Ferman Rediger Obituary (1922

In Loving Memory OfFerman Rediger A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, July 11, 2018, at Friend Christian Assembly with Pastor Eric Jensen officiating. Interment will be in Andrew Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 1-8 pm at Lauber-Moore Funeral Home with the family greeting relatives and friends from 6-8 pm. Memorials are directed in care of the family. Ferman Rediger was born October 4, 1922 to Jake and Lavina (Hershberger) Rediger, the youngest of eight children. He went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at the age of 95 years 9 months and 3 days. Ferman enjoyed being the youngest having four brothers and three sisters (he got a bit spoiled as you can imagine). Living on a farm southwest of Milford the family belonged to East Fairview Mennonite Church and he attended Country School District #47 until 1936. At an early age, Ferman studied a Confession of Faith and accepted Christ by the symbol of water baptism. Even though the thirties were hard due to the drought and depression, he always said he had fond memories. As his older siblings got married, his mother sold the farm, and Ferman went back to school in Washington, IA where he attended Sugar Creek Mennonite Church near Wayland. Ferman worked part-time at Guther Picture Studio and also worked on a farm. Wages were poor, so he went to Peoria, IL and worked for R.G. Letourneau Heavy Grading Equipment Company until he was drafted for WWII in 1942. Because of his Christian heritage and pacifist view, the Draft Board allowed him to serve in Civilian Public Service doing work of national importance in construction for the duration of his draft. As a relief effort, Ferman also worked in the George Marshal Plan shipping horses and cattle to Gadansk, Poland, known as U.N.R.R.A. (United Nations Relief and Rehabilition Administration). He was discharged from service in May of 1946 and returned to Milford, NE where he began working for Milford Co-op delivering fuel and oil to farmers. On September 6, 1949, Ferman was united in marriage to Ina Earnest of Wayland, IA and they made their home in Milford. They had three children, Lynette, Earnest, and Gretta. A few years later, they moved to Dorchester where he was the fuels agent for Mobil Oil Company of Omaha. Being a fuels agent became a life-career for Ferman as he worked for the Farmers Cooperative in Dorchester.He was a member of the Friend Christian Assembly in Friend and also served as a board member. Ferman loved being at home and had a concern for his family's spiritual awareness. His interests included reading and studying his bible and discussing politics and sports. His hobby was carpentry and he enjoyed using barnwood to make picture frames and various art pieces. He also enjoyed helping Ina with the flower gardens and last, but not least, collecting rocks, stones and coins.When Ferman retired, he and Ina became the care-takers of the Saline County Museum, and also volunteered at a Christian College at Edenburg, TX for Latino students. Over the years, the family traveled to many places of interest for vacations. Ferman is survived by his wife, Ina, Friend, daughters and son-in-law, Lynette Rediger, Gretta and Mark Stutzman, all of Friend, son, Earnest Rediger, Colorado Springs, Co, four grandchildren and spouses, Amanda and Ross Ricenbaw, Lincoln, Shane and Jennifer Stutzman, Friend, Holly and Brandon Borchers, Utica, Danielle Rediger, Colorado Springs, CO, eight great-grandchildren, Alexa Ricenbaw, Lincoln, Royce, Bentley and Aston Ricenbaw, Lincoln, Charlee and Sawyer Stutzman, Friend, Barrett and Everly Borchers, Utica; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Arlene Kremer, Sun Lake, AZ, Ronald Earnest, Harpers Ferry, IA, Carla Earnest, Coralville, IA, nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Sterling, Stanley, Merle and Dallas Rediger, three sisters, Verda Roth, Ollie Roth and Maybelle Krabill, sisters-in-law, Kelly Earnest and Ruth Rediger. With family greeting relatives and friends from 6-8 pm SERVICES Visitation Tuesday, July 10, 2018 1:00 PM - 8:00 PM Lauber Moore Funeral Home - Friend 814 Maple Street Friend, Nebraska 68359 With family greeting relatives and friends from 6-8 pm Funeral Service Wednesday, July 11, 2018 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM Friend Christian Assembly 105 Vine Street Friend, NE 68359 Graveside Service Wednesday, July 11, 2018 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM Andrew Cemetery County Road E and 600 Friend, NE 68359