Harold Q. Buck Moler

Harold Q. “Buck” Moler, 82, of Minden, Nebraska, died Thursday, October 9, 2008, at Minden Long Term Care in Minden, Nebraska. He was born November 2, 1925, at O’Neill, Nebraska, to Vincent and Clara (Rhode) Moler. He grew up in the O’Neill area and entered the United States Navy during WWII. Harold served his Country from January 7, 1943 to August 10, 1945. Harold was united in marriage to Patricia Coble on November 12, 1945, at Lawrence, Kansas. Five children were blessed to this marriage; David, Dennis, Jerry, Brenda and Beverly. The couple raised their family in Hastings, Nebraska where he worked for Hastings Irrigation, owned Moler Construction Company and was a founding member of Hastings Pork. The couple retired to Johnson Lake, Nebraska where Harold worked for Nebraska Plastics in Cozad, Nebraska, and owned and operated Buck’s Marine. He enjoyed living at the lake, boating, skiing, and being with his family and enjoying his customers. Harold was a member of the Catholic faith. Survivors include three sons: David & Barb Moler of Cozad, Nebraska Dennis & Jo Lane Moler of Ankeny, Iowa Jerry & Debra Moler of Texarkana, Arkansas Two daughters: Brenda & Warren Jones of Beatrice, Nebraska Beverly & Lyn Wagner of Lexington, Nebraska Three brothers: John & Mary Ann Moler of Casper, Wyoming Thomas Moler of Sun City, Arizona Clem Moler of Kimball, Nebraska Two Sisters: Ann Lanninger of Cheyenne, Wyoming Marie & Delbert Roller of Loveland, Colorado Eleven grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Harold was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Patricia in 1998; one brother, James; and three sisters, Theresa Ernst, Neva Rand and Agnes Allison. Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, October 14, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington, Nebraska with Reverend Paul Colling officiating. Burial will be at 2:00 p.m. that same afternoon at Fort McPherson National Cemetery with Honors by the Cozad Honor Guard. Visitation will be held Monday, October 13, 2008, from 3-5 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington. Memorials are suggested to Asceracare Hospice in Kearney, Nebraska. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Condolences and remembrances may be shared with the family at: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.