Lawrence 'Duane' Tobler

Lawrence "Duane" Tobler passed away Feb. 22, 2020.

Duane was born January 2, 1930 in Sidney, NE to Lawrence and Florence (Shaw) Tobler. He grew up in Dix Nebraska and played high school football on the six man team, there. He graduated from Dix High School in 1947.

After graduation, he married Mildred (Jacobs) on August 14, 1947 in Kimball, NE. They were married for more than 72 years.

Duane taught Sunday school at the Dix Presbyterian Church and was a Deacon. He was proud to be a member of the Fraternal Order of Masons and went on to become a Shriner.

Duane retired from the Union Pacific Rail...