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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
Humphrey is getting closer to having a pool again. The Humphrey City Council approved hiring the Humphrey Aquatic Center staff and setting hours of operation during its April 15 meeting. Cole Wemhoff and Tessa Deets were hired as assistant managers...
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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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Gerald Zuerlein

Wed, 06/14/2017 - 5:00am

Gerald Zuerlein, age 89, of Columbus, Neb., died Sunday, June 11, 2017 at the Columbus Care & Rehabilitation Center. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 16, 2017, at St. Isidore Catholic Church, 3921 20th St., Columbus, Neb. Vigil is 7 p.m., Thursday, June 15, 2017, St. Isidore Catholic Church. Visitation is 5-7 p.m. Thursday, June 15, 2017, St. Isidore Catholic Church. Visitation will continue Friday morning 9:30 a.m. until service time at church. Interment is in St. Francis Cemetery, at Humphrey, Neb. Gerald was born Jan. 19, 1928, in Humphrey, Neb., to Damian and Mary (Sueper) Zuerlein. He grew up in Humphrey where he graduated from St. Francis High School. He worked with his father as a mason. On July 26, 1949, Gerald married Helen Mae Goeckel. He worked for over 30 years at Sand Implement and Beller & Backes as a mechanic. Gerald married Loretta Heine on July 24, 1982. He was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church, Holy Name, Secular Franciscans and served as an EMHE. Gerald is survived by: Wife: Loretta Zuerlein of South Sioux City, Neb. Daughter: Phyllis (Duane) Vavra of Columbus, Neb. Daughter: Karen (Kenneth) Anderson of North Platte, Neb. Son: Richard Zuerlein of Columbus, Neb. Daughter: Joan Rathjen-Davis of Columbus, Neb. Daughter: Mary (Ray) Hemmer of Humphrey, Neb. Son: Ivan Zuerlein of Kearney 16 grandchildren 14 greatgrandchildren Sister: Rosemary Preister of Columbus Sister-in-law: Rosemary (Joe) Moore of Columbus He is preceded in death by: First wife: Helen Mae Zuerlein Parents: Damian & Mary Zuerlein Brothers and in-laws: Tony (Leona), Mark (Margaret), Victor (Betty), Sylvester, Paul (Esther) Sisters and in-laws: Margaret (Albert) Pfeifer, Evelyn (Bob) Gilsdorf, Grandson: Gregory Hemmer Twin siblings: in infancy Condolences may be directed to www.mckownfuneralhome.com

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