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Sgt LeRoy Leo Loker

Birth	:	23 Feb 1920 Rawlins County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	22 Jun 1985 Dundy County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.0699997, -101.5318985
Inscription	:	TEC 5 U. S. ARMY WORLD WAR II
Description	:	Leroy Leo Loker, eldest son of Jerome and Elvie (Hamors) Loker, was born on a farm east of Atwood, Kansas, on February 23, 1920. Leroy died unexpectedly on June 22, 1985, at his home north of Benkelman at the age of 65 years and four months. Leroy spent his childhood days on a farm near Atwood until he was 16 years old. He, along with his family, moved to a farm in Cheyenne County and there grew to manhood. Leroy served in the CCC's for two years and three years in the U.S. Army, serving in... Read More	Leroy Leo Loker, eldest son of Jerome and Elvie (Hamors) Loker, was born on a farm east of Atwood, Kansas, on February 23, 1920. Leroy died unexpectedly on June 22, 1985, at his home north of Benkelman at the age of 65 years and four months. Leroy spent his childhood days on a farm near Atwood until he was 16 years old. He, along with his family, moved to a farm in Cheyenne County and there grew to manhood. Leroy served in the CCC's for two years and three years in the U.S. Army, serving in the Marshall Islands and Pacific area. Leroy was united in marriage to Melba Blanche Johnson on March 8, 1943, in Goodland, Kansas, To this union two sons were born, David Leroy and Robert Wayne. Farming was Leroy's lifetime occupation after he was discharged from the service. He always had a smile and was ready to lend a helping hand to family, friends and neighbors in time of need. Leroy was a member of the American Legion, Martin F. Bowles Unit No 65 in Benkelman. Leroy and Melba joined the Methodist Church in February 1975. Leroy was preceded in death by his sons, David and Wayne Loker; his parents, Jerome and Elvie Loker and sisters, Ezelle Rosier and Hilda Crabtree. Leroy is survived by his wife, Melba Loker; twin sister, Leraine Brown of Culbertson; sister, Glenda Hoxsey and her husband, Eric of Atwood, Kansas; brothers, Gayle "Tunny" and wife, Leila Loker of McDonald, Kansas, and Dale and wife, Ratha Lea Loker of McDonald, Kansas, and a host of relatives and friends. Services were held Tuesday, June 25, at the United Methodist Church of Benkelman. Rev. John Kilgore officiated. Gwen Bauer accompanied Kelly Hayward with selections "One Day At A Time" and "America, The Beautiful." Bearers were Ron Berry, Dee Stamm, Curtis Graham, Boyd Adkinson, Bob Stamm, Wayne Lutz, Larry Kitt and Mardell Lutz. Honorary bearers were Everett Alsbury, Harold Knoles, Vince Novacek, Harold Stroup, Boyd Blair Jr., Wayne Berry, Sam Jones, Kenneth Frasier, Max Guernsey and Dale Lingo. Interment was in the Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, NE. with committal service by American Legion and VFW. Printed in the Benkelman, NE Post, June 1985

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Sgt LeRoy Leo Loker's memorial is located at: Benkelman Cemetery, Benkelman, Dundy County, USA.
When did Sgt LeRoy Leo Loker death?
Sgt LeRoy Leo Loker death on 22 Jun 1985 in Dundy County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.0699997
Longitude: -101.5318985

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Melba B. Johnson Loker

(1922 - 2004)

Siblings

Hilda Irene Loker Crabtree

(1917 - 1954)

Children

David Leroy Loker

(1943 - 1968)

Robert Wayne Loker

(1947 - 1968)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 40.0699997, -101.5318985

2. Max Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.0966500, -101.4184300

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6. Parks Cemetery
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7. West Union Cemetery
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8. Ash Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.2421989, -101.3617020

9. Barley Cemetery
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10. Evergreen Cemetery
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12. Rose Hill Cemetery
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13. Sleepy Hollow Cemetery
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14. Ough Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.3213997, -101.5214005

15. Mount Zion Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.3143997, -101.4366989

16. Hackberry Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.9180000, -101.8238100

17. Hiawatha Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.3293991, -101.6532974

18. McCabe Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.0243000, -101.1735000

19. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
Dundy County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3490300, -101.5222500

20. Saint Johns Cemetery
Atwood, Rawlins County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9199982, -101.2052994

21. Bird City Cemetery
Bird City, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.7705994, -101.5175018

22. Immaculate Conception Cemetery
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Coordinate: 39.8856010, -101.2217026

23. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Saint Francis, Cheyenne County, USA
Coordinate: 39.9439340, -101.8893690

24. Eden Cemetery
Hitchcock County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3222237, -101.3147202