YORK - Arvin John Duerksen, died Friday, July 15, 2022, at his home in York at the age of 83.
Memorial services are scheduled for 10:15 a.m. Friday, July 22 at the Bethesda Mennonite cemetery north east of Henderson. Graveside services will follow at 11 a.m. at the Bethesda Mennonite Church in Henderson with the Rev. Chelsea Vaught officiating. Cremation. No Viewing. However, his family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the mortuary in Henderson.
Metz Mortuary in Henderson is handling arrangements.He was born Sept. 28, 1938, to Gerhard "George" R and Anna (Friesen) Duerksen near Goessel, Kan. On Sept. 22, 1967, he was united in marriage to Linda Mae Naber. He and his wife celebrated 43 years together before her passing in May of 2011.
Arvin's passion in life was to be a farmer. After he and Linda married, they lived in Bradshaw and later moved to York to start their family farm with their children. He raised hogs and cattle for many years until he chose to focus on cattle only. His love for cattle was unique. To him, they were more like pets than just cattle and he had a gentle way of communicating and taming them so much that they took care of him. Arvin farmed until he retired in 2000. He was constantly outside working on a project as there were "Always things to be done."
As the children grew and left the farm, he took on a new passion for old cars. He loved attending and participating in car shows. Arvin took great pride in meeting other car enthusiasts and sharing stories and travels.
He is survived by his children, Allen (Cindy) Duerksen of Central City, Bette (Clint) Spath and Keith Duerksen both of Kearney. His grandchildren include, Brandt Spath and Braden Spath both of Kearney, Callyn Duerksen and Adelyn Duerksen of Central City, Alyssa Young of Phoenix, Ariz., and Rylie Young of Lincoln. He is also survived by his brother Willis (Barb) Duerksen of Lincoln and brother-in-law, Reuben Naber of Waco.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife; brother, Leo; sister, Deloris Goertzen-Rempel; brother-in-law, Glenn Goertzen; sister-in-law, Elaine Duerksen and sister-in-law, Donna Naber.
Published by The Grand Island Independent on Jul. 20, 2022.
Memorial services are scheduled for 10:15 a.m. Friday, July 22 at the Bethesda Mennonite cemetery north east of Henderson. Graveside services will follow at 11 a.m. at the Bethesda Mennonite Church in Henderson with the Rev. Chelsea Vaught officiating. Cremation. No Viewing. However, his family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the mortuary in Henderson.
Metz Mortuary in Henderson is handling arrangements.He was born Sept. 28, 1938, to Gerhard "George" R and Anna (Friesen) Duerksen near Goessel, Kan. On Sept. 22, 1967, he was united in marriage to Linda Mae Naber. He and his wife celebrated 43 years together before her passing in May of 2011.
Arvin's passion in life was to be a farmer. After he and Linda married, they lived in Bradshaw and later moved to York to start their family farm with their children. He raised hogs and cattle for many years until he chose to focus on cattle only. His love for cattle was unique. To him, they were more like pets than just cattle and he had a gentle way of communicating and taming them so much that they took care of him. Arvin farmed until he retired in 2000. He was constantly outside working on a project as there were "Always things to be done."
As the children grew and left the farm, he took on a new passion for old cars. He loved attending and participating in car shows. Arvin took great pride in meeting other car enthusiasts and sharing stories and travels.
He is survived by his children, Allen (Cindy) Duerksen of Central City, Bette (Clint) Spath and Keith Duerksen both of Kearney. His grandchildren include, Brandt Spath and Braden Spath both of Kearney, Callyn Duerksen and Adelyn Duerksen of Central City, Alyssa Young of Phoenix, Ariz., and Rylie Young of Lincoln. He is also survived by his brother Willis (Barb) Duerksen of Lincoln and brother-in-law, Reuben Naber of Waco.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife; brother, Leo; sister, Deloris Goertzen-Rempel; brother-in-law, Glenn Goertzen; sister-in-law, Elaine Duerksen and sister-in-law, Donna Naber.
Published by The Grand Island Independent on Jul. 20, 2022.
