Jeri L. (Nielsen) Kallesen, obituary portrait — Ludvigsen Mortuary

In Loving Memory

Jeri L. (Nielsen)Kallesen

Date of Birth July 15, 1963
Passed Away On February 17, 2016
At Age 52 years
Resident of Fremont, NE
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Jeri L. (Nielsen) Kallesen age 52, of Fremont
Died Wednesday February 17, 2016 at her home.

Jeri was born July 15, 1963 to Larry and Joleen 'Sorensen' Nielsen in Fremont. She graduated from Fremont High School in 1981. She graduated from Dana College in Blair in 1985 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in accounting. On March 12, 1988 Jeri married Dan Kallesen in Fremont and they had one child Danielle. They moved to Arkansas and later divorced. Jeri moved back to Fremont, and pursued her career in technology focusing in EDI. She worked for Millard Refrigerated Services for 16 years as an EDI coordinator, living in Kansas City and Chicago before relocating to back to Fremont. In 2007 she worked for Pamida's corporate office as an EDI coordinator for 6 years until leaving because of her illness.

Jeri was a member of First Lutheran Church. She was a volunteer for several groups at the church. She was an avid Husker fan; you could find her at a tailgate every Saturday morning. She also enjoyed all kinds of sports.

Jeri was preceded in death by her grandparents, 2 paternal aunts and cousin Nancy.

Survivors:
Daughter – Danielle 'Dani' of Fremont
Parents – Larry and Joleen Nielsen of Hooper
Brothers – Doug (wife Jhojana) Nielsen of Broken Bow
Noel (wife Kara) Nielsen of Lincoln, and their children Kris and Mia
Grandmother - Mary Loudon of Fremont
4 legged companion – Abbi

Jeri's life will be celebrated at 10:30am Saturday at First Lutheran Church, with the Rev. Stephanie Tollefson officiating. A lunch will follow the service with the burial to follow in the Blair Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 3pm to 8pm with the family present from 6pm to 8pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. Memorials are suggested to First Lutheran Church for youth programs.

Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
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Services

Visitation

Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont

1249 E. 23rd St.

Fremont, NE, 68025

February 19, 2016

3:00pm to 8:00pm

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Visitation

Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont

1249 E. 23rd St.

Fremont, NE, 68025

February 19, 2016

Family present from 6-8

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Funeral Service

Celebration of Life Service

First Lutheran Church

3200 East Military Avenue

Fremont, NE, 68025

February 20, 2016

10:30 AM

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Graveside Service

Blair Cemetery

700 Jackson Street

Blair, NE, 68008

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Condolences (9)

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Gary and Jackie Grefe Arlington, NE February 26, 2016
"Larry and Joleen and family Our hearts go out to you. Know how she had suffered. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May The Lord wrap his loving arms around all of you. With love and friendship Gary and Jackie"
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Betsy Luce Fremont, NE February 23, 2016
"Jeri
You became my friend through bad circumstances but I learned so much from you about courage, fear, hope, kindness. And we shared our love for Jon Bon Jovi! It was an honor to be with you in your fight. Now put angel wings on and fly free. We will miss you. Hugs to your family"
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Mike & Sue Miller Omaha, NE February 19, 2016
"Butch, Jolene and family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you as you go through this time of sorrow. Time will eventually ease your pain, but until then be comforted by knowing that Jeri is in a better place with no suffering anymore."
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