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Lloyd Edward Widga
Lloyd Edward Widga, 92, of Polk, died on Tuesday, April 15, at York General Hospital. Funeral services will be Friday, April 18th at 10: 30 A.M. at the United Methodist Church in Polk with Rev. Anderson W. Kwankin officiating. Burial will be in the Swede Plain cemetery near Polk. Visitation is Thursday, April 17th from 5 to 8 P.M. at Solt Funeral Home in Polk. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.soltfh.com.
Lloyd was born on February 20, 1911, on the Widga home place northeast of Polk. He attended District 44 School in Polk County and graduated from Polk High School in 1928. Llody E. Widga and Helga M. Johnson were united in marriage on February 22, 1934 in Polk. They lived the early years of their marriage near Stromsburg, and in 1942, they returned to the Polk area to farm the home place. He was involved in the farming operation until his death. Helga died on September 10, 1987.
Lloyd was a member of the Swede Plain United Methodist Church until it closed. He had served on the church board and was on the Swede Plain cemetery Association until recently. Lloyd transferred his membership and attended the United Methodist Church in Polk when Swede Plain closed. Lloyd took up golfing in his 70’s, and his love for the game continued until his death. He enjoyed all sports and regularly attended University of Nebraska football and basketball games. Lloyd had attended every alumni banquet since his graduation from Polk High School.
Lloyd is survived by three sons-Verland of Stromsburg; Don of Polk; and Dennis and Judy of Torrington, WY; two brothers-Lester and Anna Marie Widga of Stromsburg and Leland and Agnes Widga of Edina, MN; 7 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife; a great grandson-Brandon Widga; a daughter-in-law Janice Widga; and one brother-Lyle Widga.
Carolyn A. Anderson
Carolyn A. Anderson, 66, of Polk, died on Friday, April 18th at York General Hospital. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 22nd at 2: 00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Polk with Revs. Anderson Kwankin and John Dale officiating. Burial will be in the Polk cemetery. Visitation is Monday, April 21st from 5 to 8 p.m. at Solt Funeral Home in Polk. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.soltfh.com.
Carolyn was born on March 27, 1937 in Paxton to Isaac Lewis and Sarah Fern (Miller)
Draucker. They lived in Sarben until Carolyn was 8 years old and they then moved to Benedict. Carolyn graduated from Benedict High School in 1954 and from Kearney State College with a degree in education. She taught in Chappell, Cozad, and Mesa, Arizona. On January 30, 1966, Carolyn A. Draucker and Leonard F. Anderson were united in marriage in Benedict. They lived in the Polk area where they farmed and Carolyn also did some substitute teaching and had worked for the Nebraska Department of Tourism for the last seven years.
Carolyn was a member of the United Methodist Church in Polk and the UMW. She enjoyed traveling, playing the piano, music, and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her husband, Leonard of Polk; one daughter-Kerri and Jack Garrison of Kearney; two sons-Alan F. Anderson of Chandler, AZ and Brad L. Anderson of Lincoln; two grandchildren-Taylor and Connor Garrison; one sister-Wanda Draucker of Omaha; and two cousins-Jerry and Barbara Draucker and Carol and Kenny Most both of Ogallala.
She was preceded in death by her parents and half brother, Arnold Draucker.
Florence M. Larson
Florence Mildred Larson, 99, of Central City, died on Tuesday, April 8th at Long Term Care in Central City. Services will be Friday, April 11th at 2: 00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Central City with Rev. Joy Savage officiating. Burial will be in the Central City cemetery. Visitation is Thursday, April 10th at the United Methodist Church from 5 to 7 p.m. Solt Funeral Home in Central City is in charge of the arrangements.
Florence was born on March 25, 1904, in Michigan City, Indiana, to Charles M. and Mary (Johnson) Anderson. At the time of her birth, Florence’s father was attending Moody Bible College in Chicago and when he completed his work to become a minister, the family lived in Boone, Madrid, and Centerville, Iowa. When Florence was six years old, the family moved to Lexington and they farmed the family farmstead until 1913. They moved to the Prairie Creek area near Archer and Florence attended school in the Archer Schools. On August 4th, 1925, Florence M. Johnson and Clarence R. Larson were united in marriage in Chapman. They owned and operated the Larson Chevrolet Dealership in Central City with Clarence’s brother, Earl. They retired from the dealership in 1956 and continued to live in Central City. Clarence died on February 26, 1990.
