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Merle Dean Kilgore

Birth	:	31 May 1930 David City, Butler County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	10 May 2018 Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	David City Cemetery, David City, Butler County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2346992, -97.1350021
Description	:	Merle Dean Kilgore, 87, of Oakland, NE died Thursday, May 10, 2018 in Omaha. NO VIEWING OR VISITATION. Merle Kilgore was born May 31, 1930 to William and Hazel (Raitt) Kilgore in David City, NE. He spent all of his childhood years there as an ornery brother to 3 siblings: Dolores, Kate, and Denny. After graduation from high school in 1947, he joined the army and went to Korea during the war there. He met his wife, Doris Kroft on a double date. She left her purse in the car, so he would have to bring it back to her and meet... Read More	Merle Dean Kilgore, 87, of Oakland, NE died Thursday, May 10, 2018 in Omaha. NO VIEWING OR VISITATION. Merle Kilgore was born May 31, 1930 to William and Hazel (Raitt) Kilgore in David City, NE. He spent all of his childhood years there as an ornery brother to 3 siblings: Dolores, Kate, and Denny. After graduation from high school in 1947, he joined the army and went to Korea during the war there. He met his wife, Doris Kroft on a double date. She left her purse in the car, so he would have to bring it back to her and meet again. They married Nov. 2, 1952. They had 2 daughters, Debbie (Carl Fritsch) of Minneapolis and Sheri (Gary Duff) of Omaha. After his time in the military, Merle worked for the Nebraska Power Company, traveling around the state, putting up power lines until he settled in Crawford, NE and lived there for 9 years. During that time he was adventurous and started a real stagecoach in Fort Robinson with his partner, Vernon Rockey. He often took his family hiking in the Pine Ridge Hills. In 1968, he moved his family to Oakland, NE to be the superintendent for NPPD. He was instrumental in the Four Trees and other low-rent housing developments. At times, during his life, he was a volunteer for the fire department. Merle was one of the key people involved in both the planning and construction of the New Life Assembly of God Church building. The Church owes the existence of its current building in large part to Merle’s experience, expertise and volunteered time of planning, design and construction. Merle was always attentive to the needs of the New Life Church building. He was quick to notice any needed upkeep projects and was often first to start on them. Because he saved well in a good time of growth, he was able to retire at the age of 60 and went on the road to volunteer for the MAPS program for 22 years. MAPS (Mission America Placement Service) is a branch of the Assembly of God church that organizes volunteers to build churches and buildings for their Teen Challenge ministry. He did this until he had a stroke in 2012, which dampened his physical abilities, but not his spirit. He passed away after a short illness. He is survived by his wife Doris, daughters Debbie and Sheri, 9 grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Merle Dean Kilgore's memorial?
Merle Dean Kilgore's memorial is located at: David City Cemetery, David City, Butler County, USA.
When did Merle Dean Kilgore death?
Merle Dean Kilgore death on 10 May 2018 in Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Merle Dean Kilgore's memorial?
Latitude: 41.2346992
Longitude: -97.1350021

Family Members:

Parent

William Asa Kilgore

(1903 - 1967)

Hazel Belle Raitt Kilgore

(1900 - 1973)

Spouse

Doris Ellen Kroft Kilgore

(1933 - unknow)

Siblings

Dolores “Toodie” Kilgore Nistler

(1932 - 2021)

Dennis R Kilgore

(1944 - 2011)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. David City Cemetery
David City, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2346992, -97.1350021

2. Saint Marys Cemetery
David City, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2430992, -97.1177979

3. Saint Francis Catholic Cemetery
David City, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1884020, -97.0841270

4. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.2064018, -97.2136002

5. Garrison Cemetery
Garrison, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1704350, -97.1623720

6. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Rising City, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1773580, -97.2156950

7. Faith Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery East
Garrison, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1573970, -97.1949610

8. Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary Cemetery
Appleton, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2922000, -97.0396000

9. Catholic Cemetery of Presentation Church and Saint
Bellwood, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3369000, -97.1683000

10. Saint Anthony Cemetery
Bruno, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2743988, -96.9869003

11. Holy Trinity Cemetery
Brainard, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1777992, -96.9953003

12. Ware Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1185989, -97.0802994

13. Bohemian National Cemetery
Brainard, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1770300, -96.9885800

14. Old Catholic Cemetery
Brainard, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1772300, -96.9871300

15. Grim Cemetery
Ulysses, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1130981, -97.1763992

16. Brainard IOOF Cemetery
Brainard, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1772700, -96.9860000

17. Fricke Cemetery
Bruno, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2564011, -96.9664001

18. Circle Mound Cemetery
Rising City, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2064018, -97.3039017

19. Rising Sun Cemetery
Rising City, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1627998, -97.2906036

20. Fairview Cemetery
Rising City, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2075005, -97.3199997

21. Bellwood Cemetery
Bellwood, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3450012, -97.2549973

22. Pleasant View Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3093987, -97.3118973

23. Knauber Cemetery
Ulysses, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0936012, -97.2155991

24. Bohemian Cemetery
Bruno, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2933006, -96.9431000