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George E. Rempe Jr.

Birth	:	19 Feb 1941 Lawrence, Nuckolls County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	22 Apr 2013 Sutton, Clay County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Sacred Heart Cemetery, Lawrence, Nuckolls County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.2921982, -98.2268982
Inscription	:	Married Apr. 25, 1970 Parents of Sheila M. and Eric G.
Description	:	George E. Rempe Jr., 72, of Lawrence, died Monday, April 22, 2013 at Sutton Community Home after a valiant fight with C.O.P.D. and Emphysema. Born Feb. 19, 1941 to George Rempe, Sr. and Eleanor "Babe" Kohmetscher in Lawrence. Baptized and confirmed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Lawrence. He married Doris J. McConnaughey on April 25, 1970 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Lawrence. George is survived by his wife of almost 43 years, Doris; daughter, Sheila, Hastings; son, Eric and his wife Brandie, and grandsons, Hunter and Samuel all of Glenvil; sister, Phyllis (Kenneth) Brockman, Lincoln; brother, Daniel (Vicki) Rempe, Lincoln. He... Read More	George E. Rempe Jr., 72, of Lawrence, died Monday, April 22, 2013 at Sutton Community Home after a valiant fight with C.O.P.D. and Emphysema. Born Feb. 19, 1941 to George Rempe, Sr. and Eleanor "Babe" Kohmetscher in Lawrence. Baptized and confirmed at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Lawrence. He married Doris J. McConnaughey on April 25, 1970 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Lawrence. George is survived by his wife of almost 43 years, Doris; daughter, Sheila, Hastings; son, Eric and his wife Brandie, and grandsons, Hunter and Samuel all of Glenvil; sister, Phyllis (Kenneth) Brockman, Lincoln; brother, Daniel (Vicki) Rempe, Lincoln. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and parents. Family meant everything to George and he dearly treasured every moment he spent with them and he will be greatly missed by all. Rosary will be 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 28, and mass is 10 a.m. Monday, April 29, both at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Lawrence with Father Loras Grell and Father Loren Pohlmeier officiating. Burial with military rites by Kent Kailey Post #45 will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Lawrence. Visitation will be Sunday, April 28, from 3-9 p.m. at Lawrence Visitation Chapel. In lieu of flowers, George requested that memorials be given to Lawrence E.M.T.s and Lawrence Volunteer Fire Department to buy new equipment. Merten-Butler Mortuary, Blue Hill, is in charge of arrangements. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ George Rempe, Jr. 72, of Lawrence Nebraska died Monday, April 22, 2013, at the Sutton community Home in Sutton. Rosary will be Sunday, April 28, 2013, 7:30 p.m. and Mass is Monday April 29, 2013, 10:00 a.m. both at Sacred Hearth Catholic Church, in Lawrence, Nebraska with Father Loras Grell and Father Loren Pohlmeier officiating. Burial with Military rites by Ken Dailey Post #45 will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Lawrence, Nebraska. Visitation will be Sunday, April 28, 2013 from 3:00-9:00 p.m. at the Lawrence Visitation chapel. In Lieu of flowers George requested that memorials be given to the Lawrence E.M.T.'s and Lawrence Volunteer Fire Department to buy new equipment. Merten-Butler Mortuary, Blue Hill, Nebr. is in charge of arrangements. George E. Rempe, Jr. was born on February 19, 1941, to George Rempe, Sr. and Eleanor "Babe" Kohmetscher in Lawrence, Nebraska. He passed away April 22, 2013, after a valiant fight with COPD and Emphysema. He was baptized and confirmed in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Lawrence, Nebraska. He married Doris J. McConnaughey on April 25, 1970, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lawrence, Nebraska, and to this union two children were born, Shelia and Eric. George served in the United States Navy in 1959 and later was given a honorable discharge. George droved for TeeEss Trucking and did custom baling around Lawrence. He was employed by Friend Appliance in Lawrence where he became interested in the field of electricity. In 1970, he began working as an electrician at the R.H. Meat Animal Research Center in Clay Center, Nebraska. He held this position for 36 plus years before his health forced him to retire, in September 2007. He has blessed many peoples lives there by knowing him, learning from him and growing from his wisdom and endless spirit. After retirement he enjoyed paying cards with friends, word search, deer and coyote hunting plus watching TV. He was also an avid NASCAR racing fan and never missed a race on TV. George enjoyed time spent with his family and was a great brother, husband, father, grandfather and friend. He was a licensed State of Nebraska Hunters Education Instructor from 1990 to 2012. George was active in launching the Lawrence Emergency Medical Services. He actively served as a volunteer E.M.T. in the years 1976 - 2009. He was the 185th E.M.T. trained in the State of Nebraska. He was a volunteer Fireman from 1962 -20009 and served several terms as Fire Chief. He was a dedicated E.M.T. and first responder. George served on the Lawrence Village Board for 20 years and for 18 years was board chairman form 1982 to 2002, which is equivalent to the mayor. George organized and planned the football bleachers in Lawrence and kept records of the helpers. There were a lot of helpers the first time they were made. The bleachers were then destroyed by the tornado of March 1990. George then rebuilt the bleachers himself as the helpers were busy at this time. George is survived by his wife of almost 43 years, Doris, Lawrence, Nebraska, daughter, Shelia, Hastings, Nebraska, Son Eric and wife Brandie, Glenvil Nebraska and Grandsons Hunter and Samuel Rempe of Glenvil, Nebraska. Sister Phyllis (Kenneth) Brockman, Lincoln, Nebraska, Brother Daniel (Vicki) Rempe, Lincoln, Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and parents. Family meant everything to George and he dearly treasured every moment he spent with them and he will be greatly missed by all.

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Where is George E. Rempe Jr.'s memorial?
George E. Rempe Jr.'s memorial is located at: Sacred Heart Cemetery, Lawrence, Nuckolls County, USA.
When did George E. Rempe Jr. death?
George E. Rempe Jr. death on 22 Apr 2013 in Sutton, Clay County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the George E. Rempe Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 40.2921982
Longitude: -98.2268982

Family Members:

Parent

George E Rempe

(1910 - 1987)

Eleanor “Babe” Kohmetscher Rempe

(1911 - 1994)

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