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Duane L. Laaker

Birth	:	2 Jul 1929 Washington County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	15 Jan 2013
Burial	:	Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, Dodge County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4516210, -96.5058210
Description	:	He was born, the oldest of four children, on July 2, 1929, in rural Washington County, Nebraska to Albert and Vera (Echtenkamp) Laaker. He was baptized on July 21, 1929 and confirmed on May 9, 1943 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church near Arlington, Nebraska. He attended Telbasta, Lallman, St. Paul's Lutheran and Brinkman Schools. Duane served in the United States Air Force from Sept. 1950 to Nov. 1953. He married Ila Jean Nissen on Nov. 20, 1955 at the Westside Methodist Church of Oakland, Nebraska. The couple farmed north of Fontanelle, Nebraska for 37 years, until 1995 when they moved... Read More	He was born, the oldest of four children, on July 2, 1929, in rural Washington County, Nebraska to Albert and Vera (Echtenkamp) Laaker. He was baptized on July 21, 1929 and confirmed on May 9, 1943 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church near Arlington, Nebraska. He attended Telbasta, Lallman, St. Paul's Lutheran and Brinkman Schools. Duane served in the United States Air Force from Sept. 1950 to Nov. 1953. He married Ila Jean Nissen on Nov. 20, 1955 at the Westside Methodist Church of Oakland, Nebraska. The couple farmed north of Fontanelle, Nebraska for 37 years, until 1995 when they moved into Fremont. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church (north of Arlington), and also a member of the Nickerson Lions Club. He was a member of Arlington's American Legion Post 71. After retirement, he enjoyed having coffee with friends at the coffee shop in Nickerson and at HyVee and McDonalds in Fremont. Survivors: wife – Ila 2 sons – Steven Laaker of Cameron, Missouri Monte Laaker of Fremont 1 daughter – Cindy (Laaker) Milks of Fremont 1 brother – Darrell Laaker of Fremont 6 grandchildren – Matt Milks of Marietta, GA.; Chelsea Milks of Omaha, McKenzie Milks of Fremont; Dusty, Cody, and Dillon Laaker of Fremont Duane was preceded in death by an infant brother, his parents, two sisters, three brothers-in-law, and one sister-in-law. The funeral service will be 11 AM Friday (January 18, 2013) at St. Paul's Lutheran Church north of Arlington with the Rev. Rick Kanoy and Rev. Jason Duley. The committal in Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, will follow the luncheon. Military Honors at the graveside will be rendered by the American Legion Post 71 and VFW Post 8332 of Arlington. Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont will be on Thursday (Jan. 17, 2013) from 4 to 8 PM, with the family present from 6 to 8 PM. Memorials are suggested to St. Paul's Lutheran Church and the American Cancer Society.

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Duane L. Laaker's memorial is located at: Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, Dodge County, USA.
When did Duane L. Laaker death?
Duane L. Laaker death on 15 Jan 2013 in
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Latitude: 41.4516210
Longitude: -96.5058210

Family Members:

Parent

Albert Fred Casper Laaker

(1895 - 1984)

Vera L. F. Echtenkamp Laaker

(1900 - 1988)

Siblings

Gerald Delano Laaker

(1924 - 1925)

Darrell Dean “Pete” Laaker

(1932 - 2018)

Marva L Laaker Dorfmeyer

(1937 - 2006)

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Coordinate: 41.4516210, -96.5058210

2. First Congregational Church Columbarium
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Coordinate: 41.4439000, -96.4974300

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6. Critten Barrett Cemetery
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7. Hartung Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5182991, -96.4257965

8. Bluffs Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5098080, -96.5973720

9. Maple Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5384827, -96.4214783

13. Wiegand Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3819008, -96.6205978

14. Maple Creek Christian Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5390200, -96.5973600

15. Gods Acre Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5060997, -96.3677979

16. Little Flower Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3350860, -96.4834470

17. Arlington Cemetery
Arlington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4597015, -96.3392029

18. Johannes Cemetery
Cedar Bluffs, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3788986, -96.6438980

19. Union Cemetery
Cedar Bluffs, Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3513985, -96.6108017

20. Bethel Methodist Cemetery
Dodge County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5583687, -96.6172409

21. Valley Cemetery
Valley, Douglas County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3446999, -96.3794022

22. Colby-Morley Cemetery
Arlington, Washington County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4664050, -96.3126470

23. Saint Marys Cemetery
Saunders County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3932991, -96.6943970

24. Hooper Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.6032982, -96.5419006