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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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Ronald L. Frauendorfer

Wed, 07/17/2019 - 4:00am

Ronald L. Frauendorfer, 82, of Humphrey, Neb., died Thursday, July 11, 2019, at the Mid-Nebraska Lutheran Home in Newman Grove, Neb.

Mass of Christian Burial was on Tuesday, July 16, at 10 a.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church in Humphrey with Father Eric Olsen celebrating the Mass. Visitation was on Monday from 4-7 p.m. with a 7 p.m. Vigil Service at the church. Visitation continued on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until service time also at the church. Interment will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery in Cornlea, Neb. Memorials are those of the donor's choice.

Ronald L. Frauendorfer was born in Humphrey, Neb., on Oct. 18, 1936, to Tony and Ann (Vavra) Frauendorfer. He attended Sacred Heart Catholic School in Cornlea, Neb. On June 8, 1954, Ron was united in marriage to Donna Finkral at St. Francis Catholic Church in Schoolcraft, Madison County, Nebraska. Ron farmed his entire life, until retiring in 1997, when he and Donna moved in to Humphrey. Ron enjoyed playing his guitar and singing in different nursing homes. His signature greeting when coming up to the microphone was, “Hello Darlin’.” Ron also enjoyed traveling, playing euchre, and especially loved spending time with his family.

Ron is survived by:

Daughter: Cindy (Gregg) Pagel of Columbus, Neb.

Son: Randy (Kim) Frauendorfer of Newman Grove, Neb.

Son: Steve Frauendorfer of Humphrey, Neb.

Daughter: Rhonda (Tod) Anderson of Humphrey, Neb.

12 Grandchildren

17 Great Grandchildren

3 Great-Great Grandchildren

Brother: Gerald (Virgina) Frauendorfer of Humphrey, Neb.

Brother: Harold (Connie) Frauendorfer of Humphrey, NE

Sister: JoAnne (Lauren) Veik of Humphrey, Neb.

Sister-in-law: Kathleen Frauendorfer of Battle Creek, Neb.

Ron was preceded in death by:

Parents: Tony and Ann Frauendorfer

Wife: Donna Frauendorfer

Grandson: Aaron Michael Anderson

Great Granddaughter: Jordyn Lynn Schneider

Great-Great Grandson: Lucas Randall Wiese

Brother: Duane (Mary Ellen) Frauendorfer

Brother: Jim Frauendorfer

Infant Sister: Wilma Jean Frauendorfer

Condolences may be sent to www.duesmanfc.com

The Humphrey Democrat

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