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Frederick A. “Fred” Mausolf

September 20, 1941 - April 25, 2025

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Frederick A. “Fred” Mausolf, 83, of Lincoln, passed away on April 25, 2025. He was born in Chicago, IL, to Peter Fred Mausolf and Mary E. (Minnick) Mausolf on September 20, 1941.

Fred proudly served in the Army from 1974 to 1976 at Fort Lewis Army Base near Tacoma Washington. From 1976 to 1979 he was a Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Chicago. While there, he lectured and wrote books on surgical procedures. He moved to Lincoln in 1979, where he practiced ophthalmology for nearly four decades. He was dedicated to his practice and those that worked for him. He took great pride in providing the very best of care for his community. He also had an adventurous spirit and was a lover of art, music, and food. His interests led him to form a musical band and travel to Burning Man to perform and enjoy the artistic culture. Although originally from Chicago, his roots were deep in Lincoln. His fellow Lincolnites knew him as a dear friend, colleague, physician and boss. He was a beloved father to Eric Mausolf, his only child. Fred did not raise Eric with an iron fist. Instead, he taught his son that the world is large and to be adventurous. Eric attributes his lifelong passion for cycling and music to his father.

Fred is survived by his son Eric Mausolf.

Funeral service: 2:00 pm Saturday, May 3, 2025, Roper and Sons Midtown Chapel, 4300 O St.

Visitation with family present from 5-7 pm Friday, May 2, 2025, Roper and Sons Midtown Chapel.

Memorials to:
Lions Eye Bank of Nebraska, 985541 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha NE, 68198-5541.
Website: eyebanknebraska.org

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Services

May2

Visitation

5:00 pm-7:00 pm CST

Roper & Sons Midtown Chapel

4300 O St.
Lincoln, NE 68510

(402) 476-1225
May3

Memorial Service

2:00 pm CST

Roper & Sons Midtown Chapel

4300 O St.
Lincoln, NE 68510

(402) 476-1225
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May 5, 2025

I am so sorry that I am only now aware of Dr. Mausolf’s death. I cannot add much to what others have said: He was a wonderful, intelligent, and caring doctor who helped so many in my family. I remember when my daughter was young, she took a Tamagotchi to her appointment. Dr. Mausolf was intrigued and had her show him all of its features. I also remember him joining in at aerobics classes at the Racquet Club. Music, dogs, his pets, his curiosity…he was the best and will be missed in our community..

– Janet Millnitz
May 5, 2025

How many Thanksgivings did I spend with Fred and Susan over the years? I’ve lost count over the years, but what I do know is that I have many fond memories of Fred carving that bird and slipping some white meat to Zoe, Haggis, Shadow, and Laddie! I thoroughly enjoyed Howlooseanation’s performances, the philosophical questions that those musicians posited to Lincoln’s audiences — and I found Fred’s theremin performances entertaining. I enjoyed our conversations about WWII and the Chicago mob and Aesculapius and am very grateful for the positive impact and influence he and his wife Susan have had on the lives of many Lincolnites. I’m sure St. Peter let Fred into Heaven, if only to hear him play John Cage.

– Kristin Heslop
May 4, 2025

Dr. did surgery on my to be husband for retinal detachment. I worked at LGH as a nurse and when Dr. did his surgery, I was his nurse and 6 months later, we were married. I always enjoyed taking care of Dr.’s patients and how dedicated he was to them. Dr. even gave us a wedding present. We are still happily married 44 years.

– Elaine Hulse
May 4, 2025

Susan, I have fond memories of the years with you and Fred and am saddened to hear of his death. He was our ophthalmologist for decades. One memory I have is when he kindly agreed to meet me at his office on a Saturday morning because I was worried that my retina was detaching (it wasn’t). The best part was that he took Zoe with him, which helped to relieve my anxiety. Richard and I send our condolences from Tucson.

– Pattie West
May 3, 2025

Dr Mausolf was a very smart individual and a Dr who truly cared for his patients. I worked with him in the Operating Room at Lincoln General Hospital. He had a unique sense of humor that not everyone appreciated. I have great memories of working with him on cataract patients but mostly the great plastic/reconstructive facial work he did. I will always remember him as a friend.

