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Paul Dwaine Oxford

1939 - 2025

Paul Dwaine Oxford obituary, 1939-2025, Burwell, NE

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1939

DIED

2025

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Paul Oxford Obituary

Paul D. Oxford of Burwell, Neb., 85, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025, at the Community Memorial Health Center in Burwell.

Paul Dwaine Oxford was born Dec. 11, 1939, at his grandmother's home in Custer County to Laurence W. and Marjorie (Glendy) Oxford. He graduated from Oconto High School in 1958, then attended barber school in Iowa.

On Aug. 19, 1962, Paul and Earla Mae Grieser were united in marriage at Broken Bow. In 1966 the couple settled in Burwell. Paul operated Paul's Barber Shop for 50 years, retiring in 2009.

Paul was a dedicated member of the Burwell Baptist Church and served on the Burwell Elementary School and Burwell High School Boards for a total 28 years. He enjoyed the outdoors, golfing and fishing daily after work and coached many baseball teams. Paul was a musician who played the guitar and sang in the church choir and at local events.

Survivors include his wife of 62 years Earla of Burwell; two sons and three daughters-in-law Jeff and Klo Oxford of Lincoln, James and Kathie Oxford of Layton, Utah and Josie Oxford of Tuscan, Ariz.; nine grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; brother Clayton Oxford of Oconto; and sister and brother-in-law Ferrall and Gary Fitch of Grand Island.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son Joe Lamoine; and three brothers Larry Dean, Rollie J. and Edgar Lynn Oxford.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 11, at the Baptist Church in Burwell. Pastors Joel Wentworth and Ben Burris will officiate. Interment will be in the Cottonwood Cemetery at Burwell. Visitation will be Monday, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Still Waters Funeral Parlor.

Memorials are suggested to Burwell Baptist Church Youth Group or Burwell Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department.

Still Waters Funeral Parlor is assisting with the arrangements. Online Condolences may be left at www.stillwatersfuneralparlor.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Custer County Chief from Mar. 7 to Mar. 16, 2025.

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