, Don Kumm, Leonard C?. Honorary pallbearers were Walter Landell, Luther Wegner, Martin Buchholz, Ed Malrahn, Mike Wegner, Gan Kolell, Lester Geisler, Lvic Egerman, Duane Flock, Fritz Venner and Leland Neiman. Mr. Raasch died Friday Nov. 13, 1992 at St. Francis Memorial Hospital, West Point. He was born Sept. 27, 1908, to John G. and Pauline (Rabe) Raasch on a farm near Beemer. He was baptized at St. John's Lutheran Church, Beemer. He was confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Bancroft. He attended grade school in Beemer and continued through the first semester of 11th grade at Bancroft. The family moved to Burke and Moodie farm near Bancroft in 1922. Harold helped his father who purchased the milk route from Clint Copple and Raasch's Dairy. During the depression, Mr. Raasch went to South Dakota to do farm work. He married Marguerite E. Canarsky March 12, 1936. They resided in several residences in Bancroft and surrounding area until purchasing the old Farrington house from Dr. Hughes in 1943, where they lived most of their married life. In 1949, John Raasch retired from farming and purchased a local tavern where Harold continued to work for his father and delivered milk for Hillside Dairy. Mr. Raasch purchased the tavern upon the death of his father in 1968 and moved it to a new location on main street Bancroft where he maintained Raasch's Bar and Grill until his retirement in 1980. Mr. Raasch suffered his first heart attack in June, 1969, and experience heart problems from then until the time of his death at West Point. Survivors include his wife, Marguerite of Bancroft, sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Gadruit of Omaha and Edward and Cheerie of Bancroft, daughter and son-in-law, Margery and Robert Dudley, Omaha, 15 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, sisters, Beatta Sass, Blair, Vernita Whitlock, Burbank, Calif., Vivian Perez, Santa Rosa, Calif., and Elaine Zimmerman, Bancroft, brothers, John Jr. of Terrabell, Calif, Eugene of Bellflower, Calif., and Leroy of San Bruno, Calif. and many other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Waldo, a sister, Bernice and one grandson.hhw RAASCH, HAROLD C. ******************************************************************* Obituary - Harry Raasch Greeley Daily Tribune, June 24, 1936 Mail Carrier Fatally Shot by Enraged Hubby Denver, June 24.?Sidney A. Bunce, 48, shot and killed Harry Raasch, 46, on the postoffice steps today after he had walked the streets all night searching for the man he believed had broke up his home. Raasch, a special delivery mail carrier, was shot through the chest and arm and died a short time after he reached the hospital. Witnesses said six shots were fired.hhw --------------------------------------------------------------- Oakland Tribune, November 9, 1936 Californian?s Trial in U. S. Court Opens at Denver DENVER, Nov. 9.?(U.P.)?Sindney A. Bunce, 48, formerly of Vallejo, Calif., went on trial in Federal District Court here today charged with slaying Harry Raasch, 46, a special delivery letter carrier. The Federal Government asked the death penalty against Bunce. The case was taken into the Federal court because it involved the slaying of a government employee on government property. Raasch was mortally wounded on June 24 as he stepped out of the Denver postoffice carrying a bundle of letters for delivery. The slaying came as a climax of a dispute between the two men over Raasch?s attentions to Bunce?s estranged wife, Clara. Bunce claimed that Raasch had broken up his home. The wounded man, in a death-bed statement, said that he had been ?going with Bunce?s wife for 10 months,? but that the couple had been separated. He denied that he broke up the home. The government will contend that the slaying was premeditated, while the defense was expected to rely upon the unwritten law. United States Circuit Court Judge George T. McDermott presided at the tiral because United States District Judge J. Foster Symes was a witness to the shooting. Judge Symes was looking from a window in his courtroom chambers when Bunce encountered Raasch on the postoffice steps.hhw ------------------------------------------------------------------ Albuquerque Journal, November 12, 1936 Manslaughter Verdict DENVER, Nov. 11 (AP)?A jury in United States District Court convicted Sidney A. Bunce, 48, Wednesday of voluntary manslaughter in the killing of Harry Raasch, a postal employee, on the steps of the Denver postoffice. Circuit Judge George T. McDermott sentenced Bunce to a year and a day in a a Federal penitentiary.hhw -------------------------------------------------------------------- RAASCH, HARRY ******************************************************************* Obituary - Hegwig Raasch The Hooper Sentinel August 31, 1916 Miss Hegwig Raasch, daughter of John C. Raasch of Beemer, and a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Raasch of this place died at a hospital in Souix City, Iowa, Aug. 13 where she had been taken to undergo an operation for appendicitis. She was buried in the Beemer Cemetery Tuesday, Aug. 15.hhw RAASCH, HEGWIG ****************************************************************** Obituary - Helen E. Raasch Sioux City Journal (IA) - Thursday, January 21, 2010 Age at death: 95 SIOUX CITY -- Helen E. Raasch, 95, of Sioux City went to see her heavenly father on Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010, at Sunrise Retirement Community. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Kenneth Hsu officiating. Private graveside services will be Monday in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, with the family present 5 to 7 p.m. and a prayer service at 6 p.m., at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel, 6200 Morningside Ave. Condolences may be sent online to meyerbroschapels.com. Helen was born March 21, 1914, in Sioux City, the daughter of Edward and Pearl (Salsberry) Kuklentz. She grew up in Sioux City and attended St. Paul's Lutheran School. She was a lifelong resident of Sioux City. She married Herman H. Raasch on Aug. 29, 1931, in Elk Point, S.D. He died Jan. 8, 1975, in Sioux City. Helen worked at Fairmont Creamery, Sioux City Battery Co. and then for 20 years as an elevator operator at Younkers Department Store. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, the Women's League and helped with the large print edition of My Devotion at the church. She enjoyed league bowling, fishing, gardening and yard work. She was a NASCAR fan of Jeff Gordon and a fan of the Chicago Cubs. Most of all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include two grandsons, Mark Raasch and his wife, Joy and their children, Jason and Kyle and David Raasch and his wife, Andrea and their children, Alison and Natalie; a daughter-in-law, Mary Lee Raasch of Sioux City; a sister-in-law, Ruth Hitt and her husband, Les of Sioux City; two nephews, Rick Edgcumbe and Leslie Hitt; and a nieces, Karla Whitiford. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Herman; an infant son, Richard; two brothers, Carl and Ed Kuklentz; and two sisters, Clara Edgcumbe and Olive Karras. Pallbearers will be Mark, David, Kyle and Bill Raasch, Jason Langan and Jim Kolvek.hhw RAASCH, HELEN (KUKLENTZ) ******************************************************************* Obituary - Herman E. Raasch Herman E.Raasch,68,lifelong resident of Sioux City,died Feb.26,2003,at his residence following a lengthy illness.Service will be 1:30p.m.Saturday,at St.Paul's Lutheran Church,with Rev.Donald Schlesselman officiating.Burial in Memorial Park Cemetery,with Military rites.Visitation will be 4 to 8p.m.today,family present 6 to 8p.m. paryer service at 7p.m.at Nelson-Berger Morningside Chapel. Herman was born Oct.26,1934 in Sioux City,to Herman and Helen(Kuklentz)Raasch.He attended Sioux City schools and Central High School.He married Mary Kay Kolvek on Dec.10,1954 in Sioux City.He was a Korean Conflict veteran,serving at Fort Gordon,Ga.,as a communication instructor in the U.S.Army.He was a salesman for 35 years with the former Johnson Hardware Store.He also work with his son at Raasch Performance Machine for several years.He was a NASCAR fan and was a member and treasurer for Strollers car Club.Also involved with Air Base Drag Strip,and member of Bethany Lutheran Church. Survivors include,his wife Mary Lee;his mother Helen Raasch both of Sioux City;two sons,Mark and Joy of Marathon,Iowa,and David and Andrea of Sioux City;two grandsons,Kyle Raasch and Jason Langan;a granddaughter,Alison Raasch;a brother-in-law,James and Mary Ann Kolvek and their family.He preceded in death by an infant son Randy;and a brother Richard Raasch.hhw RAASCH, HERMAN E. ******************************************************************* Obituary - John Christian Raasch The Hooper Sentinel March 15, 1917 Fatally Injured John Raasch died this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Mr. Raasch was working about the home place yesterday afternoon and about 4 o'clock a pole fell upon him striking him in the side and injuring him internally. It was found necessary to operate on him and he passed away during the operation. Beemer Times The funeral was held Sunday. Those going up from here for the services were Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Schroeder and daughter, Hilda, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Tillman, Mrs. Aug. Wagner, Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Kroeger, Mrs. Geo. Rabe, Henry Raasch, John F. Meyer, and Albert and C. W. Wagner. Note: Agatha Schulz makes the following comment about the above obituary of her father; "My father, John C. Raasch, was not injured at home but while helping a friend on their farm, March 8, 1917, he died that same day."hhw Death of John Raasch Just as we were closing the forms last Thursday the news came that John Raasch, an old-time, well-respected citizen of this place, had died. The hour was so late that it was impossible to tell any of the facts and we had no time to investigate, therefore only a general statement was made. Mr. Raasch met death in a very peculiar manner and most suddenly. The family are grief-stricken beyond words to express and in fact his illness was so short that the whole matter seems more like a dream than a reality. Mr. Raasch was injured in an accident while on the Jacob Hagedorn place just west of town. He had been assisting Mr. Hagedorn in the dehorning of some cattle and they were almost through with the job when the accident happened. A critter had been driven into the dehorning chute for being dehorned and was inclined to lie down in the chute and to avoid such things a small pole was used to poke through underneath the critter and passed through a small hole on the opposite side, thus keeping the critter up during the process. Mr. Raasch attempted to shove this pole through the stanchion and when about through the animal came down on it rather suddenly and the end to which Mr. Raasch had held came up and struck him in the abdomen low down on the right side. Mr. Raasch did not pay much attention to the incident and went on about his work, completing the work on this animal and the dehorning the last animal, a small heifer, before he noticed anything particularly wrong. He grew faint, however, and went into the barn and lay down for a few moments, thinking he would be all right shortly but he gradually became worse and Mr. Hagedorn insisted that he go into the house and lie down, which he did and he was given a stimulant and for a time felt much better and as he was through dehorning for the day, Mr. Hagedorn hitched up and brought him home. He dismounted from the wagon and went into the house and announced that he had got hurt and that it was nothing serious only he felt a little faint and he lay down. Soon his condition became more serious and about 6 o'clock, barely two hours after the incident, a physician was called but it could not be determined just what was the real trouble. Later, however, physicians from Fremont were called and upon examination it was discovered he had bursted an intestine, which had been caused by the force of the blow from the pole at the dehorning chute. It was further decided that the only possible hope of saving his life was a surgical operation but he passed away before this could be accomplished. No blame whatever is attached to Mr. Hagedorn in any way. Everything about the dehorning chute and all tools used were in first-class condition and the pole was not inferior nor did it break when the strain was placed upon it by the animal. It was just one of those indescribable accidents for which nobody cam be blamed. Mr. Hagedorn did all in his power to relieve the man and offered every possible assistance. He is a very careful and painstaking farmer and keeps everything up nicely on his place. The accident happened thru no negligence on his part. John Raasch was born June 1, 1862, and died at his home in Beemer, March 8th, 1917, aged 54 years, 9 months and 7 days . He was a son of John and Barbara Raasch and came to this county from Hooper some thirty years ago. In 1883 he was married at Hooper to Sophia Sass on August 24th of that year, and to this union were born nine children, John, Martha, wife of Charles Toelle, Ida, wife of Harry Nellor, Barbara, wife of Wm. Mahnke, Lenore, wife of Emil Schultz, Victor, Adolph, Ina and Agatha, the latter four being at home and the others being residents of the surrounding community. One child, Hedwig, died some years ago. The near