Vernon Raymond Wiemer, 74
March 6, 1943 ~ February 16, 2018
Vernon was born on March 6, 1943 to Raymond and Mildred (Sternberg) Wiemer at Lutheran Hospital in York, Nebraska.
He was baptized on March 28, 1943 at St. John’s Lutheran Church South Waco, Nebraska. His sponsors were his grandparents, Gerhard Wiemer and Emma Sternberg. He was confirmed on April 14, 1957 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, South Waco. Vernon’s confirmation verses were Psalms 143:10 "Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness" and Proverbs 23:26 "My son, give me your heart and let your eyes delight in my ways".
He attended St. John’s Lutheran School South Waco through the 8th grade and then attended Utica, Nebraska High School, graduating in 1961.
During Vernon’s high school years he worked for a corn shelling crew with his father. Following high school graduation, Vernon attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln for one year. He worked at Hughes Brothers Manufacturing for a short time.
On September 28, 1963, Vernon was united in marriage to Gloria Winkelman at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Utica, Nebraska. They were blessed with three children.
Vernon worked for Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD)as a lineman/serviceman and retired after 38 years.
He was a member of Flying U’ Riders Saddle Club and the Seward County Sheriff’s Posse. He enjoyed raising and training horses and farming the family farm in Waco where he had a small cow/calf herd. He also enjoyed deer hunting, raising sweet corn and gardening. He especially loved to spend time with his grandchildren and attended their many school activities.
Vernon passed away on February 16, 2018 in Seward, Nebraska at the age of 74 years, 11 months and 10 days.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife; daughters: Rhonda (Scott) Hazard, of Anthon, Iowa; Jodi (Kyle) Shull, of Hornick, Iowa; son, Kevin (Missy) Wiemer, of Herman, Nebraska; brother, Verle (Jeanne) Wiemer, of Seward; sister, Verneta (Jim) Nordmeyer, Seward; grandchildren: Travis (Kayley) Hazard, Justin Hazard, Austin Hazard, Colton Wiemer, Wyatt Wiemer, Cora Shull, Jordan Shull; great-grandchild, Presley Hazard.
Vernon was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Gerhard and Martha (Epke) Wiemer, Hugo and Emma (Fischer) Sternberg.
In Memory of Vernon Raymond Wiemer
Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 19, 2018 St. John Lutheran Church, Seward, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Scott Bruick. Organist: Caleb Staehr; Instrumentalist: John Jurchen; Soloist, Andrew Ratcliffe “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing”; “The Lord’s Prayer”; Congregation: “There Is a Time”; “Shepherd Me, O God”; “When Peace, Like a River”, “Thine the Amen, Thine the Praise”
Casket Bearers: Verle Wiemer, Travis Hazard, Justin Hazard, Austin Hazard, Colton Wiemer, Wyatt Wiemer
Honorary Casket Bearers: Cora Shull, Jordan Shull, Kayley Hazard, Presley Hazard
Interment: Seward Cemetery, Seward, Nebraska
The family of Vernon Wiemer wishes to thank you for attending the service and invites you to join them for food and fellowship at the St. John Lutheran fellowship hall following the graveside service.
Volzke Funeral Home, Seward, Nebraska in service to the family.
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from obituary and funeral leaflet courtesy of Washington County Genealogical Association; leaflet on file at the Public Library, Blair, Nebraska; Note: Hughes Brothers started in Seward, Nebraska, in home construction, but over the years specialized in making quality parts for the electric utility industry. In 1984, Hughes Brothers built a fiberglass plant next to their wood and steel manufacturing facilities.--company website
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March 6, 1943 ~ February 16, 2018
Vernon was born on March 6, 1943 to Raymond and Mildred (Sternberg) Wiemer at Lutheran Hospital in York, Nebraska.
He was baptized on March 28, 1943 at St. John’s Lutheran Church South Waco, Nebraska. His sponsors were his grandparents, Gerhard Wiemer and Emma Sternberg. He was confirmed on April 14, 1957 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, South Waco. Vernon’s confirmation verses were Psalms 143:10 "Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness" and Proverbs 23:26 "My son, give me your heart and let your eyes delight in my ways".
He attended St. John’s Lutheran School South Waco through the 8th grade and then attended Utica, Nebraska High School, graduating in 1961.
During Vernon’s high school years he worked for a corn shelling crew with his father. Following high school graduation, Vernon attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln for one year. He worked at Hughes Brothers Manufacturing for a short time.
On September 28, 1963, Vernon was united in marriage to Gloria Winkelman at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Utica, Nebraska. They were blessed with three children.
Vernon worked for Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD)as a lineman/serviceman and retired after 38 years.
