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Elmer P. Cole

Birth	:	31 Jan 1921 Brule, Keith County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	16 Apr 2011 Ogallala, Keith County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Brule Cemetery, Brule, Keith County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.1060982, -101.8822021
Description	:	Elmer P. Cole, 90, lifetime resident of Brule, died Saturday, April 16, 2011 at Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala. Elmer was born January 31, 1921 in Brule, the son of Earle V. and Catherine Perry Cole. After graduating from Brule High School in 1937, he graduated from Pomana College at Claremont, Cal. On June 14, 1942 Elmer married Marion "Pat" Gratz at Claremont. Elmer enlisted in the military service on August 20, 1942 and served in the Army Air Corp infantry divisions as a bandsman, with the 19th Special Service Company. His service included overseas deployment in France... Read More	Elmer P. Cole, 90, lifetime resident of Brule, died Saturday, April 16, 2011 at Indian Hills Manor in Ogallala. Elmer was born January 31, 1921 in Brule, the son of Earle V. and Catherine Perry Cole. After graduating from Brule High School in 1937, he graduated from Pomana College at Claremont, Cal. On June 14, 1942 Elmer married Marion "Pat" Gratz at Claremont. Elmer enlisted in the military service on August 20, 1942 and served in the Army Air Corp infantry divisions as a bandsman, with the 19th Special Service Company. His service included overseas deployment in France and Germany in the European Theatre. After being discharged the couple lived northwest of Brule where they farmed and ranched for many years. Elmer was a member of the United Church of Christ, Congregational of Brule and also served as choir director. He was a member of the Brule Lions Club and was a Director for the Bank of Brule. Elmer belonged to the Julesburg VFW Drum and Bugle Corp and the Merry Madrigals. He volunteered as Scout Master of the Boy Scout Troop 96, served on the Brule Farmers Cooperative Board in many capacities, and was a charter board member of the Brule Fire District. His hobbies included vocal and instrumental music, sailing, hiking, camping, flying as a private pilot and travel. Elmer was conservation minded, planted many trees and was awarded the state's NRD Conservation Award. Preceding him in death was his wife Marion "Pat" Cole, his parents, his sister Lois and her husband Hugh Bruce. Survivors include one daughter Judy and her husband John Annable of Palos Verdes, Cal.; three sons: Doug Cole and his wife Jerri of Ogallala, Dave Cole and his wife Sandi of Liberty, MO; and Phil Cole and his wife Nancy of Brule. Seven grandchildren: Dan Cole and his wife Beth; Becky and her husband Andrew Baruth; Matt Cole and his wife Molly; Eric Cole and his wife Rachel; Ty Cole and his wife Jen; Sam Cole and his wife Tami; and Katie Cole; and 7 great-grandchildren. At his request, there will be no viewing. Friends may sign the register book on Wednesday and Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Draucker Funeral Home. The family will greet friends on Thursday, April 21 at the Ogallala First Congregational United Church of Christ from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The funeral service will be Friday, April 22, at 10 a.m. in the Ogallala First Congregational, United Church of Christ. Rev. Lauran Heidenreich will officiate. Interment is in the Brule Cemetery with military honors by the Keith County Veterans Organization. A memorial has been established in his memory. Online Condolences may be sent by clicking here.Draucker Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.

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Where is Elmer P. Cole's memorial?
Elmer P. Cole's memorial is located at: Brule Cemetery, Brule, Keith County, USA.
When did Elmer P. Cole death?
Elmer P. Cole death on 16 Apr 2011 in Ogallala, Keith County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Elmer P. Cole's memorial?
Latitude: 41.1060982
Longitude: -101.8822021

Family Members:

Parent

Earle V. Cole

(1882 - 1969)

Mary Catherine “Kittie” Perry Cole

(1886 - 1951)

Spouse

Marion “Pat” Gratz Cole

(1920 - 2010)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Brule Cemetery
Brule, Keith County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1060982, -101.8822021

2. Ogallala Cemetery
Ogallala, Keith County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1286011, -101.7472000

3. Boot Hill Cemetery
Ogallala, Keith County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1324997, -101.7256012

4. Big Springs Cemetery
Big Springs, Deuel County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0592003, -102.0931015

5. Lemoyne Cemetery
Lemoyne, Keith County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2723000, -101.8123000

6. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Grant, Perkins County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9605000, -101.7478000

7. Day Cemetery
Deuel County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1921997, -102.1331024

8. Zion Cemetery
Deuel County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1641998, -102.1530991

9. Saint John's Lutheran Church Cemetery
Ogallala, Keith County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0617000, -101.5983000

10. Ash Hollow Cemetery
Lewellen, Garden County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3083000, -102.1252975

11. Plum Creek Cemetery
Garden County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3469009, -102.0828018

12. Fairview Cemetery
Grant, Perkins County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8372002, -101.7391968

13. Hillside Cemetery
Julesburg, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9692001, -102.2406006

14. Ash Creek Cemetery
Lewellen, Garden County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3521996, -102.1205978

15. Pickard Cemetery
Keith County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0482240, -101.4809320

16. Durham Cemetery
Garden County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3314018, -102.2074966

17. Green Cemetery
Julesburg, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8650000, -102.2284090

18. Berea Lutheran Cemetery
Chappell, Deuel County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2008900, -102.3439080

19. Fairview Cemetery
Garden County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4524994, -102.0233002

20. Madrid Cemetery
Madrid, Perkins County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8371510, -101.5380900

21. Venango Cemetery
Venango, Perkins County, USA
Coordinate: 40.7416992, -102.0175018

22. Ovid Cemetery
Ovid, Sedgwick County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9756012, -102.3632965

23. Mennonite Cemetery
Chappell, Deuel County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1244011, -102.3993988

24. Paxton Cemetery
Paxton, Keith County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1088982, -101.3569031