Shirley June Reker, obituary portrait — Ludvigsen Mortuary

In Loving Memory

Shirley JuneReker

Date of Birth June 13, 1938
Passed Away On September 19, 2022
At Age 84 years
Resident of Fremont, NE
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Shirley June Reker, age 84, of Fremont
Died Monday, September 19, 2022 at home.

Shirley was born June 13, 1938 in Fremont to Orville and Arietta 'Vance' Riley Sr. Due to her father's work with the railroad the family lived in Oregon from 1943-1949. They returned to Fremont and she graduated from Fremont High School in 1958. She married Lonnie Reker on November 16, 1958 at Salem Lutheran Church in Fremont. They have made Fremont their home ever since.

During her working years Shirley worked for OP Skaggs Grocery Store, Kwik Shop, HyVee and the Habitat Store, she also drove a school van for handicapped children.

Shirley was a member of First Lutheran Church in Fremont.

Survivors:
Husband – Lonnie of Fremont
Daughters – Nyla (Chuck) Bodfield of Omaha
Vickie (friend Sam) Reker of Fremont
5 grandchildren
3 great grandchildren
Brother – Orville 'Lucky' (Joni) Riley Jr.
Sister-in-law – Shirley Burbach

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents.

The funeral will be 10am, Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at First Lutheran Church in Fremont. Burial will follow in Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to First Lutheran Church. Visitation will be Monday from 3pm to 8pm with the family present from 6pm to 8pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont.

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Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont

1249 E. 23rd St.

Fremont, NE, 68025

September 26, 2022

3:00pm to 8:00pm

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Visitation

Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont

1249 E. 23rd St.

Fremont, NE, 68025

September 26, 2022

Family Present from 6pm to 8pm

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Funeral Service

First Lutheran Church

3200 East Military Avenue

Fremont, NE, 68025

September 27, 2022

10:00 AM

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Memorial Cemetery

800 West 23rd Street

Fremont, NE, 68025

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Condolences (3)

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Walter and Linda Thomas Bennington, NE September 21, 2022
"We were saddened to hear of Shirley's passing. Thoughts and prayers for the family during this difficult time.

Bud and Linda Thomas"
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Ethelanne Sherman FREMONT, NE September 20, 2022
"My heart goes out to the family of Shirley. Prayers for everlasting comfort and peace."
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Pamela morton Daytona beach, FL September 20, 2022
"A lovely lady and a beautiful spirit. She will be greatly missed. I am sorry for your loss."
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