Florence E. Adams, obituary portrait — Ludvigsen Mortuary

In Loving Memory

Florence E.Adams

Date of Birth January 8, 1919
Passed Away On May 30, 2015
At Age 96 years
Resident of Fremont, NE
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Florence E. Adams, age 96, of Fremont;
died Saturday (May 30, 2015) in the Nye Pointe Health & Rehab Center, Fremont.

Florence was born January 8, 1919 in Hooper, Nebraska to George and Gertrude (Franke) Schuett. She grew up on the family farm northeast of Hooper in Washington County. On October 5, 1939, Florence was married in Shenandoah, Iowa to Arthur Adams. During her earlier working years in Fremont she worked for the Montgomery Wards Store in downtown Fremont.

In 1970, Florence and Art bought the Lucky Acres Fishing Resort near Miltona, Minnesota. They operated that until moving back to Fremont in 1984.

Florence and Art were charter members of the Fremont Senior Center (now the Friendship Center). Florence was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. She was also a member of the Fremont Area Medical Center Auxiliary and the Disabled American Veteran's Auxiliary. She enjoyed knitting, fishing, playing cards, and she took great pride in her family.

Survivors: daughter – Marilyn and husband Rodney Begier of Miltona, MN
son – James A. and wife Kathy Adams of Fremont
daughter-in-law – Judy Callahan of Rockwood, Ontario, Canada
7 grandchildren
17 great grandchildren
brother – George and wife Sharon Schuett of Omaha
sister-in-law – Marjorie Schuett of Fremont
Florence was preceded in death by her husband Arthur on April 28, 2002, son Gerald, brother Norris Schuett, sister and brother-in-law Marcella and Harlan Griffin, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Rosie and Bud Gitt.

The funeral service will be 1:30 PM Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Dr. David Coe. The committal will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran School. Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary is today (Tuesday, June 2nd) from 3 to 8 PM with the family present from 6 to 8 PM.

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Services

Visitation

Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont

1249 E. 23rd St.

Fremont, NE, 68025

June 2, 2015

3:00pm to 8:00pm

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Visitation

Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont

1249 E. 23rd St.

Fremont, NE, 68025

June 2, 2015

Family present from 6-8

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Funeral Service

Funeral Service

Trinity Lutheran Church (lcms)

1546 N. Luther Road

Fremont, NE, 68025

June 3, 2015

1:30 PM

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Graveside Service

Memorial Cemetery

800 West 23rd Street

Fremont, NE, 68025

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Condolences (3)

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Linda Kastrup Moran San Diego, CA June 2, 2015
"We are so sad to hear about Florence's passing. My husband and I enjoyed doing puzzle'w with Florence at Nye Point when visiting my Mom, Carolyn Kastrup. She was always happy to talk about the old days and we loved listening. She will be missed for sure.
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Dale Schuett Pleasanton, CA June 1, 2015
"Florence, you could always light up a room. You were always a comfort and an inspiration to me. My entire family loves you and will always miss you. You truly exemplify the "greatest generation"."
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Mary Jane Thulin Fremont, Ne, NE June 1, 2015
"What an elegant lady. Her sense of humor was delightful and her ability to softly talk to people about so many subjects. Her smile, disposition and love of God and life will forever be part of her legacy. She will be missed. My thought and prayers are with you family and friends."
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