THOMAS C. LOFTIS, 78

(veteran)

Thomas C. Loftis, 78 of Herman, died Sunday, Dec. 11, 2006, at the Memorial Community Hospital in Blair.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, at the Herman American Legion Hall, with military honors provided by the Herman American Legion Post No. 274.

Thomas C. Loftis was born Nov. 26, 1927 in Fort Calhoun to Leoanrd L. and Mary (Skinner) Loftis. He graduated from Herman High School and served in the U.S. Marine Corps at the end of World War II. His careers included farming, excavation, general construction, finish carpentry and custom woodworking. He left a memorable mark on many homes and businesses in the Burt and Washington County area, as well as New Mexico and southern California. He was an avid hunter, fisher and woodworker until those activities were restricted by his failing health.

Survivors include his sons and daughter-in-law, Chuck of Blair, Steve and Linda of Lincoln; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; former wife, Helen Loftis Matzen of Blair; sisters and brothers-in-law, Barbara Loftis of Blair; Mary Helen and Carl Launer of Omaha; Ruth and Larry nelson of Arlington; Betty and Dale Finch of Casper, Wyo.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Leonard Jr. and Janet Loftis, Herman; Alan and Fran Loftis, Seward.

Memorials are suggested to the Herman American Legion Post 274.

Hamel-Peck-Pelan Funeral home in Tekamah is in charge of arrangements.

# 2 - - Omaha World-Herald, December 15, 2005

LOFTIS - - Thomas C., age 78, Herman, NE, died Sunday (12/11/05). Born to Leonard L. and Mary (Skinner) Loftis on November 26, 1927 in Fort Calhoun, NE. Finish carpenter and custom woodworker, WWII Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. Survived by sons and daughter-in-law, Chuck, Blair, Steve and Linda, Lincoln; five grandchildren, Sarah and Travis Jacobs, Elizabeth Loftis, Jacob Loftis, Kyle Loftis, Kellie Loftis; three great-grandchildren; former wife, Helen Loftis Matzen, Blair; sisters and brothers-in-law, Barbara Loftis, Blair; Mary Helen and Carl Launer, Omaha; Ruth and Larry Nelson, Arlington; Betty and Dale Finch, Casper, Wyoming; brothers and sisters-in-law, Leonard Jr. and Janet Loftis, Herman; Alan and Fran Loftis, Seward. Preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial Service 10:00 a.m. Saturday (as/17/05) at the Herman American Legion Hall. Military honors by the Herman American Legion Post No. 274. Memorials to Herman American Legion Post 274.

HAMEL-PECK-PELAN FUNERAL HOME, Tekamah, NE 402-374-1551

#3 Funeral Leaflet

In Loving Memory of Thomas Caleb Loftis

78 years, 15 days

Born November 26, 1927 Fort Calhoun, Nebraska ~ Entered Into Rest December 11, 2005 Blair, Nebraska

Memorial Service 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 17, 2005 Herman American Legion Hal, Herman, Nebraska. Officiating: Rev. Shirley Schmidt, United Church of Christ, Blair, Nebraska. Special Music: “The Blessing Riddle”-Mary Loftis, Soloist. “Battle Hymn of the Republic” Tamara Loftis, Organist

Military Honors: American Legion Post No. 274 Herman Cemetery, Herman, Nebraska

~~~ Obituaries and funeral leaflet courtesy of Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska~~~

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