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Charles E. "Ched" House, 94 years, of Fremont, NE formerly of Arlington, NE died June 11, 2019 in Fremont. Charles was born October 31, 1924 in Omaha, NE to Henry and Edna (Collins) House. He was a graduate of Fremont High School. Charles lived the majority of his life in Arlington. He married Ruby I. Gifford on June 22, 1947 in Fremont. She died August 23, 2017. Charles owned and operated House Lumber Yard at Arlington for almost 30 years.

Charles was a member of the Arlington Community Church, Nebraska Lumberman's State Committee, Mid-American Lumberman Association, Midwest Inter-Insurance Exchange, Fremont Contractor's Association, Redwood Club, B.P.O.E. (Elks Club).

50 year member of the Hiram Masonic Lodge #52 at Arlington, 32 year member of the Shrine of North America,York Rite and Scottish Rite, Order of Eastern Star and was Past Grand Patron of the Nebraska Grand Chapter, and past president of the Masonic Eastern Star Home for Children and served 33 years on the Board of Directors.

He is survived by son, David (Sandy) House of Omaha; daughter, Leslie Parr of Arlington; sisters-in-law, Marge Andersen and Fern Gifford both of Fremont; 6 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his parents; wife; brother, Rodney House; son-in-law, Charles Parr; and brothers-in-law, Charles "Pete" Andersen and Donald Gifford.

A Celebration of Life Service was 2 PM, Friday, June 14, 2019 at the Arlington Community Church in Arlington, NE. The Rev. David Paul will officiate. A Masonic Service was held at Reckmeyer-Moser Funeral Home in Arlington.

Memorials are suggested to the Masonic Eastern Star Home for Children in Fremont.

Online condolences at: mosermemorialchapels. com

Reckmeyer-Moser Funeral Home, 232 West Eagle, Arlington, NE 68002 402-478-4151

#2-Published in the Omaha World Herald June 13, 2019

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House, Charles E. "Ched" Age 94, of Fremont, NE formerly of Arlington, NE died June 11, 2019 in Fremont. A CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE 2pm, Friday, June 14, 2019 at the Arlington Community Church in Arlington, NE. VISITATION Thursday from 5-8pm with a MASONIC SERVICE at 7pm Thursday, all at Reckmeyer-Moser Funeral Home in Arlington. Memorials are suggested to the Masonic Eastern Star Home for Children in Fremont. Online condolences at:mosermemorialchapels. com RECKMEYER-MOSER FUNERAL HOME 232 W. Eagle, Arlington, NE 68002 402-721-4490

#3 Masonic Leaflet

In Memory of Charles “Ched” E. House

Born October 31, 1924 Omaha, Nebraska; Entered Into Rest June 11, 2019 Fremont, Nebraska

Masonic Service: 7:00 P.M. Thursday, June 13, 2019 Reckmeyer-Moser Funeral Home, Arlington, Nebraska. Celebration of Life Service 2:00 P.M. Friday, June 14, 2019 Arlington Community Church, Arlington, Nebraska. Officiating: The Rev. A. David Paul. Music Selection: Gospel Medley by Blue Grass Student Union

#4 Funeral Leaflet

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Arlington Community Church June 14, 2019 2:00pm The Worship Service for the Life and Resurrection of Charles “Ched” E. House October 31, 1924-June 11, 2019

Prelude: “Someone to Watch Over Me”—Ellen Thompson. Call to Worship; Prayer of Praise; Special Music “Nearer My God to Thee (Thumb Drive); Scriptures: Isaiah 40:31 (NRSV); John 10: 7-18 (NRSV); John 14: 1-8 (God’s Word); Matthew 11: 28-30 (NRSV). Message “Uplifting Memories” Rev. A. David Paul; Memories/Stories (those who feel called may share). Affirmation. Special Music “Gospel Medley” (Thumb Drive); Prayers of Thanksgiving and Intercession; Our Lord’s Prayer

Ceremonial Flag Presentation: Charles E. “Ched” House—U.S. Army (Grandsons: Brian House, Justin Parr, Eric Marth, Timothy Litherland)

Blessing/Benediction. Postlude: “Somewhere” Ellen Thompson

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

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