relatives surviving besides his wife and children are five brothers and two sisters, Henry at Ashland, Gottlieb, Emil and Fred of Fremont, and Casper of South Dakota, Mrs. Paulsen of Bancroft and Mrs. Mary Heofener of Pierce. Mr. Raasch had been a resident of this county for thirty years, living in Beemer most of that time with the exception of three years when he resided on a farm. He also followed the carpenter trade to some extent. He was a member of the German Lutheran church of this place and in fact was a charter member of the local organization of which he remained a faithful and consistent member throughout the remainder of his life. The funeral services were held from the Lutheran church in this city Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, March 11th. The Rev. J. H. Tagler, the family pastor, conducting the services which were very impressive. The casket was fairly smothered in flowers and the church was by no means large enough to contain the sympathizing friends and mourners, there being many more people outside than inside the building. The pallbearers were Sam Reich, Wm. Wendt, Fred and Carl Krueger, Fred Siebrandt and August Raabe . Interment was made in the Beemer cemetery. Those attending the funeral from a distance were many, but among those noted were Mrs. Gus Lillian, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Sass, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Krueger, Mrs. August Wagner, John Myer, Mr. and Mrs. John Schroeder, and Mrs. Lida Raabe, all of Hooper, the old home and old time friends and relatives of the deceased, and Emil Heofner and family from Pierce. The bereaved family are extended heart-felt sympathy.hhw ___________________________ CARDS OF THANKS We wish to take this method of extending to our many kind friends and neighbors our most sincere thanks for the many kind acts and assistance during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father. Especially do we wish to thank those who so kindly and generously furnished so many beautiful flowers and the pastor for his splendid assistance and words of comfort and to the doctors, whom we believe did everything in their power to save the life of our beloved husband and father. Again we thank you, one and all.hhw Mrs. John Raasch and Family John & Sophia Raasch RAASCH, JOHN CHRISTIAN ******************************************************************* Name on Tombstone = John F. Raasch Dates on Tombstone = 1834 - 1920 Obituary The Hooper Sentinel August 26, 1920 Death of a Pioneer Last Friday afternoon, August 20, saw the passing of one of the real pioneers of this vicinity in the death of John Raasch at the family home in this city. Infirmities due to old age was the cause of his death. In spite of these and his age, 85 years, 7 months and 11 days, he was able to be up and about the house until about a month ago when he was taken to his bed. Mr. Raasch was born in Germany on December 31, 1834. He came to America in 1842, locating in Wisconsin in which state he was married to Miss Barbara Uehling in 1857. In 1865 the family emigrated to Dodge county, Nebraska, homesteading on the farm northeast of Hooper now occupied by B. H. Monnich. As a pioneer settler Mr. Raasch saw and went through all the struggles and hardships of those early days, but with a tenaciousness of purpose stuck thru it all and had seen this community grow into the garden spot of the country. His life was an open book and held the highest respect and confidence of all the people of this community. In 1904 he and Mrs. Raasch moved to town to spend their declining years in the quiet and comfort they so deservedly earned. Celebrating their golden wedding anniversary in the year 1907. He was the father of eleven children, six of whom, with the widow, survive. The children are Casper, of Inman; Henry, Ashland; Gottlieb, Denver, Colo.; Emil, Omaha; Mrs. Henry Paulsen, Bancroft, and Mrs. Wm. Hoefner, West Point. With the exception of Gottlieb, all of the children were here when the end came. He is also survived by forty-nine grandchildren and forty-three great- grandchildren. Short funeral services were held at the home at 1:30 Sunday afternoon and at two o'clock at the Methodist church, Rev. H. C. Julius Frese, pastor of the St. John's Evangelical Lutheran church, northwest of town, and of which Mr. Raasch was one of the founders, preaching the sermon. Interment was made in the St. John church cemetery. The pall bearers were six grandsons of the deceased. The funeral was largely attended by relatives and friends, those from a distance being; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hartung, Omaha; Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Hartung and Albert Hoefner, Wisner; Emil Hoefner, Pierce, Martin Hoefner, West Point; Mrs. John Raasch and two daughters, Mr. and Mrs. John Raasch, jr., Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Toelle, Mr. and Mrs. Nellor, Mr. and Mrs. Monke, Mr and Mrs. Schultze, Mrs. George Munderloh and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Paulsen of Beemer; Mrs. Fred Raasch, Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Marquardt and Mrs. J. J. Fletcher of Fremont, and Henry Paulsen and family of Bancroft.hhw __________________________________________________________________ Addtional Note; John Raasch emigrated from Stettin, Germany on the bark "Ajax", arriving in New York on Sept. 11, 1843. RAASCH, JOHN F. ******************************************************************* John Gottlieb Raasch The Bancroft Centennial Book ? John and Pauline Raasch John Gottlieb Raasch, oldest of ten children, was born March 16, 1884 to John Christian Raasch and his wife Sophia Maria Sass of Hooper, Nebraska. He moved with his parents to a farm north of West Point, but a fire and grasshoppers soon had them moving to the town of Beemer. John attended the Beemer Schools and worked at the Beemer Telephone Company as the night operator and was janitor for St. John's Lutheran Church. He was the catcher for the Rock Creek Baseball team. At a carnival in Beemer, he met his future wife, Pauline Henrietta Rabe, daughter of August and Louise Krueger Rabe. Pauline attended St. John's Parochial School, and as their farm home was across the Elkhorn River, her mother rowed the children across twice daily. In the wintertime they skated across. John and Pauline were married on April 20, 1905 by Pastor Mesko at St. John's Church, southwest of Beemer. After their marriage, they lived in Beemer and John worked as a brickmaker with his father who owned the Beemer Brickyards. They later moved to the Duke Miller farm southwest of Beemer. Mother's father gave them a team of horses and cattle, but some of the cattle broke through the ice on the Elkhorn and were lost. On March 1, 1922, they decided to move to Bancroft. Dad drove a "Stearns Knight" car - - - the Moody-Burke farm, now Lorenze Ronnenkamp's. The next day he and relatives drove the livestock to Bancroft, walking all the way. The next day Dad took all nine children uptown and bought them a new pair of shoes. In 1923, another baby was born and the family was complete. When we first came, the old depot sat southeast of the farm and was used as a horse barn. The old West Hotel was used for grain storage. Later the hotel was torn down and a corn crib, chicken house and hog barn were built with the used lumber. In the twenties, Dad bought the dairy from Clinton Copple, and ran it for many years. In 1948 Dad purchased a tavern from Mike Schandeman and Heine Jenson. In 1951, Dad and Mother moved from the farm to an apartment above the tavern, later called "Raasch's Bar". Mother and Father were active in St. Paul Lutheran Church. Dad served in various offices and Mother was a member of the women's societies and especially enjoyed the "Quilting Circle". Mother was a very talented creative person. On April 20, 1958 Mother and Dad celebrated their Golden Wedding Day. All ten of their children and nearly all of the grandchildren came. Their children are; Harold, Bancroft; Beatta (Mrs. Fred Sass), Blair; John, Terra Bella, California; Eugene, Bellflower, California; Waldo, Bancroft; Bernita (Mrs. John Whitlock), Burbank, California; Vivian (Mrs. Thomas Perez, Santa Rosa, California; Leroy, San Bruno, California; Berniece (Mrs. William Copple), Bancroft; and Elaine (Mrs. Harlan Zimmerman), Bancroft. They have 29 grandchildren, 76 great-grandchildren, and 26 great- great-grandchildren. Mother went to her heavenly home on August 27, 1967 an Dad joined her on May 4, 1974. By Elaine Zimmerman - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Wisner News Chronicle May 9, 1974 Page 5, Col 1-4 Funeral services for John Raasch, 90, who died Friday morning in Lyons, were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, May 6 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Bancroft. The Rev. Henry Niermann officiated and burial was in the Bancroft Cemetery. Mrs. Myron Plambeck was organist and Jay Copple was vocalist. Pallbearers were Lowell Toelle, Lloyd Nelllor, Elton Schultz, Adolph Raasch Jr., Delbert Mahnke and Arvid Hass. John Raasch was born March 16, 1884 in Hooper, to John Christian Raasch and his wife Sophia Sass. He was one of ten children born to this family. As an infant he was baptized at St. John's Lutheran Church at Hooper by Pastor Adolph Bregt. While still a small child he moved with his parents to Beemer and here he grew to manhood. After their move to Beemer,the family joined Immanuel Lutheran Church south of Beemer, the oldest Missouri Synod Lutheran Church in Nebraska. Here he was confirmed April 13, 1898 by Pastor M. Leimer. He attended school at the Beemer Public School. He worked for a time as the night operator for the telephone company and also as custodian for the church. On April 20, 1908 he was united in marriage to Pauline Rabe at St. John's Lutheran Church south of Wisner, by Pastor S. Meeske. This union was blest with ten children; Beatta, Vernita, Vivian, Bernice, Elaine, Harold, John, Eugene, Waldo and Leroy. After their marriage they lived in Beemer where he worked with his father in the Beemer Brick Yards. Later he farmed in the Beemer-Wisner area before moving to Bancroft in 1922. Here they farmed and had a dairy opeation and lived for 31 years until he became a businessman in town and moved into Bancroft in the early 50's. He lived here the remainder of his life with the exception of the last five years. In his later years he suffered a broken hip and underwent surgery. Five years ago in May of 1969 he entered the Rest Home in Lyons, NE. Here he died Friday morning, May 3, 1974. He lived to an age of 90 years, 1 mont and 17 days. He was preceded in death by his wife Pauline who died on Aug. 27, 1967, his grandson Timothy Copple, his grand daughter Nancy Zimmermann, one great grandchild, one son-in-law, Sam Bruno, his parents, one brother, Victor Raasch, and three sisters; Mrs. Inez Hass, Mrs. Barbara Mahnke and Hedwig. He leaves to mourn his children; Five daughters; Beatta, Mrs. Sam Bruno of Burbank CA; Vivian, Mrs. Thomas Perez of Santa Rosa, CA, Bernice, Mrs. William Copple and Elaine, Mrs. Harlan Zimmermann both of Bancroft; five sons; Harold of Bancroft, John of Terra Bella, CA; Eugene of Bellflower, CA, Waldo of Bancroft and Leroy of San Bruno, CA; also 27 grandchildren, 61 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren also he leaves to mourn one brother, Adolph Raasch Sr. of Beemer, and four sisters; Mrs. Martha Toelle of Beemer, Mrs. Ida Neller of Beemer, Agatha, Mrs. Herman Schultz of Beemer and Lenora, Mrs. Emil Schultz of Scribner, NE and may other relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs Raasch celebrated 50 years of marriage on Apr. 20 1958. He also celebrated is 90th birthday. Mr. Raasch served as an Elder, Treasurer, finance officer, and voting member at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Bancroft.hhw RAASCH, JOHN GOTTLIEB ******************************************************************* Obituary = Joyce E. Raasch Joyce E. Raasch 1932 - 2016 Joyce E. Raasch, 83, passed away on June 8, 2016 in Seattle, Washington. Born to Carroll and Erma Dean in 1932, Joyce lived in Notus, Idaho for most of her young life. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Harriet, and her daughter, Carolyn. She is survived by her children, Shirley Lindberg (Myron) and Janine Harrison (Patrick), and two sisters, Marjorie Ellmaker and Joanne Turner. Her grandchildren, David Lindberg and Kaitlin and Sean Harrison were highlights in her life. She also leaves behind her many nieces, nephews, and other extended family that were special to her. She strove to combine her love of life, love of other human beings and her love of education throughout all areas of her life. Joyce taught math and science classes and provided counseling in Adrian, Oregon and in Idaho at Caldwell, Boise and Meridian where she culminated her 30 years of teaching. Joyce began a singles ministry at Boise First Methodist where more than 100 attended her class each Sunday. She also became a Certified Financial Planner and worked for Horace Mann Insurance, teaching others about retirement planning, and ultimately, becoming their Director of Retirement Planning. When she moved to Seattle, she volunteered and then worked for the Seattle School's Retirees Association. A memorial service and celebration of life will be held at 3 PM on Sunday, June 26, at Tibbetts United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Mary's Place, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society or Tibbetts United Methodist Church. Published in Idaho Statesman on June 19, 2016.fag RAASCH, JOYCE E.