Died Sunday, September 20, 2015 in Cape Girardeau, Mo.
Dean was born April 6, 1951 in Fremont to Louis and Evelyn 'Stalling' Ellermeier. He grew up north of Scribner, was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, attended District #35 school and graduated from Scribner High School in 1969. After high school he attended UNL for one year before returning to the farm to work full time with his father, famously declaring that he did not need to take English literature to know how to farm. Before returning to the farm full time he went to basic training and served his country in the Army reserve. He married Kathleen Klemme on July 28, 1973. They lived together and raised their family on the family farm until 2008 when Kathy passed away.
In addition to farming, Dean worked part time for Egbers Flighting and Supply as well as Beed Transportation out of West Point.
On August 14, 2010 Dean married Lisa Keeler Renner at United Presbyterian Church in North Bend. The couple lived in Linwood while Dean continued to farm in Scribner. Dean was an active member of American Legion Post 121 in Scribner, serving the role of Post Commander on two different occasions.
Dean was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather and always put his family as a priority in his life. Never shying away from hard work, Dean expanded the family farming operation and was currently farming over 900 acres over three counties. He was the consummate fix-it man, able to repair just about any piece of broken machinery that the farm could put in his way. He also enjoyed modifying and building his own equipment when something did not fit his needs or could not do what he thought it should be able to do.
Survivors:
Wife Lisa of Linwood
Sons Craig (Theresa Ho) Ellermeier of Iowa City, IA.
Jeremy (Heidi) Ellermeier of Cape Girardeau, MO.
Step children Brad (Sandy) Renner of Linwood
Stacey (Shawn) Wieseman of Osceola
Brian (Gina) Renner of Bellwood
Tim (Shannon) Renner of Columbus
5 granddaughters
11 step grandchildren
Brother Richard (Jean) Ellermeier of Portland, OR.
Brother-in-law Terry (Becky) Keeler of Houston, TX.
Sister-in-law Linda (Dennis) Brichacek of Schuyler
Father-in-law James (Muriel) Keeler of Fremont
Brother-in-law Steve (Betsy) Klemme of Murdock
Dean was preceded in death by his first Wife Kathy and his parents.
The funeral will be Thursday 10:30am at United Presbyterian Church in North Bend. The burial will be at 1:30pm in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery north of Hooper. A memorial fund will be determined at a later date. Visitation will be Wednesday from 3pm to 8pm with the family present from 6pm to 8pm at Ludvigsen's Scribner Funeral Chapel.
Online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com
Condolences(9)
Eileen & Bob Thornburg
Fremont, NE Thursday, September 24, 2015 Craig, Jeremy, Lisa, Richard & families,Our hearts ache for you. Dean was such a special man; loved the sparkle in his eyes!
Craig & Jeremy, he was so proud of you, your families, your accomplishments, your careers...and those granddaughters! I still miss the annual all-day shopping excursions with your mom. It's not often that people can experience a 40-year friendship.
May you all smile soon as you recall all the special memories.
In Sympathy & Love, Eileen & Bob Thornburg
Dale and Carol Schmid
David City, NE Thursday, September 24, 2015 Lisa and family, We are so sorry to hear about Dean he was a wonderful person and we always enjoyed seeing him. We are sorry we were on vacation and did not hear of his passing until I returned to work Thursday morning. Our deepest sympathy to all of you. God bless all of youMary Shonka
Cedar Bluffs, NE Thursday, September 24, 2015 Lisa,Donald & I would like to express our sincerest sympathies in the passing of Dean. Our prayers are with you and your entire family at this time.
Don and Mary Shonka
Vi Kroeger
Schuyler, NE Wednesday, September 23, 2015 Lisa, I was so sorry to read about Dean just now. What a terrible blow for you and the rest of the family! I know that the two of you were greatly enjoying your life together. Please know that we are thinking about you at this time.Dean's Friends from Lake Socorro
Lincoln, NE Wednesday, September 23, 2015 All of us part-timers at Lake Socorro genuinely enjoyed running into Dean. He was a joy to be around and the time we spent talking and joking with him was too infrequent.Godspeed to Lisa and all his family.
Bob & Chris Meyer
Scribner, NE Wednesday, September 23, 2015 To the family of Dean, we are so sorry to hear about Dean. He was always smiling and always talking about his grandkids. He will be missed. Our thoughts & prayers go to all of you.Carol Sloan
Omaha, NE Tuesday, September 22, 2015 Such an immense feeling of sadness for you Lisa, I know there are no words that can ease your pain, please know that I am thinking of you and sending my prayers and sympathy. Keep all the memories you and Dean made close inside your heart.Tom & Cindy Sunderman
Fremont, NE Monday, September 21, 2015 Lisa, Craig, Jeremy and families, our heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your families during this difficult time. Dean was a remarkable man and we are honored to have called him "friend" for almost 30 years! We just saw Dean on Thursday and visited; and he was excited and had the biggest smile, telling us his plans for the weekend traveling first to Iowa and then to Missouri to visit Craig and Jeremy and families. While we are shocked and grieving, we know that today Dean is "singing and shouting the victory!" Please know that we will continue to hold you in our thoughts and prayers.Janice Rubin
Houston, TX Monday, September 21, 2015 Along with everyone else, what a shock. He was a fun loving cousin & will be missed. Prayers to all, especially Lisa & Richard & the boys.Janice Ellermeier Rubin (Houston)