Alfred V. Egbers
November 30, 1925 - June 6, 2014
Alfred V. Egbers age 88
of Rural Uehling
Died Friday June 6, 2014
at the Hooper Care Center
Alfred was born November 30, 1925 on the family farm in rural Uehling, near Swaburg, to Fred and Anna (Mengedoht) Egbers. He was raised on the family farm. He graduated from the 8th grade at Swaburg School and high school at Uehling High in 1943. After high school Alfred began his long career as a farmer on the same farm as his parents and has lived in the same house ever since. Alfred was married to Beverly Krueger on December 12, 1954 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Bancroft, NE.
While farming, Alfred also raised registered Hampshire Hogs which he showed at county fairs. He also raised Angus Cattle. He owned and operated a machine shop, learning how to forge from his uncles. Alfred collected many things; among his favorites was collecting old tools, especially wrenches or tools made in Nebraska. He owned and worked on steam engines, teaching his children and grandchildren how to do the same. He also collected Swaburg memorabilia.
Alfred was a lifetime member of Elim Lutheran Church in Swaburg. He was the last living charter member of the Pioneer Machinery Club of Merril, IA, being a member for 44 years. Alfred was also a member of the Gas & Steamers Club, Missouri Valley Wrench Club, Charter Board Member of the Musbach Museum in Scribner and the Nebraska and National Weldors Associations.
Survivors:
Wife Beverly of Rural Uehling
Sons Charles Egbers of Uehling
Doug Egbers of Rural Uehling
9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren
Alfred was preceded in death by his parents.
The funeral service will be 1pm Wednesday June 11th at the Uehling Auditorium. Visitation will be Tuesday from 3pm to 8pm with the family receiving friends from 6pm to 8pm at Ludvigsen's Hooper Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in the Swaburg Cemetery. A memorial fund will be determined at a later date.
Online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com
Ludvigsen's Hooper Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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