Died Thursday, September 26, 2019 at the Pathfinder Place in Fremont.
Marjorie was born January 28, 1932 in Omaha, Nebraska to Henry and Violet 'McPherson' Eriksen. She was raised on the family farm west of Craig. She graduated from Craig High School. She then attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln and studied English. Marjorie married Wayne Sommerer in February of 1954. She was a substitute teacher while her children were young and transitioned into full time teaching as they got older. She taught in the Craig and Oakland School Districts, retiring in May of 1994. She remained on the farm until moving to Fremont to be close to her sons.
Marjorie was a member of Alder Grove Methodist Church south of Craig. She also had been involved with the Eastern Star Chapter in Craig, American Legion Auxiliary, Retired Teachers Association and numerous card clubs in the area.
Survivors:
Sons Ken (Karen) Sommerer and Rory Kim (Ragena) Sommerer both of Fremont.
Grandchildren Kody (Sara) Sommerer, Kory (Erica) Sommerer and step great grandchildren Adrian & Lucia,
Randy (Elizabeth) Sommerer and great granddaughter Lily, Ryan Sommerer, and Jordan Larson
Son-in-law Pat Clough of Lincoln
Brother Jim (Phyllis) Eriksen of Grand Island
Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband Wayne in 1994, daughter Kae Clough in 2009 and a brother Phil.
The funeral will be 10am, Monday, October 7, 2019 at Alder Grove Methodist Church (181 Co. Rd 21) south of Craig. The Rev. Gregg Gahan will officiate, burial will follow in the Craig Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family. Visitation will be Sunday, October 6 at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont from 2pm to 6pm with the family present from 2pm to 4pm.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(4)
Sally Hiebenthal
herman, NE Monday, October 7, 2019 I miss seeing you at Alder Grove Birthday club. You were a good neighbor. Now you are at peace. Your family will miss at gatherings. My sympathy to them. Sally HiebenthalRoger & Dianne Hunteman
HOOPER, NE Friday, October 4, 2019 Deepest sympathies to your family for your loss.Karan Ranson-Pettway
Omaha, NE Monday, September 30, 2019 Dearest Family Members of Ms. Marjorie,Words cannot express how I feel about my journey with you all and Ms. Marj. The long engaging conversations that me and my 16 year old daughter had with her regarding school and getting an education will never be forgotten. She was a very classy lady with a strong opinion of what was right and the importance of respect and manners. Thank you for sharing her with me and please know it was a privilege to be a part of her life. You all will be in my thoughts and prayers. Absence from the body is present with our Lord.
Lovingly,
Karan Ranson-Pettway
Connie Rokusek
Oakland, NE Sunday, September 29, 2019 Thoughts and prayers!! There was nothing like the wonderful family feel to the Alder Grove school and church. Your Mom, and your Dad, were big parts of that feeling. Marg will forever be remembered fondly.Steve & Connie (Moeller) Rokusek