died Sunday evening (Aug. 31st) in Nye Legacy in Fremont
Edwin was born April 27, 1940 in Grand Island, Nebraska to Jasper and Opal (Binning) Eldridge. He grew up in the Wood River area and graduated from Wood River High School.
On June 15, 1974, he was married to Evelyn Ranschau, and they have been residents of Fremont since their marriage. Edwin had a varied work career. He was a machinist at Western Electric, drove truck for the missile base in Mead, worked for the Weatherby Rifle Co. in California. But for many years, he did what he enjoyed the most. He toured across the county, performing as Buffalo Bill at school convocations and other events. He entertained locally for school children and performed for many years at Fremont John C. Fremont Days.
He was a member of the Elkhorn Valley Rifle Club.
Survivors: wife Evelyn
daughter Ember Eldridge of Omaha
son - Eric and wife Venessa Eldridge of Fremont
grandchildren Kyla and Kale Eldridge
sister Jerri Paulson of Estes Park, Colorado
A memorial service will be 11 AM Thursday (Sept. 4th) at First Lutheran Church. The family will be at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 PM to receive friends. Memorials may be directed to the family for distribution.
online guestbook @ www.ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(11)
Glenna Benedict Statler
Seadrift, TX Sunday, September 27, 2015 I Am So Sorry For Your Loss,We Knew Ed,From Valley, My Dad Was Good Friends With Ed, We Called Him Two Guns, He Was Really Fast On The Draw, My Dad And Ed Are Looking Down On Us. Prayers Sent To The Family.The Williams Family
, TX Tuesday, September 9, 2014 May the family find comfort in loving memories, and in knowing that God is "close to those that are broken at heart; and he saves those who are crushed in spirit." (Psalm 34:18) Our loving Creator, Jehovah God, has promised to soon "swallow up death forever...and wipe the tears from all faces." (Isaiah 25:8) With deepest sympathy.Lauri
Fremont, NE Friday, September 5, 2014 You and Duane are together again hunting rabbits...be blessedKathy Connolly
Chicago, IL Thursday, September 4, 2014 Evie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. We are all thinking of you and praying for you.Serena Bourne
Omaha, NE Wednesday, September 3, 2014 Thank you for all the wonderful memories and valuable lessons you taught us. Your lasso skills were awesome and both my son and I were in awe! :-)Sharon Schrad
Omaha, NE Wednesday, September 3, 2014 I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.John E. Sorensen
Fremont, NE Wednesday, September 3, 2014 Have a great ride old friend.John E. Sorensen
Fremont, NE Wednesday, September 3, 2014 Will miss you at John C Fremont DaysKristy
Fontanelle, IA Tuesday, September 2, 2014 Eldridge family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Ed! He was such a talented guy and I was always impressed by everything he could do at John C. Fremont Days shows. Your family is in my prayers! Jesus is always with you!Love, Kristy (Breithaupt) Broers & family
Melanie Leetsch
Fremont, NE Tuesday, September 2, 2014 My deepest sympathies to the Eldridge family for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers in your time of grief.Linda Mason
Lyons, NE Tuesday, September 2, 2014 To Edwins family. We are so sorry to learn of his passing. We looked forward to seeing his performances each year duringJohn C. Fremont days.
He was a heck of a guy and will be missed by so many.
May he R.I.P and you all find comfort knowing that he is no longer suffering
God Bless you all.