Died Thursday February 6, 2025 at Nye Legacy
Edith was born July 29, 1930 on a farm northwest of Fremont to Charles and Christine 'Krag' Olsen. She was baptized and confirmed at Bluffs Trinity Lutheran Church. She attended rural school District #21 and graduated from Fremont High School in 1947. She attended Dana College at Blair for one year. On February 27, 1949 she married Cliff Strong at First Lutheran Church in Fremont. Cliff passed away in 1990 after 40 years of marriage.
Edith was the office secretary at Fremont High school for 33 years, retiring in 1990. She was a member of First Lutheran Church and was involved in its Senior Christian Fellowship group, the Solos Group and helped serve many funeral lunches as well. Edith was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary Aerie 200 and a member of AARP. She had been active in the Heartland Singles Square Dance Club, Polka Lovers Klub of American and a volunteer with the Fremont Area Medical Center Auxiliary for several years. She also volunteered with the Low Income Ministry of Fremont. Edith had a love of doing yard work, flowers, horses, dancing, having fun and travelling. She travelled to Denmark several times, Hawaii twice, Alaska and many memorable trips in the U.S.
Survivors:
Son - Dave (Susan) Strong of Fremont
Daughter - Vicky Kelly of Harmony, PA.
Grandchildren - Jenny Raszick, Josh Strong, Kara Butler and Seth Kelly
Great Grandsons - Parker Raszick, Everett Kelly, Noah Butler and Jayden Strong
Great Granddaughters - Claire Raszick, Olivia Kelly and Mae Kelly
Edith was preceded in death her husband Cliff, parents, brother and sister.
The funeral will be 10:30am, Monday, February 10, 2025 at First Lutheran Church in Fremont, burial will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Nye Square for Activities. Visitation will be one hour before the service at the church.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(10)
Dave Robatcek and Jody Bunn
Keeline, WY Tuesday, February 11, 2025 Dear Dave and Susan,We are so sorry for your loss. Your mother was a wonderful and kind lady. I remember her behind the counter at Fremont Sr. High. Always a smile and always listened to our problems. We now realize that they weren’t as huge as we thought they were back then. May she rest in peace.
David Probst
Columbus, NE Sunday, February 9, 2025 Dave and family, Edith was always a light and smiling voice. I first met her when I was in high school and she was in the office. She was always so helpful and that did not stop through the years. Even at Nye she would always remember me and take time to visit. May she rest in Peace!Mary Granger
Fremont, NE Sunday, February 9, 2025 What an amazing lady!!! I loved talking to Edith when we both worked at the high school. Always happy to help anyway she could. Such a pleasure to have known her. Condolances to her family.Susan Ortega
Puyallup, WA Saturday, February 8, 2025 Dearest Dave and Vickie my heart and prayers to you and your families at this loose of your beautiful Mother. She lived a long and grace filled life. Was so friendly and loving to all who crossed her path. She will be very missed and fondly remembered. In heaven now with all our family.Nancy A Heller
Lincoln, NE Saturday, February 8, 2025 Seeing Edith's picture and her sweet smile reminded me of her kindness and friendliness. May God's Peace and Comfort fill you in the days ahead.Gary Ramig, Sherry Ramiy
Elkhorn, NE Saturday, February 8, 2025 A very nice lady. FPS was lucky to have for so many years! RIPBev Doty Krutz
Fremont, NE Saturday, February 8, 2025 Dave and Vicky,Your Mom always had a smile and a kind word. She was a joy to know.
With heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your mon.. May the love, prayers and support of your family and friends bring you comfort during this most difficult time - Love, Bev Doty Krutz
Eileen & Bob Thornburg
Fremont, NE Friday, February 7, 2025 Dave & Sue & family,We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
What a special lady you called mom!
And she put Faith & Family first. What a blessing.
Keep sharing the memories that help you smile.
Sincerest sympathy,
Eileen & Bob Thornburg
Lois I. McMullen
Lincoln, NE Friday, February 7, 2025 Dave and Sue and family,What a loving caring Mother you've had. I knew her through my husband, John, when she helped keep the senior high organized. And then I would run into her at the hospital and other places. She always had a smile and a good word or two. You will have lots of memories to share, and to shine through your grieving. Lois McMullen
Eileen & Bob Thornburg
Fremont, NE Friday, February 7, 2025 Dave & Sue & family,We are so sorry to hear of your loss.
What a special lady you called mom!
And she put Faith & Family first. What a blessing.
Keep sharing the memories that help you smile.
Sincerest sympathy,
Eileen & Bob Thornburg