Florence was a member of the First Baptist Church in Central City until its closing and then became a member of the United Methodist Church. She loved her church and was a faithful worker having taught Sunday School for 30 years. She was a den mother for the Boy Scouts, was involved in the PTA, she volunteered as a Pink Lady at the hospital, worked at the Hospital Thrift Shop, carried meals-on-wheels for several years, and made 220 baby caps for newborns at Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital in Central City. Florence also enjoyed crocheting, sewing, and gardening.
Survivors include four sons-Don and Ramona Larson of Franktown, CO; Wayne and Janet Larson of Fremont; Jerry and Ruth Larson of Central City; and Gene and Judy Larson of Hot Springs, Arkansas; 14 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; and 11 great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband; 4 sisters; and 7 brothers.
Leroy Dexter
Claude Leroy Dexter, 84, of Central City, died on Wednesday, April 16, 2003, at the Central City Care Center. Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 22nd at 2: 00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Central City with Rev. Joy Savage officiating. Burial will be in the Bureau cemetery by the Pierce Chapel Church near Clarks. Visitation will be Monday, April 21st from 5 to 8 p.m. at Solt Funeral Home in Central City. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.soltfh.com.
Leroy was born on September 10, 1918, near Clarks to Marcus Claude and Pearl Belle (Martin) Dexter. He attended Pleasant Hill grade school and graduated from Clarks High School in 1936. On December 24, 1939, Claude Leroy Dexter and Parnella Rose Wallace were united in marriage in Clarks. With borrowed machinery, they began farming east of Silver Creek in 1939. In March of 1941, they moved south of Clarks where they farmed and in 1964 they began a cattle feeding operation. They moved to the Henry Stubbe farm east of Central City in 1966 and in 1973, they purchased their farm eight miles north of Central City. They retired from farming in 1983, but continued to live on their farm until moving into the Merrick Manor in Central City in 1999 and then to the Central City Care Center in 2002. Parnella died on March 9th, 2003.
Leroy was an avid gardener, golfer; and after his retirement, he enjoyed meeting his friends at the coffee table. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge and had been a past master of the Solar Lodge #134, the Tehama Shriners, the Order of the Eastern Star, had served on the Board of Directors of the Merrick Foundation, and was a former Merrick County Farmer of the Year.
Survivors include two sons-Jerry and Jo Ann Dexter of Waverly; Jon and Sharon Dexter of Fairbury; one daughter-Kathleen and Bobby Hall of Bryan, Texas; one sister-Ruth and Don Parker of Denver; a sister-in-law Elvira Dexter of Central City; a brother-in-law and spouse-Sam and Louise Wallace of North Platte; seven grandchildren-Danielle Daft Legg, Amy Daft Summers, David Dexter, Beth Ann Dexter Klemme, Bryan Dexter, Lori Dexter Quinn, and Brad Dexter; and eight great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and one brother-Gerald Dexter.
Hilda Irene Flodman
Hilda Irene Flodman, 92, of Central City formerly of Hordville, died on Friday, March 28th at the Memorial Hospital in Aurora. Services will be Tuesday, April 1st at 2: 00 p.m. at the Fridhem Lutheran Church in Hordville with Sister Mary Arie officiating. Burial will be in the Hordville cemetery. Visitation is Monday, March 31st from 5 to 8: 00 p.m. at Solt Funeral Home in Central City. Memorials are suggested to the Hilda Flodman Memorial. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.soltfh.com.
Hilda was born on July 16, 1910, in Hamilton County to Thure Leonard and Ida Christine (Isaacson) Ortegren. She grew up in the Marquette and Hordville areas and received her education at the Hordville Schools. On June 24, 1931, Hilda I. Ortegren and Ralph V. Flodman were united in marriage at the Mamre Evangelical Church near Marquette. They made their home together in the Hordville area where they farmed the Flodman home place. In 1999, they moved off of the farm and into Central City to the Central City Care Center.
Hilda was a member of the Mamre Evangelical Free Church until her marriage and she then joined the Fridhem Lutheran Church where she was a member of LCW. Her family and her church were most important in her life. She enjoyed sewing, flowers, and her animals.
