passed away Thursday, December 17th.
She was born June 25, 1935, on a farmstead south of Fremont in Saunders Co. to Delbert and Dorothy (Searl) Gaeth. Dee graduated from Fremont High School in 1953. She was baptized on Dec. 24, 1944 at Fremont First Baptist Church. Dee sang in their choir for over 60 years and was a member of the Esther Circle and American Baptist Women's Society. She later joined the First United Methodist Church and was active in the choir, fellowship committee and other committees.
Dee married Eugene G. Bang on August 23, 1953. They raised 5 children. Eugene passed away in 2007. She was a bookkeeper and head cashier at Randall's Super Valu from 1967-1986 and also worked part time as a cashier at First State Bank from 1987 to 1998. She was involved in 4-H from the age of 9, where her mother was leader of the Modern Miss Club. Dee was Dodge County 4-H Queen in 1953. Dee was a fan of Nebraska Football, Basketball, and Volleyball. She was a member of Prairie Peacemakers Quilt & Needlework Guild. She enjoyed making quilts, wall hangings, and needlework for family and friends. She was also a member of the Cut-up Quilt Group. Dee was a Fremont Area Community Board Member and Legacy Society Member. She was also a charter member of the Many Happy Returns Investment group, member of many groups including P.E.O. Chapter HK, Fremont Golf Club, Nebraska Women's Golf Association, and Fremont Golf Club's Interclub.
Dee's greatest joy was her 5 children, 11 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Survivors include two sons Kent (Julie) of Omaha, Phil (Vickie) of Fremont, two daughters Jane (Jamie) Wiebold of Woodcliff and Amy (Scooter) Hamel of Diller; grandchildren Tiffany (Ret. Lt. Col. Travis) Fulton, Jessica (Mark) Crnkovic, Jameson (Emily) Wiebold, Nick (Susie) Bang, Dr. Jarrod Bang, Ryan Bang, Jordon (Jody) Bang, Dylan (Erica) Hamel and Andrew Hamel; nine great-grandchildren; brothers David (Sara) Gaeth, Larry (Dort) Gaeth, Ken (Barb) Gaeth; brother-in-law Ron (Carol) Bang and sister-in-law Nola Beck.
She was preceded in death by husband Gene, oldest son Jeff, grandson Jake Wiebold, granddaughter Jade Bang and a brother Don Gaeth.
Visitation will be Sunday, December 20, 2020 from 2-4pm (masks required) at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont.
A private family service will be held. (Live Stream beginning at 10am, Monday, December 21, 2020. www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com go to Dee's page). Burial will follow in Ridge Cemetery. Memorials suggested to the Fremont Area Community Foundation.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
To view a recording of the service please use the following link:
https://youtu.be/OB3gya-Yyhk
Condolences(18)
Randy Schulz
De Soto, MO Tuesday, December 22, 2020 I remember her when we were growing up. She and her Mom always sang in the choir at church. At one time she lived just a few blocks from my Mother-in-law. She was always a good person to meet and visit with. She will be missed.Patsy Kerschinske
Fremont, NE Tuesday, December 22, 2020 Jane and family, so sorry for your loss. Dee was such a sweet sweet lady.I first met her when she worked at Randall's and then in TOPS club.
My sincere condolences and deepest sympathy.
Gregg Kupfer
Omaha, NE Monday, December 21, 2020 As I read Mrs. Bang's obituary, I realized that so many of your children were a significant part of my life. Thank you. Kent and Jeff were great friends. Jane, I remember meeting Jake when he was less than a year old at the John C. Fremont Days with you and Jamie. God works in mysterious ways. He is with my brother Pud. Believe it or not, my in-laws live in Diller, so I look forward to re-acquainting with Amy. God Bless all the Bang's and thanks for all the great memories. Much love and respect-KupDeborah Gaeth
Oro Valley, AZ Monday, December 21, 2020 My Aunt Dee was an amazing woman who has accomplished a great deal in her life. She will be missed. My sympathies go out to the family during this very sad time.Joyce Uehling
Fremont, NE Monday, December 21, 2020 Dee was a darling and such a dear friend. I loved it when she joined our choir and sang soprano with me. I miss her so much and you all have my Deepest Sympathy.Bill Rasmussen
Blair, NE Sunday, December 20, 2020 Dee, Gene,Gwen and I Had Lots of fun Big Red Games , Arizona, and many other Trips . They are all three talking over Memories right now , You all have My Deepest Sympathy BillRev. Richard and Beverly Holmen
Fremont, MN Sunday, December 20, 2020 To the Bang family: You are in our thoughts and prayers.Dee and Gene were active members of FBC when we arrived in Fremont,to pastor the FBChurch. We remember Dee in many roles. Your mother loved God, her family and was a talented lady. She.will be missed.Richard and Beverly Holmen
Alan and Susan Phillips
Fremont, NE Sunday, December 20, 2020 We are thinking of your family's so sorry to hear about Aunt Dee we are praying you find comfort in her memories God bless you all 🙏Tracey Fagen-Herre
Fremont, NE Saturday, December 19, 2020 I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Amy was one of my best friends growing up in sunset. Many good memories of amy and her mom. I will cherish those memories forever. I worked at country traditions for the past 9 years so I got to see Dee often. She will be greatly missedJill Hartman
Fremont, NE Saturday, December 19, 2020 This delightful lady will be greatly missed.Roberta Hoy
, AZ Saturday, December 19, 2020 Dear Jane and family- Frank and I were very sorry to read about your mom's passing. I know you were so blessed to have a mother like her. Our thoughts and prayers- Roberta and FrankHarlan and Roma Schrieber
Hooper, NE Saturday, December 19, 2020 It was our pleasure to have known your mother. She was such an asset to our choir through her singing and her ever pleasant personality. We are so glad that our paths crossed in this life.Gwen Havekost
Estero, FL Saturday, December 19, 2020 Dee was such a good friend of my mom. They would cook up things to do and then the two Genes went along with it. Lots of golf and vacations after they all retired. She lived her life to the fullest!Heather Havekost Schaefer
St Louis, MO Saturday, December 19, 2020 I’m so sorry to hear of Dee’s passing. She and Gene were best friends with my grandparents, Gene and Clare Dierking, and I spent many summer days as a kid listening to their laughter on the golf course, or hearing about their tailgating fun. She was such a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May her memory be a blessing.June Wesphal
Fremont, NE Friday, December 18, 2020 I'm so sorry to hear about Dolores. You are in my thoughts and prayers.June Wesphal
Fremont, NE Friday, December 18, 2020 I'm so sorry to hear about Dolores. You are in my thoughts and prayers.Brenda Nelson
Fremont, NE Thursday, December 17, 2020 Aunt Dee will be missed by many. Take comfort that she is reunited with Uncle Eun, Jeff, Jake and Jade. Prayers for all of the family.Kim Hanson
, NE Thursday, December 17, 2020 Bang family,I’m so very sorry for your loss. Dee was such an amazing person, always so active. She will be missed. I pray God will send peace and comfort.