passed away Monday, April 22, 2019.
She was born Betty Bubbert on June 20, 1927, in Winslow Nebraska to Chris William Henry Bubbert and Susie Idell (Brandt) Bubbert. Betty graduated from Fremont High School in May 1945 and married Roy Edward Carstensen, also of Fremont, on July 3, 1945 in Nyack, New York as Roy was a military instructor at nearby Camp Shanks. Betty and Roy were married for 67 years when Roy passed away.
After the war Betty and Roy returned to Fremont where Betty continued her work as a meat cutter, a job she performed for 12 years until they adopted their children. They were very active at First Lutheran Church, and the Village of Inglewood Fire Department and its Auxiliary. Betty served as a volunteer at the Low Income Ministry (now LifeHouse Food Pantry & Thrift Store) for 45 years as well as volunteered at First Lutheran Church.
Betty is survived by her three children: Sharon Carson of Griswold Iowa and her husband Fred Carson and their children Seth and Heather, Heather's children Rudy and Benito, and Heather's fiancée Rudy Vasquez; Laine Carstensen of Fremont and his son Jacob; and Paul Carstensen of Arlington Virginia and his daughters Lauren and Katherine, Lauren's husband Colin Brauer, and Katherine's partner Amy Bowman. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and her brothers Robert, Dale, and Quinton.
Visitation will be on Monday, April 29 from 3pm to 8pm with the family present from 6pm to 8pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel. The funeral will be on Tuesday, April 30, at 10:30 at First Lutheran Church in Fremont with internment at Ridge Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to First Lutheran Church or LifeHouse Food Pantry & Thrift Store.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(6)
Lisa (Tracy) Stork
West Des Moines, IA Wednesday, May 1, 2019 So sorry to hear of Betty's passing. She was a wonderful soul!! I volunteered and worked with her many times at First Lutheran Banquet on Thursday nights. She was a blessing to so many. RIP Betty. You will be missed!Nancy Boyles
Fremont, NE Tuesday, April 30, 2019 I was so sorry to hear of Betty's passing. Her and Roy were such good people and treated me like family. May she rest in peace and fly with the Angels. Say hi to Roy!Stacie Carstensen
Fremont, NE Tuesday, April 30, 2019 My thoughts and prayers are with your family. She was a unique woman with an undying faith in God. May she rest in peace.Lana Larsen Hunke
Fremont, NE Monday, April 29, 2019 I remember Betty as my Sunday School teacher at First Lutheran Church and always thought highly of her. She was a very kind woman and a very willing servant. My sincere sympathy to her entire family.Cecilia Straub Timon
Houston, TX Sunday, April 28, 2019 Dearest Aunt Betty, I will miss you more than any other aunt. You were the voice of common sense that echoed throughout my young adulthood. I will miss your voice and your laugh. I will carry with me fond memories of times we spent together and laughs we shared. You are truly one of a kind! I'm glad you are with Uncle Roy now. With much love, from Ceci.Ellen Andrews
Fremont, NE Sunday, April 28, 2019 Sharon so sorry for your loss. Take care