James L. Grasmick, obituary portrait — Ludvigsen Mortuary

In Loving Memory

James L. “Jim”Grasmick

Date of Birth July 12, 1940
Passed Away On April 6, 2025
At Age 84 years
Resident of Fremont, NE
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James L. Grasmick, age 84, of Fremont
Died Sunday, April 6, 2025 at Dunklau Gardens

Jim was born in Rocky Ford, Colorado and moved with his family to Tekamah, Nebraska the summer of 1955. He graduated from Tekamah High School in 1958. He attended Dana College in Blair for one year before enlisting in the Army. He married Carolyn Dean at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Tekamah on September 25, 1960. In July of 1965 he began working for the Omaha Fire Department. In 1982, the Family moved to Fremont, and he continued working for the Omaha Fire Department until his retirement in 1996 at 57 years of age. He kept busy working part time jobs, fishing, golfing and projects around the house and at Sinai Lutheran Church.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; son Rod Grasmick(Kim Engen & Family), Omaha, NE; daughter, Robyn(Matt) Lawson, Palm Bay, FL; grandson James(Jessica) Grasmick, Omaha, NE, Granddaughter Kylie Lawson, Melbourne, FL; great grandchildren, Jersey & Jordan Grasmick; brother Jake(Loruss) Grasmick, Bella Vista, Arkansas; Sister-in-Law Regena Dean, Lincoln, NE; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by parents Elma & Konrad Grasmick; In Laws Darlene & Walter Dean; brothers Larry & Sam; brother-in-Law Dennis & wife Marsha Dean; brother-in-law Donald Dean.

The memorial service will be 2pm, Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Sinai Lutheran Church, 950 N. Pebble, Fremont, NE. The family will receive friends one hour before the service at church. Memorials to Sinai Lutheran Church.

Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont in charge of arrangements.

Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
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Sinai Lutheran Church (elca)

950 East 8th Street

Fremont, NE, 68025

April 12, 2025

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Sinai Lutheran Church

950 East 8th Street

Fremont, NE, 68025

April 12, 2025

2:00 PM

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Condolences (4)

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Kathy Johnson Scribner, NE May 8, 2025
"You have my sympathy for Jim and his family. I was acquainted with Jim's brother, Jake and knew that he visited this area frequently to golf with his brother.
Kathy Johnson"
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Valley View Senior League-Merlin Kempke, President Fremont, NE April 10, 2025
"Our deepest sympathy to the family of Jim Grasmick. We enjoyed having Jim play golf with our league. May you find strength and comfort in the love surrounding your family."
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Judy Fremont, NE April 9, 2025
"Deepest sympathy to all of you as you mourn the loss of one you loved so dearly. Jim was truly a kind and compassionate person and will be missed by all of you. I only pray that you will all find comfort in the many happy memories you've made over the years. God be with you all during this difficult time."
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