(DEAN) ******************************************************************* Obituary = Kathleen Marie Raasch Dates 9-9-1939/8-31-2007 Kathleen Marie Bivalec Raasch Entered into rest on August 31, 2007. She was born in Youngstown, OH, on September 9, 1939 to John and Cecilia Antol Bivalec. She moved to Northern California where she was employed by Kaiser Permanente as a nurse, and retired from the Northern California Regional offices in Oakland, CA, in 1998. She is survived by her husband Milton Raasch; sister, Lorraine Bivalec of Lincoln, CA; four stepsons: Ken of Los Gatos, Steve of Shrewsbury, MA, Mark of Nashville, TN, and Dan of Sacramento; and eight delightful grandchildren. Services and Interment will be held at 2PM Wednesday, September 5, 2007 at East Lawn Mortuary, 5757 Greenback Lane, Sacramento, CA 95841. Family requests any donations be made in Kathleen's name to National Brain Tumor Foundation, 22 Battery Street, Suite 612, San Francisco, CA 94111.hhw RAASCH, KATHLEEN MARIE (BIVALEC) ******************************************************************* Obituary = Keith Raasch CALDWELL - Services for Keith Allen Raasch, 28, of Route 3, Caldwell, who was killed in a private plane crash in Caldwell Sunday, will be conducted at Dakan Funeral Chapel at 2:30 p.m. Thursday by the Rev. Orlan Collinsworth of the Boise Church of the Brethren. Interment will be at Hillcrest on Karcher Road. Mr. Raasch was born July 16, 1945, in Kimball, Neb., and moved with his parents to Homedale in 1952. The family moved to the present home in the Midway community, east of Caldwell, in 1957. He attended Midway Grade School, Caldwell High School for three years, and was a member of the first graduating class of Vallivue High School in 1964. After graduation, he enlisted in the Air Force. Upon returning home, he attended diesel mechanics school, and was employed by Cummins, Inc., of Boise for several years. He had been self-employed the past two years. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.W. Raasch of Caldwell; two brothers, Carl Raasch of Meridian and Melvin Raasch of Kuna; a sister, Miss Lucile Raasch of Caldwell; his maternal grandmother, Mrs. Ida Bachman of Nampa, and several uncles and aunts. Memorials may be made to the Keith Raasch Memorial of the Search and Rescue Fund, in care of, the Idaho Department of Aernonatics.fag RAASCH, KEITH ALLEN ******************************************************************* Obituary = Lawrence W. Raasch Dates = June 9, 1906 - August 7, 1992 Lawrence Wallace Raasch, 86, of Nampa, Idaho, died Friday, August 7th, 1992, at a Caldwell nursing home. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 10:30am Monday, August 10th, 1992, at the Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Caldwell, Idaho. Rev. Ronald Adcock of Nampa will officiate. Family and friends are asked to gather at the cemetery. Services are under the direction of Dakan Funeral Chapel, Caldwell. Lawrence was born June 9th, 1906, at Farnam, Nebraska. His parents were Henry and Agusta Raasch. He migrated with his parents to Hooper, Nebraska, and later to Ashland, Nebraska, where they farmed. After finishing school at Ashland, he married Clara Bachman November 16th, 1932. They moved to Kimball, Nebraska, then to Pine Bluffs and Egbert, Wyoming. In 1952, they again moved westward to Malheur County, Oregon, west of Homedale. In 1957, they moved east of Caldwell to farm and lived there until they retired in 1976. Since that time, they have lived in Nampa. He is survived by his wife, Clara of Nampa; two sons, Carl of Middleton and Melvin of Kuna; a daughter, Lucille Wills of Caldwell; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Keith, in 1974, and a granddaughter, Carolyn, in 1968. The family suggests that memorials be made to the Idaho Elk's Rehabilitation Hospital, PO Box 1100, Boise, Idaho 83701-9958. Note: Janine Harrison sent this obituary to me on March 29, 2003. RAASCH, LAWERNCE ******************************************************************* Obituary - Marguerite Elizabeth Raasch The West Point News (On_Line) 9-18-2008 Marguerite Raasch Marguerite Raasch died Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008. Visitation will be at Braman Mortuary, 1702 N. 72nd St., Omaha on Wednesday, Sept. 17 from 6-8 p.m. with a prayer service at 7 p.m. with Pastor Phillip Hale officiating. Graveside services will be at Bancroft Cemetery, Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008, at 11 a.m. with lunch to follow at St. Paul's Lutheran, Bancroft. Survivors include her three children, son, Robert; daughter, Margery Dudley both of Omaha and son, Edward and Cheerie of Bancroft; 15 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a brother, Edwin and Luella of Harrison, Ariz.hhw - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Omaha World Hearld (On-Line) Marguerite E. Raasch RAASCH-Marguerite E., age 90, of Omaha. Preceded in death by husband, Harold. Survived by children, Robert Raasch, Margery Dudley, both of Omaha, Edward and Cheerie Raasch of Bancroft, NE; brother, Edwin and Luella Canarsky, of Harrison, AR; 15 grandchildren; 27 great-grand-children; 1 great-great-grandchild. VISITATION Wednesday 6-8pm with a Prayer Service at 7pm all at Braman Mortuary. Graveside Service Thursday 11am at Bancroft Cemetery, Bancroft, NE. Memorials to St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Bancroft, NE or to the family.hhw --------------------------------------------------------------- Marguerite Elizabeth Canarsky Raasch was born October 2, 1917 on a farm outside of Bancroft, NE to Fredrick W. and Maria Elizabeth Canarsky. She was the fourth of five children. She was baptized November 4, 1917 and confirmed May 31, l931 at St. Paul?s Lutheran Church, Bancroft, NE. She attended school in Bancroft through most of Grade 12. Marguerite was joined in marriage to Harold C. Raasch on March 12, 1936. To this union were born three children, Robert, Margery and Edward. Marguerite and Harold were married for 57 years. They resided in several residences in Bancroft and surrounding area until purchasing the old Farrington House from Doctor Hughes in 1943. This was their home except for a short time when they lived above their business on Main Street. After her husband retired in 1980, they returned to their house where she remained until 1993 when she moved to Omaha to live with her daughter. She moved to Skyline Manor/Villa in 2002 where she remained until her death. Through the years she enjoyed gardening, sewing, crafts and caring for her family. Her yard was always a riot of flowers throughout the summer and she and her husband grew just about every vegetable known to man (in Nebraska). They often shared the extras with friends and neighbors. Many people in the Bancroft area enjoyed her services when she sewed clothing and household items for them. She was also a talented pianist when in school and for many years after that. She was diagnosed with arthritis in the 1970s and it gradually caused her to stop most of her hobbies. She became an avid reader until macular degeneration became severe and she was almost blind at the time of her death. She still continued to enjoy reading Portals of Prayer and her Bible which were both in large print. Her health seemed to hold steady until this past week when she fell and suffered a cut to the forehead. One day later she became unresponsive and was placed in Hospice Care at the Villa and she passed away in her sleep on Sunday, September 14, 2008. She leaves to mourn her passing her three children, son Robert, daughter Margery Dudley both of Omaha and son Edward and his wife Cheerie of Bancroft. There are also 15 grandchildren, 29 great grandchildren and one great, great grandchild, her surviving brother Edwin and wife Luella of Harrison, AR and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband (Harold), three brothers (George, Alfred and Leonard), one son-in-law(Bob Dudley), one grandson and one nephew.md Source:Marge Dudley RAASCH, MARGUERITE ELIZABETH (CANRASKY) ******************************************************************* Obituary - Milton Earl Raasch Dates 8-2-1927/12-4-2009 Entered into rest on December 4, 2009. He was born in Sioux City, Iowa on August 2, 1927 to Victor and Bessie Siegel Raasch. Milt moved to Northern California as a young boy and graduated from Lowell High School in San Francisco, class of 1946. Milt earned a BS inCriminology from UC Berkley in 1951. He served in the Army in Korea during WWII and roseto the rank of Sergeant. He spent most of his adult life in the insurance industry in San Francisco and was a proud veteran. Milt was preceeded in death by his beloved wife Kathleen in 2007 and is survived by four sons, Ken of Los Gatos CA, Steve of Shrewsbury MA,Dan of Sacramento CA, Mark of Nashville TN; a daughter, Victoria of San Jose; ten grandchildren, and his beloved sister-in-law Lorraine. The family requests donations be made to Lowell High School Alumni Association, PO Box 320009, San Francisco, CA 94132.Services and interment will be held Thursday December 10 at 10AM at East Lawn Mortuary, 5757 Greenback Lane, Sacramento, CA 95841.hhw RAASCH, MILTON EARL ******************************************************************* Obituary - O'Rena Arril Raasch The Hooper Sentinel August 7, 1947 Mrs. Rena Raasch of Prairie Home, Nebraska Mrs. Raasch will be remembered as Rena Clark, who came here with her parents from Wisconsin in 1865. Her husband formerly owned a livery barn north of Dr. Zellers office. Mrs. Raasch died last Monday after a long illness, aged 87. She was preceded in death by her husband last year, and is survived by two daughters and one son. She was an aunt of Mrs. A. M. Tillman.hhw RAASCH, O'RENA ARRIL (CLARK) ******************************************************************* Obituary - Pauline Raasch The Bancroft Blade September 7, 1907 Page 1, Col. 3 Funeral Services For Mrs. J. Raasch Were Thursday Funeral services for Mrs. John Raasch were conducted at St. Paul's Lutheran church in Bancroft Aug. 31, with Rev. Henry Niermann Jr. officiating. Shirley Schultz was organist and St.Paul's choir sang. Interment was at Bancroft cemetery. Honorary pallbearers were August Zuhlke, Louis Wullenwaber, August Nelson, Edward Kratochvil. Theordore Breitbarth, Herman Repschlaeger, Hilmer Wilg and Paul Eisasser. Active pallbearers were August Wagner, Herbert Brehmar, Lowell Toelle, Louis Rabe, Arthur Rabe and Adolph Raasch Jr. Pauline Rabe Raasch was born March 26, 1889 to August Rabe and Louisa Krueger at their farm home southeast of Wisner. She was the third youngest of 10 children. She was baptized at St. John's Lutheran church at Beemer May 30, 1899 by Pastor L. Bendin. She grew up with her parents on their farm and attended Christian day school at St. John's Lutheran church near Beemer. She was confirmed on April 16, 1905 at St. John's church near Beemer. She was united in marriage to John Raasch April 20, 1908 at St. John's church near Beemer by Rev. Meeske. The couple had 10 children; Harold, Beatta, John, Eugene, Waldo, Vernita, Vivian, LeRoy, Bernice and Elaine. After their marriage they lived in Beemer, then on farms near Wisner and Beemer. She moved with her family to Bancroft in 1922. Here they celebrated their golden wedding in April 1958. During her membership in St. Paul's congregation she was a very active and willing worker. She served as president of the Ladies Aid and Sewing Circle; and was a charter member of the Alta Guild and the Lutheran Women's Missionary League. Mrs. Raasch kept active caring for her family and others until about eight years ago. Then her husband and children card for her at home until she entered the Pender Rest Home in December 1965, where she lived until her death Sunday morning, Aug. 27. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Timothy Copple in 1946 and one great grandson, Michael Roseano in 1964. Surviving are her husband, John, her 10 children, Harold, Bancroft; (Beatta ) Mrs. Fred Sass, Blair; John, Terra Bella, Calif.; Eugene, Bellflower, Calif.; Waldo, Bancroft; (Vernita) Mrs. Sam Bruno, Los Angeles; (Vivian) Mrs. Thomas Perez, Santa Rosa, Calif.; LeRoy, San Bruno, Calif.; (Bernice) Mrs. Wiliam Copple and (Elaine) Mrs. Harland Zimmermann, Bancroft; 28 grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren; one brother, John Rabe, Tulsa, Okla.; two sisters, Mrs Herman Brehmer, Wisner and Mrs. William Mueller, Omaha and many other relative and friends.hhw RAASCH, PAULINE (RABE) ******************************************************************* Obituary Mrs. Sophia Raasch Dates = 1-12-1866 - 1-2-1962 The West Point Newspaper Funeral Services Held for Aged Beemer Twin Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at St. John's Lutheran church of Beemer for Mrs. Sophia Raasch, 95, who passed away Thursday afternoon at Memorial hospital. Mrs. Raasch who would have celebrated her ninety-sixth birthday on Jan 12, was the last remaining charter member of St. John's church. Her twin sister, Mrs. Mary Munderloh, passed away a little over a year ago. Rev. Paul Stengel jr officiated at the last rites and pallbearers were her grandsons, Waldo Raasch, Lowell Toelle, Lloyd Nellor, Milford Mahnke, Elton Schulz and Arvid Hass. The late John Raasch, her husband, operated a brick yard at the edge of Beemer which provided material for many buildings in the community. The family home next to the brickyard is now occupied by a son,Adolph, one of 10 children of Mrs. Raasch. Mrs. Raasch and Mrs. Munderloh were brought to Nebraska from Germany as babies just after the Civil war. Her husband, John, died in 1917. Besides her twin sister, she was also preceded in death by one son, Victor in 1951; two daughters, Hedwig in 1916 and Mrs. Fred (Inez) Hass in 1952; and one brother, Christian Sass of Scribner. Survivors include two sons, John of Bancroft and Adolph of Beemer; five daughters, Mrs. Martha Toelle, Mrs. Ida Nelllor and Mrs. William Mahnke, all of Beemer, Mrs. Emil Schulz of Scribner and Mrs. Herman Schulz of Beemer; 40 grandchildren; 85 great grandchildren; a number of great great grandchildren; and one brother, August Sass of Los Angeles. Calif.hhw -------------------------------------------------------------------- The Hooper Sentinel January 9. 