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August 2, 1944 – March 27, 2016

Born in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin on August 2, 1944.  Served in the United States Air Force from 1962-1967.  Proud Owner of Big C’s Handyman Service.
Survived by his wife Karen, previous wife Sandra, sons Craig (Kristina) in Tucson, AZ and Cale (Scarlett) in Topeka, KS, and grandchildren Henry and Bea. He also survived by his siblings Guy (Carmen) in Riverside, CA, Loralynn Retzlaff (Mark Hartl) in Fox Lake, WI, Kevin (Carol) in Rapid City, SD, Melodee Lund (Andy) in Beaver Dam, WI, Melissa Hansen (Erik) in Sheboygan, WI.  Preceded in death by his parents Earl and Beatrice, and three brothers Robert, Lawrence, and David. 

VISITATION Thursday, March 31, 2016 from 5-7pm followed by a time of sharing at 7pm all at Roeder Mortuary 108th Street Chapel.  In accordance with Carl’s wishes, his remains will stay with Karen.  Memorials can be sent to the Siena/Francis House or Food Bank for the Heartland. 

James Allen Ruhge was born in Ashland, Nebraska on February 4, 1940. His
parents were Quentin Ruhge and Marian “Ardyce” (Buckingham) Ruhge Buck. His stepfather was Donald E. Buck.

Jim is survived by his wife, Janice A. (Dill) Ruhge of 53 years of marriage;
his daughters, Jill Ruhge McCormick (Greg Divis) and Jana Anne (Richard)
Uryasz; and two grandchildren, Carson James McCormick and Madelyn Cate
Uryasz. Jim is also survived by his Sister, Sharyn Bennett of Waverly, Nebraska and step-brother, Larry (Jolene) Buck of Yutan, Nebraska.  Jim was preceded in death by his parents, step-father, and his sister Patricia (Jim) Way. Other living relatives include: His brothers-in-law James (Janice) Dill of Ashland and Bernard (Pamela) Dill of South Bend. Nephews, Jim and Joe Way, Dan Ritchey, Jerry Buck, Jamie Buck, Brook Dill and Bradley Dill.Nieces, Debbie Way, Kristi (Way) Burt, Kathie (Way) Norstadt, Vicki (Way) Nelson, Denise Ritchey, Deanna (Ritchey) Hayes, Danna (Ritchey) Bacon, Paula Buck, Laurie (Buck) Miller, Julie Buck, Laura (Dill) Dominik, Justine (Dill) Yingling, and Kristen Dill.Aunts Kathryn (Buck) Bundy, Luella (Buck) Lewis Close personal friend, Jerry Ritchey of Malcolm.

Jim attended elementary school in Havelock, Nebraska. During these formative  years he was a good student and a very talented basketball player. He played “street basketball” with the Havelock Boys.

In 1954, he moved to Ashland with his mother, stepfather, and sisters. This
is where he attended high school and played sports, graduating in 1958. This
was the first class to graduate from the Ashland-Greenwood High School. While in school he joined the United States Naval Reserves and continued on
to active duty, where he was assigned to the USS Reaper, a minesweeper,
touring the Pacific Ocean. After his honorable discharge, he attended Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska and Bellevue University. He went to work for Strauss Brothers Construction, working in Lincoln and Omaha –  pouring foundations and framing.

He married Janice on June 10, 1962, and to this union a daughter, Jill Ann
was born. After living a short time in Ashland, Jim built their new home in
South Bend, Nebraska. He continued to work construction projects in and
around the South Bend area. In 1965, daughter Jana Anne was born.

Jim developed an interest in flying airplanes and earned his private pilot
license at Brown’s Airport in Weeping Water, Nebraska. He continued his
aviation education at Lincoln Aviation where he earned his commercial,
instrument, and instructor licenses in general aviation. The Ruhge’s
purchased their first fixed wing aircraft and Jim began giving students
flight instructions. The family enjoyed numerous vacations while Jim flew
them to their destinations.

Jim continued in aviation earning his helicopter certificate and then joined
the Nebraska Army National Guard as a Warrant Officer serving out of
Lincoln, Nebraska with the 24th Medical Unit, flying the rotary wing
aircraft. Jim received honorable discharge in 1990, as a  Chief Warrant
Officer 2.

In the 1980s, Jim and Janice formed Ruhge Construction Company. For twenty years, Jim worked construction in the state of Nebraska building numerous commercial and residential structures as a general contractor. They built a convenience store and town homes in South Bend.

In 2000, he was appointed Cass County Building Inspector where he also
became the Zoning Administrator. Jim also worked with the Cass County
Planning Commission. He retired in 2012.

Jim was a long-time member of the Congregational Church in Ashland serving
on the Trustee’s Committee for many years. He also served his community as
the Zoning Administrator for the Village of South Bend and was a founding
member of the Ashland Rescue Squad.
Visitation Wednesday (3/30/16) 5-7 PM at Roeder Mortuary. Funeral Service
(3/31/16) 10:30 AM Thursday at Ashland Congregational Church 1542 Boyd St.
Ashland, NE, Interment South Bend Cemetery.

