In July of 1944, Elbert married Alta Lea and she preceded him in death in 1989. Then in July of 1990, he was married to Mercedes Lincoln Gerdes and she preceded him in death in May of 1999.
Elbert was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Fremont, and was formerly a member of Zion Lutheran Church near Bennington, Nebraska.
In addition to his 2 wives, he was also preceded in death by 2 sons, Charles and Robert, and a brother and 2 sisters.
Survivors: 2 sons - Rev. Wesley and wife Gretchen Reimnitz of Springfield, Illinois
Philip and wife Margaret Reimnitz of Lincoln
1 daughter - Louise and husband Richard Pribil of Fremont
9 grandchildren
5 great grandchildren
2 brothers - Rev. Charles and wife Betty Reimnitz of Omaha
Rev. Stewart and wife Pat Reimnitz of San Diego, Calif.
1 sister - Trudy and husband Earl Dawson of Jackson, Mississippi
There will be a memorial service at 10 AM on Thursday, May 12th, 2001 in the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel, Fremont, with the Rev. Dan Heuer officiating. The committal will be in Hillcrest Westlawn Cemetery in Omaha. There will be no public visitation. Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes Association and Trinity Lutheran Church.
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Condolences(3)
Sarah Christensen
Omaha, NE Saturday, May 14, 2011 I spent many days with him when I was a girl and as a teenager. Even though I had grown distant in my older days, I never forgot how much he loved his grandchildren and all children. I remember fondly the days of when we would visit him at work or when we got to ride in his van - when he would help him tend his garden or the times I took refuge at his home during some bumps in my youth. Rest in peace Grampa.Sarah (Lea) Fazio
Topeka, KS Tuesday, May 3, 2011 I will always have many fond memories of Uncle Elbert and the many visits to Missouri their family made to visit us and ones we made to Bennington. I will see you again someday!!! Till then, rest in peace. Love your niece, Sarah (Lea) FazioMichael Meyer
Seward, NE Tuesday, May 3, 2011 I always enjoyed visiting with Elbert when he lived at the towers. We could talk and talk and before we knew it, an hour had past...then we celebrated Holy Communion! He knew and believed Jesus lived, died, and lives again for him! It was an honor and privilege to be one of his pastors during my time in Fremont. Forever family in Christ, Mike Meyer