She went to work for the telephone company in Lockwood, later moving to St. Louis where she did domestic work and was also a telephone operator in various places.
She met Glen Dale Yount in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and they were married on January 17, 1947. They lived in Ft. Collins, Colorado before moving to Fremont in the spring of 1949, and they have resided here since.
As a homemaker, Edna was a wonderful wife, a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her family was the center of her life. Those surviving include:
husband - Glen
3 daughters - Evelyn and husband Steve Hosch of Omaha
Elaine and husband Jim Evans of St. Paul, NE
Marilyn and husband Rick LeGrande of Fremont
3 sons - Larry and wife Peggy Yount of Fremont
Ken and wife Jodi Yount of Fremont
Kevin and wife Lori Yount of Fremont
17 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren
sister - Emma Merz of Thorndale, Texas
She was preceded in death by her parents, and 3 brothers, (Walter, John, and Clarence Boehne), as well as aunts, uncles, and nieces and nephews.
Her funeral will be 2 PM Tuesday (Nov. 10th, 2009) at Trinity Lutheran Church, (16th & Luther Rd., Fremont) with the Rev. Dan Heuer officiating. The committal will follow in Ridge Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to her church.
Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont, will be today (Monday-Nov. 9th) from 2 to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 PM., and at the church Tuesday for an hour before the service.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(5)
Mike Funk
Fremont, NE Wednesday, November 11, 2009 To all of the Yount family, please accept our sympathy for your loss. I only had met Edna for the first time, and that was the night she fell and broke her hip at the Open House. I felt so bad for her. You all are in our hearts and prayers... Mike & Janet FunkRuth and Alan Neumann
Taylor, Tx Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Dear Uncle Dale and all of you cousins and families, We will all miss Aunt Edna, but we know she is iwith her Savior in her heavenly home. What a comforting that is! My husband and I echo my brother Paul's sentiments about our wonderful visit with you all in Hastings. What an unforgettable, though brief time that was, and it will always be treasured. I am proud to claim you as my relatives! God be with you all and hold you in His Hands. With love, Ruth (Merz) and Alan NeumannEmma Merz
Thorndale, TX Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Hello loved ones, Oh, my goodness! Edna is gone. My, how I enjoyed growing up with Edna, although I was 5 years older. What a delight she was! Although we were separated by distance as we grew older, especially after we moved to Texas in the 60's, I am so thankful for her wonderful letters and beautiful cards that she so faithfully sent to me through the years. I will miss them so much! With much love, Sister and Aunt EmmaTim and Janelle Prchal
Cedar Bluffs, NE Monday, November 9, 2009 Kevin, Lori and family Sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.Paul & Wanda Merz
Elgin, TX Tuesday, November 10, 2009 Dear Uncle Dale, Evelyn & Steve, Elaine & Jim, Marilyn & Rick, Larry & Peggy, Ken & Jody, Kevin & Lori, I'm so sorry that you lost my Aunt Edna. Evelyn, thank you very much for your two calls to let me know. I told Mom about her passing Sunday morning. Uncle Dale, I hope you are doing okay...I'm so glad you are surrounded by your wonderful family! A memory that I will cherish forever is the wonderful visit Mom and most of us kids had with you all two years ago. It was so good to see Aunt Edna and all of you after so any years. God's blessings to each and every one of you! Paul & Wanda Merz