In the early '60s Karen married Neal Holmer. After moving to Nebraska, their family joyfully increased with the arrival of their children, Thomas Nelson Holmer and Kristen May Holmer. Karen and Neal were later divorced.
Karen returned to college and received a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in Public Health. Much of her professional career involved administrative positions at the Douglas County Mental Health Hospital in Omaha. She worked there for several years until she retired.
In 1985 she married Kenneth Calvin Snyder, who preceded her in death November, 2017. During their life together, they resided in Fremont, Nebraska on a local lake. It was a place Karen loved-where sunsets, the local wildlife and the quiet filled her days.
Anyone who knew Karen, recognized there were no strangers in her world. She viewed every person she met as a friend, accepting them as her equal with value and worth, regardless of their jobs or position in life. Though her life was not always easy, she engaged it with strength and courage, never losing her ability to laugh easily, love generously, and give freely.
She leaves behind her children, Tom Holmer and Kristen Holmer, her step-children, Gayle Snyder Brock (Peter) and Dean Snyder (Brenda), two grandchildren, Lindsey Snyder and Ashly Snyder, her sister, Becky Strom (Byron), nieces and nephews, one cat and a multitude of friends. She was deeply loved and leaves behind a huge hole in our hearts.
A public service will be held 11am, September 27th, 2020 at Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont.
Memorials may be sent in her name to the Dodge County Humane society, 787 S. Luther Rd., Fremont, Nebraska.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
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Condolences(5)
Sheila Willmott Podany
Omaha, NE Tuesday, September 29, 2020 I worked for Karen from the 1990's until her retirement at Douglas County Hospital. I remember her being very involved with the Omaha Press Club shows and she always gave me a ticket to attend. Rest in Peace Karen Holmer, you deserve it.Tosh Pale sky- Adams
Largo, FL Saturday, September 26, 2020 Very honored to have met MS. Karen for the short period of time I did. May she RIP and may the family and friends find peace and blessings to her passing.💖Janelle Brock
Phillips, NE Saturday, September 26, 2020 Karen was my supervisor at Douglas County Hospital for several years In the late 1980's and early 1990's. She was a great person, had a good sense of humor and was a valuable mentor for me. A person could not have asked for a better supervisor then Karen she will be missed by many. My deepest sympathy to the familyCarolyn & Dave Sperry
Largo,, FL Thursday, September 24, 2020 Our dear friend & summer neighbor. You will be missed.RIP, Love you.💖
Jason Danner
Lincoln, NE Saturday, September 19, 2020 So sorry to hear of Karen's passing.Her daughter Kristen has been a dear friend of our family for many years.
Best regards and our sympathy to Karen's family.
Jason Danner family,
Lincoln