He was a member of Flying U’ Riders Saddle Club and the Seward County Sheriff’s Posse. He enjoyed raising and training horses and farming the family farm in Waco where he had a small cow/calf herd. He also enjoyed deer hunting, raising sweet corn and gardening. He especially loved to spend time with his grandchildren and attended their many school activities.
Vernon passed away on February 16, 2018 in Seward, Nebraska at the age of 74 years, 11 months and 10 days.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife; daughters: Rhonda (Scott) Hazard, of Anthon, Iowa; Jodi (Kyle) Shull, of Hornick, Iowa; son, Kevin (Missy) Wiemer, of Herman, Nebraska; brother, Verle (Jeanne) Wiemer, of Seward; sister, Verneta (Jim) Nordmeyer, Seward; grandchildren: Travis (Kayley) Hazard, Justin Hazard, Austin Hazard, Colton Wiemer, Wyatt Wiemer, Cora Shull, Jordan Shull; great-grandchild, Presley Hazard.
Vernon was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Gerhard and Martha (Epke) Wiemer, Hugo and Emma (Fischer) Sternberg.
In Memory of Vernon Raymond Wiemer
Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 19, 2018 St. John Lutheran Church, Seward, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Scott Bruick. Organist: Caleb Staehr; Instrumentalist: John Jurchen; Soloist, Andrew Ratcliffe “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing”; “The Lord’s Prayer”; Congregation: “There Is a Time”; “Shepherd Me, O God”; “When Peace, Like a River”, “Thine the Amen, Thine the Praise”
Casket Bearers: Verle Wiemer, Travis Hazard, Justin Hazard, Austin Hazard, Colton Wiemer, Wyatt Wiemer
Honorary Casket Bearers: Cora Shull, Jordan Shull, Kayley Hazard, Presley Hazard
Interment: Seward Cemetery, Seward, Nebraska
The family of Vernon Wiemer wishes to thank you for attending the service and invites you to join them for food and fellowship at the St. John Lutheran fellowship hall following the graveside service.
Volzke Funeral Home, Seward, Nebraska in service to the family.
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from obituary and funeral leaflet courtesy of Washington County Genealogical Association; leaflet on file at the Public Library, Blair, Nebraska; Note: Hughes Brothers started in Seward, Nebraska, in home construction, but over the years specialized in making quality parts for the electric utility industry. In 1984, Hughes Brothers built a fiberglass plant next to their wood and steel manufacturing facilities.--company website
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Vernon Raymond Wiemer, 74
March 6, 1943 ~ February 16, 2018
Vernon was born on March 6, 1943 to Raymond and Mildred (Sternberg) Wiemer at Lutheran Hospital in York, Nebraska.
He was baptized on March 28, 1943 at St. John’s Lutheran Church South Waco, Nebraska. His sponsors were his grandparents, Gerhard Wiemer and Emma Sternberg. He was confirmed on April 14, 1957 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, South Waco. Vernon’s confirmation verses were Psalms 143:10 "Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness" and Proverbs 23:26 "My son, give me your heart and let your eyes delight in my ways".
He attended St. John’s Lutheran School South Waco through the 8th grade and then attended Utica, Nebraska High School, graduating in 1961.
During Vernon’s high school years he worked for a corn shelling crew with his father. Following high school graduation, Vernon attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln for one year. He worked at Hughes Brothers Manufacturing for a short time.
On September 28, 1963, Vernon was united in marriage to Gloria Winkelman at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Utica, Nebraska. They were blessed with three children.
Vernon worked for Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD)as a lineman/serviceman and retired after 38 years.
He was a member of Flying U’ Riders Saddle Club and the Seward County Sheriff’s Posse. He enjoyed raising and training horses and farming the family farm in Waco where he had a small cow/calf herd. He also enjoyed deer hunting, raising sweet corn and gardening. He especially loved to spend time with his grandchildren and attended their many school activities.
Vernon passed away on February 16, 2018 in Seward, Nebraska at the age of 74 years, 11 months and 10 days.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife; daughters: Rhonda (Scott) Hazard, of Anthon, Iowa; Jodi (Kyle) Shull, of Hornick, Iowa; son, Kevin (Missy) Wiemer, of Herman, Nebraska; brother, Verle (Jeanne) Wiemer, of Seward; sister, Verneta (Jim) Nordmeyer, Seward; grandchildren: Travis (Kayley) Hazard, Justin Hazard, Austin Hazard, Colton Wiemer, Wyatt Wiemer, Cora Shull, Jordan Shull; great-grandchild, Presley Hazard.
Vernon was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Gerhard and Martha (Epke) Wiemer, Hugo and Emma (Fischer) Sternberg.
