Phyllis E. Eichmeier, obituary portrait — Ludvigsen Mortuary

In Loving Memory

Phyllis E.Eichmeier

Date of Birth January 19, 1932
Passed Away On January 2, 2015
At Age 82 years
Resident of Fremont, NE
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Phyllis E. Eichmeier, age 82, of Fremont
died in Fremont Friday evening (January 2nd).

Phyllis was born January 19, 1932 in Fremont to Dwight and Edna (Appel) Bridgman. She attended school in Dodge County and also the Hooper High School until the 10th grade, then moved with her parents to Cedar Bluffs. Phyllis graduated from Cedar Bluffs High School, where she met Gordon Eichmeier, who became her husband on December 31, 1950 in the Presbyterian Church in Cedar Bluffs. She attended Midland College in Fremont, and taught country school for 2 years.

Phyllis and Gordon moved to Fremont in 1972, and she worked for the Fremont National Bank for 20 years. After they both retired, they took their camper south for 17 winters. After that, they camped in the local area during the summer months.

The Eichmeier's were member of The Presbyterian Church in Fremont where they were active in the church's Mariner's and Phyllis was involved in the Presbyterian Women. She taught Sunday School for several years. Phyllis and Gordon were also members of the Eagles Camping Club.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents and her brother William.

Survivors: husband – Gordon
2 daughters – Sherryl and husband Mike Shannon of Omaha
Janell and husband Kevin Pohlen of Lincoln
5 grandchildren
6 great grandchildren
2 brothers – Leonard and wife Carol Bridgman of Belleville, Kansas
Lee and wife Mardel Bridgman of Omaha

A memorial service will be 2 PM Tuesday (Jan. 6th) at the Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Earl Underwood.
Memorials may be directed to the family for distribution. Ludvigsen Mortuary is assisting the family.

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Services

Funeral Service

Memorial Service

The Presbyterian Church

520 West Linden

Fremont, NE, 68025

January 6, 2015

2:00 PM

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Condolences (12)

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Joyce Carlson Fremont, NE January 9, 2015
"So sorry for your loss. Phyllis was a joy to work with at the bank."
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Marlene Eichmeier Hapala Vancouver,, WA January 7, 2015
"Sincerest sympathy to Gordon and each of his family.
Gordon and Phyllis together built memories of love and respect in your whole family and with friends. Cousin
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Ted & Judy Ilten Valley, NE January 6, 2015
"Phyllis was such a delightful person. We knew her for many years as Fremont National is our bank. She always had a smile, a happy heart shared with all who entered the bank. We extend our sincere sympathy and trust that she is in the arms of her Savior."
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