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George Henry Kirchhoff 1918 - 2013

George Henry Kirchhoff was born on January 18, 1918 in Weeping Water, Cass County, NE to Henrietta Kirchhoff and Diedrich Kirchhoff, and had a sister Hattie (Kirchoff) Dettmer. George was baptized in Avoca. George Kirchhoff died at age 95 years old on March 26, 2013 at Good Samaritan Center in Syracuse, and was buried on March 30, 2013 at First Lutheran Church (North Branch) 1434 N 30 Road, in Avoca.

George Henry Kirchhoff

January 18, 1918

Weeping Water, Cass County, NE

March 26, 2013

Good Samaritan Center in Syracuse, NE

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George Henry Kirchhoff's History: circa 1918 - circa 2013

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01/18

1918

Birthday

January 18, 1918

Birthdate

Weeping Water, Cass County, NE

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Baptism

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Avoca, NE
Place of worship
Religious Beliefs

Lutheran
Professional Career

Farmer
03/26

2013

Death

March 26, 2013

Death date

Unknown
Cause of death

Good Samaritan Center in Syracuse, NE
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03/30

2013

Gravesite & Burial

March 30, 2013

Funeral date
First Lutheran Church (North Branch) 1434 N 30 Road, in Avoca, NE 68307
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Obituary

George Henry Kirchhoff, 95, of Weeping Water died Tuesday, March 26th, 2013 at Good Samaritan Center , Syracuse He was born on the farm that his Dad had purchased in 1900 near Weeping Water, on January 4, 1918, he was the son of Dietrich and Henrietta (Kirchheck) Kirchhoff and was baptized and confirmed at First Lutheran Church of Avoca NE. Geroge was united in marriage to Hilda Ottens on August 1, 1940 at First Lutheran Church of Avoca. George and Hilda lived on and worked the farm where he was born until March of 2011 when he moved to the Syracuse Good Samaritan Center. As a young man he enjoyed coon hunting on winter nights with his nephew and good friend Vernon Dettmer. They told many great stories of their adventures. George and his son Gene were into honey bees in the 60's. After semi-retiring (does a farmer ever totally retire?) he enjoyed wood working until his deteriorating eyesight no longer allowed it. George was the youngest of ten children. He is survived by Hilda his wife of 72 years; daughter Kathleen Green and husband Roger Urwin of Lincoln; Sons Paul Kirchhoff; Eugene and wife Jerre Kirchhoff of Lincoln; Grandchildren Carolyn (Kevin) Shank of Bellville OH; Richard Green of Lincoln; Terry (Linda) Green of Lincoln; Kristine Green of Lincoln; Danette (Jesse) Bennett of Louisville KY; Tracy (Doug) McCarver of Spring TX; Randall (Amie) Tucker of Spring TX; Great Grandchildren Britton Green of Lincoln; Jack Green of Lincoln; Lee Bennett of Louisville KY; Tracy Bennett of Louisville KY; Joella Harmon of Mansfield TX; Joseph McCarver of Spring TX; Casey Tucker of Huntsville TX; Taylor Tucker of Spring TX; Robert Tucker of Spring TX; Great-Great Grandson Michael Harmon of Mansfield TX. He was preceded in death by his Parents, nine siblings, son Lyle and daughter-in-law Barbara.

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George Henry Kirchhoff lived 18 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 95.

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In 1918, in the year that George Henry Kirchhoff was born, in January, President Wilson presented his Fourteen Points, which assured citizens that World War I was being fought for a moral cause and outlined a plan for postwar peace in Europe. The only leader of the Allies to present such a plan, the Europeans thought Wilson was being too idealistic. The points included free trade, open agreements, democracy and self-determination. They were based on the research and suggestions of 150 advisors.

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In 1920, he was only 2 years old when on November 2, radio station KDKA began broadcasting in Pittsburgh, PA. This was the first commercial radio broadcast in the United States. Westinghouse, a leading manufacturer of radios and the backer of the station, chose the date because of the Presidential election. People liked it because they could hear about the results of the election between Harding and Cox before the morning papers arrived. Four years later, there were 600 commercial stations broadcasting in the U.S.

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