Vernon H. Christoffersen, 93

Vernon H. Christoffersen, 93, of Blair died Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010, after a brief stay at Memorial Community Hospital in Blair and Immanuel Hospital in Omaha.

Services were Monday, Feb. 15, at First Lutheran Church in Blair. Interment was in the Blair Cemetery.

Vernon Harold Christoffersen was born Jan. 14, 1917, in Spiker to Chris and Hilma (Follen) Christoffersen.

He married Gladys Kegler on Dec. 14, 1939. They recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.

Mr. Christoffersen was a lifelong Washington County farmer, who lived northwest of Blair. In 1976 Mr. and Mrs. Christoffersen retired and moved to Blair. They were presently living in their own home.

He enjoyed many years of traveling by camper, both with friends and their camping club. Playing cards had also been a favorite pastime. He was an excellent carpenter and had many woodworking projects.

He was a board member for many years at Summers School. He also had been active on the Cuming City’s Township Board. Mr. Christoffersen was a past member of the Riverview Grange and current member of First Lutheran Church.

He is survived by his wife, Gladys; four daughters and sons-in-law, Irene and Carl Marhenke of Tekamah, Verna and Larry Dennis of Loveland, Colo., Jane and Harry Navrude of Blair, and Judy and Walt Dixon of Hastings; eight grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a sister Gladys Loftis of Tekamah; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorials are suggested to First Lutheran Church.

Campbell-Aman Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

#2 Omaha World Herald 13 Feb 2010

Christoffersen, Vernon, Age 93

Blair, NE. Survived by wife Gladys; 4 daughters and spouses, Irene and Carl Marhenke of Tekamah, NE, Verna and Larry Dennis of Loveland, CO, Jane and Harry Navrude of Blair, NE, Judy and Walt Dixon of Hastings, NE; 8 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; sister Gladys Loftis of Tekamah, NE; and several nieces and nephews.

Services 2pm Monday at First Lutheran Church in Blair. Burial Blair Cemetery. VISITATION begins 12pm Sunday with family receiving friends 6-8pm.

Campbell-Aman Funeral Home Blair, NE 402-426-2191

#3 Funeral Leaflet

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In Loving Memory of Vernon Harold Christoffersen

Born January 14, 1917 Spiker, Nebraska ~ Entered Into Rest February 11, Omaha, Nebraska

Funeral Services 2:00 P.M. Monday, February 15, 2010 First Lutheran Church, Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Frank Philipp. Organist: Clare Cowing. Vocalist: Mark Dickinson. Vocal Selections: “Precious Lord, Take My Hand”, “How Great Thou Art”. Congregational Hymns: “My Hope Is Built On Nothing Less”, “God Be With You ‘Til We Meet Again”

Casket Bearers: David Buckner, Tim Edwards, Eric Jordan, Blair Boquet, Bob Gatzemeyer, Jerry Navrude

Graveside Services: Blair Cemetery, Blair, Nebraska

~~~ Obituaries and funeral leaflet courtesy of Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska~~~

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