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Russel Dewey LeDroit

Birth	:	7 Apr 1927 Loveland, Larimer County, Colorado, USA
Death	:	8 May 2010 Cozad, Dawson County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Blue Earth, Faribault County, USA
Coordinate	:	43.6324997, -94.0914993
Description	:	Russel Dewey LeDroit, 83, of Cozad, Nebraska, died Saturday, May 8, 2010, surrounded by his family at Cozad Community Hospital in Cozad. Russel was born April 7, 1927, in Loveland, Colorado to Dewey Joseph and Leota (Miller) LeDroit. When he was 6 years old, his mother died. He and his older sister Lucille went to live with their paternal grandmother, Sophia (Kay) LeDroit on the homestead near Eddyville, Nebraska. When he was 14, he went to live with Lucille and her husband, Rawlin "Tuffy" Hagan. At age 16, he lied about his age and joined the U.S. Navy, completing training at... Read More	Russel Dewey LeDroit, 83, of Cozad, Nebraska, died Saturday, May 8, 2010, surrounded by his family at Cozad Community Hospital in Cozad. Russel was born April 7, 1927, in Loveland, Colorado to Dewey Joseph and Leota (Miller) LeDroit. When he was 6 years old, his mother died. He and his older sister Lucille went to live with their paternal grandmother, Sophia (Kay) LeDroit on the homestead near Eddyville, Nebraska. When he was 14, he went to live with Lucille and her husband, Rawlin "Tuffy" Hagan. At age 16, he lied about his age and joined the U.S. Navy, completing training at the Great Lakes Naval Training facility in Illinois. He served in the Pacific Theatre during World War II, observing his 18th birthday while fighting the battle of Iwo Jima. He was honorably discharged. On July 12, 1948 he married Vera Perry at Grand Island, Nebraska. To this union, 5 children were born. Russ worked very hard to support his family; he enjoyed careers as a crop duster pilot and brick mason. He eventually owned his own masonry company, Kearney Masonry; with, sometimes, large crews working multiple projects at a time, including the UNK Administrative building, Kearney Fire Hall, First United Methodist Church, York County Courthouse, the Law Enforcement center, the 1st and 2nd additions to Good Samaritan Hospital, and numerous other commercial and residential projects in central Nebraska. In 1976, he and Vera built their dream home at Taylor Manor on Harlan County Lake. Vera preceded him in death in 1986. On Leap Year Day, February 29, 1988, he married Ardith Puls Lutjeharms of Republican City; they moved to the "big house" on the main road to Harlan County dam. Many locals remember their impressive light displays; hundreds of local children enjoyed the treats left for them in the big locker on the grounds of "L's Half-Acre". His wife, Ardie, died February 14, 2010. He was a member of the Veteran's of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. While he lived in Republican City, he served on many honor guards at the funerals of other veterans. Russ enjoyed gardening, cooking, hunting, fishing,working cross-word puzzles, photography, flying, storm chasing and, having a creative mind, was always finding ways to improve on any project. He was a "tinkerer" and a "thinker" and will be missed by his loving family and friends. Survivors include his children, Dan and wife Gloria LeDroit of Kearney, Nebraska; Diane Reiber of Lexington, Nebraska; Debra Adams and husband Randy of Cozad, Nebraska; Don LeDroit of Mesa, Arizona, and Doug LeDroit of Kearney, Nebraska; stepsons, Spencer Puls and wife Marilee of Manhattan, Kansas; Bruce Puls and wife Joann of Salina, Kansas; seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, many step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; sister, Lucille Hagan of Culbertson, Nebraska, and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. In addition to Russel's wives, he was preceded in death by his parents.

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Where is Russel Dewey LeDroit's memorial?
Russel Dewey LeDroit's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Blue Earth, Faribault County, USA.
When did Russel Dewey LeDroit death?
Russel Dewey LeDroit death on 8 May 2010 in Cozad, Dawson County, Nebraska, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Russel Dewey LeDroit's memorial?
Latitude: 43.6324997
Longitude: -94.0914993

Family Members:

Parent

Dewey Joseph LeDroit

(1898 - 1964)

Spouse

Vera Perry LeDroit

(1932 - 1986)

Ardith Elaine “Ardie” Sill Puls

(1923 - 2010)

Siblings

Lucille Irene LeDroit Hagan

(1923 - 2015)

Loren Lee LeDroit

(1940 - 2013)

Shirley Irene Le Droit Ogborn

(1942 - 2018)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Riverside Cemetery
Blue Earth, Faribault County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6324997, -94.0914993

2. Calvary Cemetery
Blue Earth, Faribault County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6327019, -94.0913010

3. Immanuel Methodist Cemetery
Blue Earth, Faribault County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6378210, -94.0142360

4. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Emerald Township, Faribault County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6655998, -94.0072021

5. Emmanuel Evangelical Cemetery
Faribault County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6589012, -94.0002975

6. Pilot Grove Cemetery
Faribault County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5710983, -94.1477966

7. Dobson Cemetery
Elmore, Faribault County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5435982, -94.1063995

8. Ellingson Family Cemetery
Frost, Faribault County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6513900, -93.9682900

9. Verona Cemetery
Huntley, Faribault County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6878014, -94.2063980

10. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Elmore, Faribault County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5400009, -94.0271988

11. Calvary Cemetery
Delavan, Faribault County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7458000, -94.0477982

12. Emerald Cemetery
Frost, Faribault County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5898399, -93.9326782

13. Riverview Cemetery
Elmore, Faribault County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5080986, -94.1113968

14. Dell Lutheran Cemetery
Faribault County, USA
Coordinate: 43.6252785, -93.9147186

15. West Verona Cemetery
Faribault County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7313995, -94.2091980

16. Riverside Cemetery
Winnebago, Faribault County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7566986, -94.1913986

17. Rice Lake Cemetery
Delavan, Faribault County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7742004, -94.0582962

18. Rosehill Cemetery
Winnebago, Faribault County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7614250, -94.1854935

19. Saint Marys Cemetery
Winnebago, Faribault County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7588997, -94.1919022

20. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery
Easton, Faribault County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7188988, -93.9238968

21. Center Creek Cemetery
Martin County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7099991, -94.2818985

22. Bethany Cemetery
Frost, Faribault County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5427818, -93.9041672

23. Hillside Cemetery
Winnebago, Faribault County, USA
Coordinate: 43.7891998, -94.1682968

24. South Blue Earth Lutheran Cemetery
Bricelyn, Faribault County, USA
Coordinate: 43.5583305, -93.8813934