July 27, 1930 – February 24, 2022
Omaha – Preceded in death by wife Freda Strampe. Survived by daughters Robin (Paul) Wettengel and Janet (Tim) Arant, grandchildren Daniel Arant, Nathan Arant, Katie Higgins, Jay Nelson, Matthew Arant; 4great-grandchildren. Visitation Sunday 3:00 – 5:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary, 2727 N. 108th St. Funeral Service 11:00 AM Monday (2/28/2022) at Zion Lutheran Church, 14205 Ida St. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Memorials to The ALS Association.
3/1/1970 – 2/20/2022
Waverly –
USMC 1988 to 1992
Survived by his Mother Shari (Pound) Jensen and John Jensen. His Brother Rocque Went and Carol Kempkes-Went, and his Wife, Molly McClure-Went. Born in Columbus, Nebraska, DJ spent the early years of his childhood in North Platte before moving to Lincoln, Nebraska as a teen. DJ spent his days enjoying the outdoors, riding his motorcycle, working in his truck, and cheering on the Huskers. For the past 8 years, DJ has enjoyed working for Mainelli Wagner and Associates of Lincoln, Nebraska. DJ was a wonderful son and proud Marine who cared genuinely for his family and friends. He will be deeply missed. Semper Fi. Preceded in death by father Donald Sr.
Visitation Tuesday 12:30 – 1:30 PM at Gretna Chapel. Graveside Service 2:00 PM Tuesday (3/1/2022) at Omaha National Cemetery.
Memorials VFW Havelock Post 342 or Lincoln NE Rough Riders or New Breed MC Please make check payable to Charles Persinger.
Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – Gretna Chapel
11710 Standing Stone – Gretna, NE – 402-332-0090
www.RoederMortuary.com
10/12/1939 – 2/18/2022
Omaha – Shirley Ann Rettig was born October 12, 1939, in Atlantic Iowa. She attended schools in the Cumberland/Atlantic area. She graduated from Atlantic High School before moving to Omaha, NE to attend Commercial Extension School of Business. She was preceded in death by her parents Henry H Saville and Hazel M Saville Oehler, brother Larry Savile, first husband Gerald A Barmettler, and husband John Rettig.
She is survived by her five children and their spouses. Lori L Johnson, Brian A Barmettler, Timothy J Barmettler and wife JoAnn, Lisa A Holdorf and husband Kregg, and Scott J Barmettler. Two stepchildren Bambi L Heckerman and Tom Rettig. Eleven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Brothers Lloyd Saville and wife Paulette, and Ken Saville and wife Karen.
Shirley was described as sweet and loving person who always had a smile on her face. She had a tremendous gift to make everyone she knew feel valued and loved. She was an extraordinary caregiver and put the needs of others before herself. Shirley was always on the go, enjoying the simple pleasures of spending time with family and friends. She took special joy in watching and caring for her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved having her whole family together for special events or just because. The laughter and voices throughout the house gave her great joy even during her last days. Shirley passed surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Although she will be greatly missed, she will live on in the hearts and memories of those she loved and those who loved her.
Shirley had a deep faith and was a devote parishioner of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church. She left a handwritten note in her bible of the following bible verse.
2 Timothy 4:7. I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith.
Memorial Service 11:30 AM Saturday (2/26/22) at St. Mark Lutheran Church 1821 N. 90th St. Memorials to the family to be determined later.
Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel
2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE – 402-496-9000
www.RoederMortuary.com
6/13/1950 – 2/18/2022
Omaha – Survived by husband Michael, children Michelle F. (Kevin) Caniglia, David W. Holub, 3 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, siblings Robert Burns, Bill Blankenship, Della Daugherty, family and endless friends.
Visitation 5:00 -7:00 PM Wednesday (2/23/22) at Roeder Mortuary.
Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel
2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE – 402-496-9000
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6/22/1928 – 2/14/2022
Age 93 – Preceded in death by his wife, Jean; parents, Lawrence & Ceciel Youngberg and son, Kurt. Survived by his son, Brian (Michele) of O’Fallon, MO; daughter, Janet Solverson (Paul) of Falmouth, MA; six grandchildren, Montana Chambers (Ryan) of Pembroke, MA, Chance Aubrey (Laura) of Indianapolis, IN, Brianna Brown (Paul) of Wildwood, MO, Emily Monesmith (Jason) of Wentzville, MO, Natalie Jaeger (Landan) of St. Paul, MO, and Erika Youngberg of O’Fallon, MO; three great grandchildren, River Chambers, Everleigh Monesmith, and Jovie Monesmith.
Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel – 2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE – 402-496-9000 www.RoederMortuary.com
6/19/1931 – 2/16/2022
Glenn Albin Pearson completed his earthly journey on February 16, 2022, at the age of 90.
Glenn was born in Wisconsin on June 19, 1931, and raised on a dairy farm. Upon graduation from High School, he completed a Communications program in Minneapolis and was employed by the railroad in Galesburg, Illinois, sending teletype and morse code messages.
He served in the army signal corps in Korea from 1952-1954. After the war he studied at the Lutheran Bible Institute in Minneapolis and then Luther College in Wahoo, Nebraska, where he met his future wife Esther Over of Council Bluffs, Iowa. He went on to complete studies at Augsburg College in Minneapolis and Augustana Lutheran Seminary in Rock Island, Illinois. He was ordained as a Lutheran pastor in 1965 and would serve as pastor of five different churches, in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New York, and Omaha, Nebraska.
