Died Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Dunklau Gardens
Shirley was born November 10, 1938 in West Point. She was raised in Crowell, south of West Point, until moving with her parents Henry and Elsie 'Druhe' Strohm to various communities due to Henry's work. She graduated from high school in Gunnison, Colorado in 1955. She then lived in Broken Bow, Nebraska until she married Robert Elrod on December 30, 1956. Together they and their family lived all over the world while Robert served in the United States Air Force for 30 years, retiring to Fremont where Shirley's parents were, and Fremont has been their home since.
Survivors:
Husband Robert of Fremont
Children David (Georgia) Elrod of Lincoln
Mike Elrod of Omaha
Robin (Kevin) Jones of Fremont
5 grandchildren Jamie, Chad, Larry, Justin, Josh
Several great grandchildren
Brother Thomas (Sharon) Sass of New Haven, IN.
Sisters-in-law Kay Waterman of Grand Island
Betty Elrod of Sapulpa, Oklahoma
Shirley was preceded in death by twin sisters Jean and Jane.
The funeral will be 10:00 am Saturday, August 3, 2019 at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont, burial will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the donor's choice. Visitation will be Friday, 3 pm to 8 pm with the family present 6 pm to 8 pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(1)
Shawn Kohlscheen
Glenwood, IA Thursday, August 1, 2019 Love and prayers U.Dave & A. Georgie and all of your family. Blessings, Shawn