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Velma Delores “Delores” Ramer Chandler

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Birth	:	30 Apr 1923 Richardson County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	20 Mar 2016 Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Harris Cemetery, Barada, Richardson County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.2182999, -95.5730972
Description	:	The daughter of John Henry Ramer and Florence Lucille (Shafer) (Ramer) Kelley. Velma Delores Chandler, 92, of Lincoln, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Havelock Manor Assisted Living in Lincoln. She was born April 30, 1923 on a farm near Falls City, one of two daughters of John and Florence (Shafer) Ramer. Delores, as she was known by, attended country schools in Richardson County. In September of 1940 Delores was married to Melvin Whitehead in Stella. They were blessed with four children:Neil, Gary, James, and Donna. The couple divorced in 1965. In July of... Read More	The daughter of John Henry Ramer and Florence Lucille (Shafer) (Ramer) Kelley. Velma Delores Chandler, 92, of Lincoln, passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at Havelock Manor Assisted Living in Lincoln. She was born April 30, 1923 on a farm near Falls City, one of two daughters of John and Florence (Shafer) Ramer. Delores, as she was known by, attended country schools in Richardson County. In September of 1940 Delores was married to Melvin Whitehead in Stella. They were blessed with four children:Neil, Gary, James, and Donna. The couple divorced in 1965. In July of 1994 Delores was united in marriage to Donald Chandler in Shubert. Don passed away in Dec. of 2003. Delores was a farm wife during her early years of marriage. In the early ‘50’s she went to work at the Campbell Soup plant in Tecumseh, She later worked at and egg plant near Hiawatha before going to work at the Stephenson Hotel in Falls City. Through the years Delores also was a breeder and seller of Norwegian Elkhounds. In 1962 Delores was baptized in the First Baptist Church in Tecumseh. She again received Jesus Christ into her life in 2013. Delores enjoyed her years traveling in the camper with Don and wintering in Arizona. She liked to play guitar and sing country music, and enjoyed doing crosswords, reading, sewing, and crocheting. Most of all, Delores loved being with and doing activities with her family. Delores is survived by her son; Jim (Elouise) Whitehead of Lincoln; daughter Donna (Ed) Coonce of Topeka, KS; daughter-in-law Sharron Whitehead of Auburn; step-son Mike (Joyce) Chandler of Beatrice; step-daughter Carol Chandler and partner Jane Ludwig of Washington State; six grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her sons Neil and Gary, grandson Jarod Coonce, husband Donald, and sister Geraldine Ingles. A memorial service will be held Thursday, March 24, 2016, at Hemmingsen Funeral Home in Auburn, officiated by Rev. Corey Miller. Special music was provided by Janell Johnson and Ian Miller. Ed Coonce, Tyler Whitehead, Lucas Renken, Nathaniel Hogan, Matthew Milke, and Scott Whitehead served as honorary bearers. Burial will be at Harris Cemetery at Barada.

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Velma Delores “Delores” Ramer Chandler's memorial is located at: Harris Cemetery, Barada, Richardson County, USA.
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Velma Delores “Delores” Ramer Chandler death on 20 Mar 2016 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.2182999
Longitude: -95.5730972

Family Members:

Parent

John Henry Ramer

(1898 - 1963)

Florence Lucille Shafer Ramer Kelly

(1899 - 1976)

Spouse

Melvin C. Whitehead

(1915 - 2006)

Siblings

Geraldine Ramer Ingles

(1925 - 1966)

Children

Gary L Whitehead

(1942 - 2012)

Neil A. Whitehead

(1954 - 1971)

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1. Harris Cemetery
Barada, Richardson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2182999, -95.5730972

2. Saint Johns Catholic Cemetery
Barada, Richardson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2189000, -95.5683000

3. Berg Cemetery
Barada, Richardson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2257996, -95.6168976

4. Brick Church Cemetery
Barada, Richardson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2328000, -95.6155000

5. Saint Deroin Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.2543983, -95.5682983

6. Huff Cemetery
Barada, Richardson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2039000, -95.6248500

7. Saint Peters Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery
Richardson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1752014, -95.5491257

8. Half-Breed Cemetery
Nemaha County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2664900, -95.5604900

9. Saint Annes Catholic Cemetery
Shubert, Richardson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2042500, -95.6549500

10. Fricke Cemetery
Richardson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1516991, -95.5391998

11. Hillsdale Cemetery
Nemaha County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2882996, -95.6010971

12. Saint Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery
Falls City, Richardson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1443800, -95.6150400

13. Saint Johns Cemetery
Richardson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1375008, -95.5188980

14. Anderson Cemetery
Barada, Richardson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1612200, -95.4771200

15. Arago Cemetery
Richardson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1519012, -95.4728012

16. Maple Grove Cemetery
Verdon, Richardson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1307983, -95.6410980

17. Silver Creek Cemetery
Richardson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1157990, -95.5969009

18. Penniwell Cemetery
Shubert, Richardson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2619000, -95.6994500

19. Mount Hope Cemetery
Atchison County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2696991, -95.4503021

20. Cupola Cemetery
Verdon, Richardson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1892014, -95.7086029

21. Prairie Union Cemetery
Shubert, Richardson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2475800, -95.7150200

22. Verdon Cemetery
Verdon, Richardson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1450005, -95.6893997

23. Archer Cemetery
Falls City, Richardson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.0950200, -95.5736900

24. Saint Marks Lutheran Cemetery
Verdon, Richardson County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1160100, -95.6864900