Edith M. Strong
July 29, 1930 - February 6, 2025
Edith M. Strong, age 94, of Fremont
Died Thursday February 6, 2025 at Nye Legacy
Edith was born July 29, 1930 on a farm northwest of Fremont to Charles and Christine 'Krag' Olsen. She was baptized and confirmed at Bluffs Trinity Lutheran Church. She attended rural school District #21 and graduated from Fremont High School in 1947. She attended Dana College at Blair for one year. On February 27, 1949 she married Cliff Strong at First Lutheran Church in Fremont. Cliff passed away in 1990 after 40 years of marriage.
Edith was the office secretary at Fremont High school for 33 years, retiring in 1990. She was a member of First Lutheran Church and was involved in its Senior Christian Fellowship group, the Solos Group and helped serve many funeral lunches as well. Edith was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary Aerie 200 and a member of AARP. She had been active in the Heartland Singles Square Dance Club, Polka Lovers Klub of American and a volunteer with the Fremont Area Medical Center Auxiliary for several years. She also volunteered with the Low Income Ministry of Fremont. Edith had a love of doing yard work, flowers, horses, dancing, having fun and travelling. She travelled to Denmark several times, Hawaii twice, Alaska and many memorable trips in the U.S.
Survivors:
Son - Dave (Susan) Strong of Fremont
Daughter - Vicky Kelly of Harmony, PA.
Grandchildren - Jenny Raszick, Josh Strong, Kara Butler and Seth Kelly
Great Grandsons - Parker Raszick, Everett Kelly, Noah Butler and Jayden Strong
Great Granddaughters - Claire Raszick, Olivia Kelly and Mae Kelly
Edith was preceded in death her husband Cliff, parents, brother and sister.
The funeral will be 10:30am, Monday, February 10, 2025 at First Lutheran Church in Fremont, burial will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Nye Square for Activities. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church.
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