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<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Jackie Bowman<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>My father was stationed in Anchorage Alaska 1954-1958. He passed on New Years Eve 2017. I have sponsored a wreath every year since his passing and also sponsor a wreat for a Veterans Grave. We miss you Dad, Merry Christmas!</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Jackie Bowman
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Larry Dean Barker<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>You will always be my hero. Thank you for your service. Love you always and forever Dad.</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Larry Dean Barker
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>James M. McGettigan<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>Your love for your country, your family and your faith were our guiding star. Your bravery, integrity and accountability made us so very proud that you were our father. You are missed every day...Kim and your boys</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> James M. McGettigan
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Richard Lee Drisko<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>We love and miss you! Thank you for your service!</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Richard Lee Drisko
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Walter Byron Waterhouse<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>Your family loves and misses you</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Walter Byron Waterhouse
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Reynaldo Pedraza<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>I will love and miss you for the rest of my life. Thank you for all the years we had together and the countless memories. I will cherish them forever!</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Reynaldo Pedraza
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Thomas F Marshall<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>Thomas F Marshall, US Army and USAF. We are all so very proud of my Dad. He was a wonderful father, husband, grandfather, a dedicated soldier, and a devout Christian. We all miss you so much, Daddy. I love you.</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Thomas F Marshall
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Franklin Edward Stephenson<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>Dad, Thanks for your service in WWII and for being a loving, great Father and role model. Think of you and your "life lessons" often!</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Franklin Edward Stephenson
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">cloud</i><br/>Richard Speakman<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>In Memory of Richard Speakman FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS By: The Speakman Family</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Richard Speakman
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/><br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>Valta grew up in Stockham, Nebraska, and attended Stockham Public Schools until his junior year, when his family moved to Aurora. He graduated from Aurora High School in 1947, and lived in Aurora for the remainder of his life.Valta married Sharon D. Ramey on October 19, 1958 in Aurora, NE. To this union were born three children, Valerie, Kelly and Ryan, Kelly preceding his father in death on October 13, 1968 at the age of six.Valta then married Lucinda "Cindy" (Eich) Jensen on October 7, 1983 in Aurora, NE. With this union Valta's family grew to include Kipton, Kealei and Dick Jensen. Cindy passed away on June 30, 2011.Valta served as a Corporal in the U.S. Army, 6th Helicopter Company, 150th Helicopter Field Maintenance Department. He trained with Sikorsky Helicopter Company on Chickasaw helicopters, and then was sent overseas as a crew chief and master helicopter mechanic during the Korean War, the first army helicopter company ever sent into a combat zone.Valta was the Veterans Service Officer for Hamilton County, Nebraska, servicing veteran's needs for 30 years; a Post Commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #4993 and a member of American Legion Post #42.He operated many businesses in Aurora over a span of five decades. He was a co-owner of S.E. Ross &amp; Sons, an Allis-Chalmers dealership, with his father, Samuel Ross, and brother, Doyle. He then opened Ross Equipment &amp; Cycle Company, selling Indian and Ducati motorcycles. Valta was also owner of Ross Insurance &amp; Realty, selling insurance for MFA, which later became Shelter Insurance, for the remainder of his career. After retirement, Valta worked part-time as a realtor and most recently worked at Poco Creek Golf Course clubhouse until 2020. He fully retired at the age of 90.Valta played baritone in the Hamilton County Band from 1945-2023 (78 years), a band started by his father, Samuel Ross. He served his community as an Aurora City Council member from 1966-1968, and was</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a>
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>John M. Hess Jr.<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>In memory of my father</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> John M. Hess Jr.
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>William B Blair<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>Thank you for your service Grampa Bill! We miss you so very much!!</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> William B Blair
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Eric Jones<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>In loving memory of my son, Capt. Eric A. Jones, USMC.</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Eric Jones
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Vincent G Grey<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>DadIt’s been over 5 years since you left us. Know that we miss you everyday. Mom especially misses you but we are taking good care of her. Merry Christmas in heaven!Gary, Eileen, and Anita and family</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Vincent G Grey
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>Dominic (Rocky) Ruggiero<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>You will always be the wind beneath my wings. I love you.</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> Dominic (Rocky) Ruggiero
<i class="material-icons" data-template="memories-icon">chat_bubble</i><br/>David Hill<br/><div class='remember-wall-long-description'>Our son David Henry Hill. Always remembered, forever loved</div><a class='btn btn-primary btn-sm mt-2 remember-wall-toggle-long-description' onclick='initRememberWallToggleLongDescriptionBtn(this)'>Learn more</a> David Hill

Remember Messages

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John Joseph, Uncle Bruce, Uncle Al
John Joseph, Uncle Bruce, Uncle Al,
Lest we forget. The bell has tolled, but we remember!
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Sgt Howard Bruckner and Sgt John Bruckner
Sgt Howard Bruckner and Sgt John Bruckner, Sgt
Merry Christmas in heaven to my two favorite heroes….I love and miss you more each year …..
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Dennis L. Cavness
Dennis L. Cavness, Sergeant
Your sacrifice never went unnoticed and you were so proud to be an American and serve your country. We will always keep your memory alive. You are missed beyond words Dad.
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Peter Edward Doebener
Peter Edward Doebener, Tech Sargent
With sympathy and appreciation for how he lived his life serving others leading by example loving all, we remember our brother-in-law Peter and all he meant to all of us who miss and love him still.
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Tyler “Clide” Clidienst
Tyler “Clide” Clidienst, E5 - Second Class Petty Officer
I loved you then, I love you now. Always have, always will. Rest in peace my love.
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Richard Lee Drisko
Richard Lee Drisko,
You are loved and missed beyond words. Until we meet again, we will hold you in our hearts.
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Robert Miller
Robert Miller,
Happy 80th Birthday BobLove the Crawford &amp; Strong families
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Brian & Helen Moisand
Brian & Helen Moisand, Posted by: Dan & Kelly Moisand
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Posted by: AMERICAN ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION/MR. MRS BRIAN BEGER
IN HONOR OF KEVIN AND DIANE O'KEEFE FAMILIES
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Calvin Osterhoudt
Calvin Osterhoudt, Senior Airman
Thank you for your service and dedication to ensuring freedom can be enjoyed by all.
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Pat Ferrari
Pat Ferrari, Posted by: Michele Millick
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Andrew G. Plavetzky - Army - PFC
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James Allen Reed
James Allen Reed, Captain
He is so proud and very respectful of any and all Veterans. Love you!
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James Legg
James Legg,
Remembering all you did for your family and country
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Leonard Sznewajs
Leonard Sznewajs
In memory of Leonard Sznewajs
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Leon Palmer
Leon Palmer, Posted by: Jacqueline A Lydon