2009 Nebraska Pioneer Farm Family Award
Sponsored by the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Foundation

Richard & Rita Gubbels Farm

86266 561 Avenue
Randolph, Nebraska

On May 13, 1908 John Gubbels Sr. and his wife Elizabeth bought a bare quarter of ground in Wayne County, Nebraska. On February 21, 1928 they sold it to their son Walter Gubbels. Walter had a set of buildings on the quarter. On October 25, 1928 he married Irene Gerber, they lived on the farm until 1964.

In August of 1964 Richard & Rita Gubbels moved to the farm they own and reside there today.

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