On Febr. 24, 1940, Bertha was married in Crete, Nebraska to Lawrence 'Larry ' Leidig. They made their home in Fremont where Larry was working, and where he eventually became employed by the US Postal Service. Bertha worked baking and catering for many different events and families. She also provided child care over the years.
Bertha was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and was a past president of it's Ladies Aid. She had been a girl scout leader, and also cooked for the girl scout camp. And she was a member of the US Postal Service Auxiliary.
Bertha was preceded in death by her husband Larry in April of 2008, a daughter Brenda Ernesti, a grandson Fredrick John Ernesti, 2 sisters and a brother.
Survivors: daughter - Silvia Leidig of Ventura, Calif.
son - Paul Leidig of Lincoln
7 grandchildren
2 great grandchildren
The funeral service will be 10:30 AM on Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church (16th & Luther Rd) with the Rev. Dan Heuer officiating. The committal will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church and to the Make-a-wish Foundation.
Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont, will be on Thursday from 2 to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 PM.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(3)
Patti Callawaay
Lincoln, NE Thursday, May 13, 2010 When I think of Bertha; I know she is now enjoying the beauties of heaven and is making everyone cookies, stuffed eggs and orange rolls! However, there is a void left for the people whose hearts she has touched. Bertha had a gift for making everyone she met feel welcome and special. She became like my second mom and I will miss her dearly.Barbara Pritchett
Fremont, NE Tuesday, May 11, 2010 I work at Arbor Manor and appreciate the time I had with Bertha. She spoke of her daughter and son often. I found her incredibly easy to talk too. She is a sincere and loving woman. I will miss her alot. I know that her life made many differences to others lives what a blessing she is.Elizabeth McGath Folsom
Beatrice, Ne Tuesday, May 11, 2010 Remember when she helped Mom cook at the Birchwood.for the men who worked at the defense plant. Very gentle,soft spoken lady.