In Memory of Vernon Raymond Wiemer
Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 19, 2018 St. John Lutheran Church, Seward, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Scott Bruick. Organist: Caleb Staehr; Instrumentalist: John Jurchen; Soloist, Andrew Ratcliffe “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing”; “The Lord’s Prayer”; Congregation: “There Is a Time”; “Shepherd Me, O God”; “When Peace, Like a River”, “Thine the Amen, Thine the Praise”
Casket Bearers: Verle Wiemer, Travis Hazard, Justin Hazard, Austin Hazard, Colton Wiemer, Wyatt Wiemer
Honorary Casket Bearers: Cora Shull, Jordan Shull, Kayley Hazard, Presley Hazard
Interment: Seward Cemetery, Seward, Nebraska
The family of Vernon Wiemer wishes to thank you for attending the service and invites you to join them for food and fellowship at the St. John Lutheran fellowship hall following the graveside service.
Volzke Funeral Home, Seward, Nebraska in service to the family.
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from obituary and funeral leaflet courtesy of Washington County Genealogical Association; leaflet on file at the Public Library, Blair, Nebraska; Note: Hughes Brothers started in Seward, Nebraska, in home construction, but over the years specialized in making quality parts for the electric utility industry. In 1984, Hughes Brothers built a fiberglass plant next to their wood and steel manufacturing facilities.--company website
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March 6, 1943 ~ February 16, 2018
Vernon was born on March 6, 1943 to Raymond and Mildred (Sternberg) Wiemer at Lutheran Hospital in York, Nebraska.
He was baptized on March 28, 1943 at St. John’s Lutheran Church South Waco, Nebraska. His sponsors were his grandparents, Gerhard Wiemer and Emma Sternberg. He was confirmed on April 14, 1957 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, South Waco. Vernon’s confirmation verses were Psalms 143:10 "Teach me to do thy will; for thou art my God: thy spirit is good; lead me into the land of uprightness" and Proverbs 23:26 "My son, give me your heart and let your eyes delight in my ways".
He attended St. John’s Lutheran School South Waco through the 8th grade and then attended Utica, Nebraska High School, graduating in 1961.
During Vernon’s high school years he worked for a corn shelling crew with his father. Following high school graduation, Vernon attended the University of Nebraska at Lincoln for one year. He worked at Hughes Brothers Manufacturing for a short time.
On September 28, 1963, Vernon was united in marriage to Gloria Winkelman at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Utica, Nebraska. They were blessed with three children.
Vernon worked for Nebraska Public Power District (NPPD)as a lineman/serviceman and retired after 38 years.
He was a member of Flying U’ Riders Saddle Club and the Seward County Sheriff’s Posse. He enjoyed raising and training horses and farming the family farm in Waco where he had a small cow/calf herd. He also enjoyed deer hunting, raising sweet corn and gardening. He especially loved to spend time with his grandchildren and attended their many school activities.
Vernon passed away on February 16, 2018 in Seward, Nebraska at the age of 74 years, 11 months and 10 days.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife; daughters: Rhonda (Scott) Hazard, of Anthon, Iowa; Jodi (Kyle) Shull, of Hornick, Iowa; son, Kevin (Missy) Wiemer, of Herman, Nebraska; brother, Verle (Jeanne) Wiemer, of Seward; sister, Verneta (Jim) Nordmeyer, Seward; grandchildren: Travis (Kayley) Hazard, Justin Hazard, Austin Hazard, Colton Wiemer, Wyatt Wiemer, Cora Shull, Jordan Shull; great-grandchild, Presley Hazard.
Vernon was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents, Gerhard and Martha (Epke) Wiemer, Hugo and Emma (Fischer) Sternberg.
In Memory of Vernon Raymond Wiemer
Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 19, 2018 St. John Lutheran Church, Seward, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Scott Bruick. Organist: Caleb Staehr; Instrumentalist: John Jurchen; Soloist, Andrew Ratcliffe “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing”; “The Lord’s Prayer”; Congregation: “There Is a Time”; “Shepherd Me, O God”; “When Peace, Like a River”, “Thine the Amen, Thine the Praise”
Casket Bearers: Verle Wiemer, Travis Hazard, Justin Hazard, Austin Hazard, Colton Wiemer, Wyatt Wiemer
Honorary Casket Bearers: Cora Shull, Jordan Shull, Kayley Hazard, Presley Hazard
Interment: Seward Cemetery, Seward, Nebraska
The family of Vernon Wiemer wishes to thank you for attending the service and invites you to join them for food and fellowship at the St. John Lutheran fellowship hall following the graveside service.
Volzke Funeral Home, Seward, Nebraska in service to the family.
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from obituary and funeral leaflet courtesy of Washington County Genealogical Association; leaflet on file at the Public Library, Blair, Nebraska; Note: Hughes Brothers started in Seward, Nebraska, in home construction, but over the years specialized in making quality parts for the electric utility industry. In 1984, Hughes Brothers built a fiberglass plant next to their wood and steel manufacturing facilities.--company website
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