Rodney L. Roemer, obituary portrait — Ludvigsen Mortuary

In Loving Memory

Rodney L.Roemer

Date of Birth January 1, 1900
Passed Away On November 25, 2009
At Age 109 years
Resident of Scribner
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Rod was born March 26, 1946 in Fremont to Otto and Gertrude 'Steinke' Roemer. He lived in the Scribner area his whole life. Rod attended District 12 school and graduated from Scribner High School in 1964. After high school he served in the United States Army Reserve as a tank driver from 1964 to 1970. He was a lifetime farmer and truck driver working for the Scribner Grain Company.

Rod married Sandra Hoefner on May 19, 1968 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper.

Rod loved his family so much and looked forward to family get togethers, especially at their home. He loved the grandkids and the appearance of a grandson in the family made him so proud. He looked forward to seeing them so much. He loved his home and his German Shepherd Dog, Buster. He put a lot of work and effort into planting trees, another love.

Survivors:
Wife - Sandy of Scribner
Daughters - Tammy Wordekemper of Fremont
and granddaughter Taylor
Wendy and husband Josh Dunn of Lincoln
and granddaughter Logan
and grandson Brayden
Brothers - Otto and wife Denise Roemer of Scribner
Gerald and wife Jean Roemer of Hooper
Martin and wife Janice Roemer of Casa Grande, Arizona
Sisters - Donna and husband Robert Robinson of Imperial Beach, California
Bonnie and husband Jim Henshaw of Lincoln
Mother-in-law and Father-in-law - Nona and Win Hoefner of Fremont

The funeral will be 2:30pm Monday November 30 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper. The Rev. Joel Schroeder will officiate. Burial will follow in the Hooper Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Arbor Day Foundation and Humane Society. Visitation will be 3pm to 8pm on Sunday at Ludvigsen's Scribner Funeral Chapel in Scribner. The family will receive friends from 3pm to 6pm at the funeral home. Visitation will continue at the church in Hooper one hour before the service.

Online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com

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Services

Visitation

Ludvigsen’s Scribner Funeral Chapel

509 Main St.

Scribner, NE, 68057

Funeral Service

Redeemer Lutheran Church (elca)

601 E Fulton St

Hooper, NE, 68031

Graveside Service

Hooper Cemetery

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Condolences (11)

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Susan, Dean, Mindy, Paul & Jazlyn Schlecht November 30, 2009
"Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May the memories you hold in your heart sustain you forever. Please let the Lord's outstretched arms comfort you today and always."
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Vicki (Wagner) Templeton Yuma, AZ November 30, 2009
"Dear Sandy, I'm so sorry to read of your loss. May the love of your family and your faith sustain you at this difficult time."
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Janis and LeRoy Poppe Scribner, NE November 29, 2009
"Tammy and Taylor, We are so sorry for your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. I grew up in the neighborhood where your dad/grandpa lived and knew the family forever. Our sympathy to you."
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