Fredrick H. Weidner, age 92, passed away Jan. 17, 2025, at the Wilber Care Center. He was born Nov. 27, 1932, in rural Hallam,to Henry L. and Mildred R. (Schernikau) Weidner.
Fred was baptized Jan. 1, 1933, and confirmed on June 23, 1946, at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Crete. He attended country school in Seward County and attended Crete High School, graduating with the Class of 1950. After graduation, he farmed and later served in the U.S. Army as a Private First Class from 1953 to 1954 during the Korean Conflict. Returning home from the service, he continued to farm and also worked as a surveyor for the State of Nebraska in the Sandhills, surveying for the highways that were to be built. In later years, he worked at Gooch’s Mill, continued to farm and also worked part time for the county assessor's office.
He was united in marriage to Olga Kattau on Sept. 5, 1999, at St. John Lutheran Church in Kramer, where he then became a member. They made their home on the farm near Hallam where they farmed side by side. To this union, Fred inherited (as Olgas’ children would say), four children – Denise, Dennis, Deb, Doug and their families.
He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, the Hallam Legion, Crete VFW and also served on the Kramer Elevator Board, the Kramer of Knights Roundtable enjoying time with his friends and playing the card game Fuchs.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Olga; parents, Henry and Mildred Weidner; and son, Dennis.
He is survived by his children, Denise (Frank) Slama of Dorchester, Deb (Tom) Ourada of Crete and Doug Kattau of Hallam; grandchildren, Victoria Slama, Charles (Codi) Slama, Eric (Blythe) Dewey, Jaclyn Ourada and special friend Jake, Jace Ourada and special friend Mallory and Madison Kattau; great-grandchildren, Dewayne, Henry, Tony, Addison, Caleb, Charlie, Connor, Gwendolyn, Eric Jr., Heath, Harlow, and Petra; and many cousins, neighbors and friends.
The funeral service will be Monday, Feb. 3, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Kramer. A private family burial will be at a later date. Memorials contributions are suggested to St. John Church, Kramer Community Hall or the Hallam Rescue.
Arrangements by Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete.
