died Friday (July 27, 2018) at Fremont Health.
Ron was born October 26, 1934 in Arlington, NE to William and Dora (Hilgenkamp) Scheer Jr. The family moved to Fremont when Ron was 4 years of age. He received his education in Fremont graduating from high school in 1952.
He was married on November 30, 1954 to Emilee Niebaum at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fremont by Rev. Hoffman. Ron was inducted into the US Army in 1957. Emilee was able to join him as he was stationed in Huntsville, Alabama at Redstone Arsenal. He was discharged in 1959. The couple then lived in Fremont where Ron was co-owner of Phelps Tobacco and Candy, Inc. (a wholesale distributorship). In 1995, the company was sold and Ron retired.
He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where he had served in several offices. He was past president of Nebraska Association of Tobacco Distributors. He enjoyed tailgating and following Nebraska football and St. Louis Cardinals baseball. He enjoyed traveling and was able to visit all 50 states. He was a bowler and liked playing pitch and pinochle, and liked being with his family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his brother Raymond 'Butch' and wife Irene Scheer and sister Mildred and husband Edgar Juedes and sister-in-law Carol Niebaum.
Survivors: wife Emilee
3 sons Michael (Lori) Scheer, Fremont
Stephen (Donna) Scheer, Castle Rock, CO.
Douglas (Ming) Scheer, Peach Tree City, GA.
1 daughter Suzanne (Kevin) Moder, Rochester, MN
grandchildren Ryan Scheer, Stephanie Scheer, Kimberly (Bryan) Anderson,
Sidney (Kayla) Scheer, Sonny Scheer, Amanda Moder, Matthew Moder, Nicholas Moder
great granddaughter Andylev Scheer
brother-in-law Lyman Niebaum, Fremont
sister-in-law Kathleen (Richard) Craner, Albuquerque, NM.
The funeral service will be 10:30 AM Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church. The committal will follow in Memorial Cemetery with the US Flag Presentation and Taps by the Fremont Honor Guard (American Legion Post 20 and VFW Post 854). Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary will be Wednesday 3 to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends 6 to 8 PM. Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church.
Online guestbook @ www.ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(8)
loren & Susan Hagerbaumer
Hooper, NE Thursday, August 2, 2018 Emily & familyOur sincere condolences on the loss of Ron. I (Susan) have many fond memories growing up knowing Ron through Ray & Irene. He was a special person and will be missed by many.
Sharon Thernes
Hooper, NE Thursday, August 2, 2018 I am so sorry for your family. May it give you peace in knowing that life's journey leads to the grace and beauty that is ours in heaven. The battle is won.God's peace and love
Sharon Thernes
Kay Feaster
Ballwin, MO Wednesday, August 1, 2018 Thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.Kay Vance Feaster
maribeth losee
fremont, NE Tuesday, July 31, 2018 Emilee, So sorry for your loss. Sorry I can't be there during this time of your loss. Thank you both Ron and Emilee for being there when I needed you. You were my quasi extended family. Suzy, thank you for calling and letting me know. It has been a tough last 18 months.You are in my thoughts. Maribeth
Gary Kluthe
San Tan Valley, AZ Monday, July 30, 2018 It is with great sadness that I extend my most sincere condolences to Emilee, Mike, Steve, Doug, Suzanne and your loved ones. My prayers are with you all. Ron was a great, honorable man, whom I always respected and admired. More so, my Father Lambert, for decades, had referred to Ron as his and partner and close friend. This made him like family to me. He will be greatly missed. May the good Lord welcome him home!Suzanne Hula Baker
Omaha, NE Monday, July 30, 2018 My thoughts and prayers to Ron's family. He was sucha good friend to my dad.
Ted and Norma Zach
Bigfork, MT Monday, July 30, 2018 So sorry, Em and family. We have such wonderful memories of Ron. He was a good friend.Theresa Lermon
, MN Monday, July 30, 2018 Suzie and family,Your dad sounds like a great guy and honorable man. It is even harder to lose your Dad when he has been such a positive presence in your life. Enjoy your wonderful memories of his life well spent. Your Dad is in good hands now. Peace for you and your family. Best, Theresa