Died Wednesday October 11, 2017 at Lakeside Hospital in Omaha
Edward was born July 1, 1922 in Omaha to Arthur and Viola 'Fletcher' Hughes. He was raised in Omaha and attended Omaha Tech High School. After his schooling Edward began a long career in the HVAC industry. Edward married Della Gardner at Kountz Memorial Lutheran Church in Omaha on November 13, 1948. They enjoyed square dancing with the 'Belles and Beaus' square dancing club and going to Nebraska Cornhusker away football games. After their marriage they lived in Omaha and Colorado before move to Hooper in March of this year to be close to family.
Survivors:
Wife Della of Hooper
Daughters Barbara (Edward) Hermsen of Panama City Beach, Florida
Janice (Jacob) Ward of Hooper
Grandchildren Ed (Tracie) Hermsen, Brian Hermsen, Stephanie (Brent Cerney) Oldaker, Patricia Ward,
McKayla Ward, Dale Ward and Jonathan Ward
Great Grandchildren Hunter, Luke, Levi, Wave, Island
Brother Gene Hughes of Omaha
Brother-in-law Tom Gardner of Omaha
Edward was preceded in death by a sister.
The celebration of Edward's life will be Tuesday at 2pm at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper. The Rev. Joel Schroeder will officiate. Memorials are suggested to the Dodge County Humane Society or Nebraska Humane Society in Omaha.
Ludvigsen's Hooper Funeral Chapel is in charge arrangements.
Online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com
Condolences(2)
Karen Hermsen Morris
Omaha, NE Monday, October 16, 2017 Dear Family, sorry to hear about Art. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. With Sympathy, Karen Hermsen Morris, Jimmy Morris, Kim and David Rowell and Andrea PopkenSteph Kelso Bertch
Omaha, NE Saturday, October 14, 2017 My sympathy to the family. Although it's been 45+ years since I have seen the family, I remember the fun times we had. I spent a lot of Saturday nights with the Hughes family back in Jr. High. I am so sorry for your loss.