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Floyd Hansmire Obituary
Dr. Floyd Walter Hansmire died on Nov. 10, 2016 in Fairbury, at the age of 96. He was the son of Henry Harrison Hansmire and Emily Louise Priefert. He was born on the family farm in Jefferson County, Neb., on Aug. 3, 1920.
Floyd is survived by his children, William "Bill" (Julia) Ryan, Susan (Michael) Ellsbury, and Julie; three grandchildren, Evan Kwasinski Hansmire, Lynn Hansmire Campbell, and Clay Hansmire Campbell.
Graveside services are at 2 p.m. on Dec. 12, 2016 at the Fairbury Cemetery. Following the interment, a reception and light meal to follow at 4 p.m. at the Elks Lodge in Fairbury. Memorials will go to the Bonham Theatre Project, Box 22, Daykin, NE 68338. Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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