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Paul Freeman Shaner

Birth	:	27 Aug 1901 York County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	24 Sep 1982 Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.5359900, -97.6064900
Plot	:	Sec.5 Lot 147 Plot 02
Inscription	:	"IN GOD'S CARE"
Description	:	SHANER, PAUL FREEMAN—Paul Freeman Shaner was born on a farm two miles north of Lushton on August 27, 1901, to Steward and Milla Warren Shaner. He was the fifth of eight children: four boys, Harry, Iryl, Charles; and four sisters, May Smith, Nita Sigrist, Stella Manson and Nellie Behm. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, (Harry, Iryl, Charles) and two sisters, (May Smith and Nita Sigrist). He is survived by his wife, Eileen; son James and his wife Maxine; a granddaughter, Cindy; two sisters, Stella Manson of York, and Nellie Behm of... Read More	SHANER, PAUL FREEMAN—Paul Freeman Shaner was born on a farm two miles north of Lushton on August 27, 1901, to Steward and Milla Warren Shaner. He was the fifth of eight children: four boys, Harry, Iryl, Charles; and four sisters, May Smith, Nita Sigrist, Stella Manson and Nellie Behm. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, (Harry, Iryl, Charles) and two sisters, (May Smith and Nita Sigrist). He is survived by his wife, Eileen; son James and his wife Maxine; a granddaughter, Cindy; two sisters, Stella Manson of York, and Nellie Behm of Mesa, Az. During his childhood and youth, Paul moved with famiy to the communities of Shickley, Overton and Geneva. He also attended school in these areas. Paul had to get out into the working world early in life to help his famiy. At 16 he helped lay the brick paving on main street (G Street) in Geneva. He received his mechanic’s training in the Havelock shops in Lincoln and later was to become a mechanic at Shaner Chevrolet in Geneva. He was also the “wrecker man,” the man who went out in snow storms to rescue stranded motorists. During one period of his life he was the fire chief of Geneva. Paul’s line of work resulted in his meeting Eileen White, who later became his wife. Paul and Eileen were married in York on April 16, 1932, and were privileged to celebrate their golden anniversary last April. They lived all their married lives in Geneva, except for a short time spent in Colorado. One son, James, of Anaheim Hills, Ca., daughter-in-law Maxine and granddaughter, Cindy, complete their family. Paul had planned to go into aviation in California at one time since he flew and owned his own plane, but the depression hit, and all those plans were changed. The Shaner's have enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and the Bahamas over the years except for the New England states. He was a member of the Evangelical Free church of Geneva. Paul loved ice cream and especially enjoyed children. He always had gum for the children and was frequently called “The Gum Man.” People often said Paul was “The Man Who Opened Up Geneva” each day, since he was always to work by 6 a.m., and worked late many evenings. In his spare time he liked working with his hands and had built five houses in Geneva over the years. In January, 1981, Paul went to live at Heritage of Geneva and was there until his death on September 24, 1982. Funeral services were conducted from the Farmer and Son funeral home in Geneva on Monday, September 24, with the Rev. Harold Nelson officiating. Mrs. Glenda Kai accompanied Mrs. Lita Jensen who sang, “How Great Thou Art” and “The Old Rugged Cross.” Pallbearers were Rex, Bill and Michael Shaner, Forrest White, Dr. Robert White and Richard Smith Jr. Burial was in the Geneva public cemetery. The Nebraska Signal September 30th, 1982 page 5.

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Paul Freeman Shaner's memorial is located at: Geneva Cemetery, Geneva, Fillmore County, USA.
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Paul Freeman Shaner death on 24 Sep 1982 in Geneva, Fillmore County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.5359900
Longitude: -97.6064900

Family Members:

Parent

Steward Shaner

(1862 - 1942)

Milla May Warren Shaner

(1867 - 1945)

Spouse

Bula Eileen White Shaner

(1909 - 2004)

Siblings

Col Iryl R. Shaner

(1893 - 1971)

May Arminda Shaner Smith

(1896 - 1953)

Flowers:

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