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Lionel Babl

Birth	:	30 Apr 1927 O'Neill, Holt County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	21 Aug 2016 O'Neill, Holt County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	O'Neill Cemetery, O'Neill, Holt County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.4634200, -98.6560600
Description	:	Lionel Babl, age 89, of O’Neill, Nebraska, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016, at Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital in O’Neill. Lionel R. Babl was born to Lillian (Heeb) and John Babl on April 30, 1927 in O’Neill, Nebraska. Lionel's siblings include Johnny, Luann, Arnie and Elwin. His formal education ended at 8th grade when he started farming and ranching with his father northwest of O’Neill on the family farm until he retired 20 years ago. Lionel married Helen Grutsch (Rector) on September 20, 1972, at the Catholic Church in Emmet, Nebraska. He and Helen owned Babl’s Offices and Apartments for... Read More	Lionel Babl, age 89, of O’Neill, Nebraska, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2016, at Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital in O’Neill. Lionel R. Babl was born to Lillian (Heeb) and John Babl on April 30, 1927 in O’Neill, Nebraska. Lionel's siblings include Johnny, Luann, Arnie and Elwin. His formal education ended at 8th grade when he started farming and ranching with his father northwest of O’Neill on the family farm until he retired 20 years ago. Lionel married Helen Grutsch (Rector) on September 20, 1972, at the Catholic Church in Emmet, Nebraska. He and Helen owned Babl’s Offices and Apartments for 20 years. Lionel had an instant family as Helen had nine children, two girls and seven boys. Lionel was once described as an Angel for his willingness to take on the responsibility of raising such a large family, with six children still at home. He was patient and gentle in his approach in teaching the younger children how to drive tractors, fix fence and work with livestock. He had a great sense of humor and could always get a laugh. He was a kind, loving and honest man. He was truly in love with Helen. He was a very devoted husband and cherished his life with her. Those two were known as the “Love Birds” by the family. Lionel and Helen did extensive traveling together seeing 48 of the 50 states. Lionel was affectionately known as Lion by all the family. Lionel was a WWII veteran, serving in AAB California Suisum from 1945 to 1946. He was a devout and lifelong member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. He was the perfect Dad, Father-in-Law and Grandpa and all the kids loved and adored him. He has 28 grandkids and 31 great grandkids. He will be fondly remembered and missed by many. He finally gets to be with Helen. Lionel is survived by: his children, Cathy Grutsch, George Grutsch (Dianne), Bernard Grutsch (Marilyn), Bill Grutsch (Kathy), Rae McMahon (Mike), Ruth Hornback (Alan), Joe Grutsch (Sharon), Tony Grutsch (Ilene) and Tim Grutsch (Marcy), his sister Luann Gorgen (Dean), brother Arnie, sister-in-laws, Sharon Babl and Geraldine Babl and his many grandchildren, great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by: his parents, wife, Helen in 2012, son, Jim Grutsch, brothers Elwin and Johnny Babl. Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday, August 24, 2016, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in O’Neill. Burial in the O’Neill Calvary Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by the O’Neill American Legion Simonson Post #93. Obituary information from Biglin's Mortuary of O'Neill, Nebraska.

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Where is Lionel Babl's memorial?
Lionel Babl's memorial is located at: O'Neill Cemetery, O'Neill, Holt County, USA.
When did Lionel Babl death?
Lionel Babl death on 21 Aug 2016 in O'Neill, Holt County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 42.4634200
Longitude: -98.6560600

Family Members:

Parent

John F. Babl

(1897 - 1976)

Lillian Gertrude Heeb Babl

(1904 - 1987)

Spouse

Helen Naomi Rector Babl

(1925 - 2012)

Siblings

(unknow - unknow)

Wendell Joseph Babl

(1930 - 2015)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. O'Neill Cemetery
O'Neill, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4634200, -98.6560600

2. Saint Theresa Church Cemetery
O'Neill, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4366770, -98.6484440

3. Prairie Home Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5005500, -98.8139300

4. Mennonite Cemetery
O'Neill, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5960000, -98.7170000

5. Prospect Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.5966700, -98.5740800

6. Inman Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.3532982, -98.5235977

7. Black Bird Cemetery
Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6241220, -98.6350960

8. Anson Cemetery
Atkinson, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6083650, -98.7985300

9. Page Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.4005000, -98.4044000

10. Powell Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6107000, -98.4723000

11. Mineola Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6105995, -98.4524994

12. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6818830, -98.6389230

13. Paddock Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.6834380, -98.5887760

14. Catalpa Grove Cemetery
Catalpa, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6522800, -98.8435670

15. Lambert Cemetery
Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4300003, -98.3383026

16. Scottville Cemetery
O'Neill, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6834120, -98.5120140

17. Jansen Pioneer Cemetery
Atkinson, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6087040, -98.9327960

18. Wooden Shoe Cemetery
Atkinson, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6164930, -98.9320870

19. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Atkinson, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5358696, -98.9896088

20. Woodlawn Cemetery
Atkinson, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5377998, -98.9891968

21. Chambers Cemetery
Chambers, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.2115800, -98.7527900

22. Hainesville Cemetery
O'Neill, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5600000, -98.3240000

23. Phoenix Cemetery
Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7252998, -98.7846985

24. Grimton Cemetery
Walnut, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5247002, -98.2780991