☆～ VETERAN, WORLD WAR II (1939-1945) ～☆

Arnold Herman Bretschneider, 90, was called home by his Lord on Monday, August 15, 2011, at the Norfolk Veterans Home. He was born on March 10, 1921, to Arno and Frieda (Lierman) Bretschneider at Pierce. He was baptized in Pierce and was confirmed at Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Norfolk. He attended rural school south of Norfolk.

Arnold served in the Army Signal Corps during World War II and was stationed in Burma, China.

He was united in marriage on Feb. 6, 1948, to Darlene Reese at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Norfolk. This marriage was blessed with six children. Arnold farmed southeast of Madison for seven years.

In 1955, Arnold attended Riesch School of Auctioneering in Mason City, Iowa. Thus began 50 years plus of auctioneering and operating the Norfolk Auction House with his family. Arnie volunteered 40 years of auctioneering for the Norfolk Chapter Future Farmers of America Alumni Scholarship Auction. A scholarship was established in his name for deserving seniors to further their education.

Arnie's love of the farm never left him. In his spare time he raised a variety of produce. Fishing and spending time with family and friends were other favorite pastimes enjoyed by Arnie.

Cherishing his memories are his wife of 63 years; daughters, Carol and Keith Rasmussen of Pierce, Cheryl and Eric Kregel of Newcastle, Wyoming; sons, Gary and Sue Bretschneider, Larry Bretschneider of Norfolk and David and Eileen Bretschneider of Bemidji, Minnesota; 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; sisters, Marie and George Smeal of Clearlake, California, Lucilee Jahn of Norfolk, Mildred and Raymond Svitak of Norfolk, Esther and Don Dittberner of Humphrey; brother Delbert and Joyce Bretschneider of Norfolk; sister-in-law Merna Bretschneider of Pierce; brother-in-law Gilbert and Lorena Grimm of Norfolk; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Anita Brundage and Ruth Grimm; brothers Alfred, Herman and Ruben Bretschneider; sons Terry Bretschneider and an infant son.

Visitation for Arnold H. Bretschneider was held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Home for Funerals. Funeral services for Arnold H. Bretschneider were held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 19, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church with burial at Pleasant View Cemetery south of Norfolk. The Rev. David Valleskey will officiate. Military rites were conducted by the Nebraska National Guard Honor Guard, American Legion Post 16 and VFW Post 1644.

Active pallbearers were Bret Rasmussen, Rollie Cederburg, Paul Bretschneider, Matt Scott, Justin Scott, Avery Bretschneider and Brock Bretschneider.

Honorary pallbearers were Jennifer and Robb Kuper, Jessica Rasmussen, Amy and Cody Volk, Christina Rasmussen, Kelsey Bretschneider, Rich and Stephanie Scott and Jason and Mandy Scott.

Source: Norfolk Daily News, Wed, Aug 17, 2011

☆～ VETERAN, WORLD WAR II (1939-1945) ～☆

Arnold Herman Bretschneider, 90, was called home by his Lord on Monday, August 15, 2011, at the Norfolk Veterans Home. He was born on March 10, 1921, to Arno and Frieda (Lierman) Bretschneider at Pierce. He was baptized in Pierce and was confirmed at Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Norfolk. He attended rural school south of Norfolk.

Arnold served in the Army Signal Corps during World War II and was stationed in Burma, China.

He was united in marriage on Feb. 6, 1948, to Darlene Reese at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Norfolk. This marriage was blessed with six children. Arnold farmed southeast of Madison for seven years.

In 1955, Arnold attended Riesch School of Auctioneering in Mason City, Iowa. Thus began 50 years plus of auctioneering and operating the Norfolk Auction House with his family. Arnie volunteered 40 years of auctioneering for the Norfolk Chapter Future Farmers of America Alumni Scholarship Auction. A scholarship was established in his name for deserving seniors to further their education.

Arnie's love of the farm never left him. In his spare time he raised a variety of produce. Fishing and spending time with family and friends were other favorite pastimes enjoyed by Arnie.

Cherishing his memories are his wife of 63 years; daughters, Carol and Keith Rasmussen of Pierce, Cheryl and Eric Kregel of Newcastle, Wyoming; sons, Gary and Sue Bretschneider, Larry Bretschneider of Norfolk and David and Eileen Bretschneider of Bemidji, Minnesota; 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; sisters, Marie and George Smeal of Clearlake, California, Lucilee Jahn of Norfolk, Mildred and Raymond Svitak of Norfolk, Esther and Don Dittberner of Humphrey; brother Delbert and Joyce Bretschneider of Norfolk; sister-in-law Merna Bretschneider of Pierce; brother-in-law Gilbert and Lorena Grimm of Norfolk; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Anita Brundage and Ruth Grimm; brothers Alfred, Herman and Ruben Bretschneider; sons Terry Bretschneider and an infant son.

Visitation for Arnold H. Bretschneider was held from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Home for Funerals. Funeral services for Arnold H. Bretschneider were held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 19, at St. Paul's Lutheran Church with burial at Pleasant View Cemetery south of Norfolk. The Rev. David Valleskey will officiate. Military rites were conducted by the Nebraska National Guard Honor Guard, American Legion Post 16 and VFW Post 1644.

Active pallbearers were Bret Rasmussen, Rollie Cederburg, Paul Bretschneider, Matt Scott, Justin Scott, Avery Bretschneider and Brock Bretschneider.

Honorary pallbearers were Jennifer and Robb Kuper, Jessica Rasmussen, Amy and Cody Volk, Christina Rasmussen, Kelsey Bretschneider, Rich and Stephanie Scott and Jason and Mandy Scott.

Source: Norfolk Daily News, Wed, Aug 17, 2011