On December 19, 1934, Dwight was married in North Platte to Marletta Engel. From 1943 to 1946 they lived in Valejo, California while Dwight was serving in the United States Navy as a fire fighting instructor. Then from 1946 to 1949, they lived in Pine Lake, Georgia and Dwight was on the police department of Atlanta, Georgia. On their return to Fremont, from 1950 to 1960 Dwight was a realtor with Baldwin-Peterson. And then he was a partner in H & H Motors, a Dodge dealership, until 1980, and from 1980 until 2001, he worked for Gene Steffy's.
Dwight served the city of Fremont as Mayor during the years of 1960 and '61. From 1961 through 1980, he served on the city council. He also organized and served as the Chief of Fremont's reserve police department.
He is a past president of the Fremont Chamber of Commerce. And he was a member of American Legion Post 20, and the Fremont Masonic Lodge No. 15 A.F. & A.M. And he was a member of First Lutheran Church.
Dwight was preceded in death by his wife Marletta, a daughter Anita (Mrs. David) Jensen, granddaughter Patricia Zimmerman, twin brother Duane, and his parents.
Survivors: daughter - Diana and husband Ed Christoffersen of Fremont
3 grandchildren - Pauline and husband Kenneth Kruger
Dan and wife Laurie Christoffersen
Dave Christoffersen
7 great grandchildren
3 great, great grandchildren
special friend - Ila Sievers of Fremont
The funeral service will be 10:30 AM Friday (Jan. 23rd) in the First Lutheran Church (3200 E. Military). The committal will follow in Memorial Cemetery, with Military Honors provided by the Fremont Honor Guard of American Legion Post 20 and VFW Post 854. Memorials are suggested to First Lutheran Church.
Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont, will be on Thursday (Jan. 22nd) from 2 to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends from 5pm to 7pm.
Condolences(2)
Dennis & Jeri Nutzman
Lowden, IA Thursday, February 5, 2009 Diana and Family~ We were so sorry to learn of your dad's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find comfort in your fond memories together. Sincerely, Dennis and Jeri NutzmanSteven Hively
Cranberry Twp, PA Tuesday, January 20, 2009 So many vivid memories of Dwight and his family. He was a great husband and father and also a true community leader for years. I still remember how he affectionately called his wife, "Shorty". It was always met with a smile from both her and Dwight. They were a great "team". I also remember Diana from our high school days. I pray that the entire family looks at Dwight's passing as a celebration of the life of wonderful person. I am proud to have known him. A man who everyone liked and respected. May God comfort you during this time.