James A. Wiseman
April 5, 1943 - May 15, 2015

James A. Wiseman

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James A. Wiseman, 72, of Fremont, passed away suddenly at home Friday, May 15. He was born to Oren & Evea (Hansen) Wiseman April 5, 1943, in Colby, KS. The family lived in Canorado, then Goodland. He graduated from Sherman County High School then attended Ft. Hays State College 3 years.

Early 1965, he met the love of his life, Elaine Beringer, in St. Francis, KS. They married April 17, 1966, at Salem Lutheran Church near St. Francis. Their daughter, Carol, was born in 1968 and son, Jon, in 1971. Their grandsons Garrett and Cody were born to Jon and wife, Jen.

In 1965, Jim started at L.J.Messer Co. in Goodland and Colby. They moved to Wray, CO, in 1968. He worked at Wray Auto Parts. In 1979, they moved to Minden, NE, to open J & E Auto Parts. After selling their store in 1990, they moved to Fremont, NE, where he worked for R.J.'s Auto Parts and, then, later, Mize & Co. After retiring from sales, Jim drove for Railcrew Express then delivered the Fremont Tribune. Jim retired in 2010.

Jim belonged to Sinai Lutheran Church, Fremont. He was a Masonic member since 1976, serving as Master 3 years. While in Fremont, he was a dual member of Hiram 52 and Fremont 15. He loved working with recycled wood, reading books, and spending time with family.

He is survived by his wife, Elaine; daughter, Carol, and special friend, Joe; son, Jon, and wife, Jen; grandsons, Garrett and Cody.

Visitation Thursday from 6pm to 7pm with a Masonic Service at 7pm. Funeral service is Friday 10am all at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel. Private burial at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to the Masonic-Eastern Star Home for Children, Fremont, or to the family for future determination.

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Visitation
Thursday, May 21, 2015
With Family 6pm to 7pm
Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont
1249 E. 23rd St.
Fremont, NE  68025
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Service
Masonic Service
Thursday, May 21, 2015
7:00 P.M.
Ludvigsen Mortuary
1249 East 23rd Street
Fremont, NE  68025
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Memorial Service
Friday, May 22, 2015
10:00 A.M.
Ludvigsen Mortuary
1249 East 23rd Street
Fremont, NE  68025
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Condolences(3)

  1. Barbara Rios
    You will be thought of. I am grateful for our visit at grandma's funeral in Sainty.
  2. Deb Engler
    Carol,
    So very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. You and you family are in my prayers.
  3. Bev Doty Krutz
    Jim was my dad's cousin. My dad, Paul Doty, enjoyed visiting with Jim and sharing family stories. My sympathy to the family. I enjoyed meeting him at my dad's visitation and getting to spend some time with him at the funeral and visiting and sharing pictures.
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