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<PERSON>, passed away <DATE_TIME>, peacefully at home with his family and hounds, <PERSON> and <PERSON>, by his side after a brave battle with bladder cancer. <PERSON> was born and raised on the family farm in <LOCATION> to <PERSON> and <PERSON>. He was the oldest of 9 children. In <DATE_TIME> he married <PERSON> and they had 3 children. <PERSON>, <PERSON> and <PERSON>. They later moved to <LOCATION> <LOCATION> where he owned and operated his auto and diesel repair shop. In <DATE_TIME> he married <PERSON>, adding 2 step sons, <PERSON> and <PERSON>. <PERSON> worked in construction, gold mines in <LOCATION>, and coal mines in <LOCATION> and <LOCATION>. He especially loved diesel mechanics. Or as he so often said “twisting wrenches”. After his retirement from Sarpy Creek Mine he was always busy restoring many old tractors and working with his mules, Betsy and <PERSON>. He was busy working with them to pull a buggy so that he could drive the buggy to church. He always had to drive a tractor, an old car or pulling a float in the Parkman Parade <DATE_TIME>. 4
<PERSON> was a member of the Ranchester Community Church, where he was in charge of making coffee and greeting everyone on <DATE_TIME>. He was preceded in death by his parents <PERSON> and <PERSON>, father in law <PERSON>, son-in-law <PERSON>, grandsons <PERSON>, <PERSON> and <PERSON>. He is survived by his wife, <PERSON>, his children, <PERSON> and <PERSON>, Canyon Creek, Mt. <PERSON>, <LOCATION>, <LOCATION>, <LOCATION> <PERSON>, <LOCATION>, Mt. Step sons <PERSON>, <LOCATION>, Mt. <PERSON>, <PERSON>, <PERSON>, <PERSON>, and <PERSON>, <LOCATION>, <LOCATION>. Siblings, <PERSON>, <PERSON>, <PERSON>, <PERSON>, <PERSON>, <PERSON> of <LOCATION>. <PERSON>, <LOCATION>. <PERSON>, <LOCATION>, <LOCATION>. His Mother in law <PERSON>, <LOCATION>, <LOCATION>, sister in law <PERSON>, <LOCATION>. Numerous nieces and nephews
A celebration of life will be held on <DATE_TIME> at <DATE_TIME> at Ranchester Community Church with Pastor <PERSON> officiating. A reception to immediately follow at the church.
Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with local arrangements. Online condolences may be written at www.kanefuneral.com. 62