Esther is survived by her husband, Rev. Norman Freund, sons Ronald of Colorado and Randy and daughter-in-law, Stephanie of Minnesota, daughter, Marcia Garcia and son-in-law Jorge of Wisconsin. Grandchildren: Jared and Hilary Freund of Colorado; Rachel and Steven Freund, Minnesota, and Joel and Jordan Garcia of Wisconsin; two sister-in-laws, Helen Freund of Arizona and Jeanette (and Harold) Hanen of Fremont; brother-in-law, Terry (and Norma) Mendenhall of Kansas, and daughter-in-law Kathy Freund of Colorado plus 10 nieces and 6 nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her only sister, Ellen Mendenhall.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Danish-American Archives in Blair, FAMC Hospice, First Lutheran Capital Fund or charity of choice.
The family will be at the Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont on Thursday (Nov. 11th) from 6 to 8 PM to greet friends. A memorial service will be held Friday morning at 10:30 AM in the First Lutheran Church (3200 E. Military) in Fremont with the Rev. Charlie Axness and Rev. Matt Knopf officiating. The committal will be held at 9:30 Friday morning in Memorial Cemetery.
Condolences(8)
Bryan Paseka
Lincoln, NE Thursday, November 11, 2010 Pastor Norm and family, I send my most sincere sympathies and you will be in my prayers. Esther was a lovely lady and has always been a staple of my church life for as long as I can remember. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Bryan PasekaDoris Stephens
Northfield, NJ Thursday, November 11, 2010 To the entire Freund family... thoughs and prayers to you all at this difficult time. I am so thankful for getting the chance to meet Esther in June. May God keep you all in the palm of His hand.Caleb Kuddes
Fort Wayne, IN Thursday, November 11, 2010 My prayers go out to the Freund family. Esther will be missed here on Earth, as a kind and loving woman, and by me as one who made me feel at home gathering with a new family, but I rejoice that she is now feasting with the Lamb of God in Heaven. Amen.Rev. Joseph Javorsky
Saint Paul, NE Thursday, November 11, 2010 To Pastor Norman and Family, I wish to offer my deepest sympathies on behalf of St. Mark's Lutheran Church. Esther's (and Pastor's) legacy is remembered and cherished. May God grant you comfort and strength in this time of loss. Please know what we are praying for you and the family always.Sara Ellis (Paseka)
Fremont, NE Wednesday, November 10, 2010 I regret not getting in that last game of Hand and Foot. But then again, there are so many good memories that I am able to hold on to. Esther looked great at our wedding and that's an Esther I want to remember.Erna Berthelsen
Albert Lea, Mn Wednesday, November 10, 2010 To you Norm and your family, I sent my sympathy. Our friendship spans many years. It was always so good to see Esther at the Archives. I was glad that we were able to have a good visit in April. She was so up beat about her physical condition. Losing a dear one leaves such a void in ones life. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. ErnaErna Berthelsen
Albert Lea, Mn Wednesday, November 10, 2010 To you Norm and your family, I sent my sympathy. Our friendship spans many years. It was always so good to see Esther at the Archives. I was glad that we were able to have a good visit in April. She was so up beat about her physical condition. Losing a dear one leaves such a void in ones life. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. ErnaBrynda H
Fremont, NE Wednesday, November 10, 2010 Esther was a very special lady. She is already missed. From her Mtn Dew friend