Dorothy L. Frese

Dorothy L. Frese, 98, of Pender, Nebraska died on Thursday, July 09, 2015 at Legacy Garden Rehabilitation and Living Center in Pender. Funeral services for Dorothy will be held on Monday, July 13, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church rural Pender; Pastor Robert Schilling will be officiating. The visitation will be held on Sunday, July 12, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Pender, with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in the St. John’s Lutheran Church Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. John’s Lutheran Church. Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home of Pender is in charge of the services. Dorothy was born on September 4, 1916 in Ainsworth, NE, the daughter of Rev. Frederick and Helen (Leimer) Eggert. She attended Immanuel Lutheran School South of Beemer, NE. On June 6, 1937, Dorothy was united in marriage to Elmer Frese at St. John’s Lutheran Church. To this union two children were born; Dennis and Barb. They made their home on a farm near Pender. For thirty-five years, Dorothy worked in the laundry department at the Pender Community Hospital. On January 31, 1985, Elmer passed away. Dorothy was a member of LWMLand St. John’s Lutheran Church Ladies Aide. She was also active in the Pender Community Hospital Auxiliary. She is survived by her son Dennis (Bev) Frese of Pender, NE, daughter Barb (Gary) Malmberg of O’Neill, NE, a sister Madeline Ward of Omaha, NE, five grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 48 years, Elmer, six brothers and three sisters.