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Funeral Services for Monroe Wayne Power Sr. of Fremont formerly of Holdrege will be 2:00 P.M. Thursday April 28 at the Evangelical Free Church in Fremont. Wayne, 85 years of age, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2011 at the Fremont Area Medical Center. Born March 10, 1926 in Sabetha, Kansas, Wayne was the only child of Monroe William and Lila Violet (Walton) Power. He was raised in Sabetha, Kansas and was inducted into the United States Navy in 1944 and served his country during WW II until his honorable discharge in 1946. On February 21, 1949, Wayne was united in marriage to Doris Jean Schafer, a connection that has lasted sixty-two years and is an example of true, unconditional love and commitment. To this union, five children were born: Wayne Jr., Keith, Joleen, Jenice, and Janice.
In 1954, Wayne graduated with a bachelor's degree from Kansas State University. He taught school and coached sports in Greenleaf, Kansas from 1954 until 1959, and to this day, former students still refer to him as "coach." Wayne and his family moved to Holdrege, Nebraska in 1959 where he leased Woerner Oil gas station, before buying it in 1971, which became Power Oil Co. and later Power Mart Inc. The family also owned and operated convenience stores in Kearney, Alma, and Arapahoe, NE. After leaving the convenience store industry in 1992, Wayne continued to operate a business information system and computer consultation business. In 2007, Wayne and his wife Doris moved to Fremont, NE and enjoyed spending time with their daughter Jenice and family.
Wayne was a member of the All Saints Catholic Church for many years while living in Holdrege. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, grilling, and caring for the family pool and his beautiful flowers. Wayne loved his grandchildren dearly and was a generous, devoted, and loving influence on their lives. Computers, politics, and great conversation were just a few of his many interests. He was a progressive thinker and a true mentor and friend to many.
Wayne is preceded in death by his parents and son-in-law Dave Linder. He leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife Doris, of Fremont, NE; two sons, Wayne Power Jr. and his wife Cheryl of San Antonio, TX; Keith Power and his wife Bobbie of Houston, TX; three daughters, Joleen Linder of Holdrege, NE; Jenice Wolfe and husband Brad of Fremont, NE; Janice Power-Quitmeyer and husband Kevin of Englewood, CO; eight grandchildren: Abigail Christensen and husband Adam of Lincoln, NE; Trisha Erickson and husband Chris of Omaha, NE; Stephanie Keeler and fiancé Mark Hansen of Boston, MA; Dalton, Pierce, and McKenae Power-Quitmeyer all of Englewood CO; Lila and Caroline Wolfe of Fremont, NE; two great grandchildren: Grant and Thea Christensen of Lincoln NE; five step grandchildren, Dawn Keith and husband David of Mobile AL, Kris Shaver and husband Trent of Atlanta NE, Richard Linder and his wife Kelli of Grand Island NE, Shane Pierce and his wife Holly of San Antonio, TX and Wesley Pierce and his wife Lauren of Saulte St. Marie MI; six great step grandchildren, Erica and Geoffrey Keith of Mobile AL, Wyatt Linder of Grand Island NE, AvaLayne and Barrett Pierce of San Antonio TX and Luke Pierce of Saulte St. Marie MI; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A memorial has been established in his memory and will be designated at a later date. Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont is in charge of the arrangements. Expressions of caring and kindness can be sent to the family at www.ludvigsenmortuary.com.
In 1954, Wayne graduated with a bachelor's degree from Kansas State University. He taught school and coached sports in Greenleaf, Kansas from 1954 until 1959, and to this day, former students still refer to him as "coach." Wayne and his family moved to Holdrege, Nebraska in 1959 where he leased Woerner Oil gas station, before buying it in 1971, which became Power Oil Co. and later Power Mart Inc. The family also owned and operated convenience stores in Kearney, Alma, and Arapahoe, NE. After leaving the convenience store industry in 1992, Wayne continued to operate a business information system and computer consultation business. In 2007, Wayne and his wife Doris moved to Fremont, NE and enjoyed spending time with their daughter Jenice and family.
Wayne was a member of the All Saints Catholic Church for many years while living in Holdrege. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, grilling, and caring for the family pool and his beautiful flowers. Wayne loved his grandchildren dearly and was a generous, devoted, and loving influence on their lives. Computers, politics, and great conversation were just a few of his many interests. He was a progressive thinker and a true mentor and friend to many.
Wayne is preceded in death by his parents and son-in-law Dave Linder. He leaves to mourn his passing his loving wife Doris, of Fremont, NE; two sons, Wayne Power Jr. and his wife Cheryl of San Antonio, TX; Keith Power and his wife Bobbie of Houston, TX; three daughters, Joleen Linder of Holdrege, NE; Jenice Wolfe and husband Brad of Fremont, NE; Janice Power-Quitmeyer and husband Kevin of Englewood, CO; eight grandchildren: Abigail Christensen and husband Adam of Lincoln, NE; Trisha Erickson and husband Chris of Omaha, NE; Stephanie Keeler and fiancé Mark Hansen of Boston, MA; Dalton, Pierce, and McKenae Power-Quitmeyer all of Englewood CO; Lila and Caroline Wolfe of Fremont, NE; two great grandchildren: Grant and Thea Christensen of Lincoln NE; five step grandchildren, Dawn Keith and husband David of Mobile AL, Kris Shaver and husband Trent of Atlanta NE, Richard Linder and his wife Kelli of Grand Island NE, Shane Pierce and his wife Holly of San Antonio, TX and Wesley Pierce and his wife Lauren of Saulte St. Marie MI; six great step grandchildren, Erica and Geoffrey Keith of Mobile AL, Wyatt Linder of Grand Island NE, AvaLayne and Barrett Pierce of San Antonio TX and Luke Pierce of Saulte St. Marie MI; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A memorial has been established in his memory and will be designated at a later date. Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont is in charge of the arrangements. Expressions of caring and kindness can be sent to the family at www.ludvigsenmortuary.com.