Died Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Methodist Fremont Health
Gerald was born October 16, 1944 in Fremont to Otto and Gertrude 'Steinke' Roemer. He was raised on his family's farm southwest of Scribner. His dad died when he was 10 and he grew up quickly. He used to tie blocks to the pedals so he could drive the tractors. He graduated from Scribner High School in 1962. After high school he served in the National Nebraska Guard. He worked for Harold Porter on his farm, the Safeway trailer house manufacturing company in North Bend, Bird Engineering in Fremont before beginning a long career at Valmont, working from 1971 until he retired in 2007.
On December 20, 1964 Gerald married Jean Golder and in 1975 he began farming her family's farm. Gerald also obtained his private pilot's license. He loved to travel, fish, hunt and play dominos. They did many road trips to watch grandchildren's activities.
Survivors:
Wife - Jean
Son - Matthew (Betty Franks) Roemer of Jonesboro, AR.
Grandchildren - Anna Mae (Tyler) Huggins of Jonesboro, AR.
Betsy (Ty) Cornelius of New Boston, TX.
Clay Roemer of Jonesboro
Brothers - Otto Roemer of Scribner
Martin (Janice) Roemer of Rocky Ford, CO.
Sisters - Donna Robinson of Imperial Beach, CA.
Bonnie Henshaw of Lincoln
Sisters-in-law - Janice (Harlan Hoops) Wulf of Fremont
Donna Golder of Hooper
Sandy Roemer of Fremont
Beloved cocker spaniel 'Teddy''.
Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, son Jerry, brother Rodney, sister-in-law Denise Roemer, brothers-in-law Bob Robinson, Jim Henshaw, Jack Golder, Richard Hespen and Don Wulf.
The funeral will be 1pm, Saturday, November 15, 2025 at St. John's Ridgeley Lutheran Church with Military Honors to follow at the church. Visitation will be Friday at Ludvigsen's Scribner Funeral Chapel from 3pm to 7pm with the family present 5pm to 7pm. Memorials are suggested to St. John's Ridgeley.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(1)
Marlene Redding
Fremont, NE Thursday, November 13, 2025 There will never be another great legend like your husband and dad, Jerry. I had the privilege of learning how to process pork on your farm, and then Jerry taught me how to fish cable wire when I worked with Jerry at Valmont. I still remember the small picnics we had there — the potlucks, the laughter, and how generously you opened your home to all of us Jean. It is with great sadness that I read of Jerry’s passing. Now, Jerry will get to see your son and brother in heaven and will wait for you there someday. I will always remember him fondly.