Rose Sweet, obituary portrait — Ludvigsen Mortuary

In Loving Memory

RoseSweet

Date of Birth January 1, 1900
Passed Away On February 16, 2011
At Age 111 years
Resident of Omaha
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Rose was born May 7, 1952 in Fairbury, NE. to Ronald and Frances 'Thorson' Helget. The family lived in several different communities until coming to Fremont in 1965. Since moving to Fremont, Rose worked in several different businesses and most recently worked as a bartender at the Sale Barn, Cooper Creek Coffee, and Bomgaars Supply.

Rose was a member of the Fremont Horse Arena Improvement Association, American Quarter Horse Association, American Paint Horses Association. She loved all animals but especially horses and her puppies Samantha and Cheyenne. She loved to take trips to Colorado and really enjoyed Estes Park. She was already packed long before her traveling companions knew they were going.

Survivors:
Son - Bill Sweet of Arkansas
Brother - Dick Helget (and special Friend Theresa Vance) of Fremont
1 - Grandson
Special Friend - Don Forsberg of Fremont
nieces and nephews

Rose was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers (Ed and Steve Helget) and a sister Verna Braddock.

The memorial service will be 10:30am Saturday at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel. There is no visitation. Memorials are suggest to the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.)

Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com

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Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont

1249 E. 23rd St.

Fremont, NE, 68025

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Condolences (14)

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The Spicer Girls Ames, NE February 24, 2011
"Thinking of you."
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Ellen Kunasek Bloomington, IL February 24, 2011
"Rose and I worked together years ago at Midland Lutheran College cafeteria. She was always pleasant to work with, and I considered her a good friend. I was sorry to lose touch with her when she left MLC. I am very saddened to hear of her untimely passing."
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Nancy Furstenau-Boyles Fremont, NE February 23, 2011
"To Donnie, Dick and families, So sorry to hear about Rose's passing. She was a great lady and I will miss her as many others will. Remember you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Godspeed Rose and say Hi to Susie and the others!"
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