On April 8, 1936, Cecil was married to Katherine Legband in Hooper. They first lived in Snyder for a few months, later leasing a farm in Colfax County and living there until 1940. In 1940 they moved to a farm in Dodge County (a mile east of the Glencoe Cemetery) and they purchased the farm in the fall of '40. In 1947, they sold the farm and bought a farm/ranch in Keya Paha County, Nebraska. They lived there for the next 33 years, raising wheat and cattle. He also had been a partner in the used equipment business where he worked in the repair shop in his spare time. In 1980, Cecil and Katherine moved to Fremont.
Cecil was a member of the First Congregational Church, UCC of Fremont. He spent many years, serving on various boards: school board, rural co-op boards, rural fire district boards, and church committees.
He was preceded in death by his wife Katherine in October of 1990. On May 4, 1991 he was married to Ardith Stubbert Sumner Clausen in Schuyler, and they made their home in Fremont.
Survivors: wife - Ardith
3 daughters - Maxine and husband Kevin Schoettger of Springview, NE
Judith and husband Jim Lerdahl of Lincoln
Carol and husband Willie Lawrence of Sparks, NE
7 grandchildren
8 great grandchildren
Cecil was preceded in death, in addition to his wife Katherine, by 2 brothers and 2 sisters.
The funeral service will be 2 PM Friday (Febr. 15th) at the First Congregational Church, UCC in Fremont. The committal will follow in Glencoe Cemetery (8 miles west of Scribner). Visitation will be on Thursday (Febr. 14th) from 2 to 8 PM at the Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont. A memorial will be established by the family.
Condolences(5)
Joe Lawrence and Rudy Ciuca
Sonoma, CA Thursday, February 14, 2008 Sorry that we cannot be there for the services but know that we are thinking and praying for you and your family at this time.Sandra Hladky
Schuyler, NE Thursday, February 14, 2008 Grandma Ardith, our sympathy to you and the families that this affects. It was a pleasure knowing Cecil and meeting him when you lived next door to us in Schuyler. Memories are the legacy of love. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Bill, Sandy Hladky and familyLaurie Helgenberger
Scribner, NE Thursday, February 14, 2008 Cecil always came into our office, (Swanson Insurance in Scribner) to take care of the insurance for Glencoe Cemetary. I enjoyed visiting with him. My daughter was a recipient of a Glencoe Scholarship several years ago that he was instrumental in establishing at Scribner Snyder High School. My deepest sympathy to each of you in his family. Sincererly, Laurie HelgenbergerTom and Pearl Stork
Apache Junction, AZ Thursday, February 14, 2008 My dearest Aunt Ardith, Our love and prayers are always with you. We are certain that Cecil is much happier now in the loving arms of our Lord. Many hugs to you, your family and Cecil's family. We love you. Pearl & TomAntoinette Kracl Amigoni
Roanoke, il Wednesday, February 13, 2008 Ardith and family: Sorry to hear of your late husband's death. We , so enjoyed our visit with you this past summer while in Ne. You have always been close to the kracl family and we loved your friendship. Our sympathy to you and the rest of his families. Love: Antoinette Kracl Amigoni