Clarence W. Kapke Obituary (1914

In Loving Memory OfClarence W. Kapke Clarence W. "Kelly" Kapke, of Pleasant Dale, died Sunday, Nov. 2, 2003, at Sundermann Homes in Seward at the age of 88 years, 11 months and 23 days. He was born November 10, 1914 in Pleasant Dale to William & Eleanor (Berg) Kapke, one of nine children. As a young man, Clarence attended Pleasant Dale Public Schools and later, on June 28, 1941, he entered into the US Army during World War II and served overseas in the European Theatre in the 32nd Armored Regiment. After his discharge, eventually he returned to Nebraska where he was employed at Meadow Gold Company in Lincoln and later with the City of Lincoln Street Department. In his later years, "Kelly" enjoyed the times spent in his cabin on the Blue River, where he fished. In 1992, he entered Maplewood Care Center in Lincoln and a year later entered Sundermann Home in Seward. Clarence was a member of the VFW #131 of Lincoln and the American Legion Post #354 of Pleasant Dale. Survivors include 12 nephews and 8 nieces, many great nephews and nieces, and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and three sisters. Graveside services will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Nov 5, 2003, at Pleasant Dale Cemetery, Pleasant Dale, Nebraska with Rev Rod Lyon officiating. Military services will be conducted by Pleasant Dale American Legion Post #354. Funeral luncheon immediately following graveside at the Legion Hall in Pleasant Dale. Visitation will be 3-9:00 p.m. Tuesday and 9:00 a.m. to 1:00p.m. Wednesday at Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Milford. Pallbearers are Fay, Ray, Doug, Robert, William & Ron Kapke and Leo Lebsock. Memorials have been established to the Pleasant Dale American Legion in care of Ron Kapke, 749-168th Rd, Pleasant Dale, NE 68423.