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A walk-through of the Humphrey Aquatic Center was conducted Thursday. No serious issues were noted. The Humphrey City Council approved the pool staff and hours during its April 15 meeting. Democrat photo

Humphrey Aquatic Center staff, hours finalized
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Ethan and Angela Hathaway have purchased Alice’s Cedar Inn and renamed it The Rambler, a tribute to the mascot of the former Creston High School. They take over as owners April 29. Democrat photo

The Rambler
They didn’t want their hometown to be without a restaurant, so they bought one. Ethan and Angela Hathaway purchased Alice’s Cedar Inn from Alice Long April 29. “When I was in college I worked at Alice’s, so I’ve been around, and when we moved back I...
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St. Francis junior Andrew Kosch, right, shot a 78 and finished as runner up in the Patriot Invite. Freshmen Jacob Keller, left, carded an 86 and earned the 14th place medal. The team shot a 355 which placed them 5th in the 15 team tournament.

Brockhaus 9th, Flyers 5th at David City Invite
The St. Francis golf team traveled to David City to compete in the David City Invite April 17. The Flyers were led by sophomore Matthew Brockhaus who shot an 80, which was good for the 9th place medal. Freshmen Jacob Keller carded an 83 and junior...
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Norbert Theilen

Wed, 08/07/2019 - 4:00am

Norbert Theilen, 95, of Columbus, Neb., died Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019, at Brookestone Acres in Columbus, Neb.

The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 7, at 10:30 a.m., at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 14 miles north, with Rev. Brad Birtell officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation was on Tuesday, from 5-7 p.m. at Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue on Wednesday, from 9:30 a.m. until service time at the church. There will be a family prayer service at 10:15 a.m., on Wednesday, at the church. Memorials may be directed to St. John’s Lutheran Church or School, or the family’s choice.

Norbert was born on July 7, 1924, in Creston, Neb., to George and Eugenie (Hellbusch) Theilen. He was baptized, confirmed, and a member at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Norbert was united in marriage to Fern Ruby Engelbart on April 24, 1946. Norbert and Fern lived on a farm south of Creston until the early 1980s when they moved to Columbus.

Norbert loved his wife of 73 years, kids, grandkids, and great grandkids. He also enjoyed farming, woodworking, and doing home improvements for others, and had his own business called Theilen Construction.

Norbert is survived by:

Wife: Fern Theilen of Columbus, Neb.

Daughter: Phyllis (Cliff) Kapels of Humphrey, Neb.

Son: Glenn (Sharon) Theilen of Creston, Neb.

Son: Rodney (Randee) Theilen of Creston, Neb.

11 Grandchildren

24 Great Grandchildren

1 Great Great Grandchild

Sister: Loretta Sander of Redlands, Calif.

Brother-in-law: Dennis Zoubek of Leigh, Neb.

Sister-in-law: Loretta Engelbart of Leigh, Neb.

Norbert was preceded in death by:

Parents: George and Eugenie Theilen

Fern’s parents: Reinhold and Martha Engelbart

Great Granddaughter: Lynsey Kapels

Brother: Albert (Lucy) Theilen

Brother: Paul (Ilene) Theilen

Brother: Reinhardt (Marcella) Theilen

Brother: Harold Theilen

Brother-in-law: Carrol Sander

Brother-in-law: Robert Engelbart

Sister-in-law: Irene (Don) Hansen

Sister-in-law: Luella Zoubek

Condolences may be sent to www.gasshaney.com.

The Humphrey Democrat

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