Fred H. Fager, 90, of Craig NE

Fred H. Fager, of Craig, Nebraska, was born on October 10, 1924 in Wausa, Nebraska to Edd and Emma (Moller) Fager. He passed away September 9, 2015 at the Oakland Mercy Hospital in Oakland, Nebraska, at the age of 90 years.

Fred attended country school and graduated from Lyons High School in 1943.

After high school Fred served in the US Army with the 170th Military Police Company. During this time he was stationed in the Persian Gulf and Egypt.

Fred married Eunice Berg on Sept. 27, 1947 in Craig. They farmed and fed cattle in the Craig area for many years. To this union two children were born, Richard and Brenda.

In 1987 Fred was married to Connie Jacobson of Craig. They resided in Craig at the time of his death.

Fred was a farmer and cattle feeder for over 35 years. He loved the farm work; and helping in many projects in the community. He was active in many organizations over years; serving on the Burt Co. Feeders Assoc., Craig Coop Board, Craig Cemetery Board, Burt Co. Fair Board, Burt Co Extension Board, Craig American Legion, and Oakland VFW. Fred was also a member of the Craig Methodist Church and served in various positions with the church. Fred also served as Mayor of Craig for several years.

Fred loved his family dearly and always enjoyed having family around. Fred’s hobbies included attending auctions, antiquing, talking farming, country music, gardening, and playing bingo at the Senior Center.

He was preceded in death by his parents; half-brothers, Clinton, Clifford and Leo Fager; and step-sister Linnea Curtis.

Fred is survived by his wife Connie of Craig; son, Richard (Micki) of Sioux Falls, SD; daughter, Brenda (Greg) Tenopir of Wahoo, NE; step-children, Deborah (John) Spangler of Maple Grove, MN, Mark Jacobson of St. Cloud, MN, Douglas Jacobson of Craig, Pamela Jacobson of Coon Rapids, MN, Tamera Newman of Coon Rapids, MN, Thomas Jacobson of Osageo, MN; 24 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Monday, September 14, 2015, 10:30 a.m. at the Evangelical Free Church in Oakland, Nebraska.

VISITATION: Sunday 5-7 p.m. with family receiving friends and a REMEMBRANCE SERVICE at 7 p.m. all at Pelan Funeral Services Oakland. Visitation Monday will be held at the church one hour prior to the service.

BURIAL with MILITARY HONORS: Craig Cemetery in Craig, Nebraska

MEMORIALS: To the family for designation at a later time.

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Fred Fager

Fred H. Fager, 90, of Craig NE

Fred H. Fager, 90 years, of Craig, Nebraska passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at Oakland Mercy Hospital in Oakland, Nebraska.

FUNERAL SERVICE: Monday, September 14, 2015, 10:30 a.m. at the Evangelical Free Church in Oakland, Nebraska.

VISITATION: Sunday 5-7 p.m. with family receiving friends and a REMEMBRANCE SERVICE at 7 p.m. all at Pelan Funeral Services Oakland. Visitation Monday will be held at the church one hour prior to the service.

BURIAL with MILITARY HONORS: Craig Cemetery in Craig, Nebraska

MEMORIALS: To the family for designation at a later time.

Please feel free to send your condolences to the family.
Each condolence will be printed and given to the family after the service.