Evelyn M. Johnson Anderson
March 23, 1926 - October 11, 2014

Evelyn M. Johnson Anderson

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Evelyn M. (Johnson) Anderson, age 88, of Fremont;
died Saturday (October 11th) in Dunklau Gardens (was A.J. Merrick Manor).

Evelyn was born in Dodge, Nebraska to August and Olga (Heinsen) Heese. She grew up in the Dodge & Scribner area. Later, Evelyn worked at the Scribner Air Base.

On March 18, 1945, Evelyn was married to Russell Johnson. Russell enlisted in the United States Army and while he was serving, she worked in the tobacco factories in Virginia. Following his discharge, they came back and farmed northwest of Fremont until Russell's death on March 22, 1978. Evelyn had worked for Mode O' Day and Pendleton Woolen Mills in Fremont, Fachman's Hooper Inn in Hooper, and then she worked for J.C.Penney in Fremont for 25 years until retiring. On May 4, 1984, Evelyn married Eldred 'Bud' Anderson and they lived in Fremont. Bud preceded Evelyn in death on May 30, 2005.

Evelyn was a member of First Lutheran Church and had been active in its quilters group. She was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary and was active in their drill team. She also enjoyed playing in several card clubs.

Survivors: daughter Karen and husband Ken Sommerer of Fremont
son Keith and wife Marcia Johnson of Fremont
4 grandchildren Kody and wife Sara Sommerer
Jeremy Johnson
Kory Sommerer and special friend Katie Baker
Mandy Johnson
1 great grandson Clayton Coe
brother Bernard and wife Muriel Heese of Fremont
sister-in-law Gladys Rhinehart of Seattle, Washington

Evelyn was preceded in death by her husbands Russell Johnson and Eldred 'Bud' Anderson, and brother Howard Heese.

The funeral service will be 10:30 AM Thursday (Oct. 16th) at the First Lutheran Church (Military & Johnson Rds) with Rev. Matt Knopf. The committal will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family for distribution. Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont, will be on Wednesday from 2 to 8 PM, with the family present from 6 to 8 PM.

online guestbook @ www.ludvigsenmortuary.com


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Visitation
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
2:00pm to 8:00pm
Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont
1249 E. 23rd St.
Fremont, NE  68025
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Wednesday, October 15, 2014
Family present from 6-8
Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont
1249 E. 23rd St.
Fremont, NE  68025
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Service
Funeral Service
Thursday, October 16, 2014
10:30am
First Lutheran Church
3200 East Military Avenue
Fremont, NE  68025
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Interment
Memorial Cemetery
800 West 23rd Street
Fremont, NE  68025
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Condolences(3)

  1. Genelle Hargens
    Karen, Keith and family,

    So sorry to here of your loss. It will be the memories that you remember the most. Sympathy and Prayers.
  2. Mandy
    Love you more than life itself. I know you're smiling down at me. I miss you and look forward to seeing you again one day.
  3. Michele (Ahrndt) Richards
    so sorry for your loss. sending my prayers for peace and comfort at this time...
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