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"Bud" Elemer A. Thesenvitz

‘Bud’ Elmer A. Thesenvitz, 88, of rural Wood River, died Saturday, August 1, 2009 at Good Samaritan Center in Wood River.

Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Grand Island City Cemetery.  Dan Naranjo will officiate.

There will be no visitation.  All Faiths Funeral Home is serving the family.

Mr. Thesenvitz was born September 2, 1920 at Wood River the son of Charles and Emma (Stange) Thesenvitz.

His wife Anita preceded him in death on July 11, 2007.

Survivors are his daughter and son-in-law, Robyn Couch and Bill Guckert of Lakewood, Colorado; son , Terry Thesenvitz of Missouri; brother and sister-in-law, Glenn and Sharlene Thesenvitz of Richland, Washington and sister, Olive Duval of Los Angeles, California.

He is also survived by granddaughter, Stacie Davis and many other relatives and friends.

In addition to his wife he is preceded by his parents and a sister, Ruby Luebbe.

Bud was raised on a family farm near Wood River and received his education and graduated from Wood River.  He was united in marriage to Anita L. Roach on November 14, 1943.  He farmed all of his life on the family farm.

He was a member of the Eagles, serving as past president; the Platt-Duetsche and was active in various Masonic organizations.  Bud was an original stock holder at Fonner Park.

Memorials are suggested to the Central Nebraska Humane Society.