1958 Oldest Nebraska Twins Observe 92nd Birthday Mrs. Sophia Raasch and Mrs. Mary Munderloh of Beemer, who may be Nebraska's oldest twins will observe their 92nd birthday January 11th. The twins were born in Germany, and were brought by the family to America just after the close of the Civil War. The family took up farming near Hooper and the twins both married at 17. Marie had five children, Sophia 10. The twins are not identical, and have never lived far from each other. Mrs. Raasch is frail, but she was able to attend a Christmas Eve program in her church. Mrs. Munderloh is hospitalized in West Point with a broken hip suffered in a fall Dec. 20.hhw RAASCH, SOPHIA MARIA (SASS) ******************************************************************* Obituary - Sylvia Raasch The West Point News October 1, 1987 Page 12b, Col. 3 & 4 Services for Sylvia Raasch, age 82, of Bancroft were held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Bancroft Saturday, Rev. Gary Baumann officiated with burial in the Bancroft Cemetery. She died Sept. 24, 1987 at the Logan Valley Manor in Lyons. Pallbearers were Perry Meyer, Richard Freibert, Lyle Egermann, Herbert Reonnenkamp, Jim Hanson and Fred Mohl. She was born July 8, 1905 to Frank and Josephine Hruby in Beemer. She married Raymond Bucklin in 1927. They operated a business in Bancroft util he passed away in 1955. She married Waldo Raasch Nov. 6, 1956. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Survivors include her husband; step sons, Ronald Raasch of Corydon, Ia., eight step grandchildren; one step great grandson; sister, Julie Coleman of Omaha; brother, Eugene Hruby of Omaha; several nieces and nephews.hhw RAASCH, SYLVIA (HRUBY) BUCKLIN ******************************************************************* Obituary - Waldo Raasch The West Point News September 17, 1992 Services for Waldo "Speck" Raasch, 78, Bancroft, were Monday, Sept. 14, 1992, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Bancroft. Rev. David Grimm officiated with burial in the Bancroft City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Larry Raasch, Robert Raasch, Edward Raasch, James Brock, Chris Copple and Terry Raasch. Honorary pallbearers were Perry Meyer, Martin Zobel, Roland Elsasser, Fred Mohl, Leland Mackey and Richard Freiberg. Mr. Raasch died Friday, Sept. 11, 1992, at an Omaha hospital. He was born March 7, 1914, in Beemer and attended school in Bancroft. He graduated from Bancroft High School in 1934. In September 1939, he married Patricia L. Larsen. In 1956, he married Sylvia Bucklin. They farmed near Bancroft. Mr. Raasch managed the elevator from 1959 to 1978 when he retired. Survivors include a son, Ronald of Corydon, Iowa; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brothers, Eugene of Bell Flower, Calif., LeRoy of San Bruno, Calif., John of Terra Bella, Calif., and Harold of Bancroft; sisters, Elaine Zimmerman of Bancroft, Beatta Sass of Blair, Vivian Perez of Santa Rosa, Calif., and Vernita Whitlock, Burbank, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Sylvia Sept. 24, 1987, a daughter, Sharon Savery, and a sister.hhw RAASCH, WALDO ******************************************************************* Obituary - Leroy H. Rosenthahl Lincoln Journal Star (NE) - Wednesday, May 22, 2002 Rosenthal -- LeRoy H., 71, Lincoln, died Monday (5/20/02). Born, Lincoln (7/28/30), to Henry and Lydia (George). Retired switchman, Burlington Northern Railroad, 43 years. Member, BN Oldtimers Club. Survivors: wife, Delores; sons, daughters-in-law, LeRoy Jr. and Joann, Robert, all Lincoln; daughters, sons-in-law, Jeanne Waegli, Sherry and Steve Haase, Janet and John Froschheiser, all Lincoln; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; sister, brother-in-law, Eleanor and Don Dorenbach, Malcolm. Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Roper & Sons Mortuary, 4300 O St. The Rev. Jim Voss. Wyuka Cemetery. Closed-casket visitation: 2 p.m. today until services, mortuary. Contributor: Kathy Monical (49101662)fag ROSENTHAL, LEROY H. ******************************************************************* Obituary - Robert Ryan Robert W. Ryan, 76, of Blair died at his home Saturday, April 4, 1998. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church. Burial will be in the Blair Cemetery. Mr. Ryan was born Dec. 28, 1921, in Blair to James and Hannah (Jensen) Ryan. He attended the Rose Hill Elementary School and graduated from Blair High School. He started with Kelly Ryan Manufacturing Co. in 1946 as the bookkeeper and will still active in the company at the time of his death. On Dec. 28, 1952, he married Lucille Sass in Omaha. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and was a past member of the Blair Volunteer Fire Department and a charter member of the Blair Kiwanis Club. Survivors are his wife, Lucille, a son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Linda Ryan; daughters and sons-in-law, Sally and John Masters and Paula and Rod Kuhl, all of Blair; nine grandchildren; four step- grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; one sister, Clarice Pence of Blair and one brother, Curtis Ryan of Omaha. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers. Memorials may be directed to the family. Campbell-Aman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.hhw RYAN, ROBERT ******************************************************************* Obituary - Beatta R. Sass The Blair Enterprise (On-line) February 15, 2002 Funeral services for Beatta R. Sass, 92, of Blair, will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Blair. Interment will be in the Blair Cemetery. Sass died Friday, Feb. 8, at Carter House in Blair. Beatta R. Sass was born Dec. 5, 1909, in Beemer to John and Pauline (Rabe) Raasch. She attended school through the eighth grade, then stayed home to help care for her nine brothers and sisters. On Dec. 7, 1928, she married Fred Sass in Bancroft. Mrs. Sass has lived in Blair since 1942, moving here from West Point. She was a clerk at the Ben Franklin store and a receptionist in Dr. Milton Olsen's dental office. She attended Trinity Lutheran Church, holding offices in LWML, LLL and Altar Guild. Her hobbies included making most of her own clothing, as well as sewing for others until later years, when her eyesight failed her. She also enjoyed raising African violets. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Gwen and Clair McKinnis of Blair, daughter, Lucille Ryan of Blair, son and daughter-in-law, Fred and Wanda Sass of Birmingham, Ala., 14 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and eight great-great- grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews. Other survivors include brothers and sisters-in-law, Eugene and Loretta Raasch, LeRoy and Hattie Raasch, and sisters, Vernita Whitlock and Vivian Perez, all of California, as well as sister, Elaine Zimmerman of West Point. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred, son-in-law, Robert Ryan, grandsons, Dan McKinnis and Kevin Sass, brothers, Harold, John and Waldo Raasch, and a sister, Berniece Copple. Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church or Carter House. Campbell-Aman Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.hhw SASS, BEATTA R. (RAASCH) ******************************************************************* Obituary - Fred Sexton Sass Funeral services will be Tuesday, December 23, at Trinity Lutheran Church at 2 p.m. for Fred Sass, 74, who died December 20, 1980, at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair. Rev. Dennis Borchers will conduct the services. Burial will be in the Blair Cemetery. Fred Sass was born in Massena, New York, on July 29, 1906, to Herman F. and Sallie B. Sexton Sass. He married Beatta Raasch at Bancroft, Nebraska, on December 7, 1928. He moved from West Point, Nebraska to Blair in 1942 and worked in the City of Blair Power Plant as Superintendant. He remained on a part-time basis until failing health required that he retire fully. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and one grandson, Daniel McKinnis. He is survived by his wife, Bea, Blair; one son, Fred W. Sass, Birmingham, Alabama; and two daughters, Mrs. Clair (Gwen) McKinnis and Mrs. Robert (Lucille) Ryan, both of Blair. Eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren also survive him. Dale Von Seggern will be organist. Joel Kolterman will provide the vocal music. Pallbearers will be Paul Schroder, Damon Cornwell, Andy Andrews, Tom Austin, Leonard Laaker and George Lund. Campbell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for the services.hhw SASS, FREDRICK SEXTON ******************************************************************* Obituary - Fred Warren Sass FRED W. SASS, 62 Former Blair resident Fred W. Sass, 62, of Birmingham, Ala., died Feb. 9, 2004, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Funeral services were Feb. 12 at Ridout's Valley Chapel. Interment was in Jefferson Memorial Gardens in Birmingham. Fred W. Sass graduated from Blair High School in 1959, and served in the United States Navy from 1960 to 1968. In 1969, he was a member of the Federal Electric Corporation team which worked with the National Aeuronautics and Space Administration toward the success of the Apollo 11 Mission Launch at the John F. Kennedy Space Center. He was employed at Liberty National Life Insurance Co. in Birmingham in their telecommunications department from 1974 until the time of his death. Mr. Sass was a member of the Philadelphia Baptist Church and was actively involved in the Boy Scouts of America for more than 25 years, serving as a Cubmaster and a Scout Leader of two different troops. He enjoyed hunting and the outdoors and was a member of a local hunting club. He is survived by his wife, Wanda; three children, Scott, Holly and Shawn; two grandchildren; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Clair and Gwen McKinnis and Lucille Ryan; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Kevin Sass, and his parents, Fred and Beatta Sass. Memorials are suggested to the Boy Scouts of America.hhw SASS, FREDRICK WARREN ******************************************************************* Obituary - Sharon Savery The West Point News January, 12, 1984 Page 7a, Col. 2 Mrs. Sharon Savery of Wahoo died Jan. 2 following a snowmobile accident. Funeral services were held Jan. 5 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church at Wahoo. The Rev. Kent Morse and Intern Kathy Knodt officiated, burial was in the Bancroft City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Allon Anderson, Randy Bargmann, Jerry Bargmann, John Covington, Ray Maly and Ted Tripplet. She was born Aug. 16, 1943, the daughter of Waldo and Patricia Larson Raasch, at Bancroft. She graduated from Bancroft High School in 1961. She moved to Wahoo nine years ago with her family and was employed at the Saunders County Hospital. She was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, VFW Auxiliary, Order of Eagles Auxiliary and was a Girl Scout Leader. Survivors are two sons, Scott of Wahoo and Seven of Ute, Ia.; two daughters, Shelly ad Stacy of Wahoo; parents, Waldo and Sylvia Raasch of Bancroft; one brother, Ronald of Corydon, Ia.; one sister, Patricia Maise of Pender; seven nieces and nephews.hhw SAVERY, SHARON (RAASCH) ******************************************************************* SCHEEL, VERA (MCLAUGHLIN) ******************************************************************* Obituary - Hilda Schmidt The Lyons Mirror-Sun 2-1-1973 Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon, January 27 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Bancroft for Mrs. John Schmidt. Pastor Henry Niemann officiated with music furnished by soloist Robert Raabe with Mr. Myron Plambeck presiding at the organ. Mr. Raabe sang "Rock of Ages" and the congregation sang two hymns. Burial was in the Bancroft Cemetery with Delwin Piper Funeral Service in charge. Cousins of Mrs. Schmidt were pallbearers. They were Gilbert Raasch, Harold Raasch, Waldo Raasch, Adloph Raasch, Harry Paulsen and Lawrence Huntman. Mrs. Schmidt was born January 18, 1901 near Scribner at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Schroeder. She died at the Oakland Memorial Hospital January 24, 1973. She was united in marriage to John Schmidt on February 22, 1922 at Zion Lutheran Church, Hooper, by Rev. Schrader. This marriage was blest with three children, Sylvia , Arnold and Alice. After they were married they made their home near Uehling where they farmed. Three years later they moved east of Rosalie and farmed there until 1950 