died Saturday, February 7, 2014 in Arbor Manor, Fremont.
He was born to Herbert and Martha (Hood) Stover on June 9, 1920 in North Bend, Nebraska. Following high school, he attended Midland College for a year. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps, and served in the 8th Army Air Corps based in England flying in B-17's.
On October 19, 1942, while he was stationed in Rapid City, South Dakota, he was married to Marqueta Boughn in Rapid City. She returned to Fremont while he finished his military service. Following his discharge, they made their home in Fremont. He was employed in sales for United Motors, a division of General Motors. Later, he was employed by Taylor & Martin Auctioneers until he retired.
Smokey was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Fremont Masonic Lodge No. 15 A.F. & A.M.
Survivors: daughter Cindy Launer of Fremont
Goddaughter Angela Erland
Godson- Tyler Hering
He was preceded by his wife Marqueta in May of 2008, by his son Gregory in 1992, and by his brother George 'Jack' Stover.
The funeral service will be in the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel, Fremont, on Friday (Febr. 13th) at 10:30 AM with the Rev. E.A. Hering officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Cemetery with Military Honors by the Fremont Honor Guard. Visitation will be on Thursday from 2 to 8 PM with the family present from 6 to 8 PM.
Memorials are suggested to the Dodge County Humane Society.
online guestbook @ www.ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(5)
Ron & Jamie Clarke
Fremont, NE Thursday, February 12, 2015 Cindy-----We are so sorry to hear about your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.Jim Chrisman
Fremont, NE Thursday, February 12, 2015 Our thoughts and prayers are with you Cindy. We will miss him. Jim, Lori and Nathan.Linda Mason
po box 521, NE Tuesday, February 10, 2015 My name is Linda Mason and I will always remember how grateful I was to your dad for helping to cope with Gregg's passing. Many years ago when Gregg had his last days in Merrick Manor it was your dad who called me and helped me in his time of sorrow to accept the things I could not change. Gregg and our family had become good friends and I still miss him today.'May you find comfort in knowing that your dad has been reunited with your mom and with Gregg and that they will be watching over all of you as your guardian angels.
GB and may you find peace in knowing that others care about you not just now but always.
Theresa & Howie Wissemann
Highlands Ranch, CO Monday, February 9, 2015 Dear Cindy & Family,Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. We have fond memories of your parents when they visited us, along with Smokey & Mable-what a fun group. God Bless You.
Theresa & Howie
Peggy Stover-Catha
Marriottsville, MD Sunday, February 8, 2015 A wonderful husband and father. I will miss my uncle but will remember the fun visits when growing up. A long lived life with love and fun! My deepest sympathy to my cousin Cindy who we love much. God bless us all at this time and always. Peggy Stover-Catha