Karolyn Cernik, obituary portrait — Ludvigsen Mortuary

In Loving Memory

KarolynCernik

Date of Birth January 1, 1900
Passed Away On February 6, 2011
At Age 111 years
Resident of Fremont
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Karolyn was born to Carl and Meta (Giesselmann) Sommers on September 22, 1934 in Fremont. She had attended Trinity Lutheran School, and graduated from Fremont High School.

On May 14, 1955, Karolyn was married to Kenneth E. Cernik. They met when both were employed at Hormel's. Later she was employed by Pendleton Woolen Mills in Fremont. Following her husband's retirement, they were the caretakers at the Fremont Anglers for several years.

Karolyn was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where she had been baptized, confirmed, and married. She loved being in the outdoors. And baking cookies with her great granddaughter, brought her much joy.

Karolyn was preceded in death by her husband Ken on June 15, 1999, by her parents Carl and Meta Sommers, and by her sister Bernice Coad.

Survivors: 2 daughters - Terri and husband Randy Meyer
Pam and husband Albert Nielsen
4 grandchildren - Carl and wife Becky
Bobbie and husband Ed Trapp
Jason and wife Sheila Meyer
Karleen Meyer
1 great granddaughter - Megan Nielsen, all of Fremont

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM Friday (Febr. 11th) at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Dan Heuer officiating. The committal will follow in Memorial Cemetery. There is no public visitation. Memorials are suggested to the Trinity Lutheran Early Childhood Development Center and to the Fremont Rural Fire Dept.

online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com


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Services

Funeral Service

Trinity Lutheran Church (lcms)

1546 N. Luther Road

Fremont, NE, 68025

Graveside Service

Memorial Cemetery

800 W. 23rd St.

Fremont, NE, 68025

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Condolences (11)

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Charlotte Mahoney Fremont, NE February 13, 2011
"Terri/Pam, I am very sorry to hear of your loss...your mom and dad were so friendly and fun to talk with. Many of my happiness memories were spent being with them out at the Anglers and alway they always made time to greet and talk with everyone that camped out there. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Charlotte Mahoney"
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Maxine Herring Fremont, Ne February 10, 2011
"My condolences to you all. I have known Karolyn since we were kids in Lutheran School, our folksplayed cards together and she and I were good friends."
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CHUCK McMULLIN Harlingen, TX February 10, 2011
"Pam & Albert. So sorry to hear about your Mother. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Chuck & Mary McMullin"
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