James L. Strong, 76 years, of Fremont, Nebraska died Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Nebraska Methodist Health in Omaha, Nebraska. James was born September 25, 1943 in Fremont to Clinton W. and Bernice F. (Lorensen) Strong.
James married Gloria Smith on January 26, 1963 in Fremont. He served in the US Navy from March 4, 1963 to March 4, 1965. After his time in the military, he worked at Hormel Foods for 32 years, retiring in 1999. He worked part-time at Dr. Andersen’s Animal Clinic and Dr. Verner’s Veterinary Clinic.
He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, watching baseball, raising tomatoes, and going for drives to spot wildlife.
He is survived by his wife, Gloria of 56 years; sons, Stacey (Kristin) Strong of Belton, Missouri and Clint (Stephanie) Strong of Omaha; son-in-law, Monty Smith of Fremont; Judy Goad of Bonney Lake, Washington, Susan (Paul) Ortega of Puyallup, Washington and Dana (Ron) Sidorski of Spanaway, Washington; sister-in-law, Edith Strong of Fremont; 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Kelly Smith; brothers, Joe, John, Harry, Cliff, Rich, and Larry; sisters, Delories Arp, Alvira Heller, Loretta Iverson; and brother-in-law, Jerry Goad.
Private Graveside Services at Memorial Cemetery will take place at a later date.
Memorials may be directed to Dodge County Humane Society or the American Heart Association.
Moser Memorial Chapel, 2170 North Somers Avenue, Fremont, NE 68025 402-721-4490
James L. Strong, 76 years, of Fremont, Nebraska died Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Nebraska Methodist Health in Omaha, Nebraska. James was born September 25, 1943 in Fremont to Clinton W. and Bernice F. (Lorensen) Strong.
James married Gloria Smith on January 26, 1963 in Fremont. He served in the US Navy from March 4, 1963 to March 4, 1965. After his time in the military, he worked at Hormel Foods for 32 years, retiring in 1999. He worked part-time at Dr. Andersen’s Animal Clinic and Dr. Verner’s Veterinary Clinic.
He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, watching baseball, raising tomatoes, and going for drives to spot wildlife.
He is survived by his wife, Gloria of 56 years; sons, Stacey (Kristin) Strong of Belton, Missouri and Clint (Stephanie) Strong of Omaha; son-in-law, Monty Smith of Fremont; Judy Goad of Bonney Lake, Washington, Susan (Paul) Ortega of Puyallup, Washington and Dana (Ron) Sidorski of Spanaway, Washington; sister-in-law, Edith Strong of Fremont; 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Kelly Smith; brothers, Joe, John, Harry, Cliff, Rich, and Larry; sisters, Delories Arp, Alvira Heller, Loretta Iverson; and brother-in-law, Jerry Goad.
Private Graveside Services at Memorial Cemetery will take place at a later date.
Memorials may be directed to Dodge County Humane Society or the American Heart Association.
Moser Memorial Chapel, 2170 North Somers Avenue, Fremont, NE 68025 402-721-4490
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