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Dr Charles Ferg Ashby

Birth	:	9 Feb 1920 Fairmont, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	15 May 2008 Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.5359900, -97.6064900
Plot	:	Sec. 1 Lot 175 Plot 06
Description	:	Dr. Charles Ferg Ashby was born February 9, 1920, in Fairmont to Dr. Albert (Bert) Ashby and Gertrude F. Ashby. Charles was the older of two children and had a younger brother, Sherman. He graduated from Fairmont High School in 1936, graduated from the University of Nebraska with a B.S. and A.B. degrees in 1939, and graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 1942. He was a member of Delta Upsilon fraternity and Phi Rho Sigma Medical fraternity. He interned at Wesley Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Ill. During World War II, Dr. Ashby served as physician aboard... Read More	Dr. Charles Ferg Ashby was born February 9, 1920, in Fairmont to Dr. Albert (Bert) Ashby and Gertrude F. Ashby. Charles was the older of two children and had a younger brother, Sherman. He graduated from Fairmont High School in 1936, graduated from the University of Nebraska with a B.S. and A.B. degrees in 1939, and graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 1942. He was a member of Delta Upsilon fraternity and Phi Rho Sigma Medical fraternity. He interned at Wesley Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Ill. During World War II, Dr. Ashby served as physician aboard the U.S.S.S Twinging Destroyer in the Pacific theater. The ship that, as he so often told everyone, won the war. He was honorably discharged in 1947 with the rank of Lieutenant and entered private practice with his father, Dr. Bert, that same year. Dr. Ashby married Jean Fricke of Columbus I 1943 in San Francisco just before Dr. Charles shipped out to sea with the Navy during WWII. They had two children—Sara Ashby and James R. Ashby. Dr. Ashby’s medical society affiliations were as follows: American Medical Association Member (served on many committees including Ethics Committee, and delegate from the 7th Councilor District); Nebraska Chapter Academy of Family Physicians charter member (president 1964-65), honored for 60 years active membership on April of 2008; National Convention delegate and alternate; Nebraska OB-GYN Society (past president); Society of Teachers of Family Practice-member; American Geriatrics Society member; National Board of Medical Examiners Diplomat; recognized for supporting the Shriner’s Hospital for Crippled Children; awarded for valuable contributions to the Medical Education and Community Orientation; recognized for outstanding service for Central Nebraska Family Planning; Nebraska Family Physician of the Year 1992, and preceptor for students since 1964. Dr. Ashby’s community and public service: city physician; Lions Club (past president); International Order of Odd Fellows; Elks; American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars; Geneva Volunteer Fire Department (30 year member, fire chief twice); Geneva Masonic Lodge (recipient of Jordan Medal); Sesostris Shrine club; Fillmore County Fair Board; Fillmore County Historical Society; Fillmore County Livestock Supporter; Fillmore County Republican Party (past chairman); Geneva Chamber of Commerce. Community Awards: honored by Geneva Chamber of Commerce and Lincoln; Sowers for Community Service-1963; Geneva Grange Community Citizen Award-1979; Geneva Chamber of Commerce-Business Man of the Year 1991; Burlington Northern Railroad Physician; Federal Aviation Administration Examiner; Nebraska State Youth Development Center physician (1948-2007); Nebraska Blue Cross/Blue Shield Board; Nebraska Cancer Society-Board of Directors (15 years); Fillmore County Drug and Alcohol Board; Admiral in Nebraska Navy; University of Nebraska Alumni Association, life member. Dr. Ashby’s philanthropic activities: Dr. Ashby and his sister-in-law, Kathryn Ashby, donated the Ashby Clinic building in Fairmont to the Fillmore County Historical Society for the purpose of becoming a county museum. The Clinic was home and office to Dr. Charles Ashby and his father, Dr. Albert Ashby, until 1950 when they opened their office in Geneva. The Ashby Clinic was the original building for the Fairmont Creamery, which was started in 1884. It became a medical office in 1907. The museum is a designated historical building, with its State Historical marker also being donated by Dr. Ashby. He was a long-time supporter of the Fillmore County Fair and annually purchased a 4-H calf and pig and was a great contributor to every fund-raising event in the county. Dr. Ashby was the last in a long-line of Ashby doctors in Fillmore County. For 123 years there has been an Ashby doctor practicing in Fillmore County, ever since 1885 when Dr. Charles Ashby’s great-uncle, Dr. S.F. Ashby stopped in Fairmont on a train headed west. When the train stopped, a frantic local resident ran into the depot desperately looking for a doctor to help in the delivery of a baby. Dr. S. F. left the train and ended up staying in Fairmont, later being joined by his nephew, Dr. A.A. (known as Dr. Bert) and then Dr. Bert’s son, Dr. Charles. Dr. Charles is preceded in death by his father, Dr. Bert; his mother, Gertrude and his brother, Sherm. Dr. Charles is survived by his wife, Jean, daughter, Sarah and husband Tony; son, Jim and wife Jan, and four grandchildren, Katherine Mirecki and husband Ed; Andrew Sawtell and wife Kyla; Meredith Ashby and Charlie Ashby. He enjoyed playing cards and golf. His greatest love was his immediate and extended family. He loved to travel. He treated his friends to inspection tours of public works in and around Geneva and his family to excursions wherever a ship could cruise. The last day of his life was spent working at the hospital he loved and with the people who meant the most to him. He walked the halls of the hospital chatting with his grandson, saw patients and gave of himself as he always did. Retire was not a word in his vocabulary and a word, thankfully, he never had to use. Each of us is the better for having known this remarkable, one-of-a-kind, man. Great men cast long shadows…and although his community has been left in the dark these last few days; it is not where Dr. Charles would want it. He loved Geneva, Fillmore County and its surrounding communities, and more importantly, he loved the people. Let us hope we all strive to have a small fraction of the community spirit and pride that he had to go forward with joy and renewed hope for keeping this the wonderful place that it is, the wonderful community where Dr. Charles’ memory will live on. See ya later, gal. Take care, boy. Funeral services were conducted from the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Geneva on May 20, with Pastor Chris Lake officiating. Michael Zeleny accompanied the congregation who sang “The Old Rugged Cross” and “Amazing Grace.” Casket bearers were Charlie Ashby, Andrew Sawtell, Dr. John Jacobsen, Dr. Jason Bespalec, Dr. Scott Straka and Dr. Jeff Hollis. Honorary bearers were Charles Allgood, Marirose Fox, Vaughn C. Fulton, Claiton Lauber, Wendell Lauber and Hugh Wilkins. Flag folding and presentation was provided by the Geneva American Legion Sloan-Bolton Post 68 and Geneva VFW Samuel J. Marsh Post 7102. Interment was in the Geneva Public Cemetery. The Nebraska Signal May 15 2008 Contributor: M. Jensen Seggerman (47078678)

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Dr Charles Ferg Ashby's memorial is located at: Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, USA.
When did Dr Charles Ferg Ashby death?
Dr Charles Ferg Ashby death on 15 May 2008 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.5359900
Longitude: -97.6064900

Family Members:

Parent

Dr Albert A. Ashby

(1890 - 1968)

Gertrude L. Ferg Ashby

(1894 - 1964)

Spouse

Jean Fricke Ashby

(1919 - 2019)

Siblings

Sherman Francis Ashby

(1923 - 1984)

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