Lola Mae Scheer (Giesselmann)
June 16, 1931 - May 2, 2023

Lola Mae Scheer (Giesselmann)

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Lola Mae Giesselmann Scheer was born to Henry and Viola Gerwick on June 16, 1931 in Snyder, Nebraska. She was baptized into the Family of God on July 19, 1931 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church. Work was hard to find during the Depression, so her family moved a number of times. She lived in Snyder and Fremont and by sixth grade had gone to four different schools - Snyder Public School, Washington, Clarkson, and Trinity Schools in Fremont. She loved going to school and graduated from Snyder High School in 1949. She went to Wayne State Teachers' College and then taught in a one-room schoolhouse near Snyder in District 41 for several years.

She married Larry Giesselmann on June 15, 1952 and had six children: Dean, Marlene, Kent, Kevin, Paul, and David. Lola Mae was very involved in many church activities at St. Peter's, including the LWML and the LLL and multiple community organizations. She was Den Mother for the Cub Scouts for many years. After Larry's death in 1987, Lola Mae married Melvin Scheer in 1993 and moved to Arlington, Nebraska, where she was active in several organizations at St. Paul Lutheran Church. She also spent much time volunteering in the St. Paul School Library and the Lions Club in Arlington.

Lola Mae enjoyed traveling as well as cheering on her Nebraska Cornhuskers and Midland Volleyball. She especially loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She took to heart Deuteronomy 6:6-7 ''These commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.'' She would always share a Scripture lesson with the children at family gatherings and the legacy she left for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren will be greatly treasured.

Lola Mae Giesselmann Scheer passed away peacefully on May 2, 2023 at Providence Place in Fremont, NE. She is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Viola Gerwick and husbands Larry Giesselmann and Melvin Scheer. She is survived by her six children: Dean (Deanna) Giesselmann, Marlene (Rick) Pyatt, Kent (Pat) Giesselmann, Kevin (Mary Jo) Giesselmann, Paul (Paige) Giesselmann, David (Vicki) Giesselmann, 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, sisters Rita (Richard) Johnson and Sharon Ash.

The funeral will be 10:30am, Monday, May 8, 2023 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church north of Arlington. Lunch will follow the service. Burial will be at St. Peter's Cemetery in Snyder. Memorials are suggested to St Paul's Lutheran Church or Camp Luther. Visitation will be Sunday at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont with the family present from 3pmto 6pm.

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Visitation
Sunday, May 7, 2023
3:00pm to 6:00pm
Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont
1249 E. 23rd St.
Fremont, NE  68025
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Service
Funeral Service
Monday, May 8, 2023
10:30am
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
8951 County Road 9
Arlington, NE  68002
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Interment
St. Peter's Cemetery
Snyder, NE  68664

Condolences(10)

  1. Sharon Petrie
    Aunt Lola was a loving and caring person. May her memory carry you through this difficult time.

    Sharon Petrie
  2. Sharon Petrie
    I had the pleasure of visiting with Aunt Lola many years ago when I was visiting in Nebraska. It was a pleasure talking with her and I treasure that afternoon visit. You are loved Aunt Lola.
  3. Kathy Spicer
    Praying for you all as you grieve the passing of your dear Mom, Grandma & Great Grandma. Praying for peace, comfort & Heavenly Hugs to help carry you through. She was an amazing lady and raised amazing children who now carry on her legacy. Well done Lola!
    Thank you for giving us the privileged of being a small part of her, and your, life. It truly was an honor.
  4. Russell and Dawn Bloemker
    Dear Family,
    Our condolences to everyone as Lola's passing. I know the last few years were challenging for her, and we can all surely take comfort in knowing that she had faith in her Savior Jesus and now rests in Heaven.

    Dawn and I have unfortunately both been experiencing health challenges this year and are unable to travel. Otherwise we certainly would have planned to attend the services. I recall over the years at any Giesselmann gathering, Lola always made a point to visit with me and catch up. She was just that way.

    Blessings to everyone, and may Lola's lifetime example of Christian faith and service to others be a model for all of us.

    Russ and Dawn Bloemker
  5. Duane Giesselmann
    Aunt Lola was always a welcoming and energetic influence to all of us in the "younger" generation. Her loving spirit will live on through her family. God's Blessings to all.
  6. Linda Royuk Staros
    Sending condolences to each of you. Lola lived a full, blessed life...thankful our families connected. Our Love & Prayers to all.
  7. Rod Richardson
    So sorry to hear of her passing. When I saw her she always seemed glad to see me and have a chat. She'll be missed.
    Rod and Shirley
  8. Jeff and Jennifer Poulas
    This is a great loss to your family! Sending our deepest sympathies and lifting you all up in prayer during this very sad time.
  9. Lucia & Michael Dutkiewicz
    Our deepest sympathies to your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
  10. Sherri Foust
    I am sorry for the of sweet Lola Mae. I will miss everything about her. Thank you to all of you that gave me the opportunity to care for your mom. She brought so much joy and laughter to my life. She definitely to a piece of my heart with her.

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