John W. Adams
October 20, 1932 - February 5, 2015
John W. Adams age 82
of Fremont
Died Thursday February 5, 2015
at Arbor Manor in Fremont
John was born in Nickerson on October 20, 1932 to Thomas and Wilhelmina (Krallman) Adams. He grew up on the farm and received his education in Nickerson. He served in the National Guard before joining the United States Army. He entered the Army in April of 1953 and was discharged in April of 1956.
He had been a truck driver for Wendell Bruner before working for Hydro Conduit. He retired from Hydro Conduit after 28 years. He also helped Kenny Schulz on the farm, particularly at harvest time.
John had many friends, including his coffee group nearly every morning at McDonald's. He usually had to leave before all the decisions were made in order to take his great grandchildren to school.
He was a member of Salem Lutheran Church, American Legion Post 20, VFW Post 854, and the Teamster's Union.
On October 20, 1956, John was married to Arlene Meier.
Survivors: wife Arlene
son Michael Adams of Fremont
4 grandchildren April Adams of Omaha
Sean and wife Rhonda Adams of Fremont
Candy and husband Matthew Suer of Fremont
Phillip Adams of Hayfield, MN
11 great grandchildren
sister-in-law Florence Adams of Fremont
He was preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Wilhelmina, his brother Arthur Adams, his sister Rose Gitt, and a granddaughter Shannon Adams.
A memorial service will be 2 PM Monday (Febr. 9th) at Salem Lutheran Church with the Rev. Michael Thomas.
Military services will be rendered at the church by the Fremont Honor Guard of the American Legion Post 20 and VFW Post 854. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or to the family for distribution.
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