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Lois Kerschinske Obituary
February 3, 1930 - August 14, 2025
Lois E. Kerschinske, age 95, of Fremont died Thursday, August 14, 2025 at Josie Harper Hospice House in Omaha. Lois was born February 5, 1930 in New Boston, Illinois to Frank and Clara 'Harfst' Onken. She was raised on a farm and attended school in New Boston which was on the western edge of Illinois along the Mississippi River. After high school Lois worked in the office for a button Manufacturer in Muscatine, Iowa, which is where she met Clarence Kerschinske. They married on May 18, 1952 at Zion Lutheran Church in Muscatine. Clarence worked for Hormel so they lived for a short time in Austin, Minnesota before moving to Fremont in November of 1952. Lois was a full-time homemaker raising five children.
Lois was very active at Trinity Lutheran Church and school in Fremont and was a faithful Christian. She was involved in the women's groups; Lutheran Hour Ministries; Lutheran Women's Missionary League; Marriage Encounter; the volunteer coordinator of the "Trash and Treasures" team for about 30 years; she spent countless hours sewing for the church quilting group; and Den Mother for Cub Scout Pack 109. She was very proud that three of her grandsons achieved the Boy Scouts highest honor of being an Eagle Scout. She also loves being an accomplished seamstress. She tended to her many flower gardens daily until her move to Assisted Living in early August.
Survivors include children: David (Patsy) Kerschinske of Fremont, John (Denise) Kerschinske of Cedar Bluffs, Beth (Mike) Patterson of Omaha, Paul (Brigid) Kerschinske of Omaha, James (Rebecca) Kerschinske of Chaska, MN; grandchildren: Andrew (Jenn) Kerschinske, Amber (James) Hunke, Julius (Olivia) Kerschinske, Brett (Stacey) Patterson, Kimberly (Ben) Bira, Sean Patterson, Connor Kerschinske, Claire Kerschinske, Adam (Jess) Kerschinske, Matthew (Kate) Kerschinske; great-grandchildren: Elizabeth, Rachel, Olivia, Aiden, Ava, Madelyn, Sophia, Ellis, Leona, Jordan, Cameron, Brooke and Jane
Lois was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence, in 2010.
The funeral will be 10:30 a.m, Friday, August 22, 2025 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fremont. Burial will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, from 3 to 8 p.m. with the family present 6 to 8 p.m. Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran School or Church.
Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont in charge of arrangements. Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com.
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Ernie & Kathy May
August 20, 2025
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Patrice Vakiner
August 19, 2025
Many blessings to your family during this time. I enjoyed Lois all the years she supported the Trinity ECC while I was Director.
Patrice Vakiner
Ludvigsen Mortuary
August 19, 2025
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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