Lloyd Adam Kahle, 81, of rural Dorchester, passed away on Dec. 5, 2016 at home.
Lloyd was born on Nov. 30, 1935 to Adam & Elvia (Friendt) Kahle. He was baptized on
Jan 5, 1936 by Rev. A.F. Schrein at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Crete and confirmed
there on May 29, 1949. He attended District 17 through 8th grade. He decided not to
attend high school, but to farm with his dad. He contracted polio at the age of 16 which
affected his swallowing. He died from the effect of post-polio syndrome.
He married Lois (Beck) Kahle on December 8, 1957. Four children were born to this
union: Linda, Ronnie, Donna and Connie Jo.
Lloyd was a life time member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. He loved farming and he
was proud to farm with his dad and son. Lloyd grew grain, had a cow/calf herd and
raised sheep. He also enjoyed working with horses and taking his horse and buggy
through parades. He was known by his signature bib overalls and polka dot hat.
He is survived by his daughters/spouses: Linda (Roger) Woolsey of Friend; Donna
(Brad) Havlat of Crete; Connie (Chris) Hiegel of Grand Island and daughter-in-law,
Joyce Kahle of Dorchester. Grandchildren: Josh (Becky) June of Milford; Sarah (Mark)
Andersen of Palmyra; Spencer (BJ) June of Dorchester; Ryan Kahle of Alexandria, VA;
Crystal (Aaron) Rasmussen of Dannebrog; Adam Kahle of Omaha; Lydia Kahle of
Wayne; Ross (Carol) Havlat of Crete; Brian (Katie) Havlat and John (Jill) Havlat, both of
Lincoln; Sr. Amy Marie Havlat of Waverly; Malinda Havlat of Lincoln and her fiancé,
John Wehrs; Tim Havlat of Crete; Courtney Hiegel of Seward; Carter Hiegel, Claire
Hiegel and Calie Hiegel all of Grand Island. Also 14 great grandchildren and 2 more on the
way. Brother, Larry (Jean) Kahle of Dorchester. Sisters: Bonnie (Ken) George of
Omaha; Carol Smejdir and Janet Smejdir, both of Lincoln.
Preceded in death by his parents; wife, Lois (2011); son, Ron (2013); grandson, Jared
Havlat; brother, Roger Kahle; and sister, Eileen Nerud.
Services will be held Friday, December 9th at 10:30 am, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Crete. Viewing beginning Thursday, 2:00 pm, at Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete with family receiving friends from 5 – 7. Interment in Lincoln Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials are designated to Lambs of Christ Preschool-Crete, Heartland Lutheran High School or Trinity Lutheran School, both of Grand Island.