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Arthur Ralph "Art" Olmer

30 Dec 1930 – 22 Jan 2023

Birth30 Dec 1930
Death22 Jan 2023
CemeterySaint Francis Cemetery
Humphrey , Platte County , Nebraska , USA
Added byJudy Johnson on 24 Jan 2023
FaGhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/248811298

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Art Olmer, 92, of Humphrey, Nebraska, died Sunday, January 22, 2023, at the Good Samaritan Society - Grand Island Village, Grand Island, Nebraska. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2:00 PM on Friday, January 27, 2023, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Humphrey, Nebraska, with Fr. Eric Olsen and Fr. Vernon Olmer concelebrating the Mass. Interment will be in the parish cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be on Thursday, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM with a vigil service at 7:00 PM, all at the church. Visitation will continue Friday from 1:00 PM until the service time. Art was born December 30th, 1930, in Humphrey to John and Stella (Eisenmenger) Olmer. Art attended school at St. Francis and graduated from St. Francis High School in 1948. Art was drafted into the Army in 1952 during the Korean War and was stationed in Germany until 1954. Upon return, Art returned to the family farm and continued to farm until retirement. Art was well known for milking his Holstein cows. On August 17, 1963, he was united in marriage to Mary Pfeifer at St. Francis Catholic Church in Humphrey. The two of them resided on a farm outside of Humphrey until retirement, but Art continued to help on the farm until unable. When not farming, his passion was gardening, and he was proud of the fruits of the earth. Art was a devoted caregiver to Mary when her health declined. Art was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Art was also a member of the American Legion and received one of the first Quilts of Valor. Art was an extremely dedicated and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Art is survived by: Children: Son-Mark (Pam) Olmer, Humphrey, NE Daughter-Ann (Steve) Rathman, Plattsmouth, NE Daughter-Elaine (Jared) Church, Grand Island, NE Grandchildren: Callee, Jessica, and Dustin Olmer Matthew, Andrew and Katie Rathman Casey (Katelyn), Nicole (Traiten) DeMinck, Brandon, Kaylie Church Sister: Mildred Miksch, Columbus, NE Brothers: Fr. Vernon Olmer, Manitowoc, WI; Bill (Mary Jo) Olmer, Nebraska City, NE; Gene (Marge) Olmer, Humphrey, NE; George (Marilyn) Olmer, Lincoln, NE Numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews Art was preceded in death by: Spouse: Mary, August 30th, 2022 Parents: John and Stella Olmer Sisters and brothers-in-law: Dolores (Charles) McPhillips, Eleanor (Pat) McPhillips, Sister Marina Olmer, Art Miksch Brothers and sister-in-law: Edwin (RoseMary) Olmer, Robert Olmer Service Folder Information Close the Gate By Nancy Kraayenhof For this one farmer the worries are over, lie down and rest your head, Your time has been and struggles enough, put the tractor in the shed. Years were not easy, many downright hard, but your faith in God transcended, Put away your tools and sleep in peace. The fences have all been mended. You raised a fine family, worked the land well and always followed the Son, Hang up your shovel inside of the barn; your work here on earth is done. A faith few possess led your journey through life, often a jagged and stony way, The sun is setting, the cattle are all bedded, and here now is the end of your day. Your love of God's soil has passed on to your kin; the stories flow like fine wine, Wash off your work boots in the puddle left by blessed rain one final time. You always believed that the good Lord would provide and He always had somehow, Take off your gloves and put them down, no more sweat and worry for you now. Your labor is done, your home now is heaven; no more must you wait, Your legacy lives on, your love of the land, and we will close the gate. In Loving Memory Arthur Ralph Olmer Born Tuesday, December 30, 1930 Humphrey, Nebraska Entered Into Rest Sunday, January 22, 2023 Grand Island, Nebraska Mass of Christian Burial Friday, January 27, 2023 2:00 PM St. Francis Catholic Church Humphrey, Nebraska Concelebrants Fr. Eric Olsen Fr. Vernon Olmer Music Jill Werner Casket Bearers Dustin Olmer Casey Church Brandon Church Matthew Rathman Andrew Rathman Traiten DeMinck Interment St. Francis Catholic Cemetery Humphrey, Nebraska Military Honors American Legion Post 80 Foltz Zuerlein & VFW Post 7725

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