Memorials to: Congregational Church, 1542 Boyd Street Ashland, NebraskaSouth Bend Cemetery Fund, South Bend, NE 68058
Roeder Mortuary, Inc. –  Gretna Chapel
11710 Standing Stone Gretna, NE 402-332-0090
www.RoederMortuary.com

Charlotte Marie (Thomas )Timm was born on February 5, 1933, to Herman and Laura (Eggers) Thomas on their family farm in Yutan, Nebraska. Charlotte was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Yutan where she was an active member.  She attended District 66 country school through 8^th grade and graduated valedictorian from Yutan High School in 1950.  Charlotte enjoyed living on the farm and being outside, helping take care of the cows and chickens.  She loved home economics in school and became a proficient seamstress.  Charlotte attended Midland Lutheran College in Fremont for one year prior to marriage.

Charlotte met Melvin Timm of Springfield at a Luther League event in Papillion. They dated and then were married on September 11, 1951.  To this union they were blessed with three children – Larry, Diane, and Linda.  Melvin was in the Air Force in Biloxi, Mississippi, for four years following their wedding, and then they returned to the Timm family farm in southwest Sarpy County where they farmed for forty years.

Melvin and Charlotte enjoyed square dancing, gardening, community and church activities, and being with friends. They had the pleasure of many memorable vacations, whether overseas or traveling in the states with their RV.  Charlotte remained on the farm, following Melvin’s death in July 2011, until her move in 2014 to Silver Ridge Assisted Living in Gretna.

Charlotte was loved by all who knew her. She enjoyed spending her free time socially with others and was a friend to all. Charlotte was a warm, generous, and cheerful person, who loved her family and friends deeply.  She was a passionate gardener and loved being outdoors working in her flower beds. Charlotte was active in a number of different churches and played the organ and sang for many years.  Her faith was very important to her and she often spoke of her Savior, Jesus Christ.  Charlotte will be greatly missed.

Charlotte is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Larry and Leisha Timm of Springfield, and daughter and son-in-law Linda and Steve Morris of Lincoln. Eight grandchildren Jamie (Clint) Veren, Jennifer (Brent) Jackson, Julie Timm, Elijah (Liz) Williams, Seth (Nina) Morris, Jason Morris, Ryan Morris, and Luke Morris.  Eight great-grandchildren Barrett, Brogan, and Janea Jackson; Samuel, Noelle, and Joanna Williams; and Caden and Judsen Veren.  Son-in-law David (Jen) Williams; sisters Joyce (John) Svoboda of Yutan, and Laurel Thomas of Soquel, CA; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents, brother Don Thomas, step-mother Ruth Thomas, daughter Diane Williams, daughter-in-law Gale Williams, and husband Melvin Timm.

Visitation at Roeder Mortuary Gretna Chapel 5:00PM – 8:00PM Monday (3/28/16). Funeral services 10:30AM Tuesday (3/29/16) at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church – 11204 S. 204th St Gretna, NE.  Interment at Voss Mohr Cemetery in Omaha. Memorials to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – Gretna Chapel

11710 Standing Stone – Gretna, NE – 402-332-0090

www.RoederMortuary.com

10/10/1946 – 3/20/2016

Melvin L. Manuel, Jr. was born October 10, 1946 in Omaha, NE to Melvin and Dorothy Manuel.

Melvin graduated from Tech High School, he was also a Golden Glove Boxer. He was a chef at UNMC for many years and other restaurants throughout the Omaha area.

Melvin enjoyed playing cards and talking trash with his buddies in the summertime, but most of all he enjoyed having coffee with his mother, Dorothy, and aunt, Hazel, every morning.

Melvin was caring, he always had a pleasant smile on his face and had a great sense of humor.

Melvin was preceded in death by his father, Melvin Manuel, Sr. and step-father, John Whitley and sister, Lynette Manuel. Leaving to cherish his memories are his mother, Dorothy E Whitley; sons, Antonio Manuel and Terell Ashley; daughters, Carla and Cathy Manuel; brothers, Michael and Bruce Manuel; sisters, Shelly and Kay Manuel; special friend, Martha Sears and hosts of family and friends.

Visitation Monday 5-7 PM at Ames Chapel; Celebration of Life 10:00 AM Tuesday (3/29/2016) at Roeder Mortuary 4932 Ames Ave Omaha, NE

Mary Ann Wall, 78, of Omaha, Nebraska, went to be with the Lord, March 24^th, 2016.

She was born in Mountain Lake, Minnesota, September 3^rd, 1937 to Dietrich and Agnes Goertzen. She grew up, the only sister of Russell and Clayton, on a farm, outside of the small town of Delft, Minnesota. She prayed with her mother to accept Christ in January of 1948 and was baptized by Rev. Thomas Walker on May 13^th, 1951.

