Kenneth John Hubl

Kenneth John Hubl, “Charmin” Chuck”, 69, Lawrence, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at Mary Lanning Healthcare, Hastings, Nebraska.  He left his Nuckolls County farm for greener pastures in heaven.  Rosary will be Monday, June 19, 2023, 9:30 a.m. and Mass will be Monday, June 19, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. both at St. Stephen Catholic Church, Lawrence, Nebraska with Father Jamie Hottovy officiating.  Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Lawrence, Nebraska.  There will be no viewing or visitation as his wishes were to be cremated.  Memorials may be directed to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Lawrence Community Club or the Lawrence Fire Department.  Condolences may be sent to www.mertenbutlermortuary.com.  Merten-Butler Mortuary, Blue Hill, Nebraska is in charge of arrangements.

Ken was born on May 12, 1954 to John and Eileen (Menke) Hubl in Hastings, Nebraska.  He attended Sacred Heart Elementary School, Lawrence Public High School and Central Community College.  He owned and operated his own grain and livestock farm.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and attending his nieces and nephew’s activities.  His strong determination to get back to the farm amazed his rehabilitation teams throughout multiple medical crises.  He always had a strong desire to drive the combine.  His motivation to be able to get into the combine for harvest motivated him to work hard.  He will be remembered by many for his ornery smile, honest opinion and incredible smoked salmon and smoked turkeys.  He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Lawrence, Nebraska.

His youthful antics plowed a wide path for his siblings to follow.   His siblings who swear they didn’t use this path, include; Gene (Eileen) Hubl, Darrell Hubl, Nancy (Don) Lemke and Judy (Burt) Schroer. His Father John Hubl.  His nieces and nephews include; Katie (Jeff) Loshonkohl, Jeff (Jennifer) Hubl, Ryan (Jaycee) Schroer, Emily (Brent) Roberts, Rachel (Gregg) Schlueter, Michael (Amy) Schroer, Daniel Schroer and Kevin Schroer.  He also is survived by 16 great nieces and nephews who all received multiple fruit snacks and rides on the spring horses at his house.  He is preceded in death by his mother; Eileen Hubl and niece Jena Schroer.

The family will be hosting a “Celebration of Life’ on Sunday, June 18, 2023 from 1-5 p.m. at the Lawrence Legion, Lawrence, Nebraska.

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