She met her husband to be, Howard E. Schneider, in Wichita. Howard was in the Army, stationed at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, and they were married in Fort Leavenworth in January of 1944. They moved to Fremont in 1963, having lived here previously. Howard died on Feb. 13, 1969.
Then on June 15, 1971, June was married to Earl Christensen. They lived on his farm north of Fremont until retiring and moving into Fremont in 1992.
June and Earl were members of Salem Lutheran Church of Fremont.
Survivors: husband - Earl
3 daughters - Brenda and husband Larry Kruse of Omaha
Colleen and husband Robert Pawling of Scottsdale, Ariz.
Karla and husband David Schloemer of Fremont
step-daughter - Lynda and husband Sam Vodvarka of Fremont
8 grandchildren
6 great grandchildren
2 sisters-in-law - Betty Weiss of Kenosha, Wisc.
Virginia Onserud of Kenosha
and numerous nieces and nephews
June was preceded in death by her first husband Howard Schneider, and by 2 brothers.
The funeral service will be 2 PM Wednesday (Dec. 31, 2008) in the Salem Lutheran Church of Fremont. The committal will follow in Memorial Cemetery. A memorial fund will be established .
Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary will be on Tuesday (Dec. 30th) from 2 to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends from 6:30 to 8 PM. And there will be visitation at the church on Wednesday for an hour before the service.
Condolences(10)
Mike Funk
Fremont, NE Friday, January 2, 2009 So very sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.Sandy Rudo
Salinas, CA Thursday, January 1, 2009 Colleen--I was so sorry to hear about your mother. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. With sincere sympathy, SandyLeah Knox
Midland, TX Tuesday, December 30, 2008 We send all of Aunt June's family our thoughts and prayers. We are so very sorry for your loss. The last time I saw her, she and Earl had come to my wedding 15 years ago. May God comfort you in this difficult time. Tim, Leah, Drew & Jackson KnoxRichard, Doris, LaVonne, Glenn and Melissa Stewart
Fremont, NE Tuesday, December 30, 2008 Earl, Sorry to hear about June. You are in our thoughts during this difficult time. May your memories bring you comfort to ease your sorrow. Sincere sympathy to the whole family.Rod & Linda Borck
Naperville, IL Tuesday, December 30, 2008 Colleen and Bob--We are so sorry to learn of your mother's passing Colleen. Our condolences. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in this difficult time. May the Good Lord comfort you.Carmen Nelson
Brussels, Belgium, Tuesday, December 30, 2008 Dear Karla and Family- I was checking the Fremont Tribune on line this morning and saw that your mother had passed away. I am so sorry. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts as you journey along this difficult path.Mike and Reg Reis
Fremont, NE Tuesday, December 30, 2008 Earl, girls, and family So very sorry for your loss. Mike and RegChris Meyer & Jan Jorgensen
Cleveland, OH Tuesday, December 30, 2008 Colleen and Bob, we were saddened to hear of Colleen's mother's passing. You will both be in our thoughts at this difficult time. We hope that family and friends will be near to help you as you grieve.Alan & Jeanie Kirshen
Red Oak, Io Tuesday, December 30, 2008 In still moments, may you remember the love and the happy times--and find comfort in these memories. With Sincere Sympathy Alan & Jeanie KirshenJOHN AND CINDY CREASON
FREMONT, NE Monday, December 29, 2008 SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS, OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL TODAY.