Jim S. Ehlers, 79, Lincoln, died Monday (12-20-10). Born (1-26-31) in Scribner, Nebraska to Lester G. and Loretta E. (Schulz) Ehlers. Ret. Lincoln Telephone & Telegraph Co., 38 yrs. U.S. Navy Korean Conflict veteran.
Member: Redeemer Lutheran Church, Past Commander of American Legion Post #3, American Legion Color Guard, past District #15 Commander American Legion, past Chef DeGare of Voiture 103 – 40 & 8, past board member of, Lincoln USBC Bowling Association, Lincoln Bowlers Hall of Fame, Sowers Club, Telephone Pioneers Association, Lancaster County Mounted Sheriff’s Posse. Avid outdoorsman.
Family members include wife of 52 years: Lois, Lincoln; daughter, son-in-law: Shari L. and Rick Stock; son, daughter-in-law: Steve J. and Becci Ehlers, all of Walton; grandchildren, spouse: Jamie and Drew Cook, Katie Stock, Mikayla Ehlers, Hunter Ehlers, great grandson: Carter Cook. Preceded in death by parents.
Funeral Service: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday (12-22-10) Redeemer Lutheran Church, 510 South 33rd. Pastor Mark Ebert officiating.
Memorials in lieu of flowers to the church or the American Heart Association, 1550 S. 70th Street, Suite 100 (06).
Visitation: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday with family greeting friends from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Roper and Sons, 4300 ‘O’ Street and one hour prior to service time at the church.