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Otto Eilert Franzen

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Birth	:	10 Jan 1927 Gothenburg, Dawson County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	31 Oct 2012 Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery, Gothenburg, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.9623000, -100.1287000
Description	:	Otto E. Franzen, 85, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died October 31, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Otto Eilert Franzen was born on January 10, 1927 in Gothenburg to Eilert and Gesina Schmidt Franzen. He graduated country school and farmed with his family. In April 1952, he married Marie Litchenberg in Gothenburg. Otto served in the US Army during the Korean War, stationed in Germany. Upon returning to Gothenburg, he and Marie welcomed four children into their union - Charlotte, James, Wayne and Celeste. After Marie's passing in 1968, Otto married Lois Hickenbottom on April 1, 1969 in Callaway. Along... Read More	Otto E. Franzen, 85, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died October 31, 2012 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. Otto Eilert Franzen was born on January 10, 1927 in Gothenburg to Eilert and Gesina Schmidt Franzen. He graduated country school and farmed with his family. In April 1952, he married Marie Litchenberg in Gothenburg. Otto served in the US Army during the Korean War, stationed in Germany. Upon returning to Gothenburg, he and Marie welcomed four children into their union - Charlotte, James, Wayne and Celeste. After Marie's passing in 1968, Otto married Lois Hickenbottom on April 1, 1969 in Callaway. Along with Lois came four more children -Tim, Steve, Jim and Molly Lange. And born to this union was their son, Eric. Otto worked at Monroe Auto Equipment from 1970- 1979. But the majority of his life was spent farming. He was one of them that said once farming gets in your blood, it stays there for a lifetime. He didn't fully retire until the couple sold the farm and moved into Gothenburg in 2005. Otto was a stickler for a beautiful lawn, and didn't allow just anyone to help tend to it. As the kids grew up, moved on and raised families of their own, Otto and Lois turned their attention to raising their four-legged kids. Until their passing, Angel, Pebbles and Bobo were the most loved and spoiled critters on this earth. In addition to his parents, Otto was preceded in death by a sister, Bernice Bodtke; first wife, Marie; granddaughter and grandson Natasha and Zachary Franzen; and several in-laws. Left to mourn his passing are his wife, Lois, and children Charlotte (Tom) Tauche, Colorado Springs, CO; James (Laura) Franzen, Lincoln; Tim (Patty) Lange, Grand Island, Wayne (Duane Woutzke) Franzen, Wymore, NE; Steve (DeAnna) Lange, Callaway; Celeste (Larry Miller), Cahokia, IL; Jim (Katy) Lange, Healy, KS, Molly Lange, Grand Island; and Eric (Tia) Franzen, Grand Island; sisters, Lucille Sommers, MO, Alvina Krueger, Gilead, NE; Evelyn Waltman, Ord, NE; brother Marvin (Jill) Franzen, Gothenburg; 18 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews,and the four-legged twins, Abby and Laci. Funeral Services will be held at American Lutheran Church, November 3, 2012 at 10:00 am with Pastor Tom Wilson, Lonna Grabenstein PMA officiating. Interment will follow in the American Lutheran Cemetery, Gothenburg, Nebraska.

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Otto Eilert Franzen's memorial is located at: Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery, Gothenburg, Dawson County, USA.
When did Otto Eilert Franzen death?
Otto Eilert Franzen death on 31 Oct 2012 in Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Otto Eilert Franzen's memorial?
Latitude: 40.9623000
Longitude: -100.1287000

Family Members:

Parent

Eilert Henry Franzen

(1891 - 1957)

Gesina Wilhelmina Schmidt Franzen

(1892 - 1983)

Spouse

Marie M Litchenberg Franzen

(1935 - 1968)

Siblings

Bernice Franzen Bodtke

(1920 - 1961)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery
Gothenburg, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9623000, -100.1287000

2. Gothenburg Cemetery
Gothenburg, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9458008, -100.1397018

3. Grand View Cemetery
Gothenburg, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9474983, -100.0907974

4. Salem Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9961014, -100.1268997

5. Swedish Crosses Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9734870, -100.2050470

6. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0177000, -100.1688000

7. Willow Island Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9016991, -100.0755997

8. Block Cemetery
Cozad, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9753000, -100.0085000

9. Lindberg Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0311012, -100.2241974

10. Walnut Grove Cemetery
Cozad, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9763985, -99.9944000

11. Peckham Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.8939018, -100.2438965

12. Swedish Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0755997, -100.1517029

13. Pleasant View Cemetery
Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8293991, -100.1132965

14. Cottonwood Cemetery
Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9322014, -99.9197006

15. Rhinehart Cemetery
Cozad, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9599000, -99.9105000

16. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Oconto, Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0895000, -99.9890000

17. Cozad Cemetery
Cozad, Dawson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8605995, -99.9475021

18. Gaslin Cemetery
Brady, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9522018, -100.3563995

19. New Hope Church Cemetery
Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1410141, -100.1987457

20. Antelope Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1180992, -100.2936020

21. Brady Cemetery
Brady, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0360985, -100.3747025

22. Sells Valley Cemetery
Custer County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1624985, -100.0927963

23. Svea Dal Cemetery
Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1333008, -100.2778015

24. Conroys Grave
Brady, Lincoln County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9872850, -100.3990750