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Dr Fred W. Hecox

Birth	:	11 Oct 1924 Cozad, Dawson County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	1 Jul 2013 Gothenburg, Dawson County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Cozad Cemetery, Cozad, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.8605995, -99.9475021
Description	:	Dr. Fred W. Hecox, of Cozad, Nebraska, passed away July 1, 2013 at Stone Hearth Estates, Gothenburg, Nebraska. Fred was born October 11, 1924 at Cozad, Nebraska to Dr. Rexford A. and Margaret R. (Janssen) Hecox. Fred graduated from Cozad (NE.) High School in 1942. Fred followed in his father's footsteps, and pursued a career in dentistry. He attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, where he was President of his senior class and a 2-year letter winner for the Huskers in basketball. Fred went on to graduate from the University of Nebraska Dental School. On August 1, 1946, Fred... Read More	Dr. Fred W. Hecox, of Cozad, Nebraska, passed away July 1, 2013 at Stone Hearth Estates, Gothenburg, Nebraska. Fred was born October 11, 1924 at Cozad, Nebraska to Dr. Rexford A. and Margaret R. (Janssen) Hecox. Fred graduated from Cozad (NE.) High School in 1942. Fred followed in his father's footsteps, and pursued a career in dentistry. He attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, where he was President of his senior class and a 2-year letter winner for the Huskers in basketball. Fred went on to graduate from the University of Nebraska Dental School. On August 1, 1946, Fred married Marilyn Boettcher at Columbus, Nebraska. In 1958, the couple moved to San Diego, California where they lived while Fred was serving in the U.S. Navy. In 1951, the family moved to Cozad, Nebraska where Dr. Fred joined his father in the family dental practice and Marilyn lovingly cared for their 3 children, Terri, Cathy and Mike. In 1964, Dr. Fred and his father established the Cozad Dental Clinic at its present location on E street. Fred was very active in his community throughout his career in Cozad, having served on the School Board for 13 years in numerous capacities, including president, secretary and treasurer. He was a member of the Cozad (NE.) Chamber of Commerce for nearly 40 years. He was active in the Cozad Elks Lodge #2250, Rotary Club, Masons, and had served on the Airport Authority Board. He was inducted into the Cozad Community Hospital Health Care Hall of Fame in October of 2006. In addition to Fred's civic service, he was also very active in the Nebraska Dental Association on both the state and district levels. Fred had been a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Cozad Nebraska for over 50 years and had served as both an elder and trustee. Fred enjoyed playing bridge, Husker football, hunting, golfing, gardening, travelling and spending time with family at their cabin at Jeffrey Lake. An active life never kept Fred from his highest priorities, family and God. He was incredibly proud to have served his country, and carried a deep sense of patriotism throughout his life. Fred was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn in November of 2012; sister, Orvene Welden and brother, Donald Hecox. Fred is lovingly survived by: daughters, Teresa (Jim) Lambrechts of Westminster, Colorado and Catherine Kissel of Kearney, Nebraska; son, Dr. Michael (Dawn) Hecox of Cozad, Nebraska; grandchildren, Gina (Jeff) Denton, Darcy (Quincy) Week, Cody (Brittany) Kissel, Christopher (Linda) Lambrechts, Dr. Ashton (Sara) Hecox, Tarron Hecox and Cullon Hecox and great grandchildren, Kyle, Evan & Riley. Interment was in the Cozad Cemetery, Cozad, Nebraska.

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Dr Fred W. Hecox's memorial is located at: Cozad Cemetery, Cozad, Dawson County, USA.
When did Dr Fred W. Hecox death?
Dr Fred W. Hecox death on 1 Jul 2013 in Gothenburg, Dawson County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.8605995
Longitude: -99.9475021

Family Members:

Parent

Dr Rexford A. Hecox

(1890 - 1976)

Margaret R. Janssen Hecox

(1891 - 1977)

Spouse

Marilyn Becky “Becky” Boettcher Hecox

(1925 - 2012)

Siblings

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Cozad Cemetery
Cozad, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8605995, -99.9475021

2. Grace Cemetery
Cozad, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8602982, -99.8644028

3. Cottonwood Cemetery
Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9322014, -99.9197006

4. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Lexington, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9019012, -99.8458023

5. Buffalo Grove Presbyterian Church Cemetery
Buffalo, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8721000, -99.8270000

6. Fairview Cemetery
Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7719002, -99.9955978

7. Rhinehart Cemetery
Cozad, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9599000, -99.9105000

8. Willow Island Cemetery
Cozad, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9016991, -100.0755997

9. Walnut Grove Cemetery
Cozad, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9763985, -99.9944000

10. Block Cemetery
Cozad, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9753000, -100.0085000

11. Hillside Cemetery
Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8946991, -99.7869034

12. Hewitt Cemetery
Lexington, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8588982, -99.7769012

13. Pleasant View Cemetery
Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8293991, -100.1132965

14. Grand View Cemetery
Gothenburg, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9474983, -100.0907974

15. Rose Hill Cemetery
Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9888992, -99.8442001

16. Gothenburg Cemetery
Gothenburg, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9458008, -100.1397018

17. Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery
Gothenburg, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9623000, -100.1287000

18. First United Methodist Church Columbarium
Lexington, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7810000, -99.7397000

19. Greenwood Cemetery
Lexington, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7956467, -99.7286682

20. Buffalo First Lutheran Cemetery Old
Buffalo, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0100000, -99.8152000

21. Buffalo First Lutheran Cemetery New
Buffalo, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0127000, -99.8150000

22. Salem Cemetery
Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9961014, -100.1268997

23. Saint Anns Cemetery
Lexington, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7789001, -99.7114029

24. Eustis East Cemetery
Eustis, Frontier County, USA
Coordinate: 40.6714100, -100.0199780