Kenneth was born October 19, 1932 in the Ridgeley area south of Scribner to Edward and Ida 'Wobken' Meyer. He was baptized January 8, 1933 in St. John's Ridgeley Lutheran Church and confirmed on September 22, 1946 in St. Paul's Lutheran Church north of Hooper. He attended district 35 rural school and graduated from Scribner High School.
He farmed with his father north of Scribner until 1958, when he moved to a farm south of Scribner. While farming, he also worked for the Christensen Grain Elevator in Fremont. In 1972 he became the manager of the Nickerson Co-op for the next 10 years. He worked for the R.E. Reutzel Co. in Fremont, and then the Fremont Co-op Elevator until retiring.
He was a member of the United Lutheran Church in Scribner where he had served on the church council in various offices. Later he became the YOKE (grouping of area Lutheran Churches) treasurer. He had also served in various offices of the school board of rural district 90. In his earlier years, he played softball in the church league. An avid Husker fan, he was a member of Nebraska's Touchdown Club. He was a member of the Elkhorn Valley Golf Team in the Senior League. And he was a former member of the Fremont Coin Club.
On April 22, 1951 he was married to Marlene Meyer in St. Paul's Lutheran Church north of Hooper.
Survivors: wife - Marlene
2 daughters - Jane and husband Steve Langemeier of Hooper
Sandy and husband G.J. Valasek of Omaha
4 grandchildren - Ginger Langemeier of Arlington, Virginia
Heidi and husband Eddie Couch of Mead
Scott Langemeier of Hooper
Cody Valasek of Omaha
2 great grandchildren - Emmett and Isaac Couch of Mead
brother - Leonard and wife Audrey Meyer of Scribner
sister - Janet and husband Lowell Bloemker of Fremont
A memorial service will be 2 PM Saturday afternoon (May 31st) in the United Lutheran Church in Scribner with the Rev. Dr. Nicki McIntyre officiating. The committal will follow in the Hooper Cemetery. There is no viewing, however the family will be at the Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont tonight (Friday - May 30th) from 6 to 8 PM to receive friends. Memorials are suggested to the United Lutheran Church in Scribner and to the American Cancer Society.
Condolences(9)
Larry Moeller
Manhattan, KS Monday, June 9, 2008 Dear Mrs. Meyer, Jane and family, Sandra and family, What great times we had at District #47 and mutual farm visits. Your Husband/Dad was part of that history and he wrote plenty of his story thereafter. As I believe I stated in your cards: Death ends a Life but Not a Relationship. You'll be talking to Ken forever. Your sorrow and pain will not diminish that Strong Relationship. Heartfelt, Larry & Stephanie MoellerBoyd Bower
Union Bridge, MD Thursday, June 5, 2008 Condolences Marlene and Family.Steve and Lyanne Conrad
Beemer, NE Saturday, May 31, 2008 Dear Marlene and family, I'm so sorry to read about Kenny's death, and really sorry that I'll be missing his services. We are currently in Washingtom IL, our newst grand-daughter is being Baptized on Sunday. I try to check the Fremont Tribune's web-site a couple times a week, just to keep up with the news, by the time I get the Rustler, it's old news. Again, I'm so sorry and wish I could make the services. You were such great friends to my parents and were very supportive to me when mom passed away, I'll never forget you kindness. Steve and LyanneRod & Carol Ahrndt
Scribner, NE Friday, May 30, 2008 Marlene and family, We are so sorry to hear of Kenny's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May the good Lord bless you and hold you in his arms in this sad time. Rod & CarolHarry and Jeannette Granger
Ames,, NE Friday, May 30, 2008 Marlene and family, We were so sad to hear of your loss. You will be in our prayers and thoughts at this time. Cherish the memories and know that God is with you always. Our deepest symapathy, Harry and Jeannette GrangerAnne Jung (Zahourek)
Napa, CA Friday, May 30, 2008 Jane: I just read the Tribune online. So sorry to hear about your father. I will include your family in my prayers this evening.Nancy Harms & Gerhart Wehrbein
Elkhorn, NE Friday, May 30, 2008 Please accept our deepest sympathy during this very difficult time of loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you cherish the memories of your times together. Nancy Harms & Gerhart WehrbeinDave Heller
Fremont, NE Friday, May 30, 2008 You will be missed my friend!!!Anne Larson
Blair, NE Friday, May 30, 2008 Jane and family, I am so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I know you loved him and will miss him dearly. Cherish your memories of times spent together. Celebrate his life. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.