Mary Ann was born in Emerson, Nebraska and grew up in the small community before moving and settling in the Fremont, Nebraska area. She was a hard worker, working at Kelly Klosures, International Gamco and various places before taking on the tasks of caring for her home and husband.
She enjoyed camping and was a member of the Good Sams Camping club, gardening, embroidery, puzzles, word finds and was an avid reader, along with her precious dachshunds.
She is survived by her children, Nelda Campbell of Fremont, Glenda (Pat) Liester of Dothan, Alabama; Todd (Terri) Powley of Fremont, John (Mona) Nelson of Dothan, Alabama; Dawn (Dale) Clary of Fremont, Walter Dahlke of Fremont. 24 grandchildren, 49 great grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren and three siblings.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two husbands, many aunts and uncles and son-in-law Dennis Campbell.
Visitation will be Thursday, January 22nd at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont from 3-7pm, with the family present from 5-7pm. Funeral services will be at Pohocco Lutheran church at 2363 Co. Rd. 11, south of Fremont, at 10:30 am Friday, January 23, 2026. Burial will be in Ridge Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the family.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(3)
Agnes
Dothan, AL Saturday, January 17, 2026 Ms. Glenda and family, I am sorry to hear of your loss. I am praying for you all and I pray god give you all the strength and peace you need at this timeKathy Cassidy
Hooper, NE Saturday, January 17, 2026 Nelda and family, I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother. It doesn’t matter how old they are or how old we are, we miss our moms. May God give you peace in the difficult days ahead.Carolyn Kumm
Hooper, NE Thursday, January 15, 2026 Nelda and Family, sorry to hear of your loss, we are praying for strength, peace and comfort to encompass you during this time..C & V