Orland V. Mahnke, age 84 of Omaha, passed away January 2, 2009 at Creighton University Medical Center. Orland was born July 17, 1924, to William and Barbara (Raasch) in West Point, Nebraska. He graduated from Beemer High School in 1942 later attending business school. During this time he met Gloria J. Petersen in Omaha. While there, he enlisted in the Army and upon being honorably discharged, Orland and Gloria were married on December 4, 1946. In 1960 they moved from Omaha to Fremont where he continued to run Mahnke Implement Company. He later owned and operated Dehy Inc. in Fremont until he retired and moved to Omaha in 2003. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was very active at Trinity Lutheran Church, loved baseball, golf, cards, and dancing. Preceded in death by his parents William and Barbara, two brothers Delbert and Milford, two sisters Neola and Elvira, and a grandson Scott Mahnke. Survived by his son Steve (Becky) Mahnke of Central City, Nebraska; daughter Vicki (Brian) Boesche of Lincoln; Grandchildren Jeff Mahnke of Lincoln; Michelle (AJ) Strecker of Bennington; Jamie (Alex) Gordon of Overland Park, KS; Jessica Boesche of Lincoln. Many other nieces, nephews and friends. Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church in Fremont or the charity of your choice. Please visit www.duganchapel.comto leave an online condolence. Visitation: Tuesday, 4-8 PM with family present from 6-8 PM. Funeral Service: Wednesday 11 AM at Trinity Lutheran Church Interment: Memorial Cemetery