Blaine Adrian Farrar

Blaine Adrian Farrar

June 19, 1926 - Jan. 26, 2014

CURTIS, Nebraska -- Blaine Adrian Farrar was born on June 19, 1926, at his parents' home north of Maywood. He departed this earth on Jan. 26, 2014, at his home in Curtis, Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Eileen (Shirley); his parents, Vance and Fern Farrar; two brothers, Lynn and Dale and one sister, Veryl Tuttle.

He is survived by his wife, Dorsie; daughters, Sheila Sautter (Mike), Grand Island, Nebraska, Sheri Farrar, Omaha, Nebraska, Cindy McConnell (Mike), North Platte, Nebraska and Sandra Frahm (Jeff), Oakland, Nebraska; his sister, Eileen (Bob) Furrow; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. He also is survived by three stepchildren, Monte, Pam and Lonnie Hueftle, five step-grandchildren and host of nieces and nephews.

Blaine graduated from Maywood High School in 1943 and began farming with his father on the place his parents purchased west of Maywood. They raised wheat, corn and cattle. On June 4, 1945, Blaine was inducted into the U.S Army. After completion of basic training, he was assigned overseas in Leghorn, Italy, until his discharge in January 1947, at which time he returned to the family farm.

On Aug. 15th, 1947, he married Eileen Shirley with whom he had four daughters. Shortly after their marriage, Blaine took over the farm operations. He continued farming and raising cattle but also started a career as an auctioneer and realtor.

In 1959, Blaine completed auctioneer training at the Reisch American School of Auctioneering in Mason City, Iowa, and joined Phillips and Son Auction Service, which later became Phillips and Farrar Auctioneers. He also received his real estate broker's license in 1960.

In 1979, he and Eileen moved from the farm to Curtis, Nebraska, and established Farrar Auction and Real Estate. He continued in the real estate business until 1994.In 1993, Eileen passed away. Blaine married Dorsie Rupe Hueftle of Eustis, Nebraska, on April 17, 1999, and they continued to live in Curtis, where both were actively involved in church and community activities.

Blaine was active in serving his community and was a member of many organizations to include the Lion's Club, the American Legion, Area 15 Stockgrowers, McCook Elks Club and the Masonic Lodge He served on the Board of Directors of the American State Bank in McCook, Nebraska, for several years. Blaine was a life-long member of the Nebraska Auctioneers Association, serving on its Board of Directors as well as serving as vice president and president. He was selected as Auctioneer of the Year in 1988 and in 2004 was inducted into the Nebraska Auctioneers Association Hall of Fame. He was a member of the Curtis United Methodist Church.

Register book signing will be Wednesday at Blase-Wetzel-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Curtis, Nebraska; 1-8 p.m. with the family present from 4-6 p.m.

Memorial services will be at First United Methodist Church, Curtis, Jan. 30, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Bonnie Forney and Pastor Ray Norris officiating. Interment will follow in the Maywood Cemetery, Maywood, Nebraska.

Memorials may be given to the First United Methodist Church - Curtis, 402 Center, Curtis, NE 69025, or Maywood Cemetery, Maywood, NE 69038.

To sign the online guest book, go to www.blasestrauser.com

Blase Strauser Memorial Chapel in Curtis is in charge of arrangements.