SHELLSBURG, IOWA — Gary Louis Childers, 79, passed away on Sunday, November 1. 2020 at his home in Shellsburg, Iowa.
A celebration of Gary’s life will be held at a later date.
Gary was born February 19, 1941 in Elgin, Nebraska, the son of Ernest and Mae (Stokes) Childers. Following high school, he served his country in the United States Army from 1959 until 1962. After returning from the service, he attended Creighton University for two years.
Gary worked for the Shellsburg Elevator for a number of years and also helped several area farmers. He enjoyed playing pepper and socializing with friends at the Pearl Street Social Club.
He is survived by his daughter Kim (Jeremy Mather) of Central City; his siblings, Connie Thiele, Neil Childers, Doris London, Carol Funk, Jim Childers, George Childers and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother Wayne Childers.
Online condolences may be sent to www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com
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Thomas J. Pofahl, 67, of Plainview, NE, passed away Monday, April 20, 2020 at his home in Plainview, NE.
Due to Covid-19, a private service was held on Friday, April 24th at Levander Funeral Home in Elgin, NE.
A celebration of life will be held on a later date for extended friends and family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family for later designation.
You may call or email the funeral home for family contact information.
Levander Funeral Home of Elgin, NE is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.levanderfuneralhome.com.
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Thomas Joseph Pofahl was born in O’Neill, Nebraska to Martin and Joan Pofahl on December 29th, 1952, the eldest son of eight children. He passed away peacefully at his home in Plainview with his family on Monday, April 20th. He grew up on the family ranch in Deloit, Nebraska where he also attended elementary school, just 2 miles from the family ranch, and Ewing Public High School.
Tom started boxing at the age of 10 coached by his father and uncles, going on to secure the legacy of the “punching Pofahls”.
He founded the Clearwater boxing club and coached from the mid 1980’s-2000, mentoring youth throughout his memorable career.
In 1994, he was named the Golden Gloves Coach of the Year in Norfolk, NE. During his coaching years, he coached in the Junior Olympics Program and was given the honor of coaching the U.S. Junior Olympics team in Detroit, Michigan and in Syracuse, New York.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Louis and Edith Pofahl and Leo and Mary Ellen Lydon; his parents, Martin and Joan Pofahl and two infant sisters, Theresa and
