He was born April 5, 1932 to Albert and Vera (Echtenkamp) Laaker in rural Nickerson, NE. He was raised on the family farm and was a farmer there, his entire life. He was baptized, confirmed and was a member at St. Paul's Church, Arlington, NE. He attended Lallman, Brinkman and St. Paul's Schools in rural Washington County. He went to school in Fontanelle and graduated from Arlington High School. He played softball and bowled for many years. He belonged to Arlington Lions Club and liked playing cards and fishing.
He is survived by his sister-in-law: Ila Laaker, nieces and nephews: Steve and Monte Laaker, Cindy 'Georgia' (Pete) Stibor, Ryan (Darcy) Dorfmeyer, Tricia Dorfmeyer, Troy (Kelly) Dorfmeyer, Vicky and Byron Sanders.
He was preceded in death by his parents, infant brother: Gerald, brother: Duane, sisters and brothers-in-law: Mardell & Ivan Sanders and Marva & Bob Dorfmeyer and niece: Darcy Dorfmeyer.
The funeral service will be 10:00am Friday at St. Paul's Lutheran Church north of Arlington. The Rev. Rick Kanoy will officiate. Burial will follow in the St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday 3pm to 8pm with the family present from 6pm to 8pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. Memorials are suggested to St. Paul's Lutheran Church.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
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Richard Laaker
Fairfield, NE Wednesday, January 24, 2018 May God wrap his loving arms around Darrells family at this very sad time. Just know that you are in our hearts and prayers