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Lorraine Mary Abler German

Birth	:	6 Jul 1923 Humphrey, Platte County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	6 Nov 2021 Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Saint Josephs Cemetery, Pierce, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.1767006, -97.5428009
Description	:	Lorraine M. German, 98, formerly of Pierce, NE died peacefully in her sleep November 6th surrounded by her children and the wonderful caregivers at Heritage of Bel Air, Norfolk NE. Lorraine Mary Abler was born July 6, 1923 in Humphrey, NE to Joseph Abler and Magdalena "Lena" (Fuchs) Abler. When she was 3 years old, the family moved to Peetz, CO where Joe had purchased a farm. They moved to Pierce, NE, to take over the family farm when Lorraine was 11. She said she remembered riding a buckboard to school. After graduating from Pierce High School in 1941 she... Read More	Lorraine M. German, 98, formerly of Pierce, NE died peacefully in her sleep November 6th surrounded by her children and the wonderful caregivers at Heritage of Bel Air, Norfolk NE. Lorraine Mary Abler was born July 6, 1923 in Humphrey, NE to Joseph Abler and Magdalena "Lena" (Fuchs) Abler. When she was 3 years old, the family moved to Peetz, CO where Joe had purchased a farm. They moved to Pierce, NE, to take over the family farm when Lorraine was 11. She said she remembered riding a buckboard to school. After graduating from Pierce High School in 1941 she went to work in the Extension Office at the Pierce County Courthouse for $40 per month, paying her parents $10 per month for room and board. December 7th that same year the Japanese bombed Pearl Harbor and she chose to go to Washington DC to help with the war effort. She was there about 6 months and decided she could support the war effort just as well from Nebraska. She moved to Columbus, NE to work for the Director of Advertising for Consumers Public Power. After a long-distance courtship, she married 2nd Lt Robert E German on May 7, 1946. They lived in military housing in Austin, TX then settled in Pierce in 1947, where they raised 6 children and ran German & Son Grocery Store. Robert and Lorraine, along with son Gary, were members of the first Emergency Medical Technician Class in Pierce and Bob and Lorraine served as squad members for 16 years. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, where she and Jacque Abler published the church bulletin for 17 years. She was a member of St. Joseph's Altar Society, the Fireman's Auxiliary, Legion Auxiliary and she worked for many years as an Assistant Librarian at Pierce High School. She represented Pierce in the Mrs. Nebraska competition. Lorraine loved baking, cooking, sewing and her home was always welcoming. Her pecan pies were a specialty to anyone who loved pecan pies. Her Faith, her love of family, and making her house a home were how she viewed the world. Memories of time spent sitting around her kitchen table and drinking coffee are cherished by all who knew her. Lorraine is survived by her children Diana (Jack) Grubb of Kingsley, IA, Patricia (Frank) Manthei of Aurora, CO, Roger (Tracy) German of Gainesville, FL, Gary (Cindy) German of Fremont, NE, Sandra (James) Echternacht of Clarkrange, TN, Sherri (Gerry) Krueger of Pierce, NE, 17 grandchildren: Jason (Kate) Grubb, Renee Grubb, Ryan (Stephanie) Grubb, Nicole (Nate) Nearman, Deb (Joe) Lopez, Mark Manthei, Erik (Solana Pyne) German, Malia (David) Ku, Adam (Michelle) German, Jessica (Joshua) Hoffman, Jake (Shaunie Allen) German, Alexandra (fiancé Dustin) Echternacht, Ian Echternacht, Zoe Echternacht, Joshua (Sarah) Krueger, Bobbie (Luke) Tibbetts, Tyler (McKayla) Krueger, 21 great grandchildren, and siblings Eileen Koehn of Plano, TX, Carolyn Hoglund of Alpharetta, GA, Jerry (Betty) Abler of Wahoo, NE, Gene (Sharon) Abler of Des Moines, IA and sister in law Jacque Abler of Pierce, NE. Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Magdalena Abler, husband Robert, brother Maynard Abler, and brothers in law, Tom Hoglund, and Dale Koehn. Casket Bearers will be her grandchildren Jason Grubb, Renee Grubb, Ryan Grubb, Nicole Nearman, Deb Lopez, Mark Manthei, Erik German, Malia Ku, Adam German, Jessica Hoffman, Jake German, Alex Echternacht, Ian Echternacht, Zoe Echternacht, Joshua Krueger, Bobbie Tibbetts, Tyler Krueger. Interment will be at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, rural Pierce.

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Lorraine Mary Abler German's memorial is located at: Saint Josephs Cemetery, Pierce, Pierce County, USA.
When did Lorraine Mary Abler German death?
Lorraine Mary Abler German death on 6 Nov 2021 in Norfolk, Madison County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 42.1767006
Longitude: -97.5428009

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph Louis Abler

(1894 - 1965)

Magdalena “Lena” Fuchs Abler

(1898 - 1997)

Spouse

Robert Edward German

(1924 - 2000)

Siblings

Maynard S Abler

(1925 - 2019)

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