Obituaries

George Everett Boomer, 89, of El Paso, Texas, passed away on March 9, 2020. George was born on September 16, 1930, in Lincoln, to Hobert and Clara Boomer, and was a devoted and loving husband, father and friend. After graduating from Lincoln High School, George enrolled at the University of Nebraska at the age of 16. George lettered in swimming at the University and was a life-long fan of all Cornhusker sports. George also proudly served his country by joining the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict, serving with the army security agency in Asia.

Robert Michael Cole, eldest of eight children of Robert Allen and Marjorie Elizabeth (Flack) Cole, was born June 16, 1949, in Omaha, Nebraska. Mike, as he was known throughout his life, was baptized and confirmed at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Auburn, Nebraska. He attended Auburn Public Schools, graduating in 1967. Mike went on to earn his degree in History at Peru State College in Peru, Nebraska.

Jack Gene Whisler, one of eleven children of John Dempsey, Sr. and Arlene Agnes (Lindsay) Whisler, was born January 25, 1962, at Auburn, Nebraska. Jack Gene grew up and attended school in Peru through elementary, he then attended school at Auburn, graduating from Auburn High School with the class of 1980. Jack Gene was baptized and confirmed at the Methodist Church in Peru.