Janis was born on August 11, 1928 to Jay and Grace (Soden) Lund in Dixon County, NE. She spent her childhood on a farm near Allen, NE. She met Milton Emry at Allen High School and they were married on May 3, 1947 at First Lutheran Church. In May of last year, Janis and Milton celebrated 70 years of marriage.
Janis was a teacher in a one-room schoolhouse before becoming a mother to six children. In 1960, Janis and Milton moved to Fremont. Later, she worked for Fremont Public Schools as a paraprofessional working with special needs children.
She was a long-time member of Salem Lutheran Church, where she served for many years.
Survivors include: husband of 70 years, Milton Emry; four sons: David (Gay) of Omaha; Ken (Shelley) of Monument, CO; Randy of Lincoln; and Mark of Sioux Falls, SD; two daughters: Karla (Mark)Backhuus of Bennington, and Leisa (Mitch) Larson of Lincoln; eleven grandchildren: Darci (Michael) Davis, Jason (Juli) Emry, Shannon Hoime, Kayci (Megan McNeal) Emry, Guy (fiancé, Katharina Lierow) Emry, Tim Emry, Joel Schuett, Emma Larson, Sam (Sydney) Larson, Grace Larson, and Nora (fiancé, Jared Wentzlaff) Larson; two brothers: Duane (Barb) Lund of Allen, Doug (Betty) Lund (of Kearney); nine great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Janis was preceded in death by her parents, Grace and Jay, and daughter-in-law, Mary Beth Emry.
The funeral service will be Friday, April 13 at 11 AM at Salem Lutheran Church (401 E. Military Avenue, Fremont). Visitation with the family will be 6 to 8 PM, Thursday, April 12 at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. Memorials can be directed to the family.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(6)
Jim Chrisman
Fremont, NE Tuesday, April 10, 2018 We are so very sorry to hear of your loss, Karla. Our prayers are with you. Jim and Lori.Tom Lemons
Elkhorn, NE Monday, April 9, 2018 Our thoughts and prayers are given to Karla and her family during this sad time.Linda Heggemeyer
Fremont, NE Friday, April 6, 2018 Karla and familyMy deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your dear Mom
She was a wonderful sitter to my children
May she Rest In Peace
Love Linda
Lois (Elton) Barrett
Bella Vista, AR Thursday, April 5, 2018 My sympathy to Randy and family, my Grandmother was married to Frank Soden, my father Ed Elton would stop and talk to Janis, she was such a great lady. Our prayers go out to you all! Lois BarrettPaul Ogle & Vera Robinson
Ventura, CA Tuesday, April 3, 2018 We will all miss our favorite Aunt Janis.May the Lord watch over all of her loving family.
Gil and Penny Ogle
Eden, UT Tuesday, April 3, 2018 Condolences to our uncle and cousins.