Died Wednesday June 10, 2020 at her daughter's home.
Shirley was born January 1, 1936 in Cedar Bluffs to John and Marie 'Hansen' Jessen. She attended District 11 school and graduated from Fremont High School in 1953. She worked at Western Electric and Lucent where she retired in 1998. She then worked part time at Hy-Vee for 20 years.
She married Robert Meier in 1955 and they had 3 children. They divorced and she later married George Dwyer.
Survivors:
Children Carmen Meyer of Fremont
Denise (Steve Schiferl) Varilek of Fremont
Randy Meier of Las Vegas, NV.
Grandchildren Rusty Meyer, Krystal Varilek, Kory (Ashley) Varilek
Great grandchildren Kaden Meyer and Allie Varilek
Sisters Gloria (Dick) Andersen of Fremont
Norma Hagerty of Fremont
Judy Anderson of Fremont
Sisters-in-law Marilyn Jessen and Judy Jessen of Fremont
Shirley was preceded in death by sisters and brothers-in-law Delores and Elmer Voss, Mardell and Fred Heybrock, Florene Jessen, Rose Marie Jessen, Lola and Lowell Meyer; brothers Delbert and Lloyd Jessen, brothers-in-law Lanny Anderson and Dan Hagerty and son-in-law Robert Meyer.
Funeral services will be 10:30am Monday, June 15, 2020 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Fremont. Social distancing will be followed. Burial will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church or the American Heart Association. Controlled visitation will be Sunday at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont from 2pm to 6pm.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(8)
Bernie Swenson
Omaha, NE Wednesday, July 22, 2020 Shirley was always a dancer. She was kind and always willing to help if needed. I worked with her in the wiring department at the plant. Always had fun with her. RIP Shirley.Bob Pilus
Yutan, NE Sunday, June 14, 2020 Shirley was one of the best persons you could ever meet. She was a feisty old girl and great fun to be around. I met her through my wife and we had great fun when we were together at the casinos. Shirley was the definition of fun. I will miss her laugh and witty comments.God Bless you Shirley and may you rest in peace.Christy Newill
Fremont, NE Saturday, June 13, 2020 Davey and I and I are so sorry for your loss:( Your Mother was a super woman (as you know) . Sending huge hugs and prayers for strength. Love you Christy and Davey NewillLinda Thomas
Bennington, NE Saturday, June 13, 2020 Classy Lady, she will be missed by many. Prayers to the family.Bob & Mary Ann Pilus
Yutan, NE Saturday, June 13, 2020 We are so sorry for your loss. Shirley had a great sense of humor . Almost everyone she was around they liked her . She will be missed . Us girls and gents liked meeting our group at the casino. She had a great love for all of us. We will most certainly miss that smile and her laugh . It was a pleasure to have know her. RIP Shirley . God bless to the all family and friendsLinda
Omaha, NE Friday, June 12, 2020 Shirley worked with me & she was the nices, funniest lady ever. I remember her eating twinkies all the time. Loved the women! RIP!Brian and janet
ST PAUL, NE Friday, June 12, 2020 Carmen, Denise, Randy and families...... Please know that your Mom/Grandma/Great Grandma was loved by all of us!! Our family will forever be changed with her loss..... I am so sad I haven't been able to get back home for so long, and that I didn't get to say goodbye, but I don't doubt that she knew how much we all loved her... I will be thinking about and praying for all of you, that God will comfort you in this time of terrible sorrow, but I know she is in a much better place and reunited with Grandma and Grandpa once again. Our thoughts and prayers will continue for all of you during this difficult time. Love and prayers.....Janet
Pam Voss
Sun city, AZ Thursday, June 11, 2020 I am so sorry to hear about shirley. you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Pam voss