Funeral Leaflet (photo)

Karen J. (Larson) Claussen, 81, of Fremont, NE, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019, at Methodist Fremont Health. Karen was born August 10, 1938 to Walter H. and Velva (Williams) Larson in Oakland, NE. She grew up in Uehling and graduated from high school there in 1955. She attended Midland College where she met her future husband, Sidney A. Claussen. They were married August 25, 1957. Sid preceded her in death on November 23, 2008. Karen then married Charles W. “Bill” Rohren on November 11, 2011. Karen worked in the office for George A Hormel from June 1956 to December 1959. She then worked as a bookkeeper for Miller Pharmacy, Inc. for nearly 50 years.

She was a Brownie leader, 4-H Club leader, room parent, PTA president, Church school teacher and all of those things you do as a parent. Karen was a 60 year member of First Congregational Church, UCC, where she was a deaconess, trustee, Stephen Minister, Chairman of the Board of Christian Education, sang in the choir, member of the Womens group and most recently, Financial Secretary. She was a past president of Beta Upsilon chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha. She enjoyed playing bridge with friends and following family and friends on Face Book.

Survivors include husband, Bill; daughter, Kris (Merv) Olberding of Omaha; son, Keith (Chris) Claussen of Overland Park, KS; grandchildren Taylor and Connor Olberding and Kelly Claussen; sister, Linda Larson of Scottsdale, AZ; stepdaughter, Cindy Asrir of Redwood City, CA; stepson, Matthew Rohren of Beatrice; step granddaughter, Naomi Asrir of Los Angeles, CA; sisters-in-law, Barbara Carlson of Lincoln, Maxine Claussen of Fremont, Bonnie Hagemoser of Seward, Karen (Marv) Hines of Morse Bluff; brother-in-law Dr. Donald (Charlotte) Rohren of Pleasanton, CA; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband Sidney; and granddaughter Amber Olberding. Memorial service will be 10:30 AM, Saturday, October 12, 2019 at First Congregational Church UCC in Fremont. Private inurnment will be at the First Congregational Church Columbarium.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Church. Moser Memorial Chapel, 2170 N Somers Ave, Fremont, NE. 68025 402-721-4490

In Loving Memory of Karen Joyce Claussen

Born August 10, 1938 Oakland, Nebraska; Entered Into Rest September 5, 2019 Fremont, Nebraska

Funeral Service 10:30 A.M. Saturday, October 12, 2019 First Congregational Church, UCC Fremont, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Linda Becker-Newman

Music Selections: “For The Beauty Of The Earth”, “Be Thou My Vision”, “In the Bulb There Is A Flower”—Organist: Julie Wiles.

Private Inurnment: Fremont Congregational Church Columbarium, Fremont, Nebraska

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

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