Duane L Hobscheidt

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Duane Leo Hobscheidt age 78 of Plattsmouth passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at his home in Plattsmouth.  He was born March 20, 1942 in Omaha, Nebraska to Frank L. and Dorothy E. (Linder) Hobscheidt.

Duane grew up on the family farm and attended school in Nehawka.  He graduated from Nehawka High School in 1960.  Prior to graduation, he was interested in the trucking business.  This interest led him to become the Founder of N&W Transfer, a long-haul trucking company originally based in Nehawka, now based out of Plattsmouth.  Duane remained active in the business until his death.

After retirement, he became the family “Uber” driver, making sure family were safely transported to their destination.  During racing season, Duane could be found at the 1-80 Speedway watching his favorite driver, Jacob.

He enjoyed working on and taking tractor rides, attending truck shows and listening to old time country music.  Professionally, he was a member of the Nebraska Trucking Association since 1970, and the Elks Club of Nebraska City.  He was a supporter of the Cass County DARE program and started a annual golf tournament to help raise funds needed to support the program.

Duane is survived by his brother, Morris (Anna) Hobscheidt of Plattsmouth, NE, nephew, Jason (Sandy) Hobscheidt of Plattsmouth, niece, Kelly (Shane) Emmens of Warner Robins, Georgia, great nieces and nephews, Chelsea, Jacob, Sydney, Christian and Riley.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank & Dorothy Hobscheidt and great niece Bailey.

Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 10:30 AM at Harvey Funeral Home.  (Social Distancing and State Guidelines will be followed.  The service will be livestreamed on the Harvey Funeral Home Facebook page for those unable to attend.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM with family greeting friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the Funeral Home.

Interment will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Nehawka, Nebraska.

Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Online condolences to www.bpharveyfuneralhome.com

Arrangements under the direction of Brian P. Harvey Funeral Home, Plattsmouth, NE  402-296-4445