and St. John's school board. He was a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars where he served in several offices and was a long time commander of V.F.W. Post 7639. Lefty passed away at Accura Health Center in Bancroft on February 16, 2019, at the age of 99. Survivors include daughters Barb Hutchinson of Omaha, NE, Ann Marie and husband Phil Heldorfer of Bancroft, and Jean and husband Charles Farrow of Aurora, CO. Also surviving are six grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great-grandchildren; and a sister, Marmion Walsh of Albuquerque, NM. Lefty was preceded in death by his parents; four sisters; one brother; a son-in-law, Ken Hutchinson; and his grandson, Jeff Heldorfer. Per his wishes, cremation services have taken place. Private burial of the cremains will be done at a later date.