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John was born July 13, 1931 in Fremont to Howard and Frances (Smersh) Dick. He was a life long resident of Fremont, graduating from Fremont High School in 1949. He then attended the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, and during the summers, he worked for Hormel's in Fremont. Following graduation from the university in 1953, John became a fulltime employee of Hormel's. He was an industrial engineer, retiring from Hormel's in 1991 after 38 years there.
John was a member of the Fremont Civil Service Commission from 1965 to 1973. He was a city councilman, serving as President of the council. He also served the city as mayor from 1977 to 1980. Following his time in the mayor's office he became chairman of the Board of Public works. He held that office from 1980 until the present time, a total of 30 years.
He was a member and Past Master of Fremont Masonic Lodge No. 15 A.F. & A.M., a member of the York Rite Masonic Bodies having served as High Priest of Signet Chapter No. 6, Illustrious Master of Hiram Council No. 7, and Commander of Mt. Tabor Commandery No. 9. And he was a member of the Fremont Masonic Templecraft.
John was a life long member of the First Congregational Church, UCC. He served in many of the church offices, including that of trustee, and on many of the church's committees.
On December 26, 1954, John was married to Alice Blatter in West Point.
John's survivors: wife - Alice 'Alie'
daughter - Elizabeth and husband Matt McClelland of Castle Pines North, Colorado
2 nieces and 5 great nieces and nephews
John was preceded in death by a sister.
The funeral service will be 10:30 AM Wednesday (March 31, 2010) in the First Congregational Church, UCC with the Rev. Terri Akkerman officiating. A private family committal service will be in Memorial Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the First Congregational Church Organ Fund.
Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary will be on Tuesday (March 30th) from 2 to 8 PM. At. 7 PM Tuesday evening, the Fremont Masonic Lodge will conduct a Masonic Funeral Ceremony, which is open to the public, at the mortuary.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
John was a member of the Fremont Civil Service Commission from 1965 to 1973. He was a city councilman, serving as President of the council. He also served the city as mayor from 1977 to 1980. Following his time in the mayor's office he became chairman of the Board of Public works. He held that office from 1980 until the present time, a total of 30 years.
He was a member and Past Master of Fremont Masonic Lodge No. 15 A.F. & A.M., a member of the York Rite Masonic Bodies having served as High Priest of Signet Chapter No. 6, Illustrious Master of Hiram Council No. 7, and Commander of Mt. Tabor Commandery No. 9. And he was a member of the Fremont Masonic Templecraft.
John was a life long member of the First Congregational Church, UCC. He served in many of the church offices, including that of trustee, and on many of the church's committees.
On December 26, 1954, John was married to Alice Blatter in West Point.
John's survivors: wife - Alice 'Alie'
daughter - Elizabeth and husband Matt McClelland of Castle Pines North, Colorado
2 nieces and 5 great nieces and nephews
John was preceded in death by a sister.
The funeral service will be 10:30 AM Wednesday (March 31, 2010) in the First Congregational Church, UCC with the Rev. Terri Akkerman officiating. A private family committal service will be in Memorial Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to the First Congregational Church Organ Fund.
Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary will be on Tuesday (March 30th) from 2 to 8 PM. At. 7 PM Tuesday evening, the Fremont Masonic Lodge will conduct a Masonic Funeral Ceremony, which is open to the public, at the mortuary.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com