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From THE GASS HANEY FUNERAL HOME ARCHIVES-
Duayne K. Muhle, Sr., 81, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Monday, May 11, 2009, at the Columbus Community Hospital.
The funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 16 at 10:30 AM at Christ Lutheran Church, rural Columbus with Rev. John E. Nelson, Jr. officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery with military honors by The American Legion, Hartman Post 84 Honor Guard. Visitation will be on Friday from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue on Saturday from 9:30 - 10:30 AM at the church with a family prayer service at 10:15 AM.
Duayne K. Muhle was born February 6, 1928, in rural Leigh, Nebraska, to Edward and Magdalena (Heibel) Muhle. He was baptized on February 19, 1928, at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Columbus by Rev. H. Miessler. Duayne attended District #46 Grade School in Colfax County and Christ Lutheran Grade School. He was confirmed on May 10, 1942 by Pastor Martin Borneman at Christ Lutheran Church. Duayne attended Wilson High School (Colfax County) and Kramer High School in Columbus. Duayne entered the United States Army Air Corp on April 30, 1946 and was stationed in Germany for six months during the Berlin Airlift. He was honorably discharged on March 11, 1949 with the rank of corporal.
Duayne was united in marriage to Alice Briza on September 22, 1949, at the Methodist Church in Schuyler, Nebraska by Pastor A. W. Clark. They lived their entire life in the Columbus Area. Duayne was employed at Behlen Manufacturing for 42 years as a diesel mechanic and he also farmed. He was an avid airplane enthusiast and enjoyed riding his motorcycle. At the age of 16, he received his first pilot's license and later bought and flew his own planes. In his 60s, he built his own aircraft and flew it. He enjoyed taking his dog for walks and rides in his pick-up. Duayne enjoyed farming and watching things grow, driving in the country with his wife Alice, and viewing the country-side. He was a life time member of Christ Lutheran Church where he served on the finance committee, was a greeter, and an usher. He enjoyed Polka music and was a member of the American Legion. Duayne was a faithful husband, father, grandfather, and member of the community.
Duayne is survived by:
Wife: Alice Muhle of Columbus, NE
Son: Duayne (Carol) Muhle, Jr., of Columbus, NE
Son: B. Kurt (Sandy) Muhle of Columbus, NE
Son: Paul (Sandy) Muhle of Columbus, NE
Granddaughter: Lori (Jason) Daro of David City, NE
Granddaughter: Lindy (Brian) Baldwin of Duncan, NE
Grandson: Chad (Karleen) Muhle of Omaha, NE
Granddaughter: Heather (Cade) Kudron of Omaha, NE
Granddaughter: Jessica Muhle of Columbus, NE
Granddaughter: Angela Muhle of Columbus, NE
Great Grandchildren: Gage and Trenton Daro,
Zachary, Thad, and Allison Baldwin
Braylen and Kyla Muhle
Brother: Robert Muhle of Lincoln, NE
Brother: Charles (Mary Ann) Muhle of Schuyler, NE
Sister: Virginia (Eugene) Nickolite of Bellwood, NE
Sister: Barbara Hajek of Colorado Springs, CO
Sister: Marilyn (Theilen) Stevenson of Columbus, NE
Brother-in-law: Donald Briza of Schuyler, NE
Many nieces and nephews
Duayne was preceded in death by:
Parents: Edward and Magdalena Muhle
Nephews: James Weaver and Tony Nickolite, and Lyle Weaver, Jr.
Sisters-in-law: Mary Ann Muhle and Lydia Weaver
Brother-in-law: Lyle Weaver, Sr.
Brother-in-law: Edward Briza
Brother-in-law: Milo Hajek
Service
Music
Jessica Muhle ~ organist
Angela Muhle ~ pianist
Ann Cattau ~ soloist
"Softly and Tenderly" "Wind Beneath My Wings"
"How Great Thou Art"
Congregational Hymns
"Just As I Am" "What A Friend We Have In Jesus"
"Nearer My God To Thee"
Casket Bearers
Gage Daro Jason Daro
Chad Muhle Cade Kudron
Michael Muhle Brian Baldwin
Reginald Briza
Honorary Casket Bearers
Lori Daro Trenton Daro Thad Baldwin
Jessica Muhle Angela Muhle Karleen Muhle
Lindy Baldwin Braylen Muhle Allsion Baldwin
Heather Kudron Kyla Muhle Zachary Baldwin
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1928 - 2009 (81 years)