Elmer Joseph Rempe, the son of Henry and Lena (Ilg) Rempe, was born on Oct. 22, 1933, in Lawrence, Nebraska. He died May 8, 2024, at the Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital at Hastings, Nebraska at the age of 90 years, 6 months, 16 days.
Elmer was one of eight children. He attended grade school through the 4th grade at St. Stephen's near Lawrence, then moving to Superior. He continued at Superior Public Schools and later earned his GED. He enlisted in the United States Army on Nov. 17, 1953. and was honorably discharged on Nov. 9, 1955, serving during the Korean war. Returning from the service to his fiancé, Maxine Faimon, Elmer starting working at Yohn's Dairy in Superior. They were married on June 6, 1956, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Lawrence. This union was blessed with a son and daughter. They were happily married for 68 years. Elmer was a retired employee of the United States Postal Service.
He was an active 57-year member of Superior Volunteer Fire Department, Superior American Legion, VFW, Knights of Columbus member since 1954, Superior Red Caps and many community activities.
Elmer was an avid runner, participating in many marathons, half marathons and many community races. He traveled to multiple states to participate in races. He also enjoyed going to all sporting and school events. He was awarded the Quilt of Valor in September of 2022. Heartbreak came early in Elmer's life when he lost his brother, John while serving his country in World War II.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Lena; brothers, Art, John, Leonard, Alphonse "Fat," Edward, Raymond, and his sister, Berniece.
He is survived by his wife, Maxine of Superior; his son, Gerald "Jerry" and wife, Brenda, of Wymore, Nebraska and his daughter, Jeanne Darling and husband, Steve, of Apache Junction, Arizona; six grandchildren: Shane (Sarah) Darling, Jenna (Brad) Salber, Kylee (Nick) Nolte, Chelsea Darling, Elisa (Jacob) Zeiss, and Brett (Tessa) Darling; seven great-grandchildren: Tristan and Connor Darling, Knox Zeiss, Hallie Nolte, MacKenna Darling, and Liam and Olive Darling; sister-in-law, Joan Rempe; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.
Mass of Christian burial washeld at 11 a.m., Monday, May 13, from the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Superior, Nebraska with the Rev. Ferdinand Boehme officiating. Acolyte was Ron Rempe, lector, Mel Menke with Nolan Meyers, and Abram Carter as altar servers. Dr. Tim Blecha gave the "Words of Remembrance."
Music was "Amazing Grace," "This Day God Gives Me," "How Great Thou Art" and "On Eagle's Wings," with Arnie Miller the vocalist and Jacki Porter the organist and "Thank You Lord" by Ivan Miller.
Visitation was held from 4 to 8 p.m. with the family present at Megrue-Price Funeral Home on Sunday, May 12.
Pallbearers were Brett Darling, Brad Salber, Nick Nolte, Jacob Zeiss, Dwayne Buescher, Jim Rempe and Ryan Buescher. Honorary pallbearers were Luke Meyers, Tim Meyers, Steve Henderson and Ryan Henderson.
Interment with military honors and Fire Department Last Call was in the Evergreen Cemetery at Superior, Nebraska.
Memorials are suggested to go to St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Superior Volunteer Fire Department, VFW, American Legion or Family Choice.
Condolences may be sent to Megrue-Price Funeral Home, 750 N Commercial, Superior, Nebraska 68978 or in care of http://www.price funeralhomes.com.
Megrue-Price Funeral Home of Superior was in charge of the arrangements.
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