Gaylord Walraven, age 90, of Fremont, NE passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020 at his home. Gaylord was born May 24, 1930 in Fremont to Edwin and Viva (Simmerman) Walraven, and was a lifelong resident of Fremont.
He graduated from Fremont High in 1948. Gaylord was a member of the Army National Guard from 1948-1957 with a rank of Sgt. 1st class. He married classmate Eileen Mandel on September 3, 1950 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Gaylord retired from Hormel’s in 1991 after working there 41 years.
He is survived by his wife Eileen, daughters, Gayleen (Gary) Broadstone of Omaha and Janis Phifer of Fremont; 4 grandchildren, Scott (Arin) Broadstone of Aurora, CO, Laura Broadstone (Chad Deischer) of Denver, CO, Eric (Kinsey) Phifer of Elk Horn, IA and Adam Phifer of Harlen, IA; 5 great-grandchildren, Christian, Isaac and Cailyn Broadstone and Keeleigh and Elliott Phifer; 3 step-great-grandchildren, Karsyn, Zachary and Trey Yovanovich and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 3 brothers, Lenel “Bud”, Roland, and Calvin Walraven; 1 sister, Vera Sherwood and 1 granddaughter, Julie Broadstone.
Funeral will be 2 P.M., Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Fremont. Rev. Dan Heuer will officiate. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5-8 PM and with family receiving friends from 5-7 PM Tuesday all at Moser’s in Fremont. Visitation will continue on Wednesday 1 hour prior to the service at the church.
Burial will be at Memorial Cemetery in Fremont with a Flag presentation by the Fremont Honor Guard of VFW Post #854 and American Legion Post #20.
Memorials are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church or Katie the Comfort Dog.
Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
Moser Memorial Chapel, 2170 N. Somers Ave. Fremont, NE 68025 402-721-4490.
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