Jackie L. Whitehead, obituary portrait — Ludvigsen Mortuary

In Loving Memory

Jackie L.Whitehead

Date of Birth January 1, 1900
Passed Away On August 20, 2012
At Age 112 years
Resident of Des Moines, Iowa
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Jack was born in Osceola, IA on September 28, 1944. Jack grew up on the family farm near Osceola. He graduated from Iowa State University. He served for four years in the United States Army, including two years in Vietnam. Jack spent the majority of his working career at Hoegemeyer Hybrids as a farm manager. Jack enjoyed time with his four grandchildren. In Jack's lifetime he enjoyed softball, bowling, flying airplanes, listening to music, playing banjo, traveling on the road as a trucker, and family gatherings.

Jack is survived by his two daughters, Robin (husband Russ Johnson) Whitehead of Omaha, Nebraska and Rhonda (husband Eric) Bostrom of Lincoln, Nebraska, special friend, Freda Owens, brothers: John LeRoy Whitehead, Evert Whitehead, Duane Whitehead, and sister: Loretta Hoffman.

Preceded in death by brothers Dean Whitehead and Gilbert Walters, and parents.

Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont will be Thursday from 5pm to 8pm. Private graveside service will be Friday at Memorial Cemetery in Fremont, with Military Honors by the Fremont Honor Guard.

Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com

Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont is in charge of arrangements.
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Services

Visitation

Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont

1249 E. 23rd St.

Fremont, NE, 68025

Graveside Service

Memorial Cemetery

800 W. 23rd St.

Fremont, NE, 68025

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Condolences (11)

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Kay (Hammen) Messler Des Moines, Ia August 27, 2012
"Sending prayers to Jack's family."
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Marie (Gardner) White Osceola, IA August 25, 2012
"My sympathy to Jack's family, Freda and friends. I remember Jack as a quiet person involved in FFA and playing softball in high school."
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Diane Estes Olsen Cedar Rapids, IA August 23, 2012
"My sympathies to Jackie's family and friends. I remember him as being an all-around nice person."
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