Died Monday, February 2, 2026 at Dunklau Gardens in Fremont.
Lowell was born February 24, 1934 on a farm between Indianola and McCook, Nebraska to John and Valeria Coburn. He attended Red Willow consolidated school and the McCook College. In 1953 Lowell married Twila Schreiber at Peace Lutheran Church in McCook. In 1954 he was recruited and employed at the Standard Oil Training Center in Grand Island and in 1955 was transferred by Standard Oil to Omaha to open and manage a new training center which in later years became Amoco Oil Co. For the next 37 years with Amoco, Lowell and family lived in Omaha, Spirit Lake, Sioux City, Waterloo, Iowa; Omaha and again finally in Fremont in 1968 as manager, to open a new farm service center operation covering eastern Nebraska. Lowell enjoyed his work with a very great company and had several nice homes for the family. After retirement Lowell and Twila loved to travel to Hawaii and many other parts of the USA and especially their condos at Branson while always enjoying family and friends, boating and great Branson shows and climate.
He was a member of the Fremont Masonic Lodge since 1972, Fremont Shrine Club, Omaha Tangier Shrine Center, Roadsters II and previously Jesters.
Lowell is survived by his wife Twila, son Mike (Karen) of Hooper; Daughters Sherri (Jim) Junginger of Hooper, Julie (Mike) Kempenar, Pam (Brian) Foy both of Fremont; 10 grand children, 10 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, 3 sisters Opal Coburn, Eva (James) Dunn and Rosalie (Paul) Wittman.
The family will receive friends Friday, February 6 at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont from 4pm to 6pm. A Masonic Service open to the public will start at 6pm. Private burial will take place in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are directed to the Shriners Hospital for Children.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(7)
Charlene Manes
Lawrence, KS Monday, February 9, 2026 Twila and family, please accept my condolences as to the loss of Tobe. We remember fun days at the lake. May your memories sustain you and flood you with comfort. Love,Char Manes and family
Bill & Kim
Fremont, NE Saturday, February 7, 2026 What a wonderful man and neighbor that will be missed dearly! Sending hugs and prayers!Annette and Darrell Welander
Fremont, NE Friday, February 6, 2026 Sherri, Jim and family, we were sorry to hear of your dad's passing. It's never easy losing a parent no matter the circumstances. Thinking of you all and sending prayers and hugs.Donna Petersen
Fremont, NE Thursday, February 5, 2026 Pam & Brian and Julie & Mike: My sympathies in the loss of your Dad. It's so hard when a part of your family's foundation dies. May your memories give you comfort.Gary and Cindy German
Fremont, NE Thursday, February 5, 2026 We were privileged to be Tobe and Twila's neighbor for a few years. He was a good man. He will be missed. Sincere condolencesBob Nielsen
Fremont, NE Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Sorry to hear about Tobe passing, I have great memories with him and Twila belonging to Shrine and Roadster llGreg A Carlson
Fremont, NE Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Twila,Mike, Mike and Julie and the rest of family, our deepest condolences to your family on the passing of your Dad , Lowell . I sprayed his trees (pear) for many years while working for the 5 th season , I always visited with Lowell when I was done spraying he was also very to talk to, very sorry for you loss. Greg C