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Elmer Dietrich Friedrich Dettmer 1919 - 2010

Elmer Dietrich Friedr Dettmer of Syracuse, Otoe County, NE was born on May 16, 1919 in Avoca, Cass County to William "Bill" Dettmer and Hattie (Kirchoff) Dettmer. He had siblings Harvey Henry John Dettmer, Vernon Richard Dettmer, and Arthur Dettmer. Elmer Dietrich was baptized on June 8, 1919 at First Lutheran (North Branch) Church in Avoca. He married Norma Jean (Roos) Dettmer on October 12, 1944 in Syracuse, Otoe County United States, and they were married until Norma's death on January 14, 2005. He had a child Dee Ann (Dettmer) Young. Elmer Dