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Clyde W. Gewacke

Birth	:	10 Aug 1905 Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	25 Feb 1996
Burial	:	Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.5359900, -97.6064900
Plot	:	Sec. 5 Lot 177 Plot 02
Description	:	Today we celebrate the life of our favorite “old and decrepit” man, Clyde Gewacke. Clyde was born on Aug. 11, 1905, to William Gewacke and Elizabeth Wernimont on the family farm near Ohiowa. He attended Goldenrod No. 42 country school for eight years, and graduated from Geneva High School in 1923. After graduation, Clyde joined his father in working full time on the family farm where he would reside for the remainder of his life. “On the coldest day of the year,” on Jan. 23, 1936, Clyde married childhood friend, Thelma Burt and they had three children,... Read More	Today we celebrate the life of our favorite “old and decrepit” man, Clyde Gewacke. Clyde was born on Aug. 11, 1905, to William Gewacke and Elizabeth Wernimont on the family farm near Ohiowa. He attended Goldenrod No. 42 country school for eight years, and graduated from Geneva High School in 1923. After graduation, Clyde joined his father in working full time on the family farm where he would reside for the remainder of his life. “On the coldest day of the year,” on Jan. 23, 1936, Clyde married childhood friend, Thelma Burt and they had three children, Elizabeth Mae, who died at birth in 1937, and in 1940, twin daughters, Mary Ellen and Margaret Ann. A pioneer farmer, Clyde worked with the University of Nebraska to certify hybrid seeds. These improvements resulted in the formation of the NC+ Hybrid Seed Company. Dedicated to improving the farming industry, Clyde was instrumental in organizing the Fillmore County Soil Conservation District, Fillmore County Dairy Breeders Association, and the Ohiowa Rural Fire District. Clyde was proud to have his efforts in agronomy recognized when he received in 1954, the Premier Seed Growers Award from the Nebraska Crop Improvement Association. Additional recognitions include the Ak-Sar-Ben Good Neighbor Award and Nebraska Pioneer Farm Award. On the rare occasions when Clyde wasn’t working, he kept himself busy with enormous gardens filled with fruits, vegetables, and flowers of every size, shape and color. His family and friends enjoyed the fruits of his labors. He was also good with his hands. From a patio deck and a sun chair for Thelma, to heart-shaped boxes for his grandchildren, Clyde loved the challenges and rewards from his woodworking and carpentry. Clyde was a great storyteller, and charmed family and friends with his many jokes and yarns. Clyde was also very active in his community. He served on Nebraska Crop Improvement Board for six years, was the Red Cross County president for seven years, and assisted in organizing Fillmore County Historical Society. Clyde and Thelma led 4-H clubs for many years and Clyde sat on the Fillmore county Extension Board and the 4-H Council. A devoted Christian, Clyde joined the United Methodist Church in Ohiowa in 1917, and through the years served his church faithfully in many capacities. Clyde was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, John Gewacke; and wife, Thelma. He is survived by daughters, Mary Gewacke, and Margaret (Ray) Nichols; granddaughter and husband, Lyn and Stephen Bouma, and granddaughters, Stacy Nichols and Tracy Nichols; a sister-in-law, Dorothy Gewacke and her three daughters, Joann Sargent, Virginia Brusvan, and Marilyn Gewacke; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 28, at 10 a.m. at the Ohiowa Methodist Church. Pastor Frank Bobbitt and Pastor Margie Noble officiated. Clyde’s granddaughter, Lyn Bouma read the obituary, and Tracy and Stacy Nichols shared memories of their grandfather. Ray Nichols read a poem he wrote to commemorate Clyde’s life. Musical selections included “The Lord’s Prayer” sung by Ray Nichols, and congregational hymns were “How Great Thou Art” and “Amazing Grace”. Pallbearers were Steve Ozenbaugh, Maurice Hafer, Verlin Most, Wayne Matejka, Jack Jacobs and Gaylord Cradduck. Honorary pallbearers were Don Luttich and Bruce Luttich. Burial was in the Geneva Cemetery. The Nebraska Signal March 6th, 1996 page 7.

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Clyde W. Gewacke's memorial is located at: Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, USA.
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Latitude: 40.5359900
Longitude: -97.6064900

Family Members:

Parent

William G. “Will” Gewacke

(1871 - 1942)

Elizabeth Wernimont Gewacke

(1872 - 1957)

Spouse

Thelma Eura Burt Gewacke

(1904 - 1986)

Siblings

John Gewacke

(1907 - 1989)

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Coordinate: 40.4235992, -97.4428024

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