when they retired to Bancroft. They lived in Bancroft 27 years and moved to Lyons in November of 1971. Mrs. Schmidt was preceded in death by her parents and her step-brother, Paul Bader. Her survivors include her husband, John; her children Sylvia, Mrs. Elton Perrin of Pipestone, Minnesota; Arnold of Murray, Utah and Alice, Mrs. Everett Svoboda of Huntington Beach, California. Surviving also are 11 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; her brothers, Marvin of North Bend, Washington and Arba of White Water, Wisconsin.hhw SCHMIDT, HILDA (SCHROEDER) ******************************************************************* Obituary - Anna Christine Louise Bader Schroeder The Hooper Sentinel April 30, 1931 Mrs. J. D. Schroeder Called by Death The tolling of the Zions Lutheran church bell Saturday evening announced to this community the passing away of Mrs. John D. Schroeder at 2:30 that afternoon at the family home in east Hooper, bringing also to Mr. Schroeder and family the sincere sympathy of Hooper friends. Mrs. Schroeder's death followed a number of years ailing health due to diabetes and complications, her general decline occurring about two years ago. In January 1930 she suffered the amputation of her right leg as a means of prolonging her life. Though suffering considerably, she bore her tribulations with much fortitude until death came gently to relieve her of her sufferings. Anna Christine Louse Schumacher was born on December 22, 1871, in Rogahn, Mecklenberg-Schwerin, Germany, and passed away at Hooper, Nebr., April 25, 1931, aged 59 years 4 months and 3 days. She was baptized into the Lutheran faith when a child and when a young woman was confirmed by Rev. Hoffus when he was pastor of the Immunuel Lutheran church east of Hooper. She came to the United States and this community when a child of 12 years. In 1890 she was united in marriage to August Bader at Omaha and after a residence there she went to Kansas City, Mo., to reside. A son, Paul W. Bader, was born to this union. Mr. Bader passed away in 1909. On April 28, 1914, she was married to John D. Schroeder and took under her loving care three motherless children giving them the same devotion as she would her own. Since that time this place has been her home, and by her devotion to her home, faithfulness to her church and friendly neighborliness she endeared herself to those who became her close friends and held the esteem of Hooper people. Close surviving relatives are the husband, one son, Paul W. Bader, of Kansas City, Mo., three step children Mrs. John C. Schmidt of Decatur, Nebr., Arba Schroeder of Laramie, Wyo. and Marvin Schroeder, of Washington state; five sisters and two brothers; Mrs. Minnie Hinzpeter of Albion, Mrs. Mary Birkendahl of Napa, Calif., Mrs. Dorothy Leseman of Los Angeles, Calif., Fritz Schumacher of Gurley, Nebr., Henry Schumacher of Hooper, Mrs. Henry Schroeder of Hooper, and Mrs. Henry Nast of Scribner, and by seven grandchildren. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon with services at the home at 1:30 and at 2 o'clock from the Zion Lutheran church, the services being conducted in the German and English languages by the pastor, Rev. A. S. Pannbacker. The funeral was largely attended and the numerous floral tokens evidenced the esteem in which she was held during her residence in this locality. Among the out-of-town relatives being here for the funeral were Paul Bader of Kansas City, Mrs. Fred Hinzpeter of Albion, Arba Schroeder of Laramie, Wyo., Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Nast of Scribner, Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Halbeck and Mrs. George Von Seggern of Wayne, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Schmidt of Decatur, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Meyer of Pender, and Fritz Schumacher of Gurley.hhw SCHROEDER, ANNA CHRISTINE (SCHUMACHER) BADER ******************************************************************* Obituary - John D. Schroeder Dates = 1873 - 1967 The Hooper Sentinel October 19, 1967 Rites Are Held For John D. Schroeder Funeral services for John D. Schroeder were held at the Wollmer & Warne Funeral Parlors at Hooper, October 20 at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Henry Gittler in charge. Music was furnished by Donald Shaffer, soloist and Mrs. Willis Bopp, organist. Mr. Schroeder passed away at the Pender Hospital at the age of 94 years, six months, and 26 days. He was born in Hatten, Germany, March 21, 1873. At the age of 14 years he came to the United States. On February 24, 1900, he and Miss Minnie Raasch were united in marriage at Hooper. To this union were born three children, Mrs. John Schmidt (Hilda) of Bancroft; and two sons, Marvin of North Bend, Wash., and Arba of Pocatello, Idaho. Mrs. Schroeder passed away in 1909. Mr. Schroeder was remarried, to Mrs. Anna Bader of Kansas City, Kansas in 1914. She also preceded him in death in 1931. Mr. Schroeder made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Schmidt from 1933 to 1965, when he entered the Buis Rest Home in Pender. Mr. Schroeder was the last of his family. He had one sister, Mrs. J. G. Hunteman, and three brothers, Henry, Fred and Herman, and one stepson, Paul Bader, who preceded him in death. He left eight grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren. Pallbearers were all nephews, Lawrence Hunteman, George Hunteman, Art Schafersman, Otto Paulsen, of Bancroft, Harry Paulsen of West Point, and Adolph Raasch of Beemer. Interment was in Hooper Cemetery. Out of town relatives who attended services for John D. Schroeder were Messrs. and Mmes Wm Wahnke, Agatha and Vivian, Emil Hoefner, and Adolph Raasch, and Mrs. Herman Schultz of Beemer; Mmes Edna Miller, Ada Albus and Wm. Miller and Ardyce of West Point; Mrs., Frieda Hahlbeck of Wayne; Mrs. Howard Schroeder of Holdrege; Mrs. Emil Schultz of Scribner; Mrs. Jim Mattison of Emerson; Mr. and Mrs. Elton Perrin of Rosalie; Mr. and Mrs. Otto Paulsen, of Bancroft; Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Schmidt of Murray, Utah; Mrs. Mamie Bader and Arnold of Springfield, Mo. Arba Schroeder left Wednesday morning for his home in Pocatello, Idaho, and Marvin will spend a few more days visiting relatives before returning to his home in North Bend, Wash.hhw SCHROEDER, JOHN D. ******************************************************************* Obituary - Minnie Schroeder The Hooper Sentinel October 9, 1909 Mrs. John Schroeder Dead Hooper, Oct. 1. Mrs. John Schroeder, wife of a farmer residing eight miles north of this place died last evening at 6 o'clock after a long siege of tuberculosis. Mrs. Schroeder returned about a month ago from Colorado where she went in the hopes of benefitting her health. The deceased's maiden name was Raasch, she being the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Raasch of Hooper. Since her return from Colorado she had been staying with her parents, and it was at their home that the final summons came. The deceased leaves a husband and three children. The funeral services will be held here Saturday. Mrs. Schroeder was a sister of G. F. Raasch, janitor at the Fremont high school. She was born at Hooper thirty-two years ago. -Fremont Tribune. The funeral was held from the M. E. church on Saturday afternoon. The services were conducted by Rev. Julius Frese of the St. John's Lutheran church and the interment was in the Hooper cemetery. The funeral was a very large one, showing the high esteem in which the lady was held in this community. The husband and children and other relatives have the sympathy of all.hhw SCHROEDER, CATHARINA WILHELLMINA (RAASCH) ******************************************************************* Obituary = Agatha Schulz The Fremont Tribune (on-line) December 21, 2001 The funeral for Agatha Schulz, 94, of Beemer will be 1 p.m. Saturday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Beemer. She died Thursday Dec. 20, 2001, at St. Francis Memorial Hospital in West Point. Agatha Raasch was born June 1, 1907, in Beemer. She attended Beemer Public Schools. She married Herman Schulz April 1, 1930, south of Wisner. The couple lived in and around Beemer on farms before moving to Osmond in 1937. They moved to Dallas in 1942 when he was drafted into aircraft work. Following the war he was employed with Braniff Airlines until returning to Beemer in 1956. They built a home in 1962 that she was presently residing in. She was a homemaker. Her spouse died in 1986. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Beemer. She received an award of recognition as the Famous Poet for 1998 from the Famous Poets Society. Survivors include: a son, Lionel (and wife, Ida) Schulz of Dallas; two grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, a step grandson, five stepgreat-grandchildren and a stepgranddaughter-in-law. She was also preceded in death by two infant children, a stepgrandson, six sisters and three brothers. The Rev. David List will officiate Saturday's service. Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Friday at Kuzelka Minnick Funeral Home in Beemer and continues 11 a.m. to service time Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Beemer Cemetery.hhw SCHULZ, AGATHA (RAASCH) ******************************************************************* Obituary - Elton Schulz The Fremont Tribune (On-Line) Wednesday, Aug 06, 2008 - 10:59:06 am CDT The funeral for Elton Schulz, 90, of Scribner will be 10 a.m. Friday at United Luther Church in Scribner. He died Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2008, at his home. He was born Sept. 27, 1917, to Emil and Lenora (Raasch) Schulz at the family farm near Wisner. He attended country school district 70 in Cuming County. He served in the United States Army from 1946 to 1947 in the 19th infantry in Japan. He was married to Dolores Dahl on March 3, 1946, in Wisner. They farmed in the Scribner area. Music was a big interest in his life. He played in the Scribner Municipal Band and many dance bands, including Reggie Dahl, Chris Blumm, Artie Smidt, Les Merry Men, The Skyliners and Bob Rabe. He had his own combo for 25 years, with his daughter playing the organ. He was a member of the United Lutheran Church and served on the church council, sang in the choir and served as superintendent of the Sunday school. He was a member of Scribner?s American Legion Post 121 and the VFW Post 4919 of West Point. He has played taps for the Legion since 1947 and was doing so until the present time. Survivors include: his wife of 62 years, Dolores; daughter Nancy (and husband, Tom) Tesch of Lansing, Kan., two grandchildren, Seth Boll of Beatrice and Sarah Boll (and special friend, Darrye Womach) of Las Vegas; two great-grandchildren, Caleb and Mason; sister, Arvilla Unges of Colorado Springs, Colo.; sister-in-law, Doris Muller of Scribner; and two special nieces, Diane Berens of Colorado Springs and Susan Shiell of Tampa, Fla. The Rev. Dr. Nicki McIntyre will officiate Friday?s service. The committal will follow in the Scribner Cemetery with military honors. Visitation at Ludvigsen?s Scribner Funeral Chapel will be 3-8 p.m. Thursday, with the family receiving friends from 3-5 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Scribner Rescue Squad and to the United Lutheran Church. An online guest book is available at www.hooper-scribner.com. Ludvigsen?s Scribner Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.hhw SCHULZ, ELTON ******************************************************************* Obituary = Emil Schulz The West Point News June 18, 1981 Page 5, Col. 1 & 2 Funeral services were held at the Spear Funeral Home in Scribner Friday, June 13, for Emil Schulz, age 88. He died June 10 at the Good Samaritan Center at Scribner. The Rev. Donald Nelson officiated, with burial in the Beemer Cemetery. Pallbearers were Hugo Schulz, Duane Schulz, Herman Schulz, Warren Acherman, Ronald Hass and Lowell Toelle. The son of Herman and Augusta Heller Schulz, he was born Feb. 21, 1893 on a farm south of Wisner. He was married to Lenora Raasch on Apr. 21, 1913. Surviving are his wife, Lenora; one son, Elton of Scribner; one daughter, Mrs. Vern (Arvilla) Ungle of Colorado Springs, Colo.; one sister, Mrs. John (Hattie) Meyer of Long Beach, Cal.; one brother, Otto Schulz of Wisner; four grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one infant son, five brothers and one sister.hhw SCHULZ, EMIL ******************************************************************* Herman Schulz 1907-1986 SCHULZ, HERMAN ******************************************************************* Obituary - Lenora Schulz The West Point News Feb. 23, 2000 Funeral services for Lenora Schulz, 104, Scribner, formerly of Beemer, were Tuesday Feb. 22, 2000, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Beemer. Pastor James P. Carretto officiated with burial in the Beemer Cemetery. Lenora died Sunday, Feb. 2, 2000, at the Good Samarita Center in Scribner. Pallbearers were Seth Boll, Arvid Hass, Lloyd Nellor, Terry Raasch, Timothy Carpenter, Milford Mahnke and Linoel Schulz. Lenora Amelia was born March, 4, 1895, at Beemer to John and Sophia (Sass) Raasch. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John's Lutheran Church in Beemer. She attended Beemer Public School and St. John's Parochial School in Beemer. On april 21, 1915, she married Emil Schulz in Beemer. The couple farmed near Wisner until 1947 when they moved to an acreage near Scribner. Following her husbands's death in 1981, she returned to Beemer. In 1987 she entered the Good Samaritan Center in Scribner. