On May 14, 1955, Karolyn was married to Kenneth E. Cernik. They met when both were employed at Hormel's. Later she was employed by Pendleton Woolen Mills in Fremont. Following her husband's retirement, they were the caretakers at the Fremont Anglers for several years.
Karolyn was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where she had been baptized, confirmed, and married. She loved being in the outdoors. And baking cookies with her great granddaughter, brought her much joy.
Karolyn was preceded in death by her husband Ken on June 15, 1999, by her parents Carl and Meta Sommers, and by her sister Bernice Coad.
Survivors: 2 daughters - Terri and husband Randy Meyer
Pam and husband Albert Nielsen
4 grandchildren - Carl and wife Becky
Bobbie and husband Ed Trapp
Jason and wife Sheila Meyer
Karleen Meyer
1 great granddaughter - Megan Nielsen, all of Fremont
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM Friday (Febr. 11th) at Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Dan Heuer officiating. The committal will follow in Memorial Cemetery. There is no public visitation. Memorials are suggested to the Trinity Lutheran Early Childhood Development Center and to the Fremont Rural Fire Dept.
online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(11)
Charlotte Mahoney
Fremont, NE Sunday, February 13, 2011 Terri/Pam, I am very sorry to hear of your loss...your mom and dad were so friendly and fun to talk with. Many of my happiness memories were spent being with them out at the Anglers and alway they always made time to greet and talk with everyone that camped out there. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Charlotte MahoneyRon Callahan
Omaha, NE Thursday, February 10, 2011 Randy and Terry, Albert and Pam Lee and I are so sorry to hear of your loss. We spent many hours with your mom at the Anglers, and will always remember her hard work and dedication to the club and all of its members. Her strength of character made her a person that we will always admire, and we enjoyed being able to speak with her and knowing that you were hearing it as it really was, no mixed messages, simple truth. May God strengthen and keep you during this period. Ronnie and Lee CallahanCHUCK McMULLIN
Harlingen, TX Thursday, February 10, 2011 Pam & Albert. So sorry to hear about your Mother. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. Chuck & Mary McMullinBob Nielsen
Fremont, Ne Wednesday, February 9, 2011 Terri/Pam Sorry to hear about your Mom . I remember all the good times with your aunt Bernice and your Mom and grandparents when we were all kids. Tell Karleen and the rest of the grandchildren that there Grandma was something very special.Mary Stuekel/Lang
Uehling, Ne Wednesday, February 9, 2011 Pam and Albert and family So sorry to hear of Karolyn's passing. May God be with you and may she rest in peace. Remember you were part of a well lived life. Sincerely MaryRhonda Carlson
Fremont, NE Tuesday, February 8, 2011 Pam and Terri & families - I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. She was one of the neatest ladies I ever had the pleasure to know. She always made me feel like part of the family and was always so very easy to talk to about anything. She will be missed by many. I wish I had known she was at Nye Legacy...I would have gone to see her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. God Bless you all. Rest in Peace, Aunt Karolyn. Rhonda & ShaylynColleen Osterloh
Fremont, Ne Tuesday, February 8, 2011 Albert, Pam and to the rest of Karolyn's family. I worked with her for a short time at Schweser's. But most of all being you parents neighbors, Oh my gosh we couldn't ask for better neighbors! We had taken a vacation with our 2 boys and the day we got home she had supper prepared for us. They would share their supper with us many time. We also always had to share my pinwheels when I made them, she also many times shared breakfast with our dog "Rags" it was always toast but Rags loved it! Our family will never forget their bulldog 'Tuffy'! She and your dad were an amazing couple! Her many memories will live on. She surely will be missed. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless Ted and Colleen OsterlohGenelle Hargens
Morse Bluff, Ne Tuesday, February 8, 2011 To the family, Please accept my sypmathy during this time of sorrow. Please know that it will be the memories that bring you through this and always remember the happy times. With deepest sympathy, Genelle Hargens & familySuzanne Baker
Omaha, NE Monday, February 7, 2011 Terri and family - so sorry to hear of your mothers passing. She was always so much fun to visit with. She will be greatly missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.Maxine Herring
Fremont, Ne Thursday, February 10, 2011 My condolences to you all. I have known Karolyn since we were kids in Lutheran School, our folksplayed cards together and she and I were good friends.Ashley Walter
Fremont, NE Tuesday, February 8, 2011 Karleen and Family- So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.