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Darrel L. Hughes

Birth	:	22 Jun 1927 Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	23 Apr 2019 Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.5359900, -97.6064900
Plot	:	Sec. 3 Lot 166 Plot 08
Description	:	HUGHES, DARREL L.—Darrel L. Hughes was born on June 22, 1927, to Ralph and Mildred (Gewecke) Hughes on a farm south of Geneva, and passed away in Lincoln, on April 23, 2019, at the age of 91 years, 10 months and 1 day. Darrel was the oldest of 10 children. Darrel attended fifth through eighth grade at District No. 81 in Geneva Township and graduated from Geneva High School in 1945. Upon graduation, he was drafted and stationed at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., as a typist. For the last six months of service, he was stationed at... Read More	HUGHES, DARREL L.—Darrel L. Hughes was born on June 22, 1927, to Ralph and Mildred (Gewecke) Hughes on a farm south of Geneva, and passed away in Lincoln, on April 23, 2019, at the age of 91 years, 10 months and 1 day. Darrel was the oldest of 10 children. Darrel attended fifth through eighth grade at District No. 81 in Geneva Township and graduated from Geneva High School in 1945. Upon graduation, he was drafted and stationed at Fort Leavenworth, Kan., as a typist. For the last six months of service, he was stationed at the Army Air Force base in Omaha. After being honorably discharged at Fort Sheridan, Ill., he returned to Geneva and worked at the Heath ice plant. Darrel often talked about delivering 6,850 pounds of ice to home in Geneva after a hot weekend in July of 1947. On June 22, 1947, he married his high school sweetheart, Jean Lovegrove, and to this union Douglas, Richard (Rick) and Cheryl were born. In the spring of 1948, Darrel’s father-in-law, Walter Lovegrove, wanted Darrel to work for him and some day he could take over the farm. Walter passed away in July of 1950, and Darrel and Jean became farmers. Darrel farmed for the rest of his life. Darrel was active in his church and the community. As a charter member of the Geneva Community Grange, he served in all the chairs. In 1955, he was Master of the Grange and the Geneva Grange placed fifth in the nation. Darrel and Jean were honored as Grange Couple of the Year in Nebraska in 1956. Darrel and Jean, along with Warren and Flossie Lefever and Guy and Lorene Brown, assembled the information for “The Fillmore County Story” book. In addition to farming, Darrel was also a meticulous craftsman and carpenter. He built his own home and was involved in numerous building projects, including the construction of the United Methodist Church new sanctuary and education wing. During his term as president of the Geneva School Board, the new high school was built. He enjoyed woodworking and created many lasting family heirlooms. For Darrel and Jean, the spice of life was family, friends and traveling throughout the states and other countries, pursuing Jean’s passion for genealogy. They shared 43 years together, until Jean’s passing on September 12, 1991. Darrel married Evelyn Myers of Geneva on December 22, 1995. For twenty-three years of marriage, they made more memories, and through the Ambassador Club, their mutual interest in traveling continued. Darrel said he was a lucky man. He built a life centered around farming, his family and friends; boating, water and snow skiing, dancing, picnics, reunions and making memories. As the oldest of ten he was the “hub of the family.” “Coming home” was going to Darrel’s house. His family remembers him as a hard worker, a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Darrel supported his grandchildren in all their activities and felt strongly about being a good role model for his family. Darrel is preceded in death by his wife, Jean; wife, Evelyn; parents, Ralph and Mildred; son, Douglas; brothers, Ronald and Robert; sisters, Carol Motis and Shirley Fowler; sisters-in-law, Eugenia Hughes, Darlene Hughes, Patricia Hughes and Delores Dand; brothers-in-law, Gary Fowler, Mel Motis and Stewart Dand; and nephew, Michael Fowler. Darrel is survived by his son, Rich Hughes and wife, Kay; daughter, Cheryl Hedden and husband, Mitch; brothers, Jerry, Kenneth and wife Twila; sisters, Genevieve Tanner and husband, Jim; Deloris Murrell and husband, Fritz and Sharon Cudaback and husband Roger; grandchildren, Prescott Hughes, Sarah Bishoff and husband, Jeremy, Melissa Reckewey and husband Joel, Nathan Hughes and wife Ashley, Ryan Hedden and wife Ashley, Adam Hedden and wife Amber, Tanner Hedden and wife Mariah; great-grandchildren, Chloe and Alexis Bishoff, Jonah and Lydia Reckewey, Camdyn Hughes, Hudson Harrison and Hayes Hedden and Alexa Hedden; step-sons, Delton Myers, Delwin Myers and wife Sondra; step-grandchildren, Alicia (Myers) Chavez and husband, Jimmy, Andrea (Myers) Seggerman and husband Nathan, Jennifer (Myers) Kishkunas and husband, Louis, Shane Myers and wife Jill; step-great-grandchildren, Daniel and Jacob Seggerman and Kate Kishkunas; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A funeral service for Darrel was held on April 27th, at the United Methodist Church in Geneva, Pastor Doug Griger officiated the service. Melissa Houchin accompanied Shelbi Palensky in the singing of “Amazing Grace” and “The Lord’s Prayer.” Pallbearers for the service included Ryan Hedden, Adam Hedden, Tanner Hedden, Prescott Hughes, Nate Hughes, Jeremy Bishoff, and Joel Reckewey. Honorary pallbearers included Ashely Hedden, Amber Hedden, Mariah Hedden, Sarah Bishoff, Melissa Reckewey, Ashley Hughes, Jennifer Kishkunas, Louis Kishkunas, Alicia Chavez, Jimmy Chavez, Andrea Seggerman, Nathan Seggerman, Shane Myers and Jill Myers. Interment with Military Rites were held in the Geneva Public Cemetery following the funeral service. Military Rites were performed by the Geneva VFW Samuel J. Marsh Post No. 7102 and the Nebraska Military Honor Guard. The Nebraska Signal May 1st, 2019 page 10A

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Darrel L. Hughes's memorial is located at: Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, USA.
When did Darrel L. Hughes death?
Darrel L. Hughes death on 23 Apr 2019 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.5359900
Longitude: -97.6064900

Family Members:

Parent

Ralph E. Hughes

(1907 - 1970)

Mildred M. Gewecke Hughes

(1907 - 1979)

Spouse

Jean L. Lovegrove Hughes

(1928 - 1991)

Evelyn Margaret Persons Myers

(1922 - 2019)

Siblings

Shirley Hughes Fowler

(1938 - 2013)

Carol Hughes Motis

(1945 - 1993)

Children

Douglas Kent “Doug” Hughes

(1950 - 2011)

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