Dwayne C. Bostelman Obituary (1930)

Dwayne Carl Bostelman born October 12, 1930 at Chester, Nebraska to Erna (Jungck) and Gustav Bostelman. Baptized October 26, 1930 at St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, Nebraska. Confirmed April 2, 1944 at St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, Nebraska. Confirmation Verse: John 15:5 "I am the Vine, ye are the branches, he that abideth in me and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit, for without me ye can do nothing". He attended St. John Lutheran School grades 1 to 8 in May 1948 graduated from Chester High School and attended Fairbury Junior College. Dwayne enjoyed sports while attending his school years and was a member of the nation's first six-man football team founded in Chester, Nebraska. Dwayne entered eternal rest on Monday, October 6, 2025, with his family at his side, at the age of 94 years, 11 months, and 24 days. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church and Centennial Lutheran Church in March 1956, where he served as Elder, Lutheran Hour Ministries member and 53 years in a leadership role for "Centennial's Hour of Worship" broadcast on KRFS. June 24, 1951, united in marriage to Avis Pingel at the Presbyterian Church Steele City, Nebraska by Reverend E. Ahrens. Born to this union were Jolene Lynette, Gregg Alan, and Bruce Lee. Dwayne served in the United States Marines as Military Police February 1952 to February 1954. He was stationed at Camp Pendleton, Oceanside, California and in Japan. Dwayne moved to Superior, Nebraska in April 1954 and has served on the City Council, and is a Life member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Dwayne was employed at the Ideal Cement Plant from September 1950 until its closing December 1986. He worked at various jobs until 1989 when he became employed by the City of Superior as Cemetery and Park caretaker. Dwayne spent his later years as a resident of the Central Nebraska Veterans Home where he made many friends. His outgoing personality and creativity provided an outpouring of love, patriotism and creativity especially during the holiday seasons. Never one to sit still, he enjoyed making ceramics for family and friends alike. He is survived by his Daughter Jolene Pohlman (husband Lonnie) of Milford, Nebraska, Son Bruce Bostelman (wife Jan) of Brainard, Nebraska, Daughter-in-Law Joni Bostelman of Grand Island, Nebraska. Grandchildren Blake Bostelman (wife Claire), Lucas Bostelman (wife Amanda), Leslie Bargen, Jill Diederichs (fiancee Brian Egger), Jen McVay (husband Kye), Micha Bostelman (wife Zana), Josh Pohlman and Aaron Pohlman. Great grandchildren, Ashley (husband Cody), Zacheriah (wife Courtney), Jacob (wife Naomi), Taylon, Camden, Konnor, Jaxon, Evelyn, Meredith, Nora, Laramie, Miles and Jackson. Great-great grandchildren Hazel, Bennet, Belle, and Beckham. Brother Rev. Wallace Bostelman (wife Jackie) of Holly Springs, Mississippi. Many nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Avis Bostelman, son Gregg Bostelman, grandson Brent Bargen, parents Erna and Gustav Bostelman, brothers Harold Bostelman, sisters Louise Barry, Gladys Meisinger, Ardith Warneke. Brother-in-Laws Fred Barry, Bill Meisinger, Mel Warneke, Donald Pingel, and Sister-in-Law Bertha Pingel. Dwayne loved the outdoors and the love of nature, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He was a founding member of candy cane lane and a supporter of various youth activities in earlier years, boy scout leader, little league basketball and more. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to the Bostelman family for later designation. Funeral services were 10:30 am, Saturday, October 11, 2025, at the Centennial Lutheran Church in Superior with Pastor Jacob Garrison officiating. Interment with military honors was at the Evergreen Cemetery in Superior. Williams Funeral Home 814 Idaho Street Superior, Nebraska 68978 Phone 402-879-3123 williamsfuneralhomes@yahoo.com