died early Sunday, January 21, 2018 in Fremont.
LaVonne was born January 25, 1929 in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska to Otto and Mabel (Reigle) Richards. She grew up in Cedar Rapids and graduated from high school there in 1945. She enrolled at Midland College in Fremont, and through Midland College, she graduated from Immanuel School of Nursing and Midland College in 1950. She received her RN degree and later became a Nurse Practitioner. LaVonne worked in the office of Dr. Howard Yost in Fremont for many years until retiring.
LaVonne was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where she was active in the LWML, and a church circle. After retiring, she became involved in quilting and was a member of the Prairie Peace Makers.
On September 9, 1950, LaVonne was married to Merne Rohlfs in Omaha and they made Fremont their home in 1951. LaVonne is preceded in death by her husband Merne in August of 2014, and also by her 2 brothers Delaine and LaVerle.
Survivors: 3 daughters Susan (Roy) Rogers, Blair
Nancy (Jeff) Christensen, Lincoln
Linda Rohlfs, Iowa City, Iowa
6 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren
2 sisters-in-law Shirley Richards, Portland, Oregon
Roma Richards, Tustin, Calif.
The funeral service will be 10:30 AM Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church followed by the committal in Memorial Cemetery. Visitation at Ludvigsen Mortuary will be 3 to 8 PM Wednesday with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church and School.
Online guestbook @ www.ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(8)
Roma Richards
Irvine, CA Wednesday, January 24, 2018 When Delaine and I visited in 2015, we had so much fun playing Pinochle. Now you are probably playing cards with Merne, Delaine and LaVerle in Heaven. I will miss our telephone chats. I was in awe of your deep faith and your quilting talent. Love and sympathy to Susan and Roy, Nancy and Jeff and Linda. .pam pilmore
hooper, NE Wednesday, January 24, 2018 What a beautiful person and a wonderful friend. I also worked with her many years at Fremont Med. Assoc. She will be forever missed but will be very welcomed in Gods kingdom.Joyce Vento
Brooklyn, NY Tuesday, January 23, 2018 Sorry to lose my bestest cousin. May you rest in peace and meet Merne in heaven. I will miss you always.Sandy Schmeckpeper McDuffee
Fremont, NE Tuesday, January 23, 2018 Hi I remember you mom so fondly we always visited when we met.. I am sorry for your loss but we rejoice that she is with her Savior........Nancy I believe you knew my mom in Norfolk....Elaine..Blessings as you go forwardMary Atkinson
Fremont, NE Tuesday, January 23, 2018 I worked at Nye Square for many years and so enjoyed both of your parents. Your dad had the best sense of humor. Your mom and I would talk often. I ran the support group that she attended each month. She was always so helpful to others whose spouses were suffering from dementia. Prayers to your family during this time.Cinda Taege
Fremont, NE Monday, January 22, 2018 I will always remember our early childhood and running through the neighborhood. How time moves on .Barb (Smith) Christiansen
Lakewood, CO Monday, January 22, 2018 My sincere condolences to Susan, Nancy & Linda on the loss of your Mom. I have many fond childhood memories of her & your Dad. Your Mom & Dad were so wonderful & kind.... It was always fun playing dress up at your home. I graduated with Nancy, but I knew Susan quite well & Linda.....you were much younger but I remember what a quiet little sweet girl you were. Your Mom was my nurse practitioner years later.....& it was so nice to see her & catch up on you girls. Then I moved away from Fremont and I never saw your Mom or Dad again. My sincere condolences to you all & your families. My heart is saddened with her passing.....Much love,
Barb (Smith) & Dave Christiansen
Class mate/ friend to Nancy
Sharon Shacklett
Garland, TX Monday, January 22, 2018 What a wonderful lady and dear friend. Worked with LaVonne for 19 years at Fremont Medical Associates until her retirement. Heaven just welcomed another nurse angel. RIP, dear friend. You will be missed! Til we meet again.