YORK - Arvin John Duerksen, died Friday, July 15, 2022, at his home in York at the age of 83.
Memorial services are scheduled for 10:15 a.m. Friday, July 22 at the Bethesda Mennonite cemetery north east of Henderson. Graveside services will follow at 11 a.m. at the Bethesda Mennonite Church in Henderson with the Rev. Chelsea Vaught officiating. Cremation. No Viewing. However, his family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the mortuary in Henderson.
Metz Mortuary in Henderson is handling arrangements.He was born Sept. 28, 1938, to Gerhard "George" R and Anna (Friesen) Duerksen near Goessel, Kan. On Sept. 22, 1967, he was united in marriage to Linda Mae Naber. He and his wife celebrated 43 years together before her passing in May of 2011.
Arvin's passion in life was to be a farmer. After he and Linda married, they lived in Bradshaw and later moved to York to start their family farm with their children. He raised hogs and cattle for many years until he chose to focus on cattle only. His love for cattle was unique. To him, they were more like pets than just cattle and he had a gentle way of communicating and taming them so much that they took care of him. Arvin farmed until he retired in 2000. He was constantly outside working on a project as there were "Always things to be done."
As the children grew and left the farm, he took on a new passion for old cars. He loved attending and participating in car shows. Arvin took great pride in meeting other car enthusiasts and sharing stories and travels.
He is survived by his children, Allen (Cindy) Duerksen of Central City, Bette (Clint) Spath and Keith Duerksen both of Kearney. His grandchildren include, Brandt Spath and Braden Spath both of Kearney, Callyn Duerksen and Adelyn Duerksen of Central City, Alyssa Young of Phoenix, Ariz., and Rylie Young of Lincoln. He is also survived by his brother Willis (Barb) Duerksen of Lincoln and brother-in-law, Reuben Naber of Waco.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife; brother, Leo; sister, Deloris Goertzen-Rempel; brother-in-law, Glenn Goertzen; sister-in-law, Elaine Duerksen and sister-in-law, Donna Naber.
Published by The Grand Island Independent on Jul. 20, 2022.
Memorial services are scheduled for 10:15 a.m. Friday, July 22 at the Bethesda Mennonite cemetery north east of Henderson. Graveside services will follow at 11 a.m. at the Bethesda Mennonite Church in Henderson with the Rev. Chelsea Vaught officiating. Cremation. No Viewing. However, his family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the mortuary in Henderson.
Metz Mortuary in Henderson is handling arrangements.He was born Sept. 28, 1938, to Gerhard "George" R and Anna (Friesen) Duerksen near Goessel, Kan. On Sept. 22, 1967, he was united in marriage to Linda Mae Naber. He and his wife celebrated 43 years together before her passing in May of 2011.
Arvin's passion in life was to be a farmer. After he and Linda married, they lived in Bradshaw and later moved to York to start their family farm with their children. He raised hogs and cattle for many years until he chose to focus on cattle only. His love for cattle was unique. To him, they were more like pets than just cattle and he had a gentle way of communicating and taming them so much that they took care of him. Arvin farmed until he retired in 2000. He was constantly outside working on a project as there were "Always things to be done."
As the children grew and left the farm, he took on a new passion for old cars. He loved attending and participating in car shows. Arvin took great pride in meeting other car enthusiasts and sharing stories and travels.
He is survived by his children, Allen (Cindy) Duerksen of Central City, Bette (Clint) Spath and Keith Duerksen both of Kearney. His grandchildren include, Brandt Spath and Braden Spath both of Kearney, Callyn Duerksen and Adelyn Duerksen of Central City, Alyssa Young of Phoenix, Ariz., and Rylie Young of Lincoln. He is also survived by his brother Willis (Barb) Duerksen of Lincoln and brother-in-law, Reuben Naber of Waco.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife; brother, Leo; sister, Deloris Goertzen-Rempel; brother-in-law, Glenn Goertzen; sister-in-law, Elaine Duerksen and sister-in-law, Donna Naber.
Published by The Grand Island Independent on Jul. 20, 2022.
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