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Elgin Lee Gewecke

Birth	:	6 Apr 1927 Elm Creek, Buffalo County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	11 May 2017 North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	McCain Cemetery, Gandy, Logan County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4219017, -100.4713974
Description	:	Elgin Lee Gewecke, 90, of Stapleton, passed away May 11, 2017, at the North Platte Care Center, surrounded by his family. Elgin was born on April 6, 1927, to Emil Fredrick and Margaret Lee Wiseman Gewecke in Elm Creek, where he grew up. Elgin graduated from Elm Creek High School in 1944, then worked at the lumber yard and farmed in the area. On March 16, 1952, Elgin was united in marriage to Judith Irene Teichert in Stapleton. The following year, they moved to the family farm. The couple had three children, Elga Ann, William Kent and Richard Thomas. Elgin worked in... Read More	Elgin Lee Gewecke, 90, of Stapleton, passed away May 11, 2017, at the North Platte Care Center, surrounded by his family. Elgin was born on April 6, 1927, to Emil Fredrick and Margaret Lee Wiseman Gewecke in Elm Creek, where he grew up. Elgin graduated from Elm Creek High School in 1944, then worked at the lumber yard and farmed in the area. On March 16, 1952, Elgin was united in marriage to Judith Irene Teichert in Stapleton. The following year, they moved to the family farm. The couple had three children, Elga Ann, William Kent and Richard Thomas. Elgin worked in the lumber yard, did carpentry work and farmed. In 1995, the Geweckes moved into a house that Elgin built in Stapleton. Elgin and Judith were married for more than 56 years when she passed away in 2008. Elgin was an active Christian and community member. He was a member of the Stapleton Presbyterian Church, where he served as elder, treasurer and trustee, was on the pastor nominating committee and taught Sunday school. He also attended several building mission trips and was on the North Platte Gideons. Over the years, Elgin had served on various boards including the West Minister Woods Camp, school board and Extension Club. Elgin was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He always made time to attend his kids’ sporting events. He will be greatly missed. Along with his wife, Judith, Elgin was preceded in death by his parents, Emil and Margaret; sister, Irene Freiberg; brothers, Kenneth, Wilbur and Earl Gewecke; and granddaughter, Sarah Marie Gewecke. He is survived by his children, Elga (John) Allen of Milford, William (Melody) Gewecke of Hillsdale, Wyoming, and Richard Gewecke of Stapleton; grandchildren, John Melvin (Lexie) Allen, Elisa (Jeremy) Wiemer, Jennifer (Tim) Baker and Nathan (Lawren) Gewecke; seven great-grandchildren, Jacob Wiemer, Joshua Wiemer, Draven Tellier, Dexter Allen, Preston Allen, Lilly Baker and Hannah Baker; sister, June (Marlin) Reiners of Juniata; brothers, Vern Gewecke of Kearney and Fred Gewecke of Elm Creek; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Law of Wallace and Bertha Marie Fox of Chadron; and many nieces, nephews and other family. Services will be at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 16, at the First Presbyterian Church in Stapleton. Burial will follow at McCain Cemetery. Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, is in charge of arrangements.

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Elgin Lee Gewecke's memorial is located at: McCain Cemetery, Gandy, Logan County, USA.
When did Elgin Lee Gewecke death?
Elgin Lee Gewecke death on 11 May 2017 in North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.4219017
Longitude: -100.4713974

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Judith Irene Teichert Gewecke

(1930 - 2008)

Siblings

Wilbur Rolland Gewecke

(1922 - 2009)

Vern Wilbur Gewecke

(1924 - 2019)

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