Jerald Lee Danhauer

Jerald Lee Danhauer, 75, of Central City, died Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at his home. Funeral services will be Saturday, January 24, at 11:00 A.M. at Wagner Funeral Home in Central City with Pastor John Prettyman officiating. Burial will be in the Central City Cemetery. Military honors will be performed by American Legion Lone Tree Post #6 of Central City. Visitation will be Friday, January 23, from 5-7 P.M. at the funeral home. Jerry was born on September 13, 1939, in Aurora, Nebraska to Ellsworth W. and Violet E. (Sandberg) Danhauer. He grew up in Marquette, and received his education in the Marquette Public Schools. He graduated from Marquette High School in 1957. He entered the United States Army on January 9, 1962, and was honorably discharged on December 6, 1963. Jerry was united in marriage to Janet E. Holtorf on August 23, 1964, in Central City, Nebraska. The couple lived in York, where Jerald was employed by Safeway Grocery. In 1965, they moved to a farm outside of Hordville, NE, farming until 1968, when they moved to Columbus, NE. In Columbus, Jerry was employed by Dale Electronics as an electroplater, followed by employment at Northwest Electric as a motor rewinder/repairman. In 1990, they moved to a farm outside of Central City, where Jerry worked at Darling Service until his retirement in 2009. Jerry was a member of Grace Bible Fellowship in Central City. He enjoyed being a member of the Gideons, since the early 1970’s, until his health no longer allowed him to attend the meetings. He loved working in his shop with his grandchildren. He held time spent with his family dear. He loved to travel and family vacations were a priority and an enjoyment for him. Survivors include his wife, Janet Danhauer, of Central City, NE, son and daughter-in-law, Jeffrey and Sharon Danhauer of Columbus, NE, two daughters and son-in-law, Angela Danhauer of Columbus, NE; and Deborah and Chris Lovejoy of Central City, NE, seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, a brother, Dorland Danhauer of Des Moines, IA, and a sister, Sondra Lofland of Sioux Falls, SD. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorials are suggested to the family and condolences can be sent to them at www.wagnerfuneral.com.

Jerald Lee Danhauer

September 13, 1939 - January 20, 2015