Lola Mae was born May 17, 1932 on the family farm east of Winslow, to Louis and Bessie (Barnhart) Wolf. She was baptized May 29, 1932 at her home and because of the illness of the pastor, Ernest Eckhardt of Immanuel, Lola Mae was baptized by Pastor J.H. Gerdes of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Winslow, Nebraska. She attended District #14 Wolf School, Immanuel Lutheran Parochial School and was confirmed March 25, 1945 by Pastor Eckhardt. She graduated from Hooper High School in 1949. She had been employed at the Mode O' Day dress factory and later at the Dodge County Assessor's Office. She then was a faithful farmer's wife and a stay at home mom for her four children.
She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church where she married William "Bill" Denison on October 19, 1949. They farmed east of Winslow until retirement. She was a member of the Immanuel Ladies Aid and held several offices. She and her husband were faithful members of the choir. They were caretakers of the Immanuel cemetery for many years. She was a former member of the Merry Mrs. Club and the Tower View Club. She taught herself how to crochet and enjoyed making many afghans, baby afghans, potholders, rugs and lap robes for her family and friends.
They built a retirement home at Orange Blossom Gardens in Florida which was later renamed The Villages of Lady Lake, and spent their winters there moving permanently in 1992. Bill passed away January 2, 1993.
Lola Mae enjoyed making many new friends, enjoyed golfing, bowling, and many other activities. She and her friend, Jeannie Weber began the Wild Bunch golfing league which is still going strong. She went faithfully each week to Operation Shoebox, an organization that ships care packages to troops overseas. She became a member of Bethany Lutheran Church in Leesburg, Florida and in 1996 a new congregation was established in Summerfield, Florida of which she was a charter member and organist for the first seven years of the church's existence. She moved back to Nebraska on January 27, 2010 and had since lived in Fremont.
She is survived by daughters, Carol (Tom) Karlin of Beatrice, Joyce (Bud) Foust of Hooper; Sons, Robert (Donna) Denison of Fremont and Daniel (Terri) Denison of Omaha. She was blessed with 11 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Julie (Matt) Sleister, Matthew, Riley, Katie and Sam. J.T. (Alysia) Karlin, Bryce and Cole; Justin (Erica) Karlin, Austin, Jacob and Ainsley. Joshua Denison, Hilary Denison (fiancé Mat Goudy), Shayleigh and Tucker Danielson, Lola and Kouper Goudy, Alyson Denison, Ross (Annie) Denison, Sybil Porter, Peirson and Ashton, Zachary Steenblock, Brenda (Chris) Gale, Collin, Bria and Carissa; Joe (April) Foust, Alex, Chance, Marcus and William and Brad (Shannon) Foust, Isaac, Kaden and Karson. Two step-children Heather (Chris) Smith, Taylor, Katie, Ben and Luke Railey, Addie and Payton Smith; Corby (Heidi) Weaver, Jake and Payton.
She is also survived by one sister-in-law Marian (Midge) Wolf of Fremont.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Bill; her parents; two brothers, Berkley and Lyle Wolf, her mother and father-in-law; a brother-in-law; 3 sisters-in-law, a nephew and a niece.
There is no viewing, however the family will receive friends at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont on Thursday from 5pm to 7pm. A memorial service will be 2pm Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fremont. The Rev. Dan Heuer will officiate. Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church in Fremont, Trinity Lutheran Church Summerfield, Florida, Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery and Operation Shoebox
( www.operationshoebox.com ).
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(10)
Claude & Mary Lou Ashby
Stephens City, VA Saturday, March 30, 2019 I am shocked and saddened beyond belief to find out that our dear friend Lola, passed away in January. We were her next door neighbors in The Villages, until we moved home in July, 2009. Claude and I loved that fiesty, wonderful, kind, lady so much. It will take us some time to accept that she will no long be sending me those crazy, funny, informative and a bit of everything emails. We kept in touch until the week before she died and I had no idea I would never hear from her again. Condolences to her family. Claude and Mary Lou Ashby Stephens City, VANancy Heller
Lincoln, NE Monday, February 11, 2019 Carol, Bob, Joyce, and Dan. Sending my sincere sympathy and prayers for peace and comfort to all of you in the days and months ahead. I pray your special memories of family times will bring you smiles and joy. God Bless you.Bob & Peg Weisenberg
Hooper, NE Monday, February 4, 2019 Our sympathy to you Joyce and all of your family in the loss of your Mom!! I know how much you will miss your Mom but hold tight to the many great memories that I know you have with her...no one can take your memories away!! May our Lord wrap His loving arms around all of you!! God's blessings!!!!Paul Peterson
Fremont, NE Sunday, February 3, 2019 So very sorry for your loss. I send a prayer your way for God's comfort and support.Linda Florence
Fremont, NE Friday, February 1, 2019 She was a very beautiful lady and I enjoyed talking to her. She was always happy to see you and visit with you. She will be deeply missed.Karen Bremer
ARLINGTON, NE Friday, February 1, 2019 I was deeply saddened to hear that Lola Mae had had a stroke and then died. I so enjoyed having lunch with her and catching up on old times. May God comfort all of you in your loss. Steven & Karen BremerLynn &Jeannine Moeller
Hooper, NE Thursday, January 31, 2019 Our sympathy to all of you in the loss of one so dear . Cherish the memories of her. May God bring you peace and comfort now and in the days to come.Lynn &a Jeannine Moeller
Gary & Virginia Meyer
Fremont, NE Wednesday, January 30, 2019 Bob, Carol, Dan and Joyce, our deepest sympathies to all of you and your families. So many wonderful memories of your parents dating many years back. They are truly happy being together again. Christ's peace to all. Wish we were able to attend the memorial service but are still in Arizona. Gary and VirginiaJulie Sleister
Fremont, NE Tuesday, January 29, 2019 You were one of a kind and an inspiration to all of us. I have so many memories that I will cherish forever. Love you Grandma!Bowen Family
, NE Tuesday, January 29, 2019 We are so very sorry for your loss. Please find comfort in God's sure promise of a resurrection as set forth in the Bible (Acts 24:15, John 5:28, 29). Those who are raised to life on a restored paradise earth will have the prospect of never again being subjected to misery, sickness, and death (Revelation 21:4). These and other comforting Bible verses and thoughts can be found at jw.org.