Butte in Boyd County, Nebraska — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Marvin and Alice Humpal
(1922-2019) • (1929-2021)
| — | This Flagpole Honors The Legacy Of | — |
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 17, 2026
1. Marvin and Alice Humpal Marker
Following his U.S. Navy service during WWII, Marvin was a member of The American Legion for over 70 years and Alice was active in The American Legion Auxiliary. As patriotic, inspirational educators, they encouraged citizenship as students learned respect for the flag by standing at attention while reciting "The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag" and singing "The Star-Spangled Banner". They taught proper care and meticulous folding of the American flag. Their lessons incorporated the gifts of kindness, fairness and service, while reminding us of the responsibilities with which we have been entrusted. We celebrate the profound impact of positive-example leadership. Their goal was to help students achieve self-discipline and become positive contributors to society. We honor their shared love of the American flag and the United States for which it stands.
Erected by Wills American Legion Post 51.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Patriots & Patriotism • War, World II • Women. A significant historical date for this entry is December 7, 1941.
Location. 42° 54.877′ N, 98° 50.931′ W.
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Regionally, this marker is in Eastern Nebraska and in the Niobrara Valley. It is also in the American Midwest, in the Corn Belt, and on the prairies. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Louisiana Purchase.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Butte Centennial Park (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); World War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bethlehem German Congregational Church (approx. 7 miles away in South Dakota); Elwin W. "Smoke" Reed (approx. 8 miles away); Veterans Memorial (approx. 8 miles away); Fairfax Veterans Memorial (approx. 8.1 miles away in South Dakota); Fairfax Fire Bell
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., September 17, 2026
2. Marvin and Alice Humpal Marker and Flagpole
Credits. This page was last revised on September 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 28, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 28, 2026, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
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