Elmer took over the farming operation after his father's death in October 1939 and continued farming until the time of his death.. He served on the Fremont Farmers Union Board of Directors for 36 years and he helped organize the early Swine Confinement operations at North Bend. He raised livestock and was interested in the Masonic Eastern Star Home for Children 4-H livestock programs. He raised seed corn for Rob-See-Co company for 43 years, receiving awards for outstanding productions.
He married Minnie Kusch Steinkuhler, Dec.27, 1971, in Lubbock, Texas.
Survivors:
Wife Minnie
Step-Daughter: Sally Bailey, Fremont
Step-Son John (Marcheta) Woicikowfski, Lubbock, Texas
Brother Arnold Rix, Fremont
Sisters Alyce Wilke Fremont
Clara Haney Fremont
Several nieces and nephews
He was proceeded in death by parents, Peter and Anna Rix and two sisters and 5 brothers.
Funeral services are 10:00 A.M. Friday. at the First Baptist Church, Fremont, with the Rev. Leland Foreman and the Rev. Walter Hickman officiating. Visitation will be Thursday, Dec 20, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Ludvigsen Mortuary. Memorials may be given to the Church or the Masonic Eastern Star Home for Children.
Condolences(8)
Charles & Brenda Shipley
Springdale, AR Friday, December 21, 2007 I want to tell aunt Minnie and Sally and John that I'm very sorry for the loss of such a fine man. I always enjoyed the visits that I was able to have with Elmer. We were in their home and enjoyed visiting with them. Aunt Minnie, I pray that God will give you the strength and understanding to treasure your memories and life with Elmer and you will gain strength in the new year. I'm sorry we could not be there.VIRGIL & PAT JANZEN
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK Friday, December 21, 2007 We want to extend our deepest sympathies to Aunt Minnie, Sally & John in the loss of Elmer. We will always treaure our visits with Elmer & Aunt Minnie, and especially the last one when he said he always enjoyed it when we came, as it was just like visiting with old friends. May God comfort and keep you.Jennifer Smith
Tulsa, OK Thursday, December 20, 2007 Our prayers are with all the family. I have some wonderful memories from a trip to the farm...and wanting to bring one of the many kittens home with me.:-) Thank you for those memories and know that God will comfort you -Loren Janzen
Oklahoma City, OK Thursday, December 20, 2007 Minnie, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, LorenLaDonna Frederick
Tulsa, OK Thursday, December 20, 2007 Aunt Minnie, Sally and John, so sorry for your loss. I remember when they were married and stopped in Tulsa for Earl & I to meet "Elmer". The happiness showed in both of them. Good thoughts to remember. Wish I could be there with you.Glenda Haney Gilbertson
INDEPENDENCE, MO Thursday, December 20, 2007Don and Carol Ann Cone
Bartlesville, OK Thursday, December 20, 2007 Just a note to Minnie, Sally and John to tell them how sorry we are at Elmer's death. We enjoyed Elmer, enjoyed our visits at the farm, and enjoyed riding on the tractor with him in the corn field. We are greatful for the love that he shared with our Aunt Minnie and for the years they were able to share.Gary Armagost
Fremont, NE Wednesday, December 19, 2007 Our condolence to all his loved ones and to Minni they are good people