Edward Debus

Former Hastings resident, Edward A. Debus, 96, passed away Monday, August 27, 2012 in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Graveside services will be held on Friday, August 31, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at Parkview Cemetery, Hastings, Nebraska with Pastor Joel Remmers officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 30, 2012 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Livingston-Butler-Volland Funeral Home, 1225 N. Elm Ave, Hastings, Nebraska. Memorials may be left for a Humane Society of the family's choice. Online condolences may be left at www.wyuka.com .

Ed was born February 8, 1916 in Exeter, Nebraska. He was the youngest child of Sander and Elizabeth Debus. He moved with the family to Hastings in 1923. Ed graduated from Hastings High School and he lettered in football all four years he attended Hastings College. He went to work in the family business, Debus Baking Company, before graduating due to the war. Ed married Marie Bruntz in 1939 and they had three children. While at the bakery he held the position of maintenance supervisor, fleet and sales manager, treasurer, general manager and president. He was treasurer of Hastings Corporation, Board of Directors of Hastings Chamber of Commerce, President of Nebraska Bakers Association, and Alternate Governor to American Bakers Association for Nebraska. Ed was also a former member of the Nebraska Civil Air Patrol as a pilot. After the bakery was sold in 1964 he was employed by Hastings Irrigation Pipe Company and the Big G Auto Center. After his retirement he and Marie built a home at El Charman Lake near Gibbon, Nebraska. They moved back to Hastings in 1991. Ed moved to Lincoln in 2006. He was a member of First St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Hastings.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marie; daughter, Jackie McCoy; granddaughter, Stephanie McCoy; sisters, Marie Campbell, Bertha Vick and Ruth Stanton.

Survivors include:
Son & Spouse: Bruce & Jayne (vonForell) Debus - Lincoln, NE
Daughter & Spouse: Patt & Joe Councill - Omaha, NE
Grandchildren & Spouses: Cindi (McCoy) & John Weiss - Saginaw, MI
Joe & Joanne Councill - Omaha, NE
Drue Councill & Kathy Benak - Omaha, NE
Great grandchildren: Joey Councill
Jackson Councill
Lilly Councill
Ty Councill
Samantha Gillespie
Nieces: Linda Luff
Kathy Stauffer
Pam Watson
Nephew: Vern McAleer