He taught school in Pierson, Iowa, then Norfolk, Oakland, and Hooper in Nebraska. Cleo had also been the superintendent for 6 years of the Masonic Eastern Star Home for Children in Fremont. He had also worked as a Stran Steel salesman for Jack Davis Construction Co. in Fremont, and he had been a shop supervisor for ENCOR. In his retirement, he managed the Lakeview Woods Camping area, which brought him much joy.
Cleo was always involved with youth in some capacity. He had been a Sunday School teacher, and he was involved with the Boy Scouts, Job's Daughters, and ENCOR. His greatest pride and joy was his family and his love of the out of doors. He had a strong faith in his God and he was very active in his church, The Presbyterian Church. He had served on it's Board of Elders and had been a member of it's Chancel Choir. He was a member of the Fremont Masonic Lodge No. 15 A.F. & A.M. and Arbor Vitae Chapter 92 Order of Eastern Star.
He was married on June 6, 1948 to Virginia Harms
Survivors: wife - Virginia
3 daughters - Linda and husband Steve Mischke of Gillette, Wyoming
Paula and husband Rob Wennstedt of Omaha
Shelley and husband Jeff Evans of Marion, Iowa
9 grandchildren
8 great grandchildren
1 brother - Clayton and wife Darlene Schroeder of Laurel, NE
1 sister - Bonnie and husband Syd Haakenstad of Norfolk, NE
special cousin - John and wife Maxine Morman of Crofton
many nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents George and Rena.
A memorial service will be held 2 PM tomorrow, Tuesday (June 16th) at the Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. William Lewis officiating. There will be viewing and visitation today - Monday (June 15th) at the Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont, from 3 to 8 PM with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 PM. Memorials are suggested to the Mariners group Special Shoe Fund of The Presbyterian Church, the Searchers Sunday School Class of The Presbyterian Church, and to the Low Income Ministry.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(2)
Ray Bechtel
Fremont, NE Tuesday, June 16, 2009 Virginia, I just heard of Cleo?s passing. I am so sorry. I think of you and Cleo and all the good memories of you guys when I was a kid out on the farm. He taught me so much. He was a good man and his memory will live on in my heart. Ray BechtelRicky & Ruth Johnson
Omaha, NE Tuesday, June 16, 2009 Paula and Rob: Ricky and I are so sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.