– Scott Tool RN
May 3, 2025

I met Dr Fred in the late 90s when I started attending Howlooseanation performances, a short time later joining the collective of musicians and artists and performers. I think Fred and I were the last two people to show up at the shed for rehearsal those last few years we were active. I remember his spontaneous history and theology discussions and his generosity sharing cigars and letting me dig deep in his avant garde music collection to borrow and learn and then discuss the music. His memory will live on as I think back with a smile when he would sneakily load the dog barks and cat meowing on his sampler and join the cacophony that was Howlooseanation!

– Joseph Jaros
May 2, 2025

Fred is survived by his loving and dedicated wife of 44 years, Susan. He was a great lover of animals and together they rescued and loved more than 18 cats over the years. He also loved our Westies, Zoe and Haggis. We all spent many years volunteering at Bryan West hospital, the Legacy, Holmes Lake Manor, Lincoln Public Library program of kids reading to pups, Southlake Village, Madonna, and Lincoln Parks and Recreation where Zoe and Haggis worked as Certified Therapy Dogs through DomestiPups. Fred was a skilled Ophthalmologist and Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeon. He helped innumerable patients with his surgical expertise. He will be remembered fondly by all who enjoyed his history lessons a la Fred, his expertise in comparative religion, his band Howlooseanation, his skill and love of mixology in recreating pre prohibition cocktails and his dedication to music and the arts. For many years Friday nights found our home full of artists, sculptors, painters, poets and a wide variety of musicians, all of whom made up ArtTribe. Notable visitors were Alan Ginsberg who always traveled through Lincoln for a free eye exam, the Dalai Lama and Philip Glass. Fred touched many lives and his memory will continue on. He will be missed.

– Susan Mausolf
May 2, 2025

Fred was a good friend. We first met as members of the Wednesday Night Dinner group at Windchimes Restaurant. When Windchimes closed and the group scattered, Asian Fusion became our spot. I learned a lot of weird history from Fred. He’d tell me a factoid and I would google on my cell phone. We would then read article we found. I remember talking about the Lone Ranger and whether he was a real person. Thanks for the memories, Fred.

– Pat O’Meara
May 2, 2025

The patients I sent to Dr. Mausolf were treated with kindness and respect. He was the best, able to reverse other over treatment plans. Eric, you can be very proud of your father. He is remembered.

– James L. Quinn, O.D.
May 2, 2025

I have nothing but good memories of the years I spent with Dr Mausolf He was such a talented man I learned many educational things from him He was a man of many talents You were a good man Dr. M

– Sherry Starr
May 2, 2025

Sending my deepest condolences to Dr. Mausolf’s family. I worked for him as a part-time receptionist/scheduler at his office. He always treated his patients and employees with ultimate respect. His “cutting edge surgical techniques” were highly acclaimed. May he rest in peace.

– Jan Walton

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  • Monday, December 15 at 11:00 AM
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Carl Jensen

  • Tuesday, December 16 at 11:00 AM
  • Midtown Chapel
3/12
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Kaitlin Elizabeth Crouch

  • Wednesday, December 17 at 11:00 AM
  • South Chapel
4/12
  • Funeral Service

Ronald Kent Owen

  • Wednesday, December 17 at 1:00 PM
  • Metcalf Chapel
5/12
  • Memorial Services

Laura Hynek

  • Friday, December 19 at 10:30 AM
  • Christ Methodist Church
6/12
  • Memorial Services

Rebecca “Becky” Rippe

  • Friday, December 19 at 11:00 AM
  • United Lutheran Church
7/12
  • Memorial Services

Coleen J. Seng

  • Saturday, December 20 at 11:00 AM
  • First United Methodist Church
8/12
  • Memorial Services

David Paul Burden

  • Saturday, December 20 at 1:00 PM
  • South Chapel
9/12
  • Memorial Services

Verla Ann Liggett (Beltz) Schenk

  • Monday, December 22 at 10:30 AM
  • Capitol View Seventh-day Adventist Church
10/12
  • Celebration of Life

George L. Lamphear

  • Saturday, January 03 at 2:00 PM
  • Isles Reception Hall
11/12
  • Celebration of Life

Franklin Ellsworth Gaines

  • Saturday, January 10 at 12:00 PM
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