He retired from Hormel Food Corp. in 1984, where he had been employed as a welder. Then for 20 years, he worked part time for the Pines Country Club near Valley.
Loren was a member of the First United Methodist Church (75 years), Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 200, a 'Lifetime' member of VFW Post 854, and a past member of the Izaak Walton League. He enjoyed coffee with his friends, golf, fishing and hunting, and bowling.
On October 11, 1947, Loren was married to the love of his life, Bernice Carlson, in Omaha.
Survivors: wife Bernice
son Randy and wife Michele Giebler of Fremont
daughter Sharon and husband Thomas Rowe of Amelia Island, Florida
3 grandchildren Davis and wife Hilary Rowe
Tara Anna Rowe
Dan Giebler
3 great grandchildren Cameron, Braden, & Preston Rowe
brother Dale and wife Linda Giebler of Omaha
2 sisters Lois and husband Frederick Juilfs of Tigard, Oregon
JoAnn Drews of Yutan
nieces, nephews, and many friends
He was preceded in death by his parents Harry and Florence, and sister Lillian McGown.
The funeral service will be 1:30 PM, Tuesday (May 5th) in the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ron Croom officiating. The committal will follow in Memorial Cemetery with Military Honors by the Fremont Honor Guard of American Legion Post 20 and VFW Post 854. Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church or charity of the donor's choice.
Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont, will be today (Monday-May 4th) from 4 to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. Visitation will continue on Tuesday from 9am to 11am at the Funeral Home.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(2)
Michelle
Fremont, Monday, May 4, 2009 Bernice, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. Hold tight to memories for comfort. I am grateful to have known Loren. May the love of those around you help you through the days ahead. You are in my prayers.Tod Stevens
Winslow, Ne Monday, May 4, 2009 Randy-My family's thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief. My father passed 2 months ago so I understand everything you are going through.