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.
Condolences(10)
Mike & Sara Urness
Ferguson, MO Wednesday, October 15, 2014 Our hearts go out to the entire Egbers family and to Alfred's many friends in the MVWC and other organizations he belonged to. He was a wealth of knowledge and always willing to share with others who had similar interests and we were all beneficiaries of that knowledge and sharing spirit. Mike & SaraSusan Henneman
, VA Tuesday, June 17, 2014 Charlie and family, I know your dad inspired you with his interests and talents. His memory will live on through you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.Rodger & Sally Hiebenthal
Herman, NE Wednesday, June 11, 2014 We loved listening to Alfred tell his stories. We learned a lot from him. Sorry for your loss. We consider him a good friend.Jr. Strasil
Falls City, NE Tuesday, June 10, 2014 Alfred was a good friend and fellow Blacksmith, we spent many hours at different smithing conventions sharing knowledge and jokes etc.Jr.
Ralph Hampton
Hyannis, NE Tuesday, June 10, 2014 Thoughts and Prayers go out to you, Beverly and Doug, as well as all the family for your loss. Alfred was such an intelligent man whom payed it forward by passing his knowledge of the trade on to so many. A unique individual who touched so many lives.He will be remembered forever!Scott Uehling
Uehling, NE Monday, June 9, 2014 I have such good memories as a kid going out to "Egbers Farm" with my Dad to get our farm machinery repaired. His knowledge of mechanized equipment was nothing short of amazing. God Bless.Bill Verzani
Sioux City, IA Monday, June 9, 2014 I have met Alfred & wife many times. I didn't know the whole family but I do know Doug and grandson Mike and the world could use more people like this family!!Hermetets
Beardstown, IL Sunday, June 8, 2014 We met Mr. Egbers when he and his wife made a visit to Beardstown to surprise their grandson, our Pastor Scott, at our church. We enjoyed talking to him and his wife - and he didn't even tell any stories about Scott.Our prayers go out to his family and friends.
Jim, Mary Ella and Grace
Rosemary White
Beardstown, IL Sunday, June 8, 2014 Pastor Scott. Sorry to hear of your Grandpa passing and of the damage to their house form the storm, at church this morning. Just know we are all thinking and praying for you and your family. I don't need to tell you to keep faith and lean on God. He will see you all through this.This is the day the Lord hath made, we will rejoice and be glad in it!!
Rosemary White
Darin & Megan Gustafson
Blair, NE Saturday, June 7, 2014 We have such good memories of touring the farm with Alfred a few years ago and seeing the steam machines. In Grandpa John's last years, Alfred & Beverly's friendship meant the world to him, and to us all. Our love to the whole family.