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Calvin John “Cal” Dorau

Birth	:	5 Apr 1925 Wisner, Cuming County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	12 Aug 2009 Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Columbus City Cemetery, Columbus City, Louisa County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2625000, -91.3744400
Description	:	"Funeral services for Calvin "Cal" Dorau age 84 of Fremont, NE will be Saturday, August 15, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church of Christ in Wisner, NE. Burial will be in the Wisner Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be Friday from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Kuzelka-Minnick Funeral Home in Wisner and will continue on Saturday from 9 a.m. till service time at the church. Cal passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at the Fremont Area Medical Center. Calvin John Dorau was born April 5, 1925 at Wisner, NE to Otto and Eleanor (Biehle) Dorau.... Read More	"Funeral services for Calvin "Cal" Dorau age 84 of Fremont, NE will be Saturday, August 15, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church of Christ in Wisner, NE. Burial will be in the Wisner Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be Friday from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Kuzelka-Minnick Funeral Home in Wisner and will continue on Saturday from 9 a.m. till service time at the church. Cal passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at the Fremont Area Medical Center. Calvin John Dorau was born April 5, 1925 at Wisner, NE to Otto and Eleanor (Biehle) Dorau. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Pauls Lutheran Church in Wisner, NE. Cal attended Cuming Co. rural school district #7 and graduated from Wisner High School in 1942. He served in the United States Army in 1946. On June 30, 1946, he was united in marriage to Audrey Thorman at the Congregational Church in Wisner, NE. The couple farmed south of Wisner prior to operating Cals Painting and Decorating. In 1969, he purchased the Gambles Store in Wisner and operated it until 1981 with the motto If we dont have it, you dont need it. While in Wisner, Cal was a member of the Wisner Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department, the Wisner Chamber of Commerce, Wisner American Legion Post #85, served on the school board for School District #34 and established the Farmers Market in Wisner. In 1981, the couple retired to Fremont. He later worked at Alco in Fremont and was a rural carrier for the Fremont Tribune for over 20 years. Cal enjoyed making crafts, woodworking, fishing, bowling, playing cards, singing at weddings and funerals, making his homemade wines, and was an avid train enthusiast. Survivors include- Wife-Audrey Dorau of Fremont, NE Children and their families- Karen Schultz of Columbus, NE and family Michele Foreman and children-Nathan, Adam, Ashley, Bryce & Eva Jeff and Nikki Schultz and children-Nicolas, Zach & MaKenna Lisa and Charlie Gallo and children-Ryan & Brandon Gayle and wife Judy Dorau of Fremont, NE and family Ann and Patrick Smith and daughter-Joslyn Kristopher and Leta Dorau and children- Emily & Alyssa Mike and Alicia Dorau Beth and husband Jerry Meyer of Wisner and family Andrea and Jeff Stewart and son-Trey Lanette and husband John Stoffel of Norfolk, NE and family Matthew and Katrina Stoffel and daughter-Hunter Mark and Stacy Stoffel and children-Marisa, Hannah & Brandon Bob & Rhonda Stoffel and children-Cody, Gracie, Josie & Levi Maggie Wilson and children-Peyton, Borges & Nina Denise and husband Jerome Kreikemeier of West Point, NE and family Kyle and Brittany Kreikemeier Airman First Class-Ross Kreikemeier Sisters- Betty Preuss of Norfolk, NE Margaret Voecks of Norfolk, NE Cal was preceded in death by his parents, daughter-Kathy, son-in-law-Ron Schultz, grandson-Brian Schultz, brother-Bryce Dorau, and one sister-Madonna Stieren." Funeral Home: Minnick Funeral Services, Inc., 830 South Colfax Street, West Point, Nebraska, UNITED STATES 68788

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Where is Calvin John “Cal” Dorau's memorial?
Calvin John “Cal” Dorau's memorial is located at: Columbus City Cemetery, Columbus City, Louisa County, USA.
When did Calvin John “Cal” Dorau death?
Calvin John “Cal” Dorau death on 12 Aug 2009 in Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Calvin John “Cal” Dorau's memorial?
Latitude: 41.2625000
Longitude: -91.3744400

Family Members:

Parent

Otto M. A. Dorau

(1894 - 1988)

Eleanore Hetwig Biehle Dorau

(1900 - 1944)

Spouse

Audrey Mae Thorman Dorau

(1926 - 2017)

Siblings

Betty Jane Dorau Preuss

(1922 - 2015)

MaDonna Dorau Stieren

(1928 - 1955)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 41.2714005, -91.3743973

2. Rahmiller Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2333910, -91.3760000

3. Bretz Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2334000, -91.3764000

4. Fredonia Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2771988, -91.3339005

5. May Cemetery
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6. Marsden Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2240360, -91.4197080

7. Buffington Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2067400, -91.3908000

8. Cambrian Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2497215, -91.4530563

9. Grim Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2291942, -91.2968195

10. Spring Run Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1961098, -91.3899994

11. Cedar-Bethel Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3272018, -91.3302994

12. Sweet Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2787000, -91.4767000

13. Coffin-Carpenter Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3427040, -91.3861900

14. Boston Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3363991, -91.4261017

15. Indian Creek Cemetery
Columbus Junction, Louisa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2552986, -91.2593994

16. Covenanter Cemetery
Wyman, Louisa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2074900, -91.4646100

17. Long Creek Cemetery
Louisa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2105598, -91.2777786

18. Griswold Cemetery
Marshall Township, Louisa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1833615, -91.3168200

19. Fulton Cemetery
Cairo, Louisa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1755500, -91.3311100

20. Newell Cemetery
Letts, Louisa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2921982, -91.2544022

21. Concord Cemetery
Letts, Louisa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2994003, -91.2556000

22. Campground Cemetery
Ainsworth, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2536011, -91.5089035

23. Oakland Cemetery
Morning Sun, Louisa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1747208, -91.3027802

24. Schmeltzer Cemetery
Conesville, Muscatine County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3580000, -91.3220000