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Darrell E. Flake, 88)

Darrell E. Flake, 88, of Blair, formerly of rural Herman, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 2015, at Methodist Hospital in Omaha. )

Services will be scheduled at a later date. )

Darrell was born Oct. 7, 1926, at rural Herman, to Edward and Augusta (Hass) Flake. )

Darrell served in the U.S. Army from Feb. 1, 1946, to April 12, 1947, during World War II in Japan. )

He farmed all his life on the farm where he was born. After retirement in 1984, he worked part time for area farmers. )

After moving to Blair in 1998, he worked part time for the City Parks Department. )

Darrell married Ruth McKenzie on April 8, 1950, in Fremont. Ruth died June 11, 2011. )

Darrell was a former member of Salem Lutheran Church at Fontanelle and the Lutheran Men in Mission. He was a current member of First Lutheran Church in Blair. )

He was a member of V.F.W. Post 8332 of Arlington and served on the Vacoma Cemetery Board for more than 60 years. )

In more recent years, Darrell spent much of his time volunteering at the Washington County Recycling Center in Blair. )

He is survived by son Louis E. Flake of Baltimore, Md.; daughters: Ann (C. Lee, Jr.) Roll of Kansas City, Mo., Rebecca Flake of Alexandria, Va., Carol (Thomas) Murray of Clinton, Md., Sharon (David) Axelrod of Chicago, Ill., Pamela (James) Linke of Louisville and Susan Coates of Belcamp, Md.; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. )

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Ruth; and two sisters: Lorraine Wachter and Thelma Heinssen. )

Memorials may be directed to First Lutheran Church at Blair or to the American Diabetes Association. )

Moser Memorial Chapel of Fremont is in charge of arrangements.

#2 Printed in the June 19, 2015 Enterprise, Blair, Nebraska

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Darrell E. Flake, 88

Darrell E. Flake, 88 years, of Blair, NE, formerly of rural Herman, NE, died Thursday, February 19, 2015, at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, NE. Darrell was born October 7, 1926, at rural Herman, NE to Edward and Augusta (Hass) Flake. Darrell served in the U.S. Army from February 1, 1946, to April 12, 1947, during WWII in Japan. He farmed all his life on the farm where he was born. After retirement in 1984, he worked part time for area farmers and after moving to Blair in 1998, he worked part time for the City Parks Department.

Darrell married Ruth McKenzie on April 8, 1950, in Fremont, NE. Ruth died June 11, 2011. Darrell was a former member of Salem Lutheran Church at Fontanelle, NE, and the Lutheran Men in Mission. He was a current member of First Lutheran Church in Blair. He was a member of V.F.W. Post #8332 of Arlington and served on the Vacoma Cemetery Board for over 60 years. In more recent years, Darrell spent much of his time volunteering at the Blair Recycle Center.

He is survived by son, Louis E. Flake of Baltimore, MD; daughters: Ann (C. Lee, Jr.) Roll of Kansas City, MO, Rebecca Flake of Alexandria, VA, Carol (Thomas) Murray of Clinton, MD, Sharon (David) Axelrod of Chicago, IL, Pamela (James) Linke of Louisville, NE, and Susan Coates of Belcamp, MD; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ruth; and 2 sisters: Lorraine Wachter and Thelma Heinssen.

A graveside service will be held 10:00 A.M. Friday, June 26, 2015, at Vacoma Cemetery, north of Arlington, NE with military honors. Following the burial, a memorial service will be held 11:30 A.M. at First Lutheran Church in Blair, NE. Pastor Scott Frederickson will officiate.

Memorials may be directed to First Lutheran Church at Blair, Nebraska, or to the American Diabetes Association.

Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com

#3 Printed in the June 21, 2015 World-Herald, Omaha, Nebraska

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Flake, Darrell E. Age 88 Blair, NE, formerly of rural Herman, NE. Died on Thursday, February 19, 2015, at Methodist Hospital in Omaha. A GRAVESIDE SERVICE will be at 10am on Friday, June 26, at Vacoma Cemetery, north of Arlington, NE with Military Honors. Following the Burial, a MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held at 11:30am at First Lutheran Church in Blair, NE. Pastor Scott Frederickson will officiate. Online condolences may be left at: www.mosermemorialchapels.com RECKMEYER-MOSER FUNERAL HOME Arlington, NE 402-721-4490

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Darrell Edward William Flake

October 7, 1926 ~ February 19, 2015

First Lutheran Church, Blair, Nebraska June 26, 2015

In Memory of Darrell E. Flake

Born October 7, 1926 Herman, Nebraska; Entered Into Rest February 19, 2015 Omaha, Nebraska

Graveside Service 10:00 A.M. Friday, June 26, 2015 Vacoma Cemetery, Arlington, Nebraska

Military Honors Conducted by members of V.F.W. Post #8332 and American Legion Post #71 of Arlington, NE.

Memorial Service 11:30 A.M. Friday, June 26, 2015 First Lutheran Church, Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Scott Frederickson, Ph.D.

Arrangements by Reckmeyer-Moser Funeral Home, Arlington, Nebraska

Obituary and funeral leaflet courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska. ~~~

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