Mary Ann Graduated from Mountain Lake High School in 1955 and that fall she attended Grace College of the Bible where she met her future husband Marvin (Marv) Wall, whom she married on June 28^th, 1957. She graduated with a Diploma in 1958. Wherever their ministry took them – North Carolina, Kansas, Manitoba, Alberta, South Dakota, Montana and Nebraska – Mary Ann made a home and supported Marv by playing the piano, teaching Sunday School, helping lead youth groups, piloting boats, driving snowmobiles and cooking for camps, while caring for a growing family. She also led women’s Bible studies, was a Commander in the Awana program and hosted guests for dinner or offered a place to stay. She enjoyed travelling across the United States, Canada, Israel, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

Her husband, Marv, was in pastoral roles in the church until he passed away and Mary Ann was his faithful support.  In recent years, she enjoyed joining a Bible study, prayer meetings, mentoring younger women and deepening relationships with women of her age. She enjoyed stable health with minor issues until she had a major stroke on Saturday, March 19^th. Her condition soon worsened and she went to be with Jesus five days later.

She is survived by five children: Marjorie Allison; Mark and Judy Wall; Marlen and Kim Wall; Marcia and Sam Kroeker and Marcel and Michelle Wall as well as 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She is preceded by her parents, her brother Clayton and his wife Mary, her husband Marv and her son-in-law Grahame Alison.

Visitation Sunday 3-5 PM Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108th Street Omaha, NE. Funeral Service Monday (3/28/16) Crosspoint Bible Church 7820 Fort Street Omaha, NE. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to the SAT-7 ministry. The burial will be held 11:00 on March 29^th at Delft Cemetery in Delft, Minnesota.

10/29/1941 – 3/21/2016

Of Omaha, survived by daughter Shelly (Rich) Howdle, son Jeff (Lisa) Morris, 5 Grandchildren, Mother Florence Weigel, Aunt Ann Maynard.

Our Mom was a very strong, independent woman.  Her family was her happiness.  She loved us, loved her pets, yet her biggest love was her 5 grandchildren. She worked for HUD for 30 years and then Mail Solutions for 10 years.  Anxiously awaiting her first grandchild, she retired from HUD when Alex was born.  Over the next several years, 4 more grandchildren were added to the family, Ally, Sam, Ellie and Carson.  She was a proud Grandma and loved to spend time with the grandkids.  Mom was very generous and was always there for us, usually before we knew we needed her. Despite her many health issues she always persevered.  We take comfort in knowing Mom is in heaven, walking without pain.  She was taken from us too soon, too quickly. We love and miss you Mom….until we see you again.

Memorial Service 10:00 A.M. Saturday (3/26/2016) at Roeder Mortuary 108th Street Chapel.  Memorials to American Animal Hospital.  Private family interment.

Bernadine V. Seadschlag, 96, of Brighton, CO went to be with her Lord on March 20, 2016. She was born on November 21, 1919 in Malmo, NE to Thomas and Freda Holtorf.  She married the love of her life, Charles Seadschlag on June 26, 1943 in Lubbock, TX. Bernadine graduated Malmo High School and then onto earn a degree in Education from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. Prior to receiving her BA degree, she attended school for two years at Midland Luther College in Wahoo, NE.  Bernadine taught at Central Park Elementary and Benson West Elementary in Omaha. Bernadine enjoyed gardening, canning and preserving her fruit and vegetables from her garden. She loved hosting family dinners and going on fishing and camping trips with her family.  Bernadine was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Omaha. Bernadine is survived by her daughter: Lorraine (Jack) Moy of Brighton; son: Dennis Seadschlag of Norfolk, NE; daughter-in-law: Susan Seadschlag; 14 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her loving husband: Charles Seadschlag; son: Bruce Seadschlag and 9 siblings and their spouses. She was the last surviving family member of her generation of the Holtorf family. A Visitation will take place from 5:00 to 7:00pm, on March 29 2016 at Tabor-Rice Funeral Home in Brighton, CO.  Funeral Services will be held at 10:00am, on April 1, 2016 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Omaha, NE.  Graveside Service will be held at 2:00pm at Union Cemetery in Malmo, NE.

Roeder Mortuary

2727 North 108th Street

Omaha, Nebraska 68164

402-496-9000

www.roedermortuary/com

1/13/1940 – 3/19/2016

Of Omaha, survived by wife Myrtis Olds, children: Melody Olds, Mica (Tim) Hansen, Marti English, Myshell Olds; grandchildren: Viktor(Joni), Joel, Drew, Everet; great grandchildren: Bracston, Aubrey, Cloey, Carly; nieces and nephews. He is preceded by his parents Bud and Geraldine; brother Mitchell A.; and granddaughter Persephone.

Visitation 5PM-7PM Thursday with Masonic Service at 7PM. Funeral Service 10AM Friday (3/25/16) all at mortuary. Interment at Forest Lawn with luncheon to follow.

In Lieu of Flowers send donations to Omaha Street School.

11/29/1930 – 3/17/2016

Of Omaha, survived by children Barbara Kosloski, Warren Wrage, George  Anderson, Edith Hyde, many grandchildren, family  & friends.
Visitation Monday 5-7 PM Roeder Mortuary 4932 Ames Ave. Omaha, NE, Funeral Service Tuesday (3/22/2016) 4932 Ames Ave. Omaha, NE. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery Omaha, NE.  In Lieu of Flowers Memorials to Siena Francis House