Lillian L. Nelson
January 23, 2010
Lillian was born November 7, 1924 near Uehling, Nebraska to Dick and Sophia 'Busselman' Von Seggern. She grew up on a farm in the Hooper area. She attended school district #60 and graduated from Scribner High School in 1941. She attended Midland College and taught in the school districts of #35 and #18. She also did substitute teaching in the Scribner Schools and rural districts.
Lillian married Burnell Nelson on May 19, 1946. They owned and operated a car and implement business in Scribner. She was a life-long member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Hooper, where she taught Sunday School and sang in the church choir for many years. She was a past member and officer of the church's woman's society and altar guild. She was a member and past officer of the Scribner American Legion Auxiliary #121. She was active in community work having served on the election board for many years. She belonged to an Extension Club and also served on the city library board. She was also a den mother for a Cub Scout troop.
Survivors:
2 Sons - Robert and wife Cheryl Nelson of Elkhorn
Kevin and wife Faye Nelson of Omaha
4 grandchildren
Lillian was preceded in death by her husband in 2007 and 2 sisters.
The funeral will be 10:30 A.M. Thursday January 28 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church north of Hooper. The Rev. Judy Johnson will officiate. Burial will follow in St. Paul's Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the church. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 3pm to 8pm with the family receiving friends from 6pm to 8pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary chapel in Fremont.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont is in charge of arrangements
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