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Harvey Wesley-William Lauer

Birth	:	28 May 1921 Macon, Franklin County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	21 Oct 2014 North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Episcopal Church of Our Savior Columbarium, North Platte, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.1369000, -100.7650000
Description	:	Thanks to contributor #47519962 for information Harvey Wesley William Lauer, 93, of North Platte, passed away Oct. 21, 2014, after a brief illness at home, surrounded by his loving wife, Mary, and oldest daughter, Sara. He was born May 28, 1921, in Macon, to Mana (Yelken) and William Lauer. He attended various schools in Lincoln and graduated from Lincoln High, where he acquired the nickname “Hook” for his signature basketball shot. In the 1939-40 season alone, he scored 73 points to take Lincoln High into the championship and was named to the All-State tournament team for that year. In 1997, he was... Read More	Thanks to contributor #47519962 for information Harvey Wesley William Lauer, 93, of North Platte, passed away Oct. 21, 2014, after a brief illness at home, surrounded by his loving wife, Mary, and oldest daughter, Sara. He was born May 28, 1921, in Macon, to Mana (Yelken) and William Lauer. He attended various schools in Lincoln and graduated from Lincoln High, where he acquired the nickname “Hook” for his signature basketball shot. In the 1939-40 season alone, he scored 73 points to take Lincoln High into the championship and was named to the All-State tournament team for that year. In 1997, he was inducted into the Lincoln High Athletic Hall of Fame for his contribution to that championship team and for his numerous contributions to the football and basketball teams. He attended the University of Nebraska, playing both football and basketball upon graduation from Lincoln High. In 1942, he was called to serve his country in the Army as a surgical tech-sergeant in the Pacific Theater stationed in the Philippines. He served from 1942-45 and survived as a POW. He was granted an honorable discharge. Upon returning from the military, he started with the Union National Life Insurance Company in a career that spanned over 65 years. He was an insurance man in North Platte for close to 60 years. In 1948, he married Betty Jayne Bracken and to this union were born Sara, Bill and David. In 1961, he married Elizabeth Ann Deibler and to this union was born a son, Fred. In 1971, he married Ruth Schuetz and to this union was born a daughter, Kelly. In 1982, after reconnecting at their 40th high school reunion, he married Mary Agnes Pollock later that same year. He was an avid Cornhuskers fan and an avid golfer. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, mentor and friend to many. He was preceded in death by parents, Mana and William; daughter, Mary Katherine; wife, Betty Jayne; wife, Elizabeth Ann; brothers, Richard and John; and sister, MaryAnn Buckingham. Harvey is survived by wife, Mary; his sons and daughters, Sara (Mike) Zimbelman, of Lincoln, Bill, of Wyoming, Dr. David (Kelly) Lauer, of Lincoln, Fred (Eda), of Florida, and Kelly (Leo) Milan, of Bennington; grandchildren, Zachary and Zane Zimbelman, Joshua (Pam), Jared, Jameson and Jackson Lauer, Brendan, Kira, Erynn, MacKenna and Emma Milan; brother, Walt Lauer, of Rio Rancho, N.M.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Church of Our Savior (Episcopal), where he was a member and served in multiple capacities for over 65 years. The Rev. Jeffrey Nelson will officiate. Adams and Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Inurnment Sat. (1 Nov 14) Episcopal Church of Our Savior Columbarium, North Platte, Lincoln, NE

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Harvey Wesley-William Lauer death on 21 Oct 2014 in North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.1369000
Longitude: -100.7650000

Family Members:

Parent

William Lauer

(1897 - 1981)

Mana Helena Yelken Lauer

(1896 - 1953)

Spouse

Marcella “Ruth” Schuetz Lauer

(1939 - 2021)

Betty Jayne Bracken Lauer

(1921 - 1960)

Elizabeth Ann Deibler Lauer

(1930 - 1969)

Mary A. Fredenhagen Lauer

(1923 - 2020)

Siblings

Richard T Lauer

(1930 - 2012)

Children

Mary Katherine Lauer

(1950 - 1950)

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North Platte, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1369000, -100.7650000

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16. Lamont Cemetery
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18. Old Sutherland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1634000, -101.1185000

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24. Loup Valley Cemetery
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