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Beemer and its Ladies Aid. She belonged to several card clubs. Suriviors include her son and wife, Elton and Dolores Schulz of Scribner, daughter Arvilla Ungle of Colorado Springs, Colo; four grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; seven great great grandchildren; and a sister, Agatha Schulz of Beemer. She ws preceded in death by her parents, husband, an infant son, one great granddaughter, one great-grandson, four brothers and four sisters.hhw SCHULZ, LENORA (RAASCH) ******************************************************************* Obituary - John Carl Seggie John Carl (Jack) Seggie, born Dec. 13, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan, to William C. and Gerda (Falk) Seggie. He passed away on April 7, 2017, in Prescott Valley, Arizona, after a short battle with cancer. Jack is survived by his wife, Kathy Seggie; children, Linda Seggie, Bill Seggie (Penni), and Amber Nibblelink (Matt); grandchildren, Shane Moore, Jacob Smith, Wyatt Seggie, and Emma, lsabella, Oliver and Everett Nibblelink. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, June Seggie Lieb. Jack was raised in Detroit and Manistee, Michigan. He spent every summer in Manistee and lived there and went to elementary school for a full year when he was 10. He always felt a strong connection to Manistee and his family in Michigan. Jack and Kathy lived most of the year in Prescott Valley, Arizona, and also had a summer home in Onekama, Michigan. Jack was a veteran of the US Air Force and later attended Michigan State University. He trained as a Journeyman tool and die maker. Jack had a forty year career in law enforcement. He began as a patrolman in the Prescott Police Department. During his career he was a US Marshall, Chief of Police in Montague, Michigan, and Chief of Police for the Veterans' Administration in Michigan, and a criminal investigator at the Prescott VA. Jack was an accomplished wooden boat builder. He made many kayaks, canoes, rowboats and sailboats of the highest quality. He generously shared his boats with family and friends. Jack was also an artisan knife maker. He created beautiful knives, from grinding and sharpening the steel, to making the handle and stitching the leather sheath. Recently he took classes to learn engraving to enhance his knives. Jack was a voracious reader, of all topics. He never stopped learning and challenging himself. Jack was a friend to everyone he met and was always willing to help in any way he could. He was much loved and will be greatly missed forever. Information provided by survivors.fag SEGGIE, JOHN CARL ******************************************************************* Obituary - Louis Tietz West Point News April 1, 1998 Page 3b, Col. 2 & 3 Louis Tietz Louis Tietz, 83, of West Point, died Saturday, March 28, 1998, at the Fremont Area Medical Center in Fremont. Services were Tuesday, March 31, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Bancroft, with Pastor Gerald Roggow officiating. Burial was in the Zion Cemetery in Bancroft. Pallbearers were Duane Tietz, Randy Tietz, Rick Tietz, Delvin Miller, Rodney Miller, and Willis Miller. He was born December 12, 1914, in rural Bancroft to Gustav and Johanna (Altemester) Tietz. He atteded Zion Lutheran School. On September 21, 1966, he married Lavonne Miller in Bancroft. He farmed near Bancroft until he retired to West Point in 1992. He was lifetime member of Zion Lutheran Church, and was on the board of directors for the Citizens Bank in Bancroft. He is survived by his wife; one dauhter, Jill Oligmueller of West Point; two sons and spouses, Brent and Teresa Tietz of Bancroft,and Brian and Holly Tietz of Bancroft; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; 5 brothers ; and 1 sister.hhw TIETZ, LOUIS ******************************************************************* Obituary - August M. Tillman The Hooper Sentinel July 21, 1955 Death came early Saturday morning to claim August M. Tillman, one of Hooper's most influential and prominent citizens. A life long resident of Hooper, Mr. Tillman had been president of the First Nation Bank of Hooper since 1904, and went to the bank daily until about a month ago, when his health no longer permitted. His passing is profoundly mourned by a wide circle of friends and business associates, who held him in high esteem. Mr. Tillman was a fine Christian gentleman, honest and honorable in all respects. He had a high standard of ethics, and a keen business sense, and as president of the Bank, did much to help build this community to prosperity. The funeral services were held at 2 o'clock Tuesday at Grace Lutheran church, with Rev. Richard Schricker in charge. In memory of Mr. Tillman, and as a mark of respect for his family, all Hooper business houses were closed during the funeral hour. The floral and memorial tributes were unusually numerous and beautiful, and were a lovely tribute to the memory of Mr. Tillman. Donald Shaffer sang, accompanied by Mrs. J. B. Schiessler, and pallbearers were Roy Bott, Wm. Hargens, John Shaffer, DR. G. H. Harman, Clarence Dahl, and Ray Edelmier. Interment was in the Hooper Cemetery. Mr. Tillman, who had almost reached his 85th birthday, was born August 1, 1870, in Ridgeley Township, Dodge County, the son of pioneer parents, Frank M. and Anna Tillman. He attended the Hooper Public Schools, and had resided here his entire life with the exception eight years. The family resided four years in San Antonio, Texas and four years in Omaha. Mr. Tillman had been president of the First National Bank of Hooper since 1904. He was a member of Grace Lutheran church, and was active in all civic affairs. He was a member of the Hooper Commercial Club and the Lions Club. On August 2, 1893, he was married to Mathilda Von Essen. Two children were born to this union, Luella Monnich of Pasadena, Calif., and Cornelius, who died while in service in World War I, on Jan. 24, 1918. Mrs. Tillman preceded her husband in death on August 8, 1896. On May 27, 1908, Mr. Tillman was united in marriage with Edna Hartung Uehling at Chicago. To this union was born one daughter, Auralea, now Mrs. Clarence Nelsen of Lincoln. Mrs. Tillman passed away Aug. 20, 1948. Mr. Tillman is survived by his two daughters, three grandsons, and a sister, Mrs. Ed Wiekhorst, of Santa Ana, Calif.hhw TILLMAN, AUGUST M. ******************************************************************* Obituary - Edna Tillman The Hooper Sentinel August 28, 1947 Last Rites Held for Mrs. Tillman Residents of the Hooper community were shocked and profoundly saddened by the death of Mrs. A. M. Tillman last Wednesday evening. Mrs. Tillman lived only a few hours after the family car, which she was driving, was hit broadside by a gasoline transport, as she drove across the highway from the bus depot at the Wagner Super Service Station. Mrs. Tillman was thrown from the car by the force of the impact. She was taken to the hospital in Fremont immediately, and there was claimed by death nine hours after the accident. Mrs. Tillman was one of Hooper's best loved women, and was respected for her fine instincts and ideals. She was devoted wife and mother, and she gave her influence and support to church and civic organizations, contributing much toward their progress and welfare. Rev. Paul deFreese conducted a prayer service for the family at the home Saturday morning, after which Mr. Tillman was taken back to the hospital in Fremont in the ambulance. Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Ring accompanied him and stayed with him the rest of the day. The service from the home at 1:30 p.m. was followed by rites at Grace Lutheran church, conducted by Rev. deFreese. Donald Shaffer sang, accompanied by Miss Lois Stigile. The pallbearers were Roy E. Bott, George H. Looschen, Edwin Miles. J. L. Alperstedt, Ray Edelmaier, and William Hargens. Interment was in the Hooper cemetery. Wollmer & Warne were in charge. Hooper business houses were closed during the funeral hour, in loving memory of Mrs. Tillman, and as a mark of respect for the family. The church was filled to capacity in the main auditorium, the Sunday School room, and the basement auditorium. The many beautiful floral offerings and spiritual bouquets were an evidence of the high esteem in which Mrs. Tillman was held. Mrs. A. M. Tillman, daughter of the late A. W. Hartung and Charlotte Raasch Hartung, was born at Hooper, Nebr., Febr. 3, 1881, and passed away in a Fremont hospital at 11:25 p. m., Aug. 20, 1947, at the age of 66 years, 6 months and 17 days. Baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith, she attended church and public schools in this community, where she grew to young womanhood. Following the death of her young husband, Henry Uehling, she entered Cook County School of Nursing in Chicago. Upon graduation she was united in marriage to August M. Tillman on May 27, 1908 in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Tillman established their home in Hooper where, with the exception of four years residence in Omaha and four years in San Antonio, Texas, they spent their married life of almost 40 years. During these years, Mrs. Tillman was active in church, community and civic affairs, holding various offices in the women's organizations of Grace Lutheran church, of which she was a longtime member. She was a past president of the Hooper Womans Club, and during World War I she headed the Hooper chapter of the American Red Cross, giving many hours of her time, even after the loss of a beloved stepson, Cornelius, who died in service. In the late years of her life, her health was frail and her activities consequently lessened, but she maintained her interest in her family and many friends. Her kindly sympathy and willingness to share in the joys and sorrows of other will be greatly missed in this community where so much of her life was spent. Surviving besides the bereaved husband are her daughter, Mrs. Auralea Nelsen, Lincoln; two grandsons, Stephan and Randall Nelsen; a step-daughter and her son, Mrs. Luella Monnich and Cornelius of Pasadena, Calif.; three brothers, Harry of Compton, Calif.; Arthur of Rock Rapids, Ia., Avillus of Omaha; two sisters, Mrs. Paul K. Miles of Savanna, Ill., and Mrs. Harry Moore of Hot Springs, S. D. Relatives called to Hooper by the passing of Mrs. A. M. Tillman were Mr. and Mrs. Avillus Hartung and daughter, Omaha; Mrs. and Mrs. Harry Moore, Hot Springs, S. D.; and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hartung of Rock Rapids, Iowa. Mrs. Paul K. Miles, daughter Ann, and sons Edward and Charles and the latter's wife, all of Savanna, Ill., came Thursday forenoon after an all night drive, following word of the death of Mrs. Miles' sister, Mrs. A. M. Tillman. Also here for the services were many more family connections and friends from less distant points, Fremont, Omaha, Lincoln, Wisner, and towns of this surrounding area.hhw TILLMAN, EDNA (HARTUNG) ******************************************************************* Obituary - Alvis Toelle The West Point News October 8, 1997 Page 9b, Col. 1 Funeral services for Alvis R. Toelle, age 87, of Fremont were held Oct. 4, 1997 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Fremont. The Rev. Timothy Gierke officiated. Burial was in the Beemer Cemetery. Pallbearers were Farrell Rung, Warren Ackerman, Lloyd Nellor, Elton Schulz, Gene Bergholz and Bill Wehrmann. Alvis passed away Oct. 2, 1997 at Arbor Manor in Fremont. She was born July 5,1910 at Greenwood to Alva and Katherine (Coleman) Zeigler. She grew up in the Lincoln area, and was a 1929 graduate of Bethany High School. She married Lowell Toelle July 18, 1937, at Beemer. They lived in the Beemer and Wisner areas all their life until moving to Fremont four years ago. She was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Fremont. She is survived by her husband; daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Gary A. Carlson of Fremont; two sisters, Mildred Baker and Margene Teljeso, both of Salem, Ore. and sister-in-law Bernice Zeigler, of Salem, Ore. