Gerald Loeffler

Gerald E. Loeffler, 80, of Platte Center died Thursday October 18 at the Columbus Community Hospital. Funeral services are 10:30 am Tuesday October 23 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Platte Center with the Rev. Rod Kneifl officiating. Visitation is from 3-5 pm on Monday at McKown Funeral Home in Columbus and after 6 pm Monday at St. Joseph Church in Platte Center. There will be a Vigil service Monday evening at 7 pm at St. Joseph's. Burial will be in Ss. Patrick/Joseph Cemetery.

Gerald E. Loeffler was born Feb 21, 1921 in Lindsay, NE to Henry and Mary (Schuele) Loeffler. He was raised in the Lindsay area and attended schools in St. Bernard. He married Constance "Connie" A. Dohmen on April 11, 1944 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Lindsay. He farmed until 1957 before moving to Illinois where he worked for several years before returning to the Platte Center area where he owned and operated Midway Construction. Gerald was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Platte Center, the Knights of Columbus, and was the Township Treasurer for 12 years. He enjoyed travel, fishing, and playing cards. Memorials can be made to the donors choice.

Survivors include:
Wife:Connie Loeffler of Platte Center, NE
Daughter:Jane (Jack) Goering of Platte Center, NE
Daughter:Joan (Robert) Greisen of Reseda, CA
Daughter:Judy (Robert) Soulliere of Columbus, NE
Brother: Edward (Darlene) Loeffler of Denver, CO
Brother: Norbert (Mildred) Loeffler of Mesa, AZ
Brother:Paul (Imelda) Loeffler of Edgewater, FL
Six Grandchildren and Seven Great-Grandchildren

Preceded in death by
Parents, one sister Coletta Morris, and an infant brother