Died Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Methodist Fremont Health
Caralee was born August 12, 1935 at home in Fremont to Carl and Jeannette (Meier) Bang. Caralee graduated from Fremont High School in 1953. Caralee married Dean Johnson on October 11, 1953 at First Lutheran Church in Fremont. Over the years Dean and Caralee lived in Nebraska, California, Missouri, Tennessee, Texas, Illinois and Ohio before retiring and moving back to Fremont to be near family in May 1991. Caralee volunteered at what is now Methodist Fremont Health and loved playing bridge and golf.
Caralee was preceded in death by her parents, husband Dean, brothers Raymond and Eugene.
Caralee is survived by son Brent (Michelle) Johnson of Longmont, CO., daughter Brenda (Terry) Nelson of Fremont, grandsons Jeremy (special friend Maggie) and Kyle, brother Ron (Carol) Bang of Fremont, sister Nola Beck of Fremont and sister-in-law Dolores Bang of Fremont.
A private graveside service will be held at Ridge Cemetery in Fremont with a public celebration to be held at a later date.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(12)
Amanda Hadden and the Shalimar Gardens Family
Fremont, NE Tuesday, April 14, 2020 She is loved and missed dearly every day. Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of the family members. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. We wish you the best and happiest of memories.Love
Amanda Hadden and
The Shalimar Family
Craig Corn
Clearwater, FL Monday, April 13, 2020 Brenda and Brent,As you know your Mom was one of my favorites in life! I was so privileged to be her friend. We didn't always agree on everything, but we were civil to each other and that is what made such a GREAT friendship. She will be missed by our family as well as yourselves, but know that she traveled through life with her head up and going full steam ahead!! God be with all of you!!
Cathy Dill
Fremont, NE Monday, April 13, 2020 My deepest sympathy to all of Caralee's family. She is at peace now and joined in heaven with Dean and all her family and friends. She was one of the sweetest ladies I have known. Always so happy and cheerful. May you cherish all your memories.Mary Collins
Fremont, NE Monday, April 13, 2020 Thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this most difficult time. Caralee will long be remembered for her sweet, sweet spirit. She was a vital part of our church family at St. James' Episcopal Church for many years. She will be missed!Becky Lowry
Fremont, NE Monday, April 13, 2020 My thoughts and prayers are with you as Caralee took her first breath in Heaven. She was a dear with a beautiful smile and heart.Dorothy crawford
Fremont, NE Saturday, April 11, 2020 My deepest sympathy, I'm sorry for your loss..Dorothy crawford
Fremont, NE Saturday, April 11, 2020 I enjoyed volunteering with Caralee at the hospital auxilary, She was such a joy to visit with,Chuck and Teresa Beck
Ames, IA Saturday, April 11, 2020 We are so sorry for your loss. She was a special aunt who always had a smile.June Chase-Westphal
Fremont, NE Saturday, April 11, 2020 Brent and Brenda and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed visiting with your mom. She was quite the character and I know she will be missed.Nancy
Fremont, NE Saturday, April 11, 2020 She was a lovely lady my thoughts and prayers to her familySuzanne Hula Baker
Omaha, NE Saturday, April 11, 2020 What an awesome lady! So sorry to hear that she has passed. My sympathies to her entire family!Mary L Sendgraff
Fremont, NE Friday, April 10, 2020 My sincere sympathy to a lovely lady and great bridge player You will be missed. Mary Sendgraff