Glenn traveled as a missionary teacher to a total of 13 different countries. His final years of church ministry included training teams to visit the sick and elderly in Omaha. In 2007 Glenn’s book Prepare to Meet Your God: Scriptural Meditations for the Terminally Ill & Their Caregivers was published. He also had an amazing talent for woodworking and enjoyed camping, gardening, and birdwatching.
Glenn is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Esther Ruth (Over) Pearson and four daughters, Christine (William) Detrich of California, Emily (David) Rodden of Pennsylvania, Melissa (Steven) Bundy of California, and Laura (William) Fabian of Omaha, as well as 13 grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother James Pearson of Connecticut, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Albin and Helen Pearson and siblings Dorothy Johnson, Irvin Pearson, Evelyn Nelson, Reuben Pearson, and Arlene Sandberg.
Visitation will be held at Roeder’s Mortuary, 2727 N. 108th St., Omaha on Friday, February 25th, from 6-8 pm. A Celebration of Life will be held at Emmanuel Fellowship Church, 8345 Crown Point Avenue in Omaha on Saturday, February 26th at 11:00 a.m. Interment will take place in a private ceremony at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Omaha. Memorial donations may be made on behalf of Glenn’s grandson with special needs: “Caregiving for Caleb in honor of Grandpa Glenn” at Gofundme.com.
Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel – 2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE – 402-496-9000 www.RoederMortuary.com
1/16/1941 – 2/18/2022
Alfred Alois Pudenz passed away on February 18th, 2022 at the age of 81.
Fred was born on January 16th, 1941, in Carroll, Iowa to the parents of Rose and Albert Pudenz. He was the youngest of 6 brothers and 4 sisters. In 1958 he graduated from Our Lady of Mt. Carmel High School in Iowa. He then went on to build a successful career in the tire industry, meeting friends wherever he went, including the customers he served. No one was a stranger in Fred’s world.
On October 27th, 1962, he married the love of his life, Teresa Heithoff at Sacred Heart Church in Templeton, Iowa. Together, they built a life based on love, laughter and above all faith. He loved her fiercely and always, always put her first. They were inseparable and truly enjoyed the simplicity of life together.
After marriage, they moved to Denison where they eventually built their dream home and raised five children. Fred was extremely active in the community and spent years coaching youth sports, attending his kid’s sporting events, serving on various community committees, including the City Council and creating memories with family and friends whom he always cherished. In 1992, they moved to Omaha, Nebraska where he had the great pleasure of being close to some of his kids and grandchildren.
His greatest legacy is, without a doubt, his 13 grandchildren who he enjoyed spending time with and watching them grow. More than anything, he simply loved to hear how their day was and what was going on in their lives. He was so very proud of their accomplishments and was always their biggest fan in every aspect of their lives.
He was honest, hard-working, loyal, kind-hearted, and just an amazing man who appreciated the simple things in life, including a great view from his deck, a good chuckle with his grandkids, working in his yard or garden, tailgating in Ames, watching the Creighton Blue Jays, Iowa State Cyclones and Kansas City Royals play, and sharing an ice-cold beer with those he loved. But above all things, Fred was strong in his Christian faith, attending church almost every day whether in person or virtually. The foundation of faith that Fred and Teresa built together over the years will continue to be alive in the lives of all those he touched.
He is proceeded in death by his parents, Albert and Rose Pudenz; brothers, Art, Paul, Walt, Ralph; sisters, Alice Vonnahme, Marion Boes, Thelma Timmerman, Irma Knobbe; granddaughters, Katelyn and Kinsey Pudenz; his beloved brother in-laws, sister in-laws and many friends he met along the way.
Fred leaves his wife of nearly 60 years, Teresa Pudenz; his children, Lynn (Mary) of Waukee IA, Kurt (Mary) of Waukee IA, Steve (Vesta) of Papillion NE, and Jon (Patti) of Papillion NE, Jennifer Redmond (Chris) of Omaha NE; 13 Grandchildren who he loved very much, Brianne, Danielle, Cole, Brett, Aaron, Cael, Ashlyn, Connor, Anna, Courtney, Caden, Taylor and Jack; his brother Ken (Karen) of Columbia MO; In-laws; Donna of Edina MN, Mary Wessling (Ron) of Carroll IA, Laverne Heithoff (Cleo) of Grimes IA and Wayne Heithoff of Urbandale IA; many nieces, nephews and cherished friends who he will continue to inspire through the life he lived.
Visitation: Tuesday (2/22/2022) 5:00 – 6:30 PM with a Rosary Service at 6:30 PM at the mortuary. Funeral Mass: 11:00 AM Wednesday (2/23/2022) with a viewing for family and friends from 9:30-11:00 AM at St. Elizabeth Ann Catholic Church, 114th & Fort Street Omaha, Nebraska. Burial at Resurrection Cemetery in Omaha. Memorials to St. Elizabeth Ann Catholic Church, 5419 N 114th Street, Omaha NE 68164.
Roeder Mortuary – 2727 N 108th Street, Omaha NE 68164 – (402) 496-9000 www.RoederMortuary.com
5/25/1935 – 2/17/2022
Omaha – Preceded in death by wife Freda, son Mitchell. Survived by children Donn (Julie), Traci, 3 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, family and friends.
Private service to be held.
Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel
2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE – 402-496-9000
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