Doug L. Drueke, 70

A Celebration of Life for Doug Drueke, age 70, of Valentine, formerly of O’Neill, were held Friday, July 19, 2024 at Biglin’s Mortuary.

Doug passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at Bryan LGH West Medical Center in Lincoln. Arrangements are entrusted to Biglin’s Mortuary in O’Neill.

Douglas Lynn Drueke was born August 2, 1953, to Oswald and Madelynne (Hynes) Drueke in O’Neill.

Our father was a true American cowboy, tougher than a 10-cent steak. Dad was many things: a football player, a farrier, a rancher, a pool shark, a bull rider, a team roping champion, and a coyote hunter.

Unique in his thoughts and actions, he did things his way. He loved his children and was incredibly proud of his grandchildren. He will be forever remembered and immensely missed. May he rest in peace.

He is survived by his five children, Doug Homes of Wynot, Jake (Sara) Drueke of Lincoln, Tammy (Tom) O’Malley of Orland Park, IL, Cassie Ritz of Fort Mill, SC, Roan (Samantha) Reiman of Summerset, SD; and his eight grandchildren.