Esther was married on November 21, 1938 in Pierce to Oliver M. Reimers. They farmed in Pierce for a short time then moved to Randolph where they continued to farm until Oliver passed away in 1973. Esther continued to live in Randolph until moving to Hooper in 1997.
While in Randolph Esther was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, the ELCW (Evangelical Lutheran Church Women), and was a member of P.E.O for over 50 years. Since moving to Hooper she was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church and Smiles.
Esther loved to cook, crochet, quilt and embroidery.
Survivors:
Daughter - Roma and husband Harlan Schrieber of Hooper
Daughter-in-law - Martha Reimers of Randolph
11 grandchildren
17 great grandchildren
1 great great granddaughter
Esther was preceded in death, in addition to her husband, by a son Ronald, a granddaughter Mindy and her sister Erna.
The funeral will be 10:30am Wednesday at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Hooper. The Rev. Joel Schroeder will officiate. The graveside service will be 2pm at the Randolph City Cemetery in Randolph, NE. Memorials are suggested to Redeemer Lutheran Church and Odyssey Hospice. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 3pm to 8pm with the family receiving friends from 5pm to 7pm at Ludvigsen's Hooper Funeral Chapel in Hooper.
Online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com
Condolences(5)
Donald (CHUCK) Lenhoff
lincoln, ne Thursday, January 7, 2010 I have many fond memories of Ollie and Esther. I worked for Ollie in the summer while in high school. I remember lunch time Esthers great cooking and conversations with them. I remember Esther always smiling. Ollie and Esther were freinds,neighbors and the nicest couple I have known. Chuck LenhoffImogene and ElRay Buckendahl
Overland Park, Ks Tuesday, January 5, 2010 Esther was a dear friend and I will never forget her smile and friendship. Our connection goes way back to Pierce where she went to school with my parents. However, when Roma moved to Hooper we became very close. I loved visiting with her, wearing red hats with her, and talking about her grandchildren. I remember ElRay running to her rescue one night when Marissa locked herself in the bathroom while Esther was babysitting. It was all good and giant hugs were shared with everyone. I know her loss will be felt by everyone who has ever known her, but she is happy now in her new home. God has chosen to wrap His arms around her and bring her home. ElRay and I send our sympathy and love to the family she left behind. Know that she will always be held in high regard and will be missed. All our love, ELRay and Jeanne BuckendahlImogene and ElRay Buckendahl
Overland Park, Ks Tuesday, January 5, 2010 Esther was a dear friend and I will never forget her smile and friendship. Our connection goes way back to Pierce where she went to school with my parents. However, when Roma moved to Hooper we became very close. I loved visiting with her, wearing red hats with her, and talking about her grandchildren. I remember ElRay running to her rescue one night when Marissa locked herself in the bathroom while Esther was babysitting. It was all good and giant hugs were shared with everyone. I know her loss will be felt by everyone who has ever known her, but she is happy now in her new home. God has chosen to wrap His arms around her and bring her home. ElRay and I send our sympathy and love to the family she left behind. Know that she will always be held in high regard and will be missed. All our love, ELRay and Jeanne BuckendahlDrs. Bahner & Jacobsen and staff
Fremont, NE Monday, January 4, 2010 Our sincerest sympathies to Esther's family. We will keep you in our hearts and prayers.Daniel Otto
Pierce, NE Monday, January 4, 2010 Aunt Esther was always gracious, giving of herself, and had a smile for me whenever I visited them either on the farm, at home in Randolph, or at her residences in Hooper. She enjoyed chatting with the family and always tried to have some special light lunch for us, boysenberry dessert being her favorite and mine. I have many fond memories of staying with Uncle Ollie and Aunt Esther on the farm when I was growing up and having Ronnie and Roma try to keep us entertained whch was not always an easy chore. Aunt Esther had her candy dish in a specific place and always seemed to have it filled for anyone who came to visit. I visited Aunt Esther several weeks ago and she laughed just like she always did. I will always treasure the times that I spent visiting with her, learning about the ways of the farm, meeting their friends and neighbors, and just talking about things in general. As Roma said, "They must be having a big party up in heaven".