Died Thursday, October 17, 2019 at the Heritage at Shalimar Gardens
Frederick was born October 29, 1934 in Oakland, Nebraska to Fred J. and Ellen 'Osterloh' Bengston. He was raised in Burt County just north of Uehling on the family farm and graduated from Uehling High School. After his schooling he worked until joining the U.S. Army and served from 1957 until 1959. After his service he returned to the farm. He married Shirley Hasebroock on May 15, 1960. After their marriage he continued to live and work on the family farm until retiring and moving to Fremont. While farming, Frederick also worked for the Hillside Dairy and the Logan View School district both in Uehling.
Frederick had been a member of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church and Lions Club both in Uehling and the Uehling Volunteer Fire Department. After moving to Fremont the couple became members of Salem Lutheran Church. Frederick was a woodworker and after starting out doing it as a hobby, it evolved. They went to craft fairs several times a year and sold items that he made. He was best known for his bird feeders.
Survivors:
Wife Shirley of Fremont
Daughter Christy (Jeff) Nesson of Nickerson
Son John (Cindy) Bengston of Weslaco, TX.
Grandchildren Caleb Nesson, Becca (Dan) VonSeggern and Matt (Amy) Claussen
Great grandchildren Devin, Breanna and Zach VonSeggern
Sister Alyce Howard of Lincoln
Brothers-in-law Ron (Dawn) Hasebroock of Halsey, NE.
Steve (Linda) Hasebroock of Fremont
Nieces and nephews
Frederick was preceded in death by twin infant granddaughters Ashley & Elise, sister Arlene Arnold and his parents.
The funeral will be 10:00am Tuesday, October 22 at Salem Lutheran Church in Fremont. Burial will be in the Elim Lutheran Cemetery in Swaburg. Memorials are suggested to the church. Visitation will be Monday, 3pm to 8pm with the family present from 6pm to 8pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(3)
jJan Edelmaier
Watsonvillle, CA Monday, October 21, 2019there are good people in this world, but Fredrick was one of the best- they don't come any better-the world needs more Fredricks-he was a kind and genuine as they come-a very good man and we were all lucky enough to know him
Ilene Wise
Mercedes, TX Saturday, October 19, 2019 May you find peace during these difficult times. My deepest sympathy.Don and Kathy Wise
Leawood, KS Friday, October 18, 2019 Sending our wishes for peace and comfort to the Bengston family in these days of sorrow.