Larry G. Muhle, 75, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Friday, October 28, 2022, at Brookestone Acres in Columbus.

The funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, November 1, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Brandon Foster officiating. Interment will be in Roselawn Memorial Cemetery with military honors by the American Legion Hartman Post #84. Visitation will be on Monday, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home and will continue on Tuesday, from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. A family prayer service will be held at 10:15 AM on Tuesday at the church. Memorials may be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church or to the Parkinson's Foundation.

Larry Muhle son of Gordon and Jacqueline (Best) Muhle was born in Columbus, Nebraska, on February 19, 1947. He was baptized at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, rural Leigh, Nebraska, on April 13, 1947, and confirmed on March 26,1961. Larry grew up on a farm by Leigh. He graduated from Leigh High School in 1965. Larry served in Army National Guard from 1966 to 1972. On February 20, 1966, he married his high school sweetheart, Bernestine Kay Moeller at Christ Lutheran Church, rural Columbus.

Larry continued farming and was very proud that the farm is still in operation today, and that it is a 5th generation farm. Larry and Bernie were active members of Trinity Lutheran Church where he served on the church counsel. Larry also served on the school board of District 5-R and booster club at Lakeview High School.

Larry and Bernie were married 56 years. Larry believed in being the head of the household and raising his children in faithfulness and being active in the church. Larry enjoyed participating in Rock Steady Boxing with his Parkinson's and Physical Therapy group. He was very proud of his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed going to all their activities and achievements. Larry and Bernie enjoyed family and friends and loved to travel. They had traveled to all 50 states. He also enjoyed playing cards and having coffee with friends. Larry and Bernie were members of the NRCA car club and traveled over 600 miles with the group.

Larry is survived by:
Wife - Bernestine "Bernie" Kay Muhle of Columbus, NE
Daughter - Kerri (Ron) Coughlin, grandchildren Rhegan Coughlin, Geoff Coughlin and Ryan Coughlin of Omaha, NE, and DeAnna Coughlin of Clay Center, KS.
Son - Kaine (Jen) Muhle, grandchildren Max Muhle and Samia Muhle of Leigh, NE
Sister - Diane (Larry) Kapels of Creston, NE
Brother - Roger Muhle of Aurora, CO
Brother-in-law - Galyn (Linda) Moeller of Columbus, NE
Sister-in-law - Marcy Kallweit of Columbus, NE

Larry was preceded in death by:
Parents -Gordon and Jacqueline Muhle
Sister-in-law - Connie Muhle
Father and Mother-in-law - Allen and Verona Moeller
Brother-in-law - Steve Kallweit

Service Folder Information
Close The Gate

For this one farmer the worries are over, lie down and rest your head. Your time has been and struggles enough, put the tractor in the shed. Years were not easy, many downright hard, but your faith in God transcended. Put away your tools and sleep in peace. The fences have all been mended. You raised a fine family, worked the land well and always followed the Son. Hang up your shovel inside the barn; your work on earth is done. A faith few possess led your journey thru life, often a jagged and stony way. The sun is setting, the cattle are all bedded, and her now is the end of your day. Your love of God's soil has passed on to your kin, the stories flow like good wine. Wash off your boots in the puddle left by blessed rain on final time. You always believed that the good Lord would provide, and He always had somehow, Take off your gloves and put them down, no more sweat and worry for you now. Your labor is done, your home now is heaven; no more must you wait. Your legacy lives on, your love of the Land, and yes Dad – we will close the gate.



In Loving Memory Of

Larry G. Muhle

Born
Wednesday, February 19, 1947
Columbus, Nebraska

Entered Into Rest
Friday, October 28, 2022
Columbus, Nebraska

Service
Tuesday, November 1, 2022 10:30 AM
Trinity Lutheran Church
Columbus, Nebraska

Officiant
Pastor Brandon Foster

Music
Manuel Tábora & Ann Cattau
Brandon Foster – Soloist
"On Eagle's Wings"
"Amazing Grace, My Chains Are Gone"
"When Peace, Like A River"
"The Lord's Prayer"

Casket Bearers
Ross Kapels
Chase Kapels
Andy Greisen
Andrew Kallweit
Mark Moeller
Adam Hall
Andy Lehan
Shawn Corbin

Honorary Casket Bearers
Allan Motycka
Allan Jedicka
Wayne Mueller
Wayne Hellbusch
Larry Rezac
Mike Maguire
Arlyn Johannes
John Engle

Card Players
John Engle
George Menke
Milan Siefken
Dave Hollatz
Jean Engelbert
Glen Moural
Tim Brunken

Interment With Military Honors
Roselawn Memorial Cemetery
The American Legion Hartman Post 84 Honor Guard
Columbus, Nebraska