Stewart E. Triggs Sr.
February 5, 1936 - February 7, 2016
Stewart E. Triggs, Sr. age 80, of Fremont
Died Sunday February 7, 2016 at his home.
Stewart was born February 5, 1936 in Omaha to Donald and Mildred 'Stewart' Triggs. He was raised in Omaha and attended both Central and Tech high schools in Omaha. He joined the Marine Corps and served as a tank driver during the Korean Conflict. After his military service he spent much of his working years as an insurance salesman. Stewart married Gloria Griffith on July 25, 1964.
He enjoyed flying children to the Shriner's Hospitals as a member of the Flying Fez, watching sports, working on cars, racing stock cars and dragsters in some of his early leisure time and later he enjoyed playing golf. Stewart was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Fremont.
Survivors:
Wife Gloria
Son Stewart 'Ed' Triggs Jr.
Daughter Jennifer (Andy) Hladik of Fremont
Grandchildren Shayla, Madison and Stephanie
Great grandchildren Savannah, Tyler and Elizabeth
Brother Stanley (Alice) Triggs of Denver, CO.
Brothers-in-law Dillard (Reva) Griffith
Walter (Loretta) Griffith
Sisters-in-law Carol Smith
Linda (Doug) Widick
Many nieces and nephews
Furry Friend Dinah
Stewart was preceded in death by his parents and step mother.
The funeral will be Thursday, 10:30am at the Church of the Nazarene in Fremont. Rev. Aaron Horton will officiate. Burial will follow in Ridge Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the church. Visitation will be Wednesday from 3pm to 8pm with the family receiving friends from 6pm to 8pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
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