Melvin Eugene Laeger, 96, of Bayard, Nebraska, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at the Skyview Care and Rehabilitation Center in Bridgeport. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 13, at Cornerstone Fellowship in Bayard with Pastor Larry Russel officiating. Burial followed at Bayard Cemetery with the rendering of Military Funeral Honors. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designations. Fond memories and condolences may be shared online at www. dugankramer.com.
Melvin was born March 1, 1928, in Berea, NE, to Alva and Leona Laeger.While in high school, he registered for the draft, as all able-bodied men did to ready for service to their country during WWII. He was too young, however, and the war ended with the defeat of Germany and the capitulation of Japan in Sept. of 1945. Unfortunately, many of his senior classmates never returned.
After graduation, Melvin worked at MooMaw’s Corner from 1945-1950 cutting potato seeds and sewing bags.
