On April 10, 1960, Shirley married Charles N. Westergren Jr. in the United Lutheran Church in Scribner. Their married years have been in Fremont except for a brief time in Oakland during 1962 & 1963. Shirley managed, and then became the owner of GNLD (a nutrition supplement distribution company). She retired in 2011.
Shirley was a member of Sinai Lutheran Church.
Shirley was preceded in death by a son Kris.
Survivors include: husband Charles 'Chuck' Westergren Jr.
son- Brad Westergren and wife Patricia Masterson of Alexandria, Virginia
daughter Amy Green and special friend Paul Christophersen of Lincoln
daughter-in-law Dorothy Westergren of Ft. Worth, Texas
4 grandchildren Carly Ripple and Elly Westergren of Ft. Worth
Grace Green and Thomas Green of Lincoln
brother Jack (wife Barbara) Rich of Rocky Mountain, No. Carolina
brother-in-law John (wife Pat) Westergren of Apple Valley, MN
several nieces and nephews
The funeral service will be 10:30 AM Friday (Nov. 15. 2013) at Sinai Lutheran Church with Rev. Al Duminy. The committal will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Shirley's Church and to the Dodge County Relay for Life.
Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary is today (Thursday) from 3 to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 PM. Visitation will also be at the church Friday morning for an hour before the service.
online guestbook @ www.ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(13)
Gerald Wieduwilt
Port Charlotte, FL Thursday, February 20, 2014 I Just found out that Shirley passed. I worked on the Klineshmidt farm during summer vacation as a teenager many years ago.Sorry to hear that Shirley passed, but I am sure that she is with Jesus in heaven!
Rod & Nancy Tomrdle
Fremont, NE Monday, November 18, 2013 Chuck & Family Please accept our sympathy for your loss. Shirley was a special person & so many people were lucky to have her as a friend. She will be missed by many. All of you are in our thoughts & praters. May the Lord bring you peaceNatalie Nau
Stanton, NE Saturday, November 16, 2013 Chuck & family,I am so sorry to hear of your great loss but pray you will find comfort in your precious memories of such a sweet person who will always be in your hearts.. May God add His strength and comfort to your hearts.
Eileen & Bob Thornburg
Fremont, NE Friday, November 15, 2013 Dear Chuck & family,I have had Shirley on my prayer list ever since I talked to her several months ago and she explained her diagnosis. We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. What a special, kind, happy lady she was! May you reflect on the fond memories that will stay in your heart forever.
Sincerely, Eileen & Bob Thornburg
Luther Heckman
Lincoln, NE Thursday, November 14, 2013 Mr Westergren, Brad, and family,I'am very sorry for your loss. I will always have the fondest memories of Mrs Westergren during my time in Scouting. Always the most courteous , kind, and cheerful! May you all find peace in the memories of your wonderful times together.
Luther Heckman
Betsy Luce
Fremont, NE Thursday, November 14, 2013 There are some patients I will never forget in this job... Dear Shirley was one of them , for all good reasons. So kind-hearted, and she always managed to muster up a smile no matter how bad or discouraged she felt. A gentle soul who fought with courage and dignity. I feel blessed to have gotten to know her spirit and I will miss her. I hope your wonderful memories of her as a wife, mother, friend will keep you afloat in your sorrow.Larry and Helen Porter
Fremont, NE Thursday, November 14, 2013 sending sincere sympathy to the family of Shirley, i knew her from Grant School, and what a gracious lady she was. May God bless you allLarry and Helen Porter
Jill Scheer
Fremont, NE Thursday, November 14, 2013 This very special and graceful lady can now gently rest in the arms of our loving Heavenly Father.Chuck - The example of love that you and Shirley have always been will always be remembered!
Brad and Amy - You have been truly blessed through your parents!
Chuck, Brad and Amy - With my very deepest sympathy and many special memories, I'm sharing in your grief. ~ Jill
JoAnn Baker
Fremont, NE Thursday, November 14, 2013 My deepest sympathy to Shirley's family, she was a wonderful woman who fought hard for the time she was given. Glad we got to know each other on a business and personal level both. She is at peace now and in the arms of our Lord. Love her dearly and will miss her greatly.Mary and Russell Thomsen and family
Fremont, NE Thursday, November 14, 2013 Chuck, Brad, Amy and Family,Shirley was one of the kindest and most generous people we have ever met. Having her and Chuck for neighbors was such a blessing. I hope they felt that way even after our daughters picked all of her tulips one spring! She accepted their apology with a smile and laugh. That's how we all will remember her - always having a kind word and smile. We were so lucky to know her and Chuck and will miss her so much!
Jack
Omaha, NE Thursday, November 14, 2013 Sorry for your loss CharleyJack Frost
LeRoy & Janis Poppe
Scribner, NE Thursday, November 14, 2013 Charles and family, We are sorry for your loss. We know that Shirley put up a good fight for years. She was special. We hadn't seen you at Arby's for awhile but understand why. Let your memories bring you smiles and God give you comfort. Our sympathy.Arthur and Martha Witte
Greenville, VA Thursday, November 14, 2013 Dear Charles and Westergren family,Martha and I are extremely sorry about the loss of Shirley to all of your family. Our sorrow especially extends to Charles. We were with Shirley only a few times, but really enjoyed her vitality and hospitality during our short visits.
Our thoughts are with you.