Harry Axline, the son of Arthur and Mary (Britton) Axline, was born in Dorchester, Nebraska on August 28, 1931.
His father worked for Steele Bros Construction so Harry attended school in several different towns, graduating from Dorchester District #44 in 1949.
He served in the Marine Corp for two years, was sent to Korea in October 1952 serving on the front lines as a tank driver for seven months.
Harry was a heavy equipment operator for Steele Bros Construction, a mechanic at Sehnert’s Garage, a gas station attendant at Spacek’s Standard Station, and the Dorchester Coop. He served as manager of refined fuels until his retirement after 30 years with the Coop.
Harry served on the Village Board for many years, was a volunteer fireman for 30 years, and served as Fire Chief for 20 years. He was a member of the VFW and served as Commander of the American Legion Post 264.
He married Marlene Sehnert on July 29, 1952. Joining their family were Catherine in 1965 and James in 1968.
Harry passed away on April 7, 2018.
Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Marlene; daughter, Catherine Nitzel of Lincoln; son, James, and his wife, Tina, of Dorchester; three grandchildren, Reba (Hadley) Cooksley, Josh Nitzel, and Jonathan Axline, and a great grandchild, Caden Axline. Also surviving are his brother, Harold (Sharon) Axline of Dorchester; brother-in-law, Jerry (Gerry) Sehnert of Dorchester; sister-in-law, Jane Hopper of Omaha.
Preceding him in death were sisters and their spouses, Mary Ellen (Bill) Klopp, Ardis Jean (John) Mortensen, and Alta Mae (Ivan) Weber. Also preceding him were sister-in-law, Frances (Harry) Spacek; brother-in-law, Ron (Mary Ann) Sehnert; and brother-in-law, Ken Hopper.
Services are scheduled for Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at the Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete, Nebraska. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5 – 7 pm at the funeral home. Interment will be at the Dorchester Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Harold Axline, James Axline, Todd Axline, Marvin Kasl, Brent Kasl and Josh Nitzel. Honorary pallbearers will be Caden Axline, Greg Tyser, Ron Zoubek and Tim Axline.
His father worked for Steele Bros Construction so Harry attended school in several different towns, graduating from Dorchester District #44 in 1949.
He served in the Marine Corp for two years, was sent to Korea in October 1952 serving on the front lines as a tank driver for seven months.
Harry was a heavy equipment operator for Steele Bros Construction, a mechanic at Sehnert’s Garage, a gas station attendant at Spacek’s Standard Station, and the Dorchester Coop. He served as manager of refined fuels until his retirement after 30 years with the Coop.
Harry served on the Village Board for many years, was a volunteer fireman for 30 years, and served as Fire Chief for 20 years. He was a member of the VFW and served as Commander of the American Legion Post 264.
He married Marlene Sehnert on July 29, 1952. Joining their family were Catherine in 1965 and James in 1968.
Harry passed away on April 7, 2018.
Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Marlene; daughter, Catherine Nitzel of Lincoln; son, James, and his wife, Tina, of Dorchester; three grandchildren, Reba (Hadley) Cooksley, Josh Nitzel, and Jonathan Axline, and a great grandchild, Caden Axline. Also surviving are his brother, Harold (Sharon) Axline of Dorchester; brother-in-law, Jerry (Gerry) Sehnert of Dorchester; sister-in-law, Jane Hopper of Omaha.
Preceding him in death were sisters and their spouses, Mary Ellen (Bill) Klopp, Ardis Jean (John) Mortensen, and Alta Mae (Ivan) Weber. Also preceding him were sister-in-law, Frances (Harry) Spacek; brother-in-law, Ron (Mary Ann) Sehnert; and brother-in-law, Ken Hopper.
Services are scheduled for Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at the Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete, Nebraska. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5 – 7 pm at the funeral home. Interment will be at the Dorchester Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Harold Axline, James Axline, Todd Axline, Marvin Kasl, Brent Kasl and Josh Nitzel. Honorary pallbearers will be Caden Axline, Greg Tyser, Ron Zoubek and Tim Axline.