Survivors include her husband of 71 years, Ralph of Central City; three daughters-Ida Mae Rutherford, Mary Lou and Lyle Djernes, and Janet Flodman all of Central City; one son-Elton and Marlene Flodman of Hordville; 18 grandchildren-Leon Djernes, Ralph and Chris Djernes, Rory and Lori Djernes, Matthew and Michelle Djernes, Liz and Carl Wannamaker, Shane and Cindy Rutherford, Dawn and Clayton Mohlman, Robin and Ted Stade, Tracy and Adam Dahlke, Shawn and Jennifer Rutherford, Richie and Sue Galusha, Patty and Mike Dobesh, Michelle and Alfonso Sanchez, Troy Flodman, John Flodman, Kenny and Melissa Flodman, Jessica Flodman, and Daniel Flodman; 28 great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by one grandson, Lance Rutherford; four brothers-Iver and Martin Ortegren and two infant brothers; four sisters-Clara Carlson, Jennie Anderson, Lula Erickson, and her twin sister, Helen Nelson.
Parnella Rose Dexter
Parnella Rose Dexter, 84, of Central City, died at the Central City Care Center on Sunday, March 9th. Services will be Thursday, March 13th at 2: 00 P.M. at the United Methodist Church in Central City with Rev. Joy Savage officiating. Burial will be in the Bureau cemetery by Pierce Chapel Church near Clarks. Visitation is Wednesday, March 12th from 5 to 8 P.M. at Solt Funeral Home in Central City. Memorials are suggested to the United Methodist Church or to the Tabitha Hospice.
Parnella was born on December 22, 1918, in Silver Creek to Samuel C. and Gladys B. (Tivey) Wallace. She grew up in the Silver Creek and Clarks area, graduated from Clarks High School in 1936, and then attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. On December 24, 1939, Parnella R. Wallace and Claude Leroy Dexter were united in marriage in Clarks. They made their home in Merrick County and began their married
life farming east of Silver Creek. In March of 1941, they moved southwest of Clarks until 1966 when they moved to the Henry Stubbe farm east of Central City. In 1973, they purchased their own farm eight miles north of Central City; where they lived until 1999. They then moved into Central City to live at the Merrick Manor and in 2002, they moved into the Central City Care Center.
Parnella was a member of the Clarks United Methodist Church until transferring her membership to the Central City United Methodist Church in 1973. She was actively involved in the life of her church. Parnella was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star and had been a past worthy matron. She enjoyed writing and was recognized for her accomplishments by having a series of children’s Christmas stories published in the Omaha World Herald in the 1960’s; and in 1996, she published a book of children’s stories that she had written over the years. It brought her great joy to share her stories with others. In the 1970’s, Parnella took a painting course and found she had talent in this area also. She painted many pieces of china for family and friends. In 2002, she did a display of her Christmas china and stories as part of a fund raiser for the Central City Library.
Parnella is survived by her husband, Leroy, of Central City; two sons-Jerry and Jo Ann Dexter of Waverly; Jon and Sharon Dexter of Fairbury; one daughter-Kathleen and Bobby Hall of Bryan, TX; one brother Sam and Louise Wallace of North Platte; seven grandchildren-Danielle Daft Legg, Amy Daft Summers, David Dexter, Beth Ann Dexter Klemme, Bryan Dexter, Lori Dexter Quinn, and Brad Dexter; and eight great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two infant sisters.
Dale A. Anderson
Dale Arthur Anderson, 76, of Central City, died at Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital in Central City on Monday, March 3, 2003. Funeral services will be Thursday, March 6th at 2: 30 p.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church in Central City with Sister Mary Arie and Rev. Charles Pollard officiating. Burial will be in the Aurora cemetery. Visitation is Wednesday, March 5th from 5 to 8 p.m. at Solt Funeral Home in Central City.
