died Wednesday May 30, 2018 at Nye Legacy, Fremont.
Paul was born August 22, 1941 in Fremont to Obert and Helen (Mahel) Hartung. He was raised on the farm west of Fremont and attended BeeBe School District 63. Paul had been a member of the Saddle & Spurs 4-H Club.
He graduated from Fremont High in 1959 and served in the National Guard for 2 years. He worked at Western Electric, retiring after 36 1/2 years and then he had a part time job with Taylor & Martin Auctioneers.
Paul married Patricia Gerdes on June 29, 1974 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Yutan. They resided in Yutan for several years before moving to Fremont and Lake Ventura in December 1978, where they were still living. Paul enjoyed bowling and was Bowler of the Year in 1972-73 and received many other bowling awards throughout the years. He was a Husker fan from the word GO, enjoying many season tickets to several Husker sports. His interest in old cars grew fast. His first of many old cars was a 1954 Chevy. His favorite was a 1957 black Chevy, but his red 1930 Chevy got the most conversation. He spent many hours restoring these vehicles. Other interests included serving on the church council and the church mowing crew, the lake and boating, and having a lot of company. He took great pride in caring for his lawn. Dancing was also a love of his as well as going on trips with friends. He enjoyed family gatherings and summer steak fries and Christmas.
In addition to his wife Pat, he is survived by daughter Kimberley Polen of Texas, granddaughters Brandis (Read) Cowern of Des Moines, Iowa and Kylee Polen and significant friend Rob Carlson of Fremont, 3 great grandchildren, Calvin, Genevieve, and Todd, sister-in-law Norma Hartung, nieces LeAnn Karmann, Shara Wagner, and nephew Kent Hartung, and many cousins. He will also be greatly missed by his dog 'KC' who had a special seat in the truck and in Paul's heart.
The funeral service will be 11 AM Tuesday at St. John's Lutheran Church in Yutan. Following the lunch, the committal will be in Memorial Cemetery, Fremont. Visitation will be at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel, Fremont, Monday from 3 to 7 PM with the family present 5 to 7 PM. Memorials are suggested to his church and Dodge County Humane Society.
Online guestbook @ www.ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(7)
Jodi Neuhaus
PAPILLION, NE Monday, June 11, 2018 Sorry for your loss my prayers are with you from mom and me.Gordon Elaine fleming
Goliad, TX Tuesday, June 5, 2018 Sorry for your loss,Pat Kim Brandi and Kylee. Paul was a good guy he will be missed by many. May he RIPVi Irvin
Yutan, NE Saturday, June 2, 2018 Pat, I'm so sorry for your loss, my prayers are with you to give you strength at this rough time. Paul did so much for Christ in our church and will be missed by many.God Bless you,
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annie nemecek
omaha, NE Saturday, June 2, 2018 Was so sorry to see this today on my page...What a Great Person Paul was...I worked with both him and Pat...Prayers to all of the family...Have some good Memories of they meeting and wedding and I remember How Nice and Happy Paul always was He. had a great smile......Will be thinking of you Pat.and your Family...God Bless you all...Alica Ward
FT Worth, TX Friday, June 1, 2018 Pat, Kim, Brandi and Kylee,I'm so sad for you all today, Paul was a great man. He will be loved anywhere he is..and now his time is in heaven. Pray that he will see Skip and let him know how much he is missed! Paul will be missed as well from your lives daily!
Love to you all All my prayers!
Marilyn Poole Jessen
Fremont, NE Thursday, May 31, 2018 Pat an family. So sorry to hear about Paul. Prayers to all.I also graduated with Paul in 1959. Nice guy.
He had sent class an e-mail about his health not that long ago.
This is a very difficult time. Wishing you all the best. GOD BLESS.
Fred Scott
Fremont, NE Thursday, May 31, 2018 Thinking of you and your family during this time. I'm sorry to hear of Paul's passing and I'm wishing you peace and comfort in your memories of him.