Eldora E. Germer Obituary (1933 - 2018)

Eldora E. Germer, 84 years of age, of Beatrice, formerly of Plymouth, passed away at Southlake Village in Lincoln on Monday evening, January 1, 2018. She was born on June 3, 1933 in Louisville, NE to Alvin and Matilda (Flessner) Jung, and was a 1951 graduate of Fairbury High School. Eldora and Gerald "Jerry" Germer were married on April 29, 1951 in Jansen, NE. She had farmed with Jerry for many years (doing the book-keeping), income tax preparation for H&R Block, and had been employed in the office at American Tool Company in DeWitt. They lived in the Beatrice and Plymouth areas, and Eldora moved to Samaritan Springs 4 years ago. Eldora was a member of the Peace United Methodist Church in Plymouth. She enjoyed square dancing, attending her grandchildren's activities, and traveling with Jerry. She was a seamstress, and created cross stitch and other crafts. Survivors include her children Lorie (Dennis) Headrick of Lincoln, Carol (Terry) Williams of Omaha, and Sam (Tish) Germer of Ogden, IA; grandchildren Jana (Mike) Dux of Holly Springs, NC, Kristin (Ryan) Cable of Leawood, KS, Brandon (Gwen) Dahl of Omaha, Michaela Dahl of Lincoln, Caitlin (Nick) Beedle of Adair, IA, Chelsea Germer of Atlantic, IA, and Avery Germer of Ames, IA; great grandchildren Ethne and Caris Dux, Graham Cable, and Brynnley and Mia Dahl; and sisters Louise Meyer and Linda Preisendorf, both of Greely, CO. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Gerald "Jerry" Germer (2008); and brothers Wayne and Robert Jung. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, January 6, 2018 at the Peace United Methodist Church in Plymouth with Reverend Ed Milliken officiating. Public visitation will be held from noon-8:00 PM Friday at the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Beatrice with the family greeting friends from 6-7:30 PM. Cremation has taken place, and burial of her ashes will be at a later date. A family prayer service will be held at 10:45 AM Saturday at the church. A memorial has been established to the family's choice with the funeral home in charge. Sign Eldora's online guest book and view her video tribute when completed at www.ghchapel.com. These services have been entrusted to the Griffiths-Hovendick Chapel in Beatrice.