Died Wednesday February 3 at Fremont Health Medical Center
Vernon was born in Kennard, Nebraska on September 7, 1929 to Lars and Johanna 'Cook' Frandsen. He grew up in several small communities in the Uehling area. He graduated from Uehling High School in 1948. After high school he drove a truck for several different companies. In 1951 Vernon joined the Army and served until 1953. He married Jane A. Von Essen in 1953 and after their marriage they lived on a farm near Swaburg until 1963. They moved to a farm near Hooper and lived there for 2 years before moving to the Von Essen home place. Vernon retired in 1991 and the couple moved to Fremont. After retirement, Vernon continued to assist Gaylen Johnson on his farm.
Vernon was a member of Uehling American Legion Post 196, Uehling Lions Club and St. Paul Lutheran Church in Uehling. Vernon and Jane were members of the same card club for over 60 years. While living in Fremont they would attend First Lutheran Church.
Survivors:
Children Susan (Gale) Corr of Boise, ID.
Kim (Doug) Johnson of Lincoln
Brad (Judy) Frandsen of Lincoln
6 grandchildren Brian (Julia Holleman) Corr and Justin (Katie Colwell) Corr
Jennifer and James (Fiancée Chelsea Matesi) Cottrell
Neleigh and Emily Frandsen
3 step grandchildren Jeff and Stacy Johnson
Leesa (Brent) Balik
2 great grandchildren Noah and Phillip Corr
Sister Verda (Tom) Dougherty of Arizona
Sisters-in-law Glenice (John) Watson of O'Neill, NE.
Judy Otteman of Boise, ID.
Brother-in-law - Herman (Lois) Von Essen of Mazeppa, MN
many nieces and nephews
Vernon was preceded in death by his wife Jane in November of 2015, parents, son-in-law Bob Cottrell, infant brothers and two sisters, Verla Jones and Violet Scott.
The funeral will be 10am Monday at the Uehling Auditorium. The Rev. Mark Eldal will officiate. Burial will follow in the Elim Lutheran Cemetery in Swaburg with Military Honors. Memorials are suggested to the Uehling Park or Auditorium. Visitation will be Sunday with the family receiving friends from 1pm to 5pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. Visitation will continue for one hour before the service in Uehling.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(9)
Russ & Joyce Uehling
Fremont, NE Wednesday, February 10, 2016 Dear Kim, Susan & Brad: We were so sorry to hear about your Dad. He & your Mom were great friends to so many of us from Uehling. I know how proud they were of all of you. Just sorry you had to loose them both in such a short time, but they needed to be together as we always saw them. Our prayers, Russ & JoyceCindy Stollberg
Scribner, NE Sunday, February 7, 2016 You have been through a lot this year, losing both your mom and dad. They were kind and sweet people. It was always nice to run in to them at HyVee. They were kind to all of us when we were all kids together. You were all very much loved by them and they were very proud you were their kids. Thinking of you and sorry that you have to grieve so much in such a short time.gary ehmcke
fremont, NE Sunday, February 7, 2016 A very good man always had fun with vern.Craig Johnson
Cortland, NE Saturday, February 6, 2016 Sorry to hear of your loss. Cherish the memories-sending our thoughts and prayers to the family during this time.Melissa (Nickens) Harris
Omaha, NE Friday, February 5, 2016 My heart is broken today. I had the privilege to catch up and speak with Vernon over the last couple of years. I will treasure those conversations, always. You will be missed so very much, my friend.My prayers and thoughts are with the entire family.
Melissa (Nickens) Harris
Suzanne Hula Baker
Omaha, NE Friday, February 5, 2016 My sympathies to the family.Janeen sherman
Fremont, NE Friday, February 5, 2016 I waited on your mom and dad at martinis cafe when they came in for lunch. Your folks were a super couple always had a smile on their face, they will be missed dearly!! My thoughts and prayers are with your family.Larry&Penny Brink
Fremont, NE Friday, February 5, 2016 We remember Vernon as a friendly, outgoing man with a heart as big as he was. Is it possible Vernon was missing your mother so much that the Lord allowed him to go home and join her???? "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints" Psalm 116:15 Our sympathy to all of you as you grieve for your parents.Ross and Bev Rasmussen
Fremont, NE Thursday, February 4, 2016 Our condolences to Vern's entire family. We enjoyed the visits we had with him when we saw him in the community. He will be missed. God's peace and love surround you.