Kenneth E. Ranslem, obituary portrait — Ludvigsen Mortuary

In Loving Memory

Kenneth E.Ranslem

Date of Birth September 25, 1931
Passed Away On December 25, 2019
At Age 88 years
Resident of Fremont, NE
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Kenneth E. Ranslem age 88, of Fremont
Died Wednesday December 25, 2019 at Dunklau Gardens in Fremont

Kenneth was born September 25, 1931 in Albion, Nebraska to Ray and Esther 'Nelson' Ranslem. At the age of 8, the family moved to Fremont. Kenneth graduated from Fremont High School in 1949. After graduation he worked various jobs until beginning a long career with Chicago and North Western Railroad. During this time he married Shirley Johnson on January 18, 1952. Kenneth retired from the railroad in December of 1991.

After retiring, Kenneth and Shirley took their 5th wheel and loved to travel, they also took many bus tours and several cruises. Kenneth also loved to take his boys hunting. He was a member of the First Christian Church and the Fremont Masonic Lodge #15 A.F. & A.M.

Survivors:
Wife – Shirley of Fremont
Daughter – Cynthia (David) Powers of Fremont
Son – Brian (Barbara) Ranslem of Fremont
Daughter-in-law – Rebecca Ranslem of Fremont
8 grandchildren – Kelly Thomsen and Bret Ranslem of Fremont, Elizabeth (Craig) Ottun of Sargent; Megan(Paul) Boardman of Telford, England; Danielle(Darren) Lindgren of Madison, Devilyn Boyles of Mount Juliet, TN; Cassandra (Chris) Flemming of Omaha and Lindsay (Brandon) Jefferies of Omaha.
Great Grandchildren – Logan, Evan and Lukas Boyles; Danica and Kourtnee Jefferies, Kira and Alexis Ranslem; Jackson, Natalie, Noah and Callen Ottun; William and Meredith Boardman, Kaeden and Graesen Thomsen.

Kenneth was preceded in death by a son Mark, parents, sister Phyllis Peters and brother Carroll Ranslem.

The memorial service will be 11am, Wednesday January 15, at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 5pm to 7pm also at the funeral home with a Masonic Service at 7pm which is open to the public. Memorials are suggested to The Shriner's Hospitals or St. Judes Children's Hospital

Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
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Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont

1249 E. 23rd St.

Fremont, NE, 68025

January 14, 2020

With Family 5pm to 7pm

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Masonic Service

Ludvigsen Mortuary

1249 East 23rd Street

Fremont, NE, 68025

January 14, 2020

7:00 PM

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Memorial Service

Ludvigsen Mortuary

1249 East 23rd Street

Fremont, NE, 68025

January 15, 2020

11:00 AM

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Condolences (17)

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Karen Johnson Oakland, NE January 13, 2020
"So sorry for your loss, Shirley. I didn't realize he was failing in health. I know how hard it is to stand by our men and see them go down hill. The only consolation we have now, is they are not in pain. we know they are in a better place, but they sure leave an empty place with us. Prayers to All the family. Pray the Lord wraps his arms around All of you and helps being peace to your family. I am sorry not able to attend, I have doctors appointments as having back surgery in 11 days."
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Barbie Godfrey Sioux City, IA January 4, 2020
"Sending lots of love and prayers to Aunt Shirley and Family we are so sorry to hear about your loss may Uncle Kenny fly high with the Angel's and watch over us all until we all meet again. Love you all so much"
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Barbie Godfrey Sioux City, IA January 4, 2020
"Prayers to Aunt Shirley and family so sorry for your loss. Love you all so much"
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