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Duane L. Laaker
July 2, 1929 - January 15, 2013

Duane L. Laaker

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He was born, the oldest of four children, on July 2, 1929, in rural Washington County, Nebraska to Albert and Vera (Echtenkamp) Laaker. He was baptized on July 21, 1929 and confirmed on May 9, 1943 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church near Arlington, Nebraska. He attended Telbasta, Lallman, St. Paul's Lutheran and Brinkman Schools. Duane served in the United States Air Force from Sept. 1950 to Nov. 1953. He married Ila Jean Nissen on Nov. 20, 1955 at the Westside Methodist Church of Oakland, Nebraska. The couple farmed north of Fontanelle, Nebraska for 37 years, until 1995 when they moved into Fremont.

He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church (north of Arlington), and also a member of the Nickerson Lions Club. He was a member of Arlington's American Legion Post 71. After retirement, he enjoyed having coffee with friends at the coffee shop in Nickerson and at HyVee and McDonalds in Fremont.

Survivors: wife Ila
2 sons Steven Laaker of Cameron, Missouri
Monte Laaker of Fremont
1 daughter Cindy (Laaker) Milks of Fremont
1 brother Darrell Laaker of Fremont
6 grandchildren Matt Milks of Marietta, GA.; Chelsea Milks of Omaha, McKenzie Milks of
Fremont; Dusty, Cody, and Dillon Laaker of Fremont

Duane was preceded in death by an infant brother, his parents, two sisters, three brothers-in-law, and one sister-in-law.

The funeral service will be 11 AM Friday (January 18, 2013) at St. Paul's Lutheran Church north of Arlington with the Rev. Rick Kanoy and Rev. Jason Duley. The committal in Memorial Cemetery, Fremont, will follow the luncheon. Military Honors at the graveside will be rendered by the American Legion Post 71 and VFW Post 8332 of Arlington. Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont will be on Thursday (Jan. 17, 2013) from 4 to 8 PM, with the family present from 6 to 8 PM. Memorials are suggested to St. Paul's Lutheran Church and the American Cancer Society.

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Visitation
Thursday, January 17, 2013
4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont
1249 E. 23rd St.
Fremont, NE  68025
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Thursday, January 17, 2013
Family from 6pm to 8pm
Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont
1249 E. 23rd St.
Fremont, NE  68025
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Service
Church
Friday, January 18, 2013
11:00am
St. Paul's Lutheran Church (LCMS)
8951 County Road 9
Arlington, NE  68002
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Interment
Memorial Cemetery
800 West 23rd Street
Fremont, NE  68025
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Condolences(4)

  1. Sharon Elaine
    , TX Sunday, January 20, 2013 I read with sadness of the loss of Duane. Please know you have my deepest condolences. Gone but never to be forgotten. Duane's memory will live on in the hearts of all who loved her. May God grant you peace, comfort and strength to overcome your sorrow. Loving thoughts and prayers are with you. Galatians 3:1; 2 Corinthians 1:2-4; John 11:11. Resting in Peace
  2. Mark & Judy Schernikau
    Oakland, NE Friday, January 18, 2013 Chelsea & McKenzie, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
  3. Susan and Leroy Pankratz
    Elizabeth, CO Friday, January 18, 2013 Our condolences are extended to the family. We have many fond memories of playing cards with Duane in Nickerson and Minnesota. Our prayers are with you.
  4. Annie Ratliff
    , TX Thursday, January 17, 2013 So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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