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From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, January 10, 2006-
DAVID CITY - Albert Grotelueschen, 66, of Octavia, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2006, at David Place Nursing Center in David City.
Funeral services for Albert will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Kracl Funeral Chapel in David City with Rev. David Palomaki officiating. Burial will be in the Edholm Cemetery.
Visitation is Monday from Noon-8 p.m. with the family present and from 5-7 p.m., also at the chapel. Visitation continues Tuesday morning from 9 a.m. until time of service.
Albert John Grotelueschen was born February 7, 1939 to William and Clara (Johannes) Grotelueschen in rural Colfax County. He attended Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Schuyler and Trinity Lutheran Church where he was confirmed in 1952. He graduated from Schuyler High School in 1956. While in high school he was a member of the boy's varsity basketball team. Following graduation he was employed by Higgins Milling Company as a truck driver for many years.
In 1961 he married Lilas Lou Hookstra. They were the parents of two children, a son, Kent Jay and daughter, Mindy Kay.
In June of 2005, Al was diagnosed with lung cancer and a brain tumor, which impaired his left side. Since then he had spent time at the Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, Bryan LGH West, Butler County Health Care and David Place.
He is survived by his wife Lou, one son Kent and his wife Robin Grotelueschen, all of Octavia, one daughter, Mindy and her husband, Brent Swanson of Genoa; three granddaughters, Jesse Lynn, Macy Kay Grotelueschen and Raina Rose Swanson; two brothers, Hilbert of Omaha and Raymond of Fremont; four sisters, Elsie Stuthman of Columbus, Edna Brown of Omaha, Leona Jones of Fremont and Lorraine Saalfeld of Columbus.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Edgar of Attica, Michigan and Elmer, of Columbus and a sister, Ida Krull of Saginaw, Mich.
The family suggests memorials to the donor's choice.
A lunch will be served, following the committal service, at the Octavia Community Hall.
Condolences will reach the family at www.revbluejeans.com.
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From THE COLUMBUS (NE.) TELEGRAM, January 10, 2006-
DAVID CITY - Albert Grotelueschen, 66, of Octavia, died Saturday, Jan. 7, 2006, at David Place Nursing Center in David City.
Funeral services for Albert will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the Kracl Funeral Chapel in David City with Rev. David Palomaki officiating. Burial will be in the Edholm Cemetery.
Visitation is Monday from Noon-8 p.m. with the family present and from 5-7 p.m., also at the chapel. Visitation continues Tuesday morning from 9 a.m. until time of service.
Albert John Grotelueschen was born February 7, 1939 to William and Clara (Johannes) Grotelueschen in rural Colfax County. He attended Trinity Lutheran Grade School in Schuyler and Trinity Lutheran Church where he was confirmed in 1952. He graduated from Schuyler High School in 1956. While in high school he was a member of the boy's varsity basketball team. Following graduation he was employed by Higgins Milling Company as a truck driver for many years.
In 1961 he married Lilas Lou Hookstra. They were the parents of two children, a son, Kent Jay and daughter, Mindy Kay.
In June of 2005, Al was diagnosed with lung cancer and a brain tumor, which impaired his left side. Since then he had spent time at the Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital, Bryan LGH West, Butler County Health Care and David Place.
He is survived by his wife Lou, one son Kent and his wife Robin Grotelueschen, all of Octavia, one daughter, Mindy and her husband, Brent Swanson of Genoa; three granddaughters, Jesse Lynn, Macy Kay Grotelueschen and Raina Rose Swanson; two brothers, Hilbert of Omaha and Raymond of Fremont; four sisters, Elsie Stuthman of Columbus, Edna Brown of Omaha, Leona Jones of Fremont and Lorraine Saalfeld of Columbus.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Edgar of Attica, Michigan and Elmer, of Columbus and a sister, Ida Krull of Saginaw, Mich.
The family suggests memorials to the donor's choice.
A lunch will be served, following the committal service, at the Octavia Community Hall.
Condolences will reach the family at www.revbluejeans.com.
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1939 - 2006 (66 years)