Died Friday, December 3, 2021 at Methodist Fremont Health
Arnita was born August 6, 1942 in Fremont to Arthur and Ila 'Young' Kerns. As a young child the family moved to Stillwater, Oklahoma before returning to Fremont. She graduated from Fremont High School in 1960. She then attended Bahner's Beauty School. She worked for Adonis Beauty Salon then for The Beauty Studio. For twenty years she worked at the Hooper Care Center, first as a beautician and then as an assistant in the Life Enrichment department.
Arnita was married by the Rev. Levenhagen to Raymond Wolf at Trinity Lutheran in Fremont on April 1, 1972, and to this union a daughter Angela and son Aaron were born. The family lived on Raymond's family farm near Hooper.
Arnita was a former member of Immanuel Lutheran Church east of Winslow and currently was a member of Trinity in Fremont. She loved going to her grandchildren's sports and music activities. She would go to dances and listen to the music. Lately her favorite activity was the bible study she attended on Tuesday mornings at Trinity. Arnita also loved baking & cooking for family and friends.
Arnita is survived by her daughter Angela(Albert) Hammang of Arlington, son Aaron(RaLyne)Wolf of Scribner
grandchildren Evan and Luke Hammang of Arlington; Allison and Zane Wolf of Scribner. She is also survived by a sister Norma Payzant of Fremont, sister-in-law Shirley Fischer of Northville, MI. and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
Arnita was preceded in death by her husband Raymond, sister Barbara Shannon, sister-in-law Elaine Wolf, brothers-in-law Bob Shannon, Ronald Payzant and Clarence Fischer, and niece Diane Shannon.
The funeral will be Wednesday, December 8, 2021, 10am, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fremont. The Rev. Anthony Gerber will officiate. Burial will follow in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery east of Winslow. Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church or Immanuel Cemetery Perpetual Care Fund. Visitation will be Tuesday, from 3pm to 8pm with the family present from 6pm to 8pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
The service will be live streamed beginning at 10am at: https://trinityfremont.com/live/
Condolences(7)
Nick Lamme
Fremont, NE Thursday, December 9, 2021 My sincere sympathy to Arnita's family. She was a dear friend and will be no doubt missed by many. Praying for your strength during this difficult time.Sonja & Dave Bauers
Fremont, NE Wednesday, December 8, 2021 Aaron and family, Angela and family and Norma, So sorry we can't be with you Tuesday or Wednesday. We send love and hugs. Arnita was a very special person. My mom always loved visiting with her at the care center. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.Alan and Sandy Kumm
Fremont, NE Tuesday, December 7, 2021 So very sorry to here of your Mom Arnita’spassing! So sorry I couldn’t be there for her service! Jesus is holding her hand and leading her to her heavenly home now!! She is there!! She was a light to our Bible class and she will be missed so much!! Alan and I are so sorry for your families loss!!
Bruce Schut
Scribner, NE Tuesday, December 7, 2021 May the promise of resurrection in Christ Jesus give you comfort and peace in this time and always. I always enjoyed working with Arnita at Hooper Care Center when I led chapel services. She was so helpful and compassionate in her relationship with the residents.Bev Rasmussen
Wahoo, NE Monday, December 6, 2021 My sincere sympathy to all of the family.i have many fond memories of our high school days.Alice Carlson Segers
Alvin, TX Monday, December 6, 2021 Angela & Aaron, our sympathy and prayers to you and your families. Your Mom and Dad were good neighbors for many years (as were our grandparents). Your Mom was a special friend to our Mom at Hooper Care Center.Mel and Carol Young
Burleson, TX Monday, December 6, 2021 So sorry we can't be there. We are there with you in spirit. We love all of you dearly.