Harry Axline, the son of Arthur and Mary (Britton) Axline, was born in Dorchester, Nebraska on August 28, 1931.
His father worked for Steele Bros Construction so Harry attended school in several different towns, graduating from Dorchester District #44 in 1949.
He served in the Marine Corp for two years, was sent to Korea in October 1952 serving on the front lines as a tank driver for seven months.
Harry was a heavy equipment operator for Steele Bros Construction, a mechanic at Sehnert’s Garage, a gas station attendant at Spacek’s Standard Station, and the Dorchester Coop. He served as manager of refined fuels until his retirement after 30 years with the Coop.
Harry served on the Village Board for many years, was a volunteer fireman for 30 years, and served as Fire Chief for 20 years. He was a member of the VFW and served as Commander of the American Legion Post 264.
He married Marlene Sehnert on July 29, 1952. Joining their family were Catherine in 1965 and James in 1968.
Harry passed away on April 7, 2018.
Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Marlene; daughter, Catherine Nitzel of Lincoln; son, James, and his wife, Tina, of Dorchester; three grandchildren, Reba (Hadley) Cooksley, Josh Nitzel, and Jonathan Axline, and a great grandchild, Caden Axline. Also surviving are his brother, Harold (Sharon) Axline of Dorchester; brother-in-law, Jerry (Gerry) Sehnert of Dorchester; sister-in-law, Jane Hopper of Omaha.
Preceding him in death were sisters and their spouses, Mary Ellen (Bill) Klopp, Ardis Jean (John) Mortensen, and Alta Mae (Ivan) Weber. Also preceding him were sister-in-law, Frances (Harry) Spacek; brother-in-law, Ron (Mary Ann) Sehnert; and brother-in-law, Ken Hopper.
Services are scheduled for Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at the Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete, Nebraska. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5 – 7 pm at the funeral home. Interment will be at the Dorchester Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Harold Axline, James Axline, Todd Axline, Marvin Kasl, Brent Kasl and Josh Nitzel. Honorary pallbearers will be Caden Axline, Greg Tyser, Ron Zoubek and Tim Axline.
His father worked for Steele Bros Construction so Harry attended school in several different towns, graduating from Dorchester District #44 in 1949.
He served in the Marine Corp for two years, was sent to Korea in October 1952 serving on the front lines as a tank driver for seven months.
Harry was a heavy equipment operator for Steele Bros Construction, a mechanic at Sehnert’s Garage, a gas station attendant at Spacek’s Standard Station, and the Dorchester Coop. He served as manager of refined fuels until his retirement after 30 years with the Coop.
Harry served on the Village Board for many years, was a volunteer fireman for 30 years, and served as Fire Chief for 20 years. He was a member of the VFW and served as Commander of the American Legion Post 264.
He married Marlene Sehnert on July 29, 1952. Joining their family were Catherine in 1965 and James in 1968.
Harry passed away on April 7, 2018.
Surviving are his wife of 65 years, Marlene; daughter, Catherine Nitzel of Lincoln; son, James, and his wife, Tina, of Dorchester; three grandchildren, Reba (Hadley) Cooksley, Josh Nitzel, and Jonathan Axline, and a great grandchild, Caden Axline. Also surviving are his brother, Harold (Sharon) Axline of Dorchester; brother-in-law, Jerry (Gerry) Sehnert of Dorchester; sister-in-law, Jane Hopper of Omaha.
Preceding him in death were sisters and their spouses, Mary Ellen (Bill) Klopp, Ardis Jean (John) Mortensen, and Alta Mae (Ivan) Weber. Also preceding him were sister-in-law, Frances (Harry) Spacek; brother-in-law, Ron (Mary Ann) Sehnert; and brother-in-law, Ken Hopper.
Services are scheduled for Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at the Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete, Nebraska. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5 – 7 pm at the funeral home. Interment will be at the Dorchester Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Harold Axline, James Axline, Todd Axline, Marvin Kasl, Brent Kasl and Josh Nitzel. Honorary pallbearers will be Caden Axline, Greg Tyser, Ron Zoubek and Tim Axline.
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