Greunke, Luther Henry

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December 11, 1937 - September 19, 2022

Luther Henry Greunke, 84, of Arlington, NE, passed away September 19, 2022, at his home.

Luther was born December 11, 1937, in Fremont, NE, to Henry and Ellen (Stork) Greunke. He graduated from Fremont High School in 1956 and continued his education at Universal Trades in Omaha.

Luther married Carolyn Young on November 11, 1961, in Council Bluffs, IA. They resided in Omaha until 1977 before moving to Arlington. He worked at Lozier Corporation in Omaha for 49-½ years retiring in 2005.

Luther was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Fremont. He was an excellent carpenter and mechanic. He had a passion for cars including his 1957 Chevy convertible, and he enjoyed drag racing.

Luther is survived by his wife, Carolyn of Arlington; sons, Mark (Elaine) Greunke of Brighton, CO, and Tim (Denise) Greunke of Gretna, NE; daughter, Tamara (Gene) Patrick of Elkhorn; brothers, Delano (Rita) Greunke and Lowell (LaDonna) Greunke, both of Omaha; sister, Mary Ellen Raines of Lincoln, NE; 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Luther was preceded in death by his parents and several aunts and uncles.

FUNERAL: Monday, September 26, 2022, 10:30am, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Fremont. VISITATION will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. BURIAL will be at 1:30pm Monday at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Omaha.

Memorials may be directed to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Fremont.

Moser Memorial Chapel 2170 N Somers Ave, Fremont, NE 68025 | (402) 721-4490

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Luther Henry Greunke, 84, of Arlington, NE, passed away September 19, 2022, at his home.

Luther was born December 11, 1937, in Fremont, NE, to Henry and Ellen (Stork) Greunke. He graduated from Fremont High School in 1956 and continued his education at Universal Trades in Omaha.

Luther married Carolyn Young on November 11, 1961, in Council Bluffs, IA. They resided in Omaha until 1977 before moving to Arlington. He worked at Lozier Corporation in Omaha for 49 ½ years retiring in 2005.

Luther was a member of Good Shephard Lutheran Church in Fremont. He was an excellent carpenter and mechanic. He had a passion for cars including his 1957 Chevy convertible, and he enjoyed drag racing.

Luther is survived by his wife, Carolyn of Arlington; sons, Mark (Elaine) Greunke of Brighton, CO, and Tim (Denise) Greunke of Gretna, NE; daughter, Tamara (Gene) Patrick of Elkhorn; brothers, Delano (Rita) Greunke and Lowell (LaDonna) Greunke both of Omaha; sister, Mary Ellen Raines of Lincoln, NE; 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

Luther was preceded in death by his parents and several aunts and uncles.

Funeral will be 10:30 AM, Monday, September 26, 2022 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Fremont. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Burial will be at 1:30 PM, Monday at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Omaha.

Memorials may be directed to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Fremont.

Moser Memorial Chapel, 2170 N Somers Ave, Fremont, NE 68025 402-721-4490

~~~obituaries courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings in the Public Library, Blair, Nebraska ~~~

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