Buster Baxter was born October 13, 1934 in Chickasha, OK to Clyde and Myrtle (Rader) Baxter. He passed from this life in to heaven on February 3, 2024. Buster was the youngest of 10 children. He graduated from high school in Chickasha, OK. During his high school years, he would spend his summers helping his sister and brother-in-law (Pete and Irene Bond) on their farm near Louisville, NE. While working there, he met Dixie Shrader at the church youth group. One day he was driving the tractor down a muddy road and offered her a ride. The rest, as they say, is history.
They dated for 2 years before becoming engaged. He spent 2 years serving in the Army. Upon his return, they married on March 3, 1957 in the Weeping Water Christian Church. From this union 4 children were born: Russell Allen, Marvin Wayne, Karen Ilene and Scott Duane.
He started his farming career in rural Avoca, NE in 1958. In 1962, they moved to the current residence on the farm near Murray, NE. Dixie was his first love, farming was his second. He farmed all his life; with supplemental jobs at Sapp Brothers, Transportation Supervisor at Conestoga High School and starting Baxter Auction to name a few.
Some of his favorite hobbies were: singing or leading music in church, mission trips with Carpenters for Christ, singing with Sarpy Serenaders and Yesterday's Kids Barbershop groups and serving on committees for school, churches and the Lewiston Cemetery.
He is survived by his children Russ (Diane) Baxter, Marvin (Kris) Baxter, Karen (Brad) Roberts, Scott (Tamra) Baxter, many grandchildren and great grandchildren, sister Martha Jo Bryen, numerous nieces,
nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife Dixie Baxter, parents Clyde and Myrtle Baxter, brothers Clyde Jr and David, sisters Nataleah, Clara, Annabelle, Wanda, MaryEllen, and Irene.
Funeral leaflet
In Loving Memory of Buster Baxter
Born October 13, 1934 Chickasha, Oklahoma ~ Died February 3, 2024 Murray, Nebraska
Funeral Service 10:30am Wednesday, February 7, 2024 First Christian Church, Weeping Water, Nebraska. Clergy: Brother Andrew Diorio. Vocalist (recording) Buster Baxter and Karen Roberts. Songs: "How Long Has It Been", "This World Is Not My Home" and "These Hands". Vocalist: Sarpy Serenaders and Yesterday Kinds. Song: "Beautiful Savior". Vocalist: Unfourgettables Quartet. Song: "Thank You Dear Lord for Music"
A luncheon is to be served following Services in the church fellowship hall. Music by Barbershop Chorus
Pallbearers: Jeremy Baxter, Wyatt Baxter, Julia Baxter, Nicholas Baxter, Samantha Brewer, Gabriel Ackman, Brian Rouse, Roger Kapustka
Graveside Services 3pm Wednesday, February 7, 2024 Lewiston Cemetery, Murray, Nebraska
Military Honors: Nebraska Army National Guard
Buster Baxter was born October 13, 1934 in Chickasha, OK to Clyde and Myrtle (Rader) Baxter. He passed from this life in to heaven on February 3, 2024. Buster was the youngest of 10 children. He graduated from high school in Chickasha, OK. During his high school years, he would spend his summers helping his sister and brother-in-law (Pete and Irene Bond) on their farm near Louisville, NE. While working there, he met Dixie Shrader at the church youth group. One day he was driving the tractor down a muddy road and offered her a ride. The rest, as they say, is history.
They dated for 2 years before becoming engaged. He spent 2 years serving in the Army. Upon his return, they married on March 3, 1957 in the Weeping Water Christian Church. From this union 4 children were born: Russell Allen, Marvin Wayne, Karen Ilene and Scott Duane.
He started his farming career in rural Avoca, NE in 1958. In 1962, they moved to the current residence on the farm near Murray, NE. Dixie was his first love, farming was his second. He farmed all his life; with supplemental jobs at Sapp Brothers, Transportation Supervisor at Conestoga High School and starting Baxter Auction to name a few.
Some of his favorite hobbies were: singing or leading music in church, mission trips with Carpenters for Christ, singing with Sarpy Serenaders and Yesterday's Kids Barbershop groups and serving on committees for school, churches and the Lewiston Cemetery.
He is survived by his children Russ (Diane) Baxter, Marvin (Kris) Baxter, Karen (Brad) Roberts, Scott (Tamra) Baxter, many grandchildren and great grandchildren, sister Martha Jo Bryen, numerous nieces,
nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife Dixie Baxter, parents Clyde and Myrtle Baxter, brothers Clyde Jr and David, sisters Nataleah, Clara, Annabelle, Wanda, MaryEllen, and Irene.
Funeral leaflet
In Loving Memory of Buster Baxter
Born October 13, 1934 Chickasha, Oklahoma ~ Died February 3, 2024 Murray, Nebraska
Funeral Service 10:30am Wednesday, February 7, 2024 First Christian Church, Weeping Water, Nebraska. Clergy: Brother Andrew Diorio. Vocalist (recording) Buster Baxter and Karen Roberts. Songs: "How Long Has It Been", "This World Is Not My Home" and "These Hands". Vocalist: Sarpy Serenaders and Yesterday Kinds. Song: "Beautiful Savior". Vocalist: Unfourgettables Quartet. Song: "Thank You Dear Lord for Music"
A luncheon is to be served following Services in the church fellowship hall. Music by Barbershop Chorus
Pallbearers: Jeremy Baxter, Wyatt Baxter, Julia Baxter, Nicholas Baxter, Samantha Brewer, Gabriel Ackman, Brian Rouse, Roger Kapustka
Graveside Services 3pm Wednesday, February 7, 2024 Lewiston Cemetery, Murray, Nebraska
Military Honors: Nebraska Army National Guard
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