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Dorothy Jean Myers Ehlers

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Birth	:	24 Jan 1925 York County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	23 May 2019 York, York County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Benedict, York County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0155983, -97.6539001
Description	:	Dorothy Jean Ehlers, age 94, of York, NE, died Thursday, May 23, 2019 at York. She was born January 24, 1925 near Benedict, NE to Lynn and Elsie (Shipferling) Myers. She graduated from Benedict High School in 1942, and following graduation was employed at the Ordinance plant in Fremont. On January 26, 1944 she married Bob Ehlers at her parents’ home. They enjoyed life on the farm south west of Benedict together for 58 years raising six children. Dorothy remained on the farm until the fall of 2018. Dorothy and Bob were members of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in... Read More	Dorothy Jean Ehlers, age 94, of York, NE, died Thursday, May 23, 2019 at York. She was born January 24, 1925 near Benedict, NE to Lynn and Elsie (Shipferling) Myers. She graduated from Benedict High School in 1942, and following graduation was employed at the Ordinance plant in Fremont. On January 26, 1944 she married Bob Ehlers at her parents’ home. They enjoyed life on the farm south west of Benedict together for 58 years raising six children. Dorothy remained on the farm until the fall of 2018. Dorothy and Bob were members of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Benedict, where she was involved in many activities, especially making quilts with her dear friends. She and Bob spent many years following their kids in their school activities. After that she enjoyed watching all sports and they often traveled to professional baseball games. She also enjoyed gambling trips with the York Fun Club, and spending time with close friends. She is survived by her children; Jackie Embree, Rosanne Bittinger, Jeff (Ellen) Ehlers, and Gina (Todd) Schoch. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Lisa (Bo) Guidry, Susan Nienhueser, Jason Ehlers, Bob (Rebecca) Bittinger, Tom Ehlers, Andrea Holmes, Justin (Bri) Schoch, Jill (Nick) Swim, Nick Ehlers, Natalie Ehlers (David Carey), Kyle (MiKayle) Ehlers, Maddie Ehlers (Jono Parker), and Jordan Schoch. 15 great-grandchildren: Matthew, Brittany, JT, Cole, Tierney, Eli, Layne, Krayton, Graham, Ava, Ryan, Rhett, Milana, Kinsley, and soon to be born, Reese. Several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Bret, two grandchildren Travis Bittinger, and Kristine Holmes, sons-in-law Fred Embree, Gaylon Goar, and daughter-in-law Lori Ehlers. She is also preceded in death by her siblings and their spouses Jim (Verdena), Leonard (Florence), Rodney (Orleatha), Bill (Phyllis), Martha (Lloyd) Morris and Erma (Ted) Lampe, as well as her in-laws Roger (Ethel) Ehlers, and Louise (Ed) Vanhouse. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 AM, Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at Zion Lutheran Church, Benedict, with the Reverend Kimberly Belken officiating. Interment will follow at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, west of Benedict.

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Dorothy Jean Myers Ehlers's memorial is located at: Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Benedict, York County, USA.
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Dorothy Jean Myers Ehlers death on 23 May 2019 in York, York County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 41.0155983
Longitude: -97.6539001

Family Members:

Parent

Elsie May Shipferling Myers

(1898 - 1988)

Spouse

Bob D. Ehlers

(1924 - 2002)

Siblings

James Gorton Myers

(1918 - 1990)

Rodney Lee Myers

(1922 - 2006)

Erma Maxine Myers Lampe

(1928 - 2017)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Benedict, York County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0155983, -97.6539001

2. Pleasant Home Cemetery
Polk, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0600000, -97.6845000

3. Bethel Cemetery
Thayer, York County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0328000, -97.5404000

4. Lincoln Creek Cemetery
Bradshaw, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9305992, -97.6832962

5. Arborville Rural Cemetery
Arborville, York County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0393982, -97.7703018

6. Saint Paul Cemetery
York, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9593220, -97.5579930

7. Polk Cemetery
Polk, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0917015, -97.7514038

8. Zion Cemetery
Thayer, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9730988, -97.5117035

9. Stromsburg Cemetery
Stromsburg, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1203003, -97.5774994

10. Brabham Family Cemetery
Arborville, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9665000, -97.7988000

11. Rosemond Cemetery
York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9417000, -97.5211029

12. Swede Plain Cemetery
Stromsburg, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1199100, -97.7576800

13. Bethesda Cemetery
York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8861008, -97.6746979

14. Laclede Cemetery
Polk, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1049995, -97.7891998

15. Hoffer Cemetery
Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0819016, -97.4835968

16. Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery
Hordville, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0602460, -97.8379730

17. Swede Home Cemetery
Swedehome, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.1622900, -97.6657800

18. Greenwood Cemetery
York, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8706017, -97.6093979

19. Lindale Cemetery
Hordville, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0614014, -97.8460999

20. North Blue Cemetery
Hordville, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.0456009, -97.8649979

21. Plainfield Cemetery
Bradshaw, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8856010, -97.7925034

22. Saint Josephs Cemetery
York, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8586006, -97.5599976

23. Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery
Hampton, Hamilton County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9154910, -97.8477940

24. Palo Cemetery
Thayer, York County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9736000, -97.4250200