Vernon Henry "Vern" Oltmans, passed away on December 5, 2013 at David Place, David City, Nebraska. Vernon was born on July 26, 1919 to Gerhardt and Olga (Otto) Oltmans in West Point, Nebraska.
Vernon moved to David City at age 5, and attended David City Public School. He was a jack of all trades. Vernon lived and worked at Wonderlick's Dairy from age 12-15 yrs, then worked at a Safeway Store from 1934-1944. During that time, he married his sweetheart Mary Jane Harper on October 2, 1939 at Dundee Presbyterian Church, Omaha, Nebraska. In June of 1944 Vernon joined the Navy and served until 1946. From 1946-1960, he owned his own grocery store "OK Market" with his good friend Don Kepner. He then owned and operated "Vern's Upholstery and Refinishing" before starting his own business "Vern's Guns" where he sold, built and repaired guns, and sold parts, ammo, and accessories until his retirement at age 89.
Outside of work, Vernon enjoyed visiting with friends, woodworking, and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Vernon moved into David Place with Mary Jane in January of 2011, where he resided until his death.
He is survived by: daughter, Nancy(Gary) Riha of David City, Nebraska; daughter in law: Darlene Oltmans of Lincoln, Nebraska; 3 grandchildren and their spouses; 6 great grandchildren and a host of family and friends.
Vernon is preceded in death by: parents, wife: Mary Jane Oltmans on Sept. 10, 2013; son: Larry Oltmans and sisters: Alma Carter, Edna Kirby and Eileen Knott.
Vernon moved to David City at age 5, and attended David City Public School. He was a jack of all trades. Vernon lived and worked at Wonderlick's Dairy from age 12-15 yrs, then worked at a Safeway Store from 1934-1944. During that time, he married his sweetheart Mary Jane Harper on October 2, 1939 at Dundee Presbyterian Church, Omaha, Nebraska. In June of 1944 Vernon joined the Navy and served until 1946. From 1946-1960, he owned his own grocery store "OK Market" with his good friend Don Kepner. He then owned and operated "Vern's Upholstery and Refinishing" before starting his own business "Vern's Guns" where he sold, built and repaired guns, and sold parts, ammo, and accessories until his retirement at age 89.
Outside of work, Vernon enjoyed visiting with friends, woodworking, and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Vernon moved into David Place with Mary Jane in January of 2011, where he resided until his death.
He is survived by: daughter, Nancy(Gary) Riha of David City, Nebraska; daughter in law: Darlene Oltmans of Lincoln, Nebraska; 3 grandchildren and their spouses; 6 great grandchildren and a host of family and friends.
Vernon is preceded in death by: parents, wife: Mary Jane Oltmans on Sept. 10, 2013; son: Larry Oltmans and sisters: Alma Carter, Edna Kirby and Eileen Knott.
Vernon Henry "Vern" Oltmans, passed away on December 5, 2013 at David Place, David City, Nebraska. Vernon was born on July 26, 1919 to Gerhardt and Olga (Otto) Oltmans in West Point, Nebraska.
Vernon moved to David City at age 5, and attended David City Public School. He was a jack of all trades. Vernon lived and worked at Wonderlick's Dairy from age 12-15 yrs, then worked at a Safeway Store from 1934-1944. During that time, he married his sweetheart Mary Jane Harper on October 2, 1939 at Dundee Presbyterian Church, Omaha, Nebraska. In June of 1944 Vernon joined the Navy and served until 1946. From 1946-1960, he owned his own grocery store "OK Market" with his good friend Don Kepner. He then owned and operated "Vern's Upholstery and Refinishing" before starting his own business "Vern's Guns" where he sold, built and repaired guns, and sold parts, ammo, and accessories until his retirement at age 89.
Outside of work, Vernon enjoyed visiting with friends, woodworking, and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Vernon moved into David Place with Mary Jane in January of 2011, where he resided until his death.
He is survived by: daughter, Nancy(Gary) Riha of David City, Nebraska; daughter in law: Darlene Oltmans of Lincoln, Nebraska; 3 grandchildren and their spouses; 6 great grandchildren and a host of family and friends.
Vernon is preceded in death by: parents, wife: Mary Jane Oltmans on Sept. 10, 2013; son: Larry Oltmans and sisters: Alma Carter, Edna Kirby and Eileen Knott.
Vernon moved to David City at age 5, and attended David City Public School. He was a jack of all trades. Vernon lived and worked at Wonderlick's Dairy from age 12-15 yrs, then worked at a Safeway Store from 1934-1944. During that time, he married his sweetheart Mary Jane Harper on October 2, 1939 at Dundee Presbyterian Church, Omaha, Nebraska. In June of 1944 Vernon joined the Navy and served until 1946. From 1946-1960, he owned his own grocery store "OK Market" with his good friend Don Kepner. He then owned and operated "Vern's Upholstery and Refinishing" before starting his own business "Vern's Guns" where he sold, built and repaired guns, and sold parts, ammo, and accessories until his retirement at age 89.
Outside of work, Vernon enjoyed visiting with friends, woodworking, and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Vernon moved into David Place with Mary Jane in January of 2011, where he resided until his death.
He is survived by: daughter, Nancy(Gary) Riha of David City, Nebraska; daughter in law: Darlene Oltmans of Lincoln, Nebraska; 3 grandchildren and their spouses; 6 great grandchildren and a host of family and friends.
Vernon is preceded in death by: parents, wife: Mary Jane Oltmans on Sept. 10, 2013; son: Larry Oltmans and sisters: Alma Carter, Edna Kirby and Eileen Knott.
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