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Wilbur Zeigler and three sisters, Evelyn Carlson, Katherine Robinson and Leta Larson. Memorials may be made to the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Fremont, the Lutheran Hour or St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Wisner.hhw TOELLE, ALVIS (ZEIGLER) ******************************************************************* Obituary - Bernice Madeline Toelle Birth: Jul. 21, 1932 Carter Lake, Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA Death: Aug. 26, 2003 Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA I had my Grammy in my life for 29 years, one month, 17 days. I miss her very much and I know I will think of her daily for the rest of my life. When I was 8, I moved 600 miles away with my parents to Colorado. My Grammy and I still kept in touch often. Originally, my Poppy and I were the closest, but as I got older and started to become a woman, my Grammy and I became tight. My Grammy knew all of my secrets. I could talk to her about anything and everything. Sometimes she would talk non-stop, but her talking is what I miss about her the most. My Grammy showed great strength through her life after losing both of her sons, me moving away and her 2 year battle with cancer. She taught me what it's like to be a true lady and what unconditional love looks like. This beautiful woman was not only my Grandmother, but my best friend. I absolutely cannot wait to see her again. Bernice M., age 71, Bellevue. Daughter of Charlie and Hazel Gundersen. Preceded in death by sons, Duane Leigh Jr. and David Lynn, brother,Edward L. Gundersen Sr. Survived by husband, Duane Toelle Sr .; grand-daughter and husband, Kimberly and Anthony Jackson, Sr.; great-grand- sons, Anthony, Jr. and Markus; brother and sister-in-law, Charles, Jr. and Deloma Gundersen; brother, John Gundersen; 1 brother-in-law; 1 sister- in-law; several nieces & nephews. Cause of Death: Metastatic Colon Cancer Burial: Evergreen Memorial Park Omaha Douglas County Nebraska, USA Record added: Jan 3 2005 By: Kim Jackson Note - Kim Jackson sent this obituary & picture to me on July 13, 2006. TOELLE, BERNICE MADELINE (GUNDERSEN) ******************************************************************* Obituary - David Toelle Birth: Jan. 20, 1956 Death: Oct. 8, 1976 Nebraska, USA David Toelle, age 20 years. Survived by wife Rebecca; daughter Kimberly; parents Duane and Bernice Toelle; brother Duane "Butch" Jr. both of Omaha; maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gundersen, Valley, Nebraska; paternal grandmother Martha Toelle, Beemer, Nebraska. Larry Wesolik officiated the funeral service. Burial: Evergreen Memorial Park Omaha Douglas County Nebraska, USA Record added: Jan 3 2005 By: Kim Jackson Noet - Kim Jackson sent this obituary & picture to me on July 132, 2006 TOELLE, DAVID ******************************************************************* Obituary - Dennis Toelle Dennis R. Toelle, 69, of Malvern, formerly of Omaha, Neb., died Dec. 17, 2012, at his home in rural Malvern. Celebration of Life services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, at Peterson Mortuary in Glenwood. Bishop Tim Jacob will officiate. Interment will be at a later date. Dennis was born Oct. 13, 1943, in Beemer, Neb., to Raymond and Verna (Hoefener) Toelle. Dennis is survived by his wife, Rilla Toelle of Malvern; children, Dianne West of Council Bluffs; Dennis Ray Toelle, Jr. of Colorado Springs, Colo.; Jessica Toelle of Malvern and Jonathan Toelle of Malvern.hhw Published in The Opinion-Tribune on December 19, 2012 TOELLE, DENNIS ******************************************************************* Obituary - Duane Leigh Toelle, Sr Birth: Apr. 22, 1929 Beemer, Cuming County, Nebraska, USA Death: May 26, 2004 Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA Duane L. Sr., age 75, Bellevue. Preceded by wife, Bernice, sons, Duane Leigh Jr. and David Toelle. Survived by granddaughter and husband, Kimberly and Anthony Jackson, Sr.; great-grandsons, Anthony Jr. and Markus; sister, Ione; several nieces & nephews. FUNERAL held at Peace Zion Lutheran Church (41st & Q St). Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Was the youngest child of Charlie and Martha (Raasch) Toelle. Married Bernice Madeline Gundersen 2/18/1950. My Poppy was the greatest man who lived. I have so many fond memories of him. When I was a little girl, I looked up to him so much that I wanted to marry him when I got older. My Grammy would always say "Oh! You can't marry your Poppy!" or "Your Poppy is no saint you know!" To me, he was an earthly angel who had a heart of gold. One of the last things he said to me a month before he died was "Kimmy, I will never hurt you, but one day I am going to hurt you. I am going to hurt you when I die." I replay that in my head over and over again...he was absolutely correct...he never did hurt me (other than when he died). I am so proud to be his granddaughter. Poppy, I miss you like crazy and I always will. Burial: Evergreen Memorial Park Omaha Douglas County Nebraska, USA Record added: Dec 15 2005 By: Kim Jackson Note - Kim Jackson sent this obituary & picture to me on July 12, 2006 TOELLE, DUANE LEIGH ******************************************************************* Obituary - Elvira Toelle The Fremont Tribune (On-Line) 11-10-2008 Elvira P. A. Toelle, 90, of Scribner, formerly of Beemer, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, at Good Samaritan Center in Scribner. She was born Nov. 18, 1917, in Beemer to William and Barbara (Raasch) Mahnke. She attended Immanuel Lutheran Day School. She married Herbert G. Toelle on March 30, 1934, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The couple farmed south of Beemer until retiring in 1979 and later moved into Beemer in 1981. After her husband?s death, she moved to West Point and had later resided at St. Joseph?s Retirement Community and West Point Living Center. For the last two years, she had resided at Good Samaritan Center in Scribner. She was a member of St. John?s Lutheran Church in Beemer and its Missionary Aid Society. She had been a member of the Industrious Extension Club, the Rock Creek Card Club and was a longtime leader of the Peppy Peppers 4-H Club. Survivors include: her children, Glendene (and husband, Tom) Daberkow of West Point, Janet Draper of Paul, Idaho, Dorothy (and husband, Don) Laux of Crawford, Colo., Leon (and wife, Pat) Toelle of Greeley, Colo., Myrene (and husband, Vern) Hoge of Columbus and Barbara (and husband, Gail) Rabe of Kennard; a brother, Orland Mahnke of Omaha; 22 grandchildren, eight stepgrandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren, 10 stepgreat-grandchildren and six great-great- grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. John?s Lutheran Church in Beemer. Visitation will be from 3-8 p.m. today at Kuzelka-Minnick Funeral Home in West Point with family present from 5-7 p.m. Visitation will continue from 9 a.m. to service time Tuesday at the church. Burial will be in Beemer Cemetery.hhw TOELLE, ELVIRA (MAHNKE) ******************************************************************* Obituary - Herbert G. Toelle The Wisner News Chronicle July 13,1995 Page 14a, Col. 2 Funeral services for Mr. Herbert G. Toelle, 81, Beemer, were held Friday, July 7 at 10:30 a. m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Beemer, Pastor Paul Krentz officiated with burial in the Beemer Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dion Schmoldt, Scott Prien, Arden Haseman, Brent Toelle, Marvin Hoge and Kevin Heckman. Herbert Toelle was born Dec. 27, 1913 at Beemer to August C. and Helena (Schlueter) Toelle. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church, rural Beemer. He attended St John Parochial School. He married Elvira Mahnke on March 30, 1934 at Council Bluffs, IA. He was engaged in farming until retiring in 1979. The couple moved to Beemer in 1981. Mr. Toelle was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and had served as the Treasurer for Elkhorn Township for many years. Mr. Toelle died on July 3, 1995 at Immanuel Medical Center in Omaha. Survivors include his wife; son, Leon of Greeley, CO, daughters Glendene Daberkow of West Point, Janet Draper of Paul, ID, Dorothy Laux of Crawford, CO, Myrene Hoge of Ord and Barbara Heckman of Wisner, 21 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren; 9 step- grandchildren and 12 step-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, stepmother, two sisters and four brothers.hhw TOELLE, HERBERT G. ******************************************************************* Obituary - Lester Toelle Memorial services for Lester Toelle age 66 of Beemer, NE will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John?s Lutheran Church in Beemer, NE. Interment will be in the St. John?s Lutheran Cemetery rural Beemer, NE. Minnick Funeral Home in West Point is in charge of arrangements. Lester passed away on March 22, 2013 at St. Francis Memorial Hospital in West Point, NE. Lester Gene Toelle was born March 3, 1947 on the family farm southwest of Beemer, NE to Raymond and Verna (Hoefener) Toelle. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John?s Lutheran Church, rural Beemer, NE. Lester graduated from Beemer High School in 1965. He served in the United States Army from 1966 to 1969 during the Vietnam Conflict. Lester was employed at D&S Tire in West Point from 1973 until 2003 before retiring due to a disability. Lester was a member of St. John?s Lutheran Church in Beemer and was a month shy of being a member of AA for 24 years. Lester is survived by a sister-Alice Sensibaugh of Chandler, AZ and several nieces and nephews. Lester was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters.hhw TOELLE, LESTER ******************************************************************* Obituary - Lowell Toelle Norfolk Daily News FREMONT -- Services for Lowell A. Toelle, 96, Fremont, will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church here. The Revs. Timothy Anderson and Timothy Gierke will officiate with burial at 2 p.m. at the Beemer Cemetery. Visitation will be 1-9 p.m. Monday at Moser Memorial Chapel in Fremont and before service Tuesday at the church. He died Thursday, Dec. 4, 2003, at Nye Pointe Health and Rehab Center in Fremont.hhw - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The West Point News Lowell A. Toelle, 96, died Thursday, Dec. 4, 2003 at Nye Pointe Health and Rehab Center of Fremont. Funeral services were Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2003, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Fremont. Rev. Timothy Anderson and Timothy Gierke officiated. Graveside services were at the Beemer Cemetery, Beemer. Pallbearers were Lloyd and James Nellor, Orin Ackerman, Dale Rohde, Orland Mahnke and Elton Schulz. Lowell was born Feb. 28, 1907, at Beemer to Charles and Martha (Raasch) Toelle, He was a 1927 graduate of Beemer High School, He married Alvis R. Zeigler on July 18, 1937, at Beemer. He managed the Farmers Union Oil Association in Beemer and Wisner for 19 Years. He then operated a road maintainer for Logan Township norheast of Beemer. He retired in 1981. He lived most of his married life in Wisner until moving to Fremont in 1993. He was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Fremont. He was a former member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church at Wisner, where he served on various committees. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law Sharon and Gary A. Carlson of Fremont, brother Duane Toelle of Omaha, sister Ione Chinn of Fort Collins, Colo., two sisters-in-law, Berniece Zeigler of Salem, OR and Margene Terjeson of Porltand, OR. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Alvis on Oct. 2, 1997, and two sisters Leota Toelle and Roselle Vyborny. Memorials are suggested to the Lutheran Hour and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Moser Memorial Chapel, Fremont, was in charge of arrangements.hhw TOELLE, LOWELL A. ******************************************************************* Obituary - Martha Toelle West Point News March 11, 1982 Page 6a, Col. 4 Funeral services for Martha Toelle, 95, Beemer, were Saturday, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Beemer. The Rev. Mark Brandt officiating with burial in the Beemer cemetery. Pallbearers were Elton Schulz, Lloyd Nellor, Arvid Hams, Adolph Raasch jr., Harold Raasch and Milford Mahnke. She was born March 21, 1886, to John and Sophia Raasch on a farm near Beemer. She died Tuesday at Colonial Haven Nursing Home where she had lived the past 5 1/2 years. On July 6, 1906 she married Charles Toelle at Beemer. She had lived in the Beemer area most of her life. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Surviving are two sons, Lowell of Wisner and Duane of Omaha; two daughters, Iona Chinn of Ft. Collins, Colo. and Rosella Vyborny of Omaha; three sisters all of Beemer, Mrs. Ida Nellor, Mrs. Lenora Schulz and Mrs. Herman (Agatha) Shulz; one brother, Adolph Raasch of Beemer; eight grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and daughter, Leota, one grandchild, two brothers and three sisters.hhw TOELLE, MARTHA (RAASCH) ******************************************************************* Obituary - Verna Toelle The West Point News September 3, 1992 Verna Toelle Services for Verna Toelle, 76, Beemer, were Friday, Aug. 28, 1992, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Beemer. Rev. Paul Krentz officiated with burial in the church cemetery. Mrs. Toelle died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 1992, at Huntington Park Care Center, Papillion. Verna Hoefner was born April 5, 1916, in Pierce. She attended Zion Lutheran parochial school and graduated from Pierce High School in 1932. She married Raymond Toelle April 5, 1933, in Pierce. They farmed in the Beemer area until 1971, when she moved to Beemer. She had lived at the care center in Papillion about a year. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Beemer and its social club. Survivors include sons, Dennis of Malvern, Iowa, and Lester of Beemer; daughters, Norma Jean Conklin of Winslow, and Alice Sensibaugh of Reno, Nev.; a sister, Ellen Bruckner of Beemer; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, a daughter, a granddaughter and a brother.hhw TOELLE, VERNA (HOEFENER) ******************************************************************* Obituary - Raymond Toelle The Omaha World Herald 4-28-1960 Beemer Farmer, 40, is Killed by Tractor Beemer, Neb. (AP)-Raymond Toelle, 40, a Beemer farmer, was killed Wednesday when his tractor overturned on him while he was plowing. A neighbor, Marvin Malchow, discovered the accident. The Beemer Fire Department resuscitator squad was unable to revive Mr. Toelle. He is survived by his wife, three daughters and three sons.hhw ------------------------------------------------------------------ West Point Republican May 5, 1960 Page 5, Col. 5 Raymond Toelle Rites Conducted Saturday Funeral services were held Saturday at St. John's Lutheran church near Beemer for Raymond Toell, 50, victim of a tractor accident at his farm home near Beemer on Wednesday, Apr 27. Rev. O. Z. Faszholz officiated. Music was by Mrs. Gerhard Harms at the organ. Burial was in the church cemetery and pallbearers were Leonard, Gottlieb and Arnhold Toelle, Eldon and Edmund Schlueter and Arthur Kersten. Raymond Toelle was born at Beemer Nov. 14, 1909, to August and Helena Toelle. He attended St. John's Lutheran school and District 35. He was united in marriage with Verna Hoefener Apr 5, 1933, at Zion Lutheran church in Pender. To this union were born six children. Mr. Toelle was a director of the Beemer rural fire department and St. John's Lutheran church southwest of Beemer. Survivors include his wife, Verna, three sons, Lester, Marlin and Dennis; three daughters, Alice, Norma Jean and Eileen, all at home, stepmother, Mrs. Rosa Toelle; brother, Herbert Toelle; sisters, Ella, Mrs. Otto Kloth of Beemer, and Erma, Mrs. Walter Hass of Limon, Colo. Persons attended the funeral from Pierce, Norfolk, Stanton, Columbus, West point, Bancroft, Wisner, Beemer and Limon, Colo.hhw TOELLE, RAYMOND ******************************************************************* Obituary - Rozella Vyborny The West Point News April 25, 1985 Funeral services for Rosela Toelle Vyborny, age 67, of Omaha, were held Monday, Apr. 22, at Zone Lutheran Church in Omaha. Burial was in Evergreen Memorial Park. She was born Mar. 23, 1918, at Beemer, to Mr. and Mrs. Chas Toelle. She graduated from Beemer High School and on Feb. 25, 1937, was married to Al Vybornay in Omaha. She is survived by two sons, Gary D. and Rodney K. Vyborny; daughter and son-in-law, Jacqueline Rae and Eugene Bergholz, all of Omaha; brothers Lowell Toelle of Wisner, Duane Toelle of Omaha; one sister, Ione Chinn of Ft. Collins, Co.; six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1964, a sister, Leota, and her parents.hhw VYBORNY, ROZELLA (TOELLE) ******************************************************************* Obituary - Ivan Dale Vierson The West Point News August 18, 1997 Funeral services for Dale Vierson 89, of Beemer, were Wednesday, Aug. 13, 1997 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Beemer. Burial was at the Beemer Cemetery. Pastor Paul Krentz officiated. Pall bearers were James Nellor, Jeff Hart, James Gosch, Dale Nellor, Scott Owen and Rick Fullner. Mr. Vierson passed away on Saturday, Aug. 9, 1997 at Pender Community Hospital in Pender. Ivan Dale Vierson was born Feb. 12, 1908 in Pilger to Milton and Lucrecia (Hull) Vierson. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. He attended school in Pilger. He moved to Omaha and began working as a plumber. He married Mary Flyn who passed away in 1945. During WWII he worked on several U.S. military posts, and as the Plumbing Superintendant at Veteran's Hospital and the water treatment plant in Omaha. He married Norma Nellor in Omaha on Apr. 8, 1949. In 1957 they moved to Vincennes, IN where he worked as a plumber until retiring in 1977. They moved to Beemer in 1985. Mr. Vierson was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Beemer and a member of AFL/CIO Pipe Fitters and Plumbers Union. Survivors include his wife Norma Vierson of Beemer, one daughter Mrs. Mary Ellen (Chuck) McNelis of Fontana, CA, five grandchildren; three great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife; one daughter, Kathleen, three brothers and one sister.hhw VIERSON, IVAN DALE ******************************************************************* Obituary - Norma Vierson The West Point Newspaper July, 1999 Norma Vierson Norma Vierson, 88, Beemer, died Tuesday, July 27, 1999, at the Wisner Manor. Funeral services were Friday, July 30, 1999, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Beemer. Rev. Jeffrey Bloom officiated with burial in the Beemer Cemetery. Pallbearers were James Nellor, Dale Nellor, Larry Sila, Chuck Schnieder, Donald Weatherford, Jack Pangburn, Carl Gore and Jeffery Hart. Norma was born April 2, 1911, at Beemer to Harry and Ida (Raasch) Nellor. She was baptized and confirmed at the First Lutheran Church in Omaha. She attended Cuming County Rural School District #21 and graduated from Beemer High School in 1928. She attended the Lord Lister School of Nursing in Omaha. She was an RN at Douglas County Hospital in Omaha and was an Industrial Nurse at the Alcohol Plant and Nabisco Plant in Omaha. On April 8, 1949, she married Dale Vierson at Omaha. She and her husband had resided in several parts of the country before returning to Beemer in 1985. Following her husband's death on Aug 9, 1997, she resided at St. Joseph's Retirement Community in West Point. She entered the Wisner Manor in October of 1997. Mrs. Vierson was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Beemer. Survivors include step-daughters Mary Ellen McNelis of Fontana, Calif. and Shirley Glaser of Albuquerque, N.M.; a brother Lloyd and his wife Janice Nellor of Beemer, and a sister Arrel Heitmann of Atlantic, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and one step- daughter.hhw VIERSON, NORMA (NELLOR) ******************************************************************* Obituary - Robert A. Wieland Rocky Mountain News (CO) - Wednesday, January 26, 1994 Deceased Name: ROBERT A. WIELAND 77, of Arvada died Jan. 11 in Morrison. Services were Jan. 14 at Emmaus Lutheran Church. Burial was in Hillside Cemetery in Julesburg. Mr. Wieland was born July 17, 1916, in West Point, Neb. He married Vernice Paulsen April 21, 1946, in Omaha. He was a truck driver and a member of the Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion. He served in the Army during World War II and received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. He is survived by a son, Lawrence of Lakewood; and two grandsons. Contributions: Emmaus Lutheran Church in Denver.hhw WIELAND, ROBERT ARTHUR ******************************************************************* Obituary - Esther Wilson SOUTH SIOUX CITY -- Esther (Paulsen) Wilson, 85, of South Sioux City passed away Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2007, at a South Sioux City care center. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Hope Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Randall Knuth officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be 2 to 8 p.m. Friday, with a 7 p.m. prayer service, at Becker-Hunt Funeral Home. Esther Elinore Wilson was born Nov. 4, 1921, at Uehling, Neb., to Lorenz and Dorothy (Schmidt) Paulsen. Shortly after she was born, the family moved to Bancroft, Neb. She was confirmed May 26, 1935, in St. Paul Lutheran Church in Bancroft. Her father died when she was five. She was married to Billy L. Wilson on Oct. 16, 1945, in Omaha. The couple then moved to South Sioux City until 1950, when they moved to Sioux City. They returned to South Sioux City in 1976. Esther graduated from Midland College with a teacher's certificate, bachelor's degree from Morningside College and a master's degree from the University of Minnesota. She also attended Omaha University, University of Nebraska, New York University, University of South Dakota, Nebraska University, Wayne State and Kearney State. Esther taught school for 51 years. She taught at Irvington, Neb.; Immanuel Lutheran School, Wichita, Kan.; Winnebago High School, Winnebago, Neb.; National Business College in Sioux City; Liberty Consolidated Schools, Merrill, Iowa; South Sioux City High School, South Sioux City, as a business teacher and Distributive Education Coordinator for 31 years and Western Iowa Tech, Sioux City. After retiring as a teacher, Ester became a business entrepreneur, real estate agent, real estate investor and landlord. Before moving to assisted living and then the nursing home, she was an avid gardener. Walking was her favorite exercise. She enjoyed cheering on the Cardinals' girls' basketball team and the Nebraska football team. She published her own book, "I Said I Would." In addition, she was a contributing author to "Siouxland Anthology, Capturing Our Heritage," and "Mom's Aspiration" in the Lutheran Message. Over the years she had been an active member and/or officer of Federated Woman's Club, Distributive Education Clubs of Nebraska, American Cancer Society of Dakota County, South Sioux City Education Association, South Sioux City Chamberettes, Nebraska Business Education Association, SCORE counselor, Lutheran Service Auxiliary, Friends of the Library, Women Aware, and Senior Soos. She volunteered as a teacher for ESL, GED, and naturalization of SE Asian immigrants. Her honors and awards include 30 consecutive years of DECA State Winners, DEAN (Marketing Educators) Service Award, Diana award (Distinguished International Academy of Noble Achievement for exceptional service to humanity), All Nebraska Service Award, Writer's Workshop Service Award, Who's Who in America, Who's Who in Nebraska, Nebraska Vocational Education award, Who's Who in Secondary Schools, and Woman of the Year from American Business Women's Association. She was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, in South Sioux City, where she had been Sunday school teacher, choir member, treasurer, altar guild and board of evangelism member. Formerly she was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Sioux City, where she had also been a choir member, Sunday school teacher and Sunday school superintendent. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Frances and Ralph Dellar of Parkridge, Ill.; a brother and sister-in-law, Reinhart and Cornelia Paulsen of O'Fallon, Ill., formerly of Omaha; three nieces, Carol Reinke (Les) Marcia Herrara and Nancy Schmidt (Paul); and two nephews, Larry Wieland (Sue) and Dale Paulsen (Janet). She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy on Oct. 31, 2003, in Sioux City; her parents; and a sister, Vernice Wieland. Memorials may be given to Hope Lutheran Church, South Sioux City; Concordia University, Seward, Neb.; or the Alzheimer's Association.hhw WILSON, ESTHER (PAULSEN) ******************************************************************* Obituary - Elaine Zimmerman Elaine R. Zimmerman, of Bancroft, NE. passed away Wednesday, October 03, 2012 at Columbus Community Hospital in Columbus, NE. Elaine was born on July 14, 1923 in the home of her parents John Gottlieb Christian and Pauline Henrietta (Rabe) Raasch in Bancroft, NE. Elaine was baptized on August 26, 1923, and confirmed on June 5, 1938 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Bancroft, NE. Elaine graduated from Bancroft (NE.) High School in May of 1941, and attended Business School. She was employed during World War II at the Glenn L Martin Bomber plant in Omaha, NE.. Elaine married Harlan L. Zimmerman on June 6, 1943. They farmed for 50 years southwest of Bancroft, NE. before retiring and moving to West Point, NE., in 1994. Elaine moved to Meridian Gardens in Columbus, NE. in 2010 to be near her daughter. Elaine was the Mother of three daughters Janie, Nancy and Jean? her greatest accomplishment. She was an avid reader, liked the challenge of crossword puzzles and trivia. She was a nature lover, and enjoyed oil and watercolor painting. She especially enjoyed her days at the Senior Center in West Point. Elaine was a past member of Church, Extension and Social Clubs. She was a member of various Art Clubs, including the "Association of Nebraska Art Club" for over twenty five years. Elaine was preceded in death by: parents; husband, Harlan Zimmerman in 2001, daughter Nancy, son-in-law Danny Stacy, brothers: Harold, John, Waldo, Leroy and Eugene, and sisters: Beatta, Vernita, Vivian and Berniece. Those who are left to remember her with love are her daughters: Janie (Harry) McDonald of Grand Junction, CO. and Jean (James) Brock of Creston, NE.; granddaughter, Tiffany Jones of Las Vegas, NV. and Erica Spier of Omaha, NE.; grandson Aaron Brock of Omaha, NE. and granddaughter Natalie (Lewis) Evans of Overland Park, KS.; great grandchildren: Dylan and Carson Spier, Angelina Keith and Adilyn Evans. sister-in-law Loretta Raasch of Bellflower, CA. and many nieces and nephews and cousins. Interment was in the Bancroft Cemetery, Bancroft, NE.hhw ZIMMERMAN, ELAINE (RAASCH) ******************************************************************* Obituary - Henrietta Zipf The West Point Democrat Henrietta Zipf Services for Henrietta Sophia Zipf were held Nov. 13 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Beemer. Rev. Roger Schepmann officiated with interment in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Arnold Feyerherm, MerlinZipf, Clarence Fremen, Delmar Hoefener, Bill Orr and Lawrence Kuester. She was born July 24, 1896 in West Point to William and Marie (Raasch) Hoefener and attended St. Paul's Lutheran School in West Point. On Feb. 25, 1914 she married Christian Zipf near Wisner. They lived in Pierce county for 10 years and Cuming county the rest of her life. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Survivors include one daughter, Narena Lemm, two grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, a brother, Arthur and a sister Delilah Rode. She was preceded in death by her parents, six brothers, one sister and one great grandchild.hhw ZIPF, HENRIETTA (HOEFENER) *******************************************************************

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