Dale was born on August 7, 1926 in Manly, Iowa to Edwin O. and Mabel M. (Ewing) Anderson. His family moved to Central City while Dale was in grade school. He graduated from Central City High School in 1944 and then joined the U.S. Army. He served in the military from 1944 to 1946 and was stationed in Germany and Austria. On June 20, 1948, Dale A. Anderson and Naomi Pauline Mae Natwick were united in marriage in Glenwood, Iowa. The first several years of their marriage, Dale and Naomi lived throughout Nebraska with his work as a a Project Engineer for the State of Nebraska. In 1951, they returned to Central City and Dale took over the family business, Anderson Produce. He returned to work for the State of Nebraska in 1962 as a Project Manager and retired from this position in 1991. Dale was awarded the Smoothest Concrete Paving Project in 1972 and 1989. In addition to his work with the State Department, Dale enjoyed farming a small acreage that surrounded the Merrick County Fairgrounds.
Dale was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church where he had served on the Church Council for 13 years and had been the Vice Chairman and the Property Chairman. Outdoor activities that Dale enjoyed were camping, fishing, boating, and hunting with his family. He enjoyed Nebraska football, crossword puzzles, the "Word for the Day" puzzles, and reading.
Those surviving Dale are his wife Naomi of Central City; one daughter Sharon and Roger Brandes of Central City; two sons-David and Ellen Anderson of DeKalb, IL and Doug and Patricia Anderson of Aurora; seven grandchildren-Jarrod, Kane, Jess, and Caitlin Brandes; Lindsey, Shawn, and Stephen Anderson; one brother-Don and Sylva Anderson of Grand Island; one niece and two nephews.
Dale was preceded in death by his grandson, Christopher Anderson and his parents.
Dale was beloved by his wife and family and will be greatly missed. Blessed be his memory.
R. Stanley Torpin
R. Stanley Torpin, 86, of Central City, died on Sunday, January 19th at Central City Care Center. Memorial services are Thursday, January 23rd, at 11: 00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Central City with Rev. Joy Savage officiating. Family and friends are invited to pay tribute to Stanley’s life by signing the registry book and sharing memories on Wednesday, January 22nd, from 4: 00 p.m. to 7: 00 p.m. at Solt Funeral Home in Central City. Interment will be in the Central City cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the United Methodist Church Foundation in Central City and the Merrick Foundation. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.soltfh.com.
Richard Stanley Torpin was born on October 5, 1916 on the Torpin Ranch west of Elgin, Nebraska to Keith and Vera (Stanley) Torpin. While still a baby, his family moved to Oakdale where he attended public school until moving to Central City where he graduated from Central City High School in 1934. He then entered the Nebraska Central College near Central City and graduated in 1938. While attending school, he worked part time for Jim Clarke’s Safeway in Central City. He enrolled in the Law College at the University of Nebraska and graduated with a law degree in June, 1940. He was admitted to the Bar on July 1, 1940.
In September of 1940, Stanley began law practice with Attorney P.S. Heaton in Central City. While practicing law, he also operated the Nonpariel Newspaper in 1940, and served as the Secretary of Central City’s Chamber of Commerce. He was named Merrick County Attorney in 1942 and held this office until 1975. On December 28, 1940 R. Stanley Torpin and Effie Therese Holmes were united in marriage in Onawa, Iowa. Stanley served in the United States Army from 1942 until 1946, retiring as a 1st Lieutenant with the Information and Education Department. He spent thirteen months in Manila, The Philippine Islands as Depot Commander of the Department. When he returned to Central City after his discharge from the military, Stanley’s law offices were located in the Merrick County Court House until 1962 when Attorney Charles Phares and he formed a partnership with offices on Main Street. Prior to his retirement, aditional names were added to the firm, namely, Richard Vanderheiden and Clifford Mesner. After two open heart surgeries, Stanley retired from the practice of law in 1982; and for many years they enjoyed spending their winters in Mesa, Arizona.
Stanley was a member of the United Methodist Church in Central City for almost 60 years. He taught adult Sunday School, served on the Board of Trustees and many other offices in the church, and was instrumental in the building of the new church. In 1941, he began serving on the Merrick County Fair Board, and during the next twenty-five years held all the offices of that Board. As Merrick County Attorney, Stanley was President of the State Association in 1952 and held all other offices throughout his 60 years of membership. Stanley served on the Board of Nebraska Central College until it closed. He handled the transfer of the college’s assets and all college credits to William Penn College at Oskaloosa, Iowa and served on that Board for 28 years. He has been awarded the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Humane Letters and also a Distinguished Service Award from William Penn College.
