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Duane Orval Erikson

Birth	:	8 Oct 1924 Custer County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	16 Dec 2011 Gothenburg, Dawson County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Tallin Cemetery, Custer County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2625504, -100.1762543
Description	:	Duane Orval Erikson of rural Arnold passed away on December 16, 2011, in Gothenburg, Nebraska. Duane was born October 8, 1924, on the family farm on Tallin Table south of Arnold to Martin and Hazel (Cole) Erikson, their only child. Duane grew up farming and ranching. Duane attended rural grade school at District 240 and graduated from Arnold High School in 1942 where he was active in music. After high school, he continued working on the family farm and ranch, never wanting to do anything else. On September 1, 1948, Duane married Norma Oman. Three children were born to this... Read More	Duane Orval Erikson of rural Arnold passed away on December 16, 2011, in Gothenburg, Nebraska. Duane was born October 8, 1924, on the family farm on Tallin Table south of Arnold to Martin and Hazel (Cole) Erikson, their only child. Duane grew up farming and ranching. Duane attended rural grade school at District 240 and graduated from Arnold High School in 1942 where he was active in music. After high school, he continued working on the family farm and ranch, never wanting to do anything else. On September 1, 1948, Duane married Norma Oman. Three children were born to this union, Dan, Bruce, and Lori. Duane believed in improving the land and received awards in conservation, Eco farming, and grassland management. He respected the land and marveled at God's creation. He would point out the minute petals and stamens of the wild flowers he would bring home to Norma. There were always wildflowers in the house in season. Duane enjoyed music. He played the saxophone and several string instruments as well as participating in various vocal groups, continuing on the family tradition of music. As a child he would stand on the piano bench while his mother played the piano and his father the violin. Duane liked to read of the pioneers and early history of the West. He enjoyed telling of the old days and of life during the depression when his Dad saved the farm. Duane served on the election board for Elim Precinct for 50 years, school board for over 20 years, church treasurer for 20 years, and the ASC board for 10 years. He was also involved as a leader in 4H and active with the youth of the community. Duane was fond of horses and always had a good horse. He helped relatives and friends with work and cattle drives, always with the kids wanting to ride with Duane on either the horse or tractor. Duane considered his aunts and uncles as brothers and sisters, spending much time with them on cattle drives. His first cattle drive was at age 4 when his uncle threw him in his saddle. Duane was preceded in death by his parents. Duane is survived by: wife of 63 years, Norma; sons Dan of Salinas, California and Bruce of Denver, Colorado; daughter Lori and husband Greg Sorensen of Lincoln and a host of relatives and friends. burial was in the Tallin Cemetery, Custer County, NE.

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Duane Orval Erikson's memorial is located at: Tallin Cemetery, Custer County, USA.
When did Duane Orval Erikson death?
Duane Orval Erikson death on 16 Dec 2011 in Gothenburg, Dawson County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.2625504
Longitude: -100.1762543

Family Members:

Parent

Martin Luther Erikson

(1894 - 1977)

Hazel Cole Erikson

(1904 - 1982)

Spouse

Norma Oman Erikson

(1926 - unknow)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Tallin Cemetery
Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2625504, -100.1762543

2. Kilmer Valley Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3025017, -100.2347031

3. Stop Table Cemetery
Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2350006, -100.0642014

4. Sand Valley Cemetery
Callaway, Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2775002, -100.0242004

5. Sells Valley Cemetery
Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1624985, -100.0927963

6. New Hope Church Cemetery
Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1410141, -100.1987457

7. Arnold Cemetery
Arnold, Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4089012, -100.1903000

8. Svea Dal Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1333008, -100.2778015

9. Kingsbury Cemetery
Callaway, Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3097000, -99.9681015

10. Schreyer Homestead Family Cemetery
Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3330100, -99.9769800

11. Woldheim Cemetery
Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3852997, -100.0246964

12. Antelope Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1180992, -100.2936020

13. Swedish Grove Cemetery
Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0755997, -100.1517029

14. Rose Hill Cemetery
Callaway, Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2783012, -99.9203033

15. Powell Canyon Cemetery
Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4543991, -100.1280975

16. Garfield Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3861008, -100.3878021

17. Fairview Cemetery
Callaway, Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3353004, -99.9216995

18. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Oconto, Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0895000, -99.9890000

19. Lindberg Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0311012, -100.2241974

20. Michaels Cemetery
Callaway, Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2956480, -99.8536800

21. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Gothenburg, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0177000, -100.1688000

22. Lodi Cemetery
Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2196999, -99.8497009

23. Cliff Table Cemetery
Merna, Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4694100, -99.9626800

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