Three generations of our family... serving your family... since 1951.

  

ABOUT US
 

Mr. & Mrs. Arnold Draucker purchased the Stone Funeral Home in Ogallala, NE on March 22, 1951 from Mr. & Mrs. L.R. Stone.  Arnold, who was a licensed Funeral Director, managed the Davis Funeral Home in Cozad, NE prior to moving to Ogallala.  They renamed the Stone Funeral Home to Draucker Funeral Home in 1951.

 

Gwen & Arnold Draucker

Jerome "Jerry" L. Draucker joined the family Funeral Service after returning from the Navy during the Korean Conflict in 1954.  Jerry completed his education at Nebraska Wesleyan University and the California College of Mortuary Science.  Jerry and his wife Barbara purchased the Draucker Funeral Home from his parents in 1970.

Jerome L. Draucker

  

Craig M. Draucker, third generation Funeral Director, joined the family as a licensed Funeral Director in 1991.  Craig attended college at Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, CO and completed his education at the Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science, Dallas, TX.  Craig served his apprenticeship at the Apfel Butler Funeral Home in Grand Island, NE.  He managed the Kucera Funeral Home in Schuyler, NE until joining the family business.

 

Craig M. Draucker

Evelyn "Evie" K. Dunn, Evie was raised in eastern Nebraska, graduating from high school in 1964.  She moved to western Nebr. in 1972 and to Ogallala in 1977.  Evie was co-owner of a flower shop for sixteen years while raising a son and daughter.  She began employment at Draucker Funeral Home in 1996.  Evie manages the front office and has varied duties.  She is a member of St. Pauls Lutheran Church and serves on the finance board and altar guild.

Evie K. Dunn

  

 



Joe Dunn,is a retired plasterer and dry wall finisher.  While raising six sons he resided in several states including Cal., Nev., and Idaho.  He relocated to Nebraska in 1991.  In 1998 Joe began assisting during funeral services, being an extra driver, and helping with repairs and maintenance around the Funeral Home.  Joe is a member of Radiant Life Assembly of God and has served as a deacon.   

 

 

Joe Dunn