Elmer J. Banks
December 26, 2007
Elmer was born to Elmer M. and Myrtle H. 'Foskett' Banks on July 28, 1930 in Orleans, NE. Elmer came to Fremont in 1948. He served in the United States Army from March of 1951 to Feb. of 1953. Elmer had received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star.
On August 18, 1957, Elmer was married in the First Baptist Church in Fremont to Evelyn L. Long, by the Rev. Harold Shaw. They celebrated their 50th anniversary this past August.
Elmer was a retired machinist, having retired from Valmont Industries after 22 years there.
Elmer was a member of the First Baptist Church where he had served on the Diaconate, and had also served as an usher. Elmer initiated the serving of communion to the shut-in members of his church. Other memberships include the Fremont Eagles Aerie 200, American Legion Post 20 and VFW Post 854, the Fremont Masonic Lodge No. 15 A. F. & A.M., Fremont York Rite Masonic Bodies, and Arbor Vitae Chapter 92 Order of Eastern Star.
Survivors: wife ? Evelyn
2 daughters ? Deborah Stonehocker of Fremont
Sarah and husband Shayne Schiermeister of Fremont
1 son ? Martin Banks of Fremont
8 grandchildren, including Monica whom they raised
4 great grandchildren
Elmer was preceded in death by a son James Allen Banks, and 2 sisters Ruth Schwartz and Bertha Jacobs.
The funeral service will be 9:30 AM Saturday (Dec. 29th) in the First Baptist Church with the Rev. Leland Foreman, Rev. Walter Hickman, and Rev. Richard Holmen officiating. The committal will be in Ridge Cemetery. Military Honors will be rendered by the Fremont Honor Guard of American Legion Post 20 and VFW Post 854. Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church.
Visitation will be today (Friday, Dec. 28th) from 2 to 8 PM with the family receiving friends from 6:30 to 8 PM at the Ludvigsen Mortuary.
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