Stanley assisted in the development of Merrick Foundation; the establishment of Merrick Manor; as well as serving on the finance committee that purchased the Senior Center in Central City, and helping to develop Kernel Field for the baseball program. Stanley was a truly dedicated man in working toward the betterment of Central City and Merrick County.
Through the years his hobbies have been hunting, fishing, golfing, and Husker Football.
Survivors include his wife, Effie of Central City; two daughters-Louise and Darrel Sebree of Lincoln and Patrice and Bruce Keller of Omaha; one son-Richard and Susan Torpin of Walton; four grandchildren-Seth, Trevor, and Heather Torpin of Walton and Blake Keller of Omaha; two brothers-Kenneth P. and Alice Torpin of Doniphan and Quentin W. "Bing" and Shirley Torpin of Weed, California; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers-Keith Henry and Charles Hollister Torpin.
James K. "Jim" Sundberg
James Kent "Jim" Sundberg, 73, of Polk, died at St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island on Tuesday, January 14th after battling cancer for the last six months. Memorial services will be Friday, January 17th at 2: 00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Polk with Rev. Lester Anderson officiating. There will be no visitation. Solt Funeral Home in Polk is in charge of the arrangements.
Jim was born on September 30, 1929 in York to Oscar and Violet (Zuver) Sundberg. While growing up, Jim helped at the family hardware store, Sundberg and Son. He graduated from Polk High School in 1947; and then attended Nebraska Weslyan University for two years, and later completed his Bachelor of Arts Degree at St. Mary’s University in San Antonio, Texas. In 1951, Jim entered the United States Air Force and served in the Korean War and the Vietnam Conflict. On August 29, 1952, James K. Sundberg and Luette Kraft were united in marriage in Merrill, Wisconsin. In 1971, he retired from the military as a Master Sergeant. After retiring from the military, Jim worked as director of personnel for the Handy Dan Home Improvement Centers until the mid-1980’s. In 1986, he returned to his hometown of Polk to work with his sister at Sundberg and Son.
Jim grew up in the United Methodist Church in Polk, he and Luette were charter members of the First Congregational Church of Alaska, and had attended the United Church of Christ at Arborville after returning to Polk. He was a member of the Wilcox Post No. 160 of the American Legion in Polk, the Air Force Sergeants Association, and a life member of the Air Force Association.
Jim is survived by his wife of Polk, one son-Kent R. of Polk; two daughters-Jamie and Glen Black of Grapevine, TX and Jill and Casey Warren of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, OH; two sisters-Janice Saylor of Polk and Donna and Gene Bauer of Sutton; two grandchildren-Emilie and Tristan Warren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one nephew-Jon Saylor; and one brother-in-law Ed Saylor
George A. Loats
George Arthur Loats, 78, of Central City, formerly of Lennox, South Dakota, died on Thursday, January 16th, at Long Term Care in Central City. Services will be Monday, January 20th at 1: 00 p.m. at the Ebenezer Presbyterian Church in Lennox with Rev. David Young officiating. Burial will be in the Lennox cemetery. Visitation is Sunday, January 19th from 5 to 7 p.m. at Solt Funeral Home in Central City. Solt Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences to the family may be sent to www.soltfh.com.
George was born on March 8, 1924, in Gary, South Dakota to Albert and Gertie (Bossman) Loats. The family moved to Lennox, South Dakota in 1935. George attended grade school in Gary and Lennox, and graduated from Lennox High School in 1944. George lived in Lennox and was employed by the Milwaukee Railroad in Dell Rapids, South Dakota and Hawarden, Iowa. During the years that his parent’s health was failing, George remained at home to care for them. After retiring from the railroad in 1976, he moved to Central City, Nebraska to be near his sister and brother-in-law, Lena and Marlin Wells. He worked with Marlin at the Equineus Corral helping to build their home, haying, putting up fence, and doing chores. When his health began to fail in 1994, George entered Long Term Care in Central City.
George was a faithful member of the Ebenezer Presbyterian Church in Lennox since 1935 and taught Sunday School for many years. While living in Central City, he was very active in the First Christian Church. George helped yearly with the Demolition Derby at the Merrick County Fair. A quiet unassuming man that trusted in the Lord Jesus Christ for his care, George enjoyed going for walks and doing picture puzzles several of which won ribbons at the Merrick County Fair. He helped with the fellowship services at the Long Term Care and appreciated the loving and dedicated care that he received at the home and especially the care given to him by Marlin and Peggy Wells.
