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Lumir “Lu” Krepel
16 Feb 1930 – 15 May 2020
| Birth | 16 Feb 1930 |
| Death | 15 May 2020 |
| Cemetery | Schuyler Cemetery Schuyler , Colfax County , Nebraska , USA |
| Added by | Judy Johnson on 19 May 2020 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/210148616 |
Bio
Lumir Krepel, 90, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Friday, May 15, 2020, at the Norfolk Veterans Home, Norfolk, Nebraska. A private family memorial service will be held on Thursday, May 28, at Gass Haney Funeral, with Rev. Dr. Edward Yang officiating. There is no visitation. Private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Lumir Krepel was born on February 16, 1930, in Leigh, Nebraska, to Henry and Josie (Hanzel) Krepel. In 1933, the family moved to Schuyler, Nebraska, where Lu attended school. After graduation, Lu joined the military and was a paratrooper in the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division during the Korean War from April 21, 1951, to April 11, 1954. During that time, he completed 16 jumps and marched in President Eisenhower’s inauguration parade in 1953. After his honorable discharge, Lu returned to Columbus and in 1954, married Martha Laska of Duncan, Nebraska. To this union, three children were born, Debora, Sharon, and Terry. After a number of years, this marriage dissolved. Lumir worked numerous jobs, including Loseke Welding & Repair, Becton Dickinson, Plugge Manufacturing, Tasty Toppings, and First National Bank. In November of 1979, Lu was united in marriage to Nina Staub. Lu and Nina enjoyed gardening, going to auctions, collecting antiques, refinishing furniture, and also joined the Federated Church. Lu especially enjoyed flower gardening and plants. While living at Real Life in Columbus, Lumir took care of and nurtured the flower gardens. Then at the Veterans Home, he continued this by growing flowers and also grew some vegetables in the patio area, in raised beds. There were always beautiful plants in his room there as well, that he took very good care of very well. Lu and Nina spent and enjoyed many winters in Port Isabel, Texas. After Nina’s passing on June 12, 2014, Lumir decided to move to the Veteran’s Home in Norfolk. Prior to that, and during these past few years, he was able to do a number of day trips, and spent a number of holidays, birthdays, etc., with extended family. Lu was very special to us, and will be in our hearts forever. Lu always held a special place in his heart for his mother Josie, who died when he was tyke. Lumir is survived by: Son – Terry Krepel of Columbus, NE Daughter – Debora (Tom) Mohning, of Columbus, NE Son-in-law – Jim Reisdorff of David City, NE Brother – Edwin Krepl of Norfolk, NE Step-sister – Mae Hansen of Lincoln, NE Step-sister-in-law – Katie Krepel of South Bend, IN Grandchildren, nieces, and nephews Lumir was preceded in death by: Parents – Henry and Josie Krepel Step-Mother – Charolette Krepel Wife – Nina Krepel Daughter – Sharon Reisdorf Brother - Leonard Krepel Step-brother – Wayne Krepel Step-brother-in-law – Art Hansen Niece – Joyce Shockley
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