Manifred M. Buske Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

NORFOLK -- Memorial service for Manifred M. "Manny" Buske, 79, of Norfolk will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, May 31, 2019 at the Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk with Rev. Mike Moreno officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Visitation will be held 4:00-7:00 p.m., Thursday, also at Stonacek Funeral Chapel. Manifred died Saturday, May 25, 2019 at the Faith Regional Hospital in Norfolk. Military rites will be provided by the American Legion Post #16 and V.F.W. Post #1644, Norfolk NE, and the United States Army Honors at the funeral home on Friday. Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk is in charge of the arrangements. Born June 13, 1939, in Idaho Springs, Colo., Manifred was the son of Max and Esther (Meinke) Buske. He was baptized on Aug. 6, 1939, in Idaho Springs and confirmed May 31, 1953, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in rural Pierce. He attended rural School District 35 northeast of Pierce and Pierce High School. He served in the U.S. Army from Sept. 18, 1958, to Sept. 12, 1960. He married Deanna F. Jonson on May 27, 1962, at Zion East Lutheran Church in rural Hoskins. They lived east of Pierce and farmed. They moved south of Norfolk and lived on acreage in 1969. Manny was a heavy equipment operator and worked at gravel pits at Pierce and Pilger. He worked for 25 years in maintenance at Tyson Pork Plant in Madison. He retired in 2014. Manny enjoyed watching NASCAR racing, horse racing, Nebraska Cornhuskers and fishing. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in rural Pierce. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Donna Buske of Apache Junction, Ariz.; nieces; nephews; cousins; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Max and Esther; his spouse, Deanna Buske in 2014; and a brother, Waldo. The family asks that casual attire be worn for Manny’s service on Friday. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.

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Manifred M. Buske

June 13, 1939 - May 25, 2019