Paul “Duane” Aylward, 86, passed away June 1, 2018 at Linden Court in North Platte NE. Duane was born November 27, 1931 to Lynn “Dutch” and Ellen “Dolly” Aylward south of Dickens. Duane married Neva Schultz at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Wallace on November 12, 1949.

Duane was a member of the Wallace and Hayes Center Roping Clubs, Nebraska Cattlemen, and St. Mary’s Catholic Church. He also served on the Wallace School Board for many years.
Duane was very proud of his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He loved black Angus cattle, good horses and belonging to the Creek Crew family, but above all he loved going dancing with Neva. He was a man of his word, strong in his faith, and was always a good neighbor.

He is survived by 3 daughters, Patricia (Dave) Hill of Springfield, Rita (Bob) Dobbins of Hershey, and Lisa (Bob) Kosmacek of North Platte. One son Jeff (Kendra) Aylward of Dickens. Seven granddaughters Brenda (Sam) McCants, Christa (Kory) Patera, Kayla (Jason) Star, Taryn (Colton) Haire, Jena (Aaron) Ruppert, MaKenzie Aylward and Rachel Kosmacek. Two grandsons Greg (Ena) Hill and Robbie Kosmacek. Four great grandchildren, Kedrin, Aaron, Evalynn Hill and Elliott Star. One brother Pat Aylward, and one brother in-law Leo Werkmeister.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife Neva, his parents and sister Jean Werkmeister.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 10:00 CT Wednesday June 6, 2018 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Wallace. Rosary will be at 7:00 CT Tuesday June 5, 2018 at Carpenter Memorial Chapel in North Platte. Family will be accepting visitors prior to rosary at 5:00 CT. Burial will be at Morningview Cemetery near Wallace.