Died Saturday November 14, 2020 in Omaha
John was born January 25, 1930 in Bennington, Nebraska to John F. and Bertha 'Wrigg' Ehlers Sr. He was raised in Bennington and graduated from Underwood High School in Irvington. After high school John served in the United States Army from 1951-1952. On June 28, 1953, John married Donna Christensen at First Lutheran Church in Fremont. The couple made Fremont their home ever since. John was employed at Hormel Foods for over 30 years. He retired then began a second career with the Fremont Public Schools that lasted over 20 years. After his retirement from the schools John spent more time fishing, which he loved. He also enjoyed working in his garden, canning, and drinking coffee with his friends.
John was a member of First Lutheran Church in Fremont, the Fremont Airboat Club and had been a Fremont Volunteer Fireman for a number of years. He also love to umpire softball which he did for several years.
Survivors:
Son Kevin (Fiancee Cindy Johnston) Ehlers of Fremont
Daughter Rita (Keith) Jorgensen of Grand Island
9 grandchildren
several great grandchildren
John was preceded in death by his wife Donna in 2015, daughter Sheila Baker Roth, grandson Daimon Johnston, siblings Eggert Ehlers, Luella Parson and Hellen Soll.
Visitation will be Wednesday, November 18, 2020 from 2-7pm, the family will not be present, masks are required. Further private services will be held. Memorials are suggested to First Lutheran Church, Fremont Airboat Club or American Cancer Society.
Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont is in charge of arrangements.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
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Condolences(17)
Curtis Pawl
Fort Mill, SC Monday, November 30, 2020 Grandpa John was a true gentleman. He followed our softball team that Steph played on back in the day. He had a very caring personality and great sense of humor. I was proud to call him a friend, rest in peace.Brian Monke
, TX Thursday, November 19, 2020 To John's Family,John was our neighbor for 15 years. We'll never forget him sitting in his lawn chair with a smile and a wave! He was always up for a visit about fishing, farming, and family. Always ready with a treat or snack for our son and had the best looking lawn on the block. He was a good man and a good neighbor.
Brian, Kelly, and Eli
Linda K Holdsworth
Omaha, NE Thursday, November 19, 2020 John was one of the older of the Wrigg family cousins & I was the youngest (21yr. difference in age). He always called me "Youngster". He will be truly missed. He was so kind, generous & really funny. I'm sure he is with Donna & planning his next fishing trip. Hugs & prayers to Kevin, Rita and their families.Bonnie Warner
Fremont, NE Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Family of John,Was so saddened to hear . John was the good guy, the gentleman, so caring. I will miss him deeply. I know Donna was waiting. And he has the best fishing spot picked out.
So glad our paths crossed.
Bonnie and Scott Warner
Chad Seitz
Fremont, NE Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Sorry to hear about the loss of John. He was a great neighbor to me growing up and I always enjoyed talking to him. What a selfless man. He would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. Im very fortunate I got to know him. RIP John.The Seitz family: Chad, Randi, Kameryn, Emersyn and Kati Seitz.
Lori (Hultgren) Wells
Fremont, NE Wednesday, November 18, 2020 John was our sweet sweet next door neighbor for 45 years! I have many fond memories of him as I was growing up. I enjoyed visiting with him in our church also, I still remember the day he gave me my confirmation test. He had a strong faith. Rest in peace my friend, and my sincere condolences to the family.Steve and Cathy Cerny
Fremont, NE Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Kellie, Craig, Kevin, Rita, and families.All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. John was a wonderful person and we enjoyed every conversation we had with him. He will definitely be missed by all in this community.
With Sympathy and love,
Steve and Cathy
Harvey Bunn
Fremont, NE Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Kevin,Cindy,and family. Saddened to read of John's passing.I have good memories of John at the boat club that make me smile.Rest in peace my friend.Bob & Joan Holt
Georgetown, KY Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Kevin and family, Bob and I want to express our deepest sympathy. He was grandpa to us and Brooke because that's what we all called him from Steph's softball. I have never met a man more caring or thoughtful. He will be missed by many but he was loved by all. May you know you are in our thoughts and prayers through this difficult time. Please let Steph and Justin know we are thinking of them. Bob and Joan HoltJennifer (Ness) Godfrey
Fremont, NE Tuesday, November 17, 2020 Kevin,Cindy and Family...Thoughts and prayers on the loss of John. He was one of the good ones. I have so many fond memories of him from growing up with him and my dad being the best fishing buddies and coffee drinkers. I’m sure my dad (Dewain) was
Waiting for him at the gates to welcome him with a thermos of coffee and said let’s go fishing. If you need anything don’t hesitate to ask.
Gary Ramig
, TX Tuesday, November 17, 2020 One of the finest gentleman l have known.Lukas - Elizabeth Anderson
Fremont, NE Monday, November 16, 2020 Kevin and family I am sorry to hear about his passing. I will miss seeing him at the Airboat Club. I've known John all my life as him and my dad Jim Fritz were good friends.Josh Patrick
Fremont, NE Monday, November 16, 2020 Kevin, so sorry to hear about John's passing. He was a great guy, and a lot of fun to visit with. He always said a lot of good things about you. Josh PatrickJean Brown
FREMONT, NE Sunday, November 15, 2020 Kevin and Cindy and family, Jim and I are so very sorry to hear this very sad news. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you and this sad time. We want to tell all of you how sad this makes our hearts, again our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. We both have some very wonderful memories, he will be missed, love to all.Jim and Jeanne Brown
Terry Flanagan
Fremont, NE Sunday, November 15, 2020 My neighbor since 1977. Selfless Man who was always there to visit or held a hand.I will miss him and his memory will always be in my heart.JoAnn Morgan
Fremont, NE Sunday, November 15, 2020 Oh, John, Lewis will be SO happy to see you in Heaven. My heartfelt sympathies to John's family.JEFF RUMP
FREMONT, NE Saturday, November 14, 2020 I met John Ehlers 30 years ago when I started with the Fremont Public School. We both were in the maintenance department and we did many jobs together and I couldn’t of had a better friend or confidant through those years than him. When my son TJ Graduated from high school he worked for two summers going through college and coming home in the summers to work in our maintenance department. He grew very fond of John as we all did throughout the years. He and I both will certainly miss you and Henri old fart John