Western Nebraska Observer Dec 2010 Eugene A. DEDIC Eugene A. Dedic, 64, passed away Dec 8, 2010 at his home in Casper surrounded by his wife and children. A memorial service was held Dec 11, 2010 at College Heights Baptist Church in Casper, WY. Gene was born Jan 12, 1946 in Kimball, NE to Emil & Gertrude Dedic. He married Janie Martin on May 15, 1964, in Kimball, NE. Preceding him in death are his parents. Thomas (Tom) Joe CLAY Thomas (Tom) Joe Clay, age 51, a resident of Casper, WY, died on Nov 28, 2010 in a fatal automobile accident which occurred outside of Glenrock, Wyoming. He was born in Kimball, NE to Ervin Clay and Helen McAdam on Mar 30, 1959. He married his childhood sweetheart, Tami Lean, on Jan 22, 1979, in Cheyenne, WY. They were married 31 years. Together they raised four boys in Casper. Preceded in death by brother Jim Clay, grandmother Helen Rehmers, great uncle Frank Saxen, granfathers Otis Clay and Anton Lebruska. Services were held Dec 4, 2010 at Paradise Valley Christian Church. Harold ANDERSON Harold Anderson, age 88, a 10-year resident of Austin, formerly of Kimball, NE passed away on Dec 3, 2010. Harold was proud to serve in the Marines during the Korean Crisis. He spent his life farming and ranching in western Nebraska. His wife of 57 years, Audra, two brothers, and two sisters preceded him in death. Funeral services were at the Funeral Home. Burial followed at Live Oak Cemetery, Manchaca. G. Leslie SCHROEDER G. Leslie Schroeder, 85, of Sterling, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Dec. 3, 2010, in Sterling. Funeral services were Dec. 8, at Chaney-Reagerg. Interment was at Riverside Cemetery. Leslie was born Nov. 5, 1925, in Kimball, Neb., to George and Gwendolyn (Wilman) Schroeder. He spent some time in Caldwell, Idaho, where he worked for Swift and Co. While there, he met Grace Ireland, whom he married on April 7, 1947, in Bridgeport, Neb. They were married for 63 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother; and a son-in-law, James W. Herbert. ====== Copyright © 2010 Nebraska Obituary Abstracts NEGenWeb Project