Survivors include one sister-Lena and Marlin Wells of Central City and their children-Brad and Peggy Wells of Central City and Brent and Miriam Wells of Central City; one brother John and Maxine Loats of Prairie Village, Kansas and their children-Robert Loats of Kansas City, Kansas; Tom and Tena Loats of Overland Park, Kansas; Katherine Powell of Prairie Village, Kansas; Bill and Julie Loats of Lawrence, Kansas; one sister-in-law Goldie Loats Poulson of Alta, Iowa and her children-Mike and Kathy Loats of Eden Prairie, MN; Misty and Ed Hackbarth of Iowa Falls, Iowa; Monica and Lynn Evans of Buffalo Center, Iowa; Mark and Kellie Loats of Alta, Iowa; Melody Poulson of Sioux City; and Marty Poulson of Alta, Iowa; and many great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother on May 17, 1964, his father on September 18, 1968, and one brother-Francis (Pinky) Loats on July 7, 1972.
Otto F. Kloke
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Otto F. Kloke, 88, of Central City, died on Friday, January 17th at the Masonic Home in Plattsmouth. Services will be Wednesday, January 22nd at 10: 00 a.m. at the United Presbyterian Church in Central City with Rev. Monty Nelson officiating. Burial will be at Lincoln Memorial Park cemetery. There will be no visitation. There is a Masonic Service at the Masonic Home in Plattsmouth on Tuesday, January 21st at 11: 00 a.m. with Rev. Ron VanHeukelom officiating. Memorials are suggested to the Lone Tree Masonic Lodge #36. Solt Funeral Home in Central City is is charge of the arrangements.
Otto was born on February 28, 1914, in Valparaiso to Frank and Emma (Yost) Kloke. He graduated from Valparaiso High School in 1932 and attended Bacone College in Muskogee, Oklahoma for two years. On August 12, 1939 Otto F. Kloke and Margaret A. Quinlan were united in marriage in Grand Island. They lived in Duncan, Ames, and Schuyler before coming to Central City and making their home here since 1943. Otto worked for 39 years as a telegraph operator and station agent with the Union Pacific Railroad. He retired in 1975 and then drove school bus for the Central City School District. He and his wife had been managing Sunset Manor in Central City for the last several years.
Otto was a member of the United Presbyterian Church; a 50-year member of the Lone Tree Masonic Lodge #36; The Tehama Shrine, Central Nebraska Shrine Club, Arbor Chapter #200 of the Order of Eastern Star where he had been past patron, and the UP Employee Club #16. Otto loved listening to country western music.
Survivors include his wife Margaret of Central City and several nieces and nephews.
Otto was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers-Edward, Ernest, Jul, Harold, and Lloyd Kloke; and four sisters-Freda Baustion, Marie Pool, Rose Klingeman, and Esther Kuyhendall.
R. E. "Butch" Johnson
R. E. "Butch" Johnson, 50, of Grand Island formerly of Central City, died at his home on Friday, January 24th. Visitation will be Sunday, January 26th from 4: 00 to 8: 00 p.m. at Solt Funeral Home in Central City. The family will have private committal services. Memorials are suggested to the family. Solt Funeral Home in Central City is in charge of the arrangements.
Butch was born on February 16, 1952 and was the son of Gerald M. and Pauline (Rose) Johnson. He grew up in Central City and graduated from Central City High School in 1970. Butch owned a communications company in Texas for many years and continued his work in communications when he returned to Nebraska in the mid 1990’s. On October 27, 1996 Butch Johnson and Joy Welch were united in marriage in Grand Island. Butch had been battling cancer and had been forced to retire from his work in 2001.
Butch was raised in the Methodist Church. He enjoyed gardening, working on cars, refinishing furniture, and fishing.
Survivors include his wife, Joy, of Grand Island; two sons-Travis Johnson of Albuquerque, NM and Josh Johnson of Warrensburg, MO; two step children-Amanda McDonald of Lincoln and Lucas McDonald of Grand Island; one brother-Orlo Johnson of California.
He was preceded in death by his father in 1978 and his mother in 1984.
