In later years, John Siems taught Chuck to fly small aircraft, which led to his ability to do special piloting jobs for Fremont Aviation. After retirement, Chuck continued his love of being outdoors and working, so he went to the Ritthaler farm in Saunders County to assist with various jobs.
Chuck enjoyed his family so very much and was blessed to see the antics of his great grandsons as often as possible.
He was an active member of the First Baptist Church, the Fremont Masonic Lodge No. 15 A.F. & A.M., and the Fremont Eagles Club Aerie 200.
Survivors: wife Mary Ann
son Scott and wife Nancy Paulger of Oklahoma City
daughter Debra and husband Jim Peterson of Fremont
grandsons Tom and wife Jessie Peterson
Ross Paulger
3 great grandsons
2 sisters
a brother-in-law
a sister-in-law
many nieces and nephews
and he was blessed with many special friends
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, a sister-in-law, and his oldest sister.
The funeral service will be 10 AM Saturday at the First Baptist Church with Rev. Gundar Lamberts. The committal will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the First Baptist Church Day Care, the Masonic - Eastern Star Home for Children in Fremont, and Cancer Research.
Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary will be on Friday from 2 to 7:30 PM, with a Masonic Service by the Fremont Masonic Lodge at 7:30 PM. The public is welcome to attend.
online guestbook @ www.ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(7)
Randy Hellerich
Elkhorn, NE Saturday, January 25, 2014 Mary Ann,I knew Chuck through my visits as a pilot to the Fremont airport. One of the highlights of a trip to the airport was finding Chuck there and visiting over a cup of coffee. He was quick with a laugh and a smile, and was pretty darn good at telling a story. He was a great guy who will be missed by many. God bless you and your family during this time.
Tim Jorn
Fremont, NE Friday, January 24, 2014 On behalf of myself and The Jorn family, our deepest sympathy to The Paulger Family. Chuck was one of my dads best friends for as long as I can remember. He was like an uncle to me and my brother Tom. I remember many times Chuck and dad would work late into the night side by side doing repairs on Chucks dump truck. Chuck always had some good stories and clever sayings, some of which I still use today. We will miss you Chuck!Barb Smith Christiansen
Littleton, CO Thursday, January 23, 2014 Dearest Deb & entire Paulger family.......I just read about your Dad's passing & wanted to send my sincere condolences to you & your family. Been a very long time since we've corresponded & since our days @ Equitable Federal S & L. It's not easy loosing a parent, although it's a part of life....the part we don't like. I hope you will find comfort from all the love your family & friends have for you. May your Dad rest in peace. My sincere condolences,Barb & Dave Christiansen
Clyde and Dolores Hansen
Crescent City, FL Thursday, January 23, 2014 We were sorry to hear of Chucks passing. Our sympathy to all the family.Ken Simpson
Gretna, NE Thursday, January 23, 2014 I was so sorry to hear of Chuck's passing. I don't remember a time in our extended family's life that he wasn't there. As an Uncle to all of us cousins, a brother to Mom & Tink and Mary & Casey, Grandma Paulger's son, and of course as the wonderful husband and father/grandfather/greatgrandfather that you knew him to be. I remember seeing Chuck at many Alumni Banquet dinners in Guide Rock, and family gatherings out on the farm, and those summer weeks when I would stay with you in Fremont. I used to enjoy his stories about taking people up in the plane so they could take pictures. He was always quick with a laugh or a hearty handshake. I know he's in a different place now, free from the pain and suffering of the past few weeks. He will be missed by so, so many people. Love always and Peace Be With You, Ken & Joy.Joy
Simpson, NE Wednesday, January 22, 2014 MaryAnn & Family,We will miss Chuck, our prayers of peace for all of you.
Joy & Ken
Dean Simpson
, NE Wednesday, January 22, 2014 sad day today.