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LOEFFELHOLZ, Dan, 88, of Lincoln, IL passed away on February 17, 2020. Dan was born March 19, 1931 in East Dubuque, IL, the son of Oscar and Leta (Pluemer) Loeffelholz. He moved to Lincoln in 1947 and graduated from Lincoln Community High School in 1950. He married Julia Cecil on February 15, 1958. She preceded him in death on May 26, 1993. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy where he was a submariner and frogman on Underwater Demolition Team Three. He served in Korea and French Indochina. Dan was formerly employed by the Railway Express Agency and retired from GTE in 1993. He was active in the Boy Scouts as a canoe and archery instructor and led his sons to the rank of Eagle. He enjoyed scuba diving in the Caribbean with all of his children. Dan was an accomplished guitar player and with his father and brothers, played music at the Logan County Fair and the Lincoln Theater with the Roy Rogers Club. He was a founding member of The Echoes Four, along with his brother Tom. They played throughout the state, between 1961 and 1978 and he later played with the Knights of Rhythm. Surviving are his children Gene Loeffelholz of Lincoln, IL, Susan Loeffelholz of Minneapolis, MN and grandson Gage Loeffelholz of Elkhart, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Julia, son George Loeffelholz, sister Marian Birlew, and brothers James, Thomas and Robert Loeffelholz. Visitation will be from 10 am until 11 am Monday, February 24, 2020 at Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 am Monday, February 24, 2020 at Holy Family Catholic Church. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the American Legion Post 263 and will be accepted at the funeral home. Published in The Lincoln Courier Feb. 20, 2020
DODDS, Robert, died February 11, 2020. He was born August 31,1927 and resided in Leaburg, Oregon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Lawson Dodds and Kristi Smith Dodds, and his ex-wife, Doris Dodds (Schulz). Survived by, and very much loved by his wife, Sandra T. Dodds; two sons, Tad Dodds and David Dodds; one daughter, Becky Lovett; five step daughters, Cindy Taylor (Ted), Dana VanHaverbeke (Pete), Kris Wehmann (John), Linda Spicer, Michelle Hinkel (Bob); 15 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He is also survived by a brother, Douglas Dodds and sister, Kris Dodds. Served in the Navy in WWII, Pacific Theater, as a sonar technician aboard a submarine. Lived a very active life as a fisherman, hunter, camper, and all around outdoorsman. He was active in local golf clubs, dancing clubs, tennis, basketball, softball, Boy Scout leadership, etc. He was just plain active in more ways than you can describe in his entire life. He was preceded in death by more than a few of his dogs and cats which were always very well loved by him and now, certainly enthusiastically awaiting his arrival. Raised in Wyoming, Nevada, Utah, and California. He graduated from the University of Utah as an Electrical Engineer. He worked as an Electrical Engineer in the Nuclear Industry for his professional career. He retired as Section Chief of the Inspection Division, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Region 5, Walnut Creek, CA. He worked previously for the Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), Berkeley,CA, and Phillips Petroleum, AED, Idaho Falls, Idaho. In lieu of gifts or flowers, go down to the river. Maybe fish a little while. Bring your dog. A memorial will be held on March 22, 2020 at 2:00pm at the family home, 90171 Greenwood Drive, Leaburg, Or. Please sign the guest book at www.registerguard.com/legacy Published in Eugene Register-Guard Feb. 19, 2020
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