She was born January 20, 1922 in Schinvelt, Netherlands. Her parents were Johann and Rosa (Kapusta) Fabian. She came to the United States in 1947 and became a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1952. Elsie was married on June 6, 1947 to Dan Andersen in Hiawatha, Kansas. Dan was a partner in Andersen Brothers Motor Service in Fremont and later became owner-operator of Andersen and Son Motor Service in Fremont.
During her working years in Fremont, Elsie worked for JC Penney and Gail's Ladies Clothing store.
Elsie was preceded in death by her husband, Dan, in April of 1992. She also was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Gertrude, and brother, Erik.
She moved to La Crosse, Wisconsin in 2014 to be close to her son Garry and family.
She is survived by her son Garry and wife Sandy of La Crosse, Wisconsin, and 2 grandchildren, Pamela of Chicago, Illinois and David (fiancé Paulina) of Roscoe, Illinois.
The funeral service is to be at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont, Nebraska on August 20, 2018
(Monday) at 11:00 AM. Visitation at the mortuary will be on August 19 (Sunday) from 4 to 6 PM. With additional visitation one hour before the funeral service. After the funeral service, lunch will be catered in the Ludvigsen Mortuary.
The committal will be at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell, Nebraska on Tuesday, August 21, at 1:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the organization of your choice.
Online guestbook @ www.ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(2)
Charlotte Young
Fremont, NE Sunday, August 19, 2018 I so loved visiting with Elisabeth at the bank!I hope you wrote down her stories :) I can't remember the particulars of them, but KNOW they were great!
My sympathy to you all and thankful the time I knew her!
Candi Pospisal
Elkhorn, NE Friday, August 17, 2018 I will always remember your beautiful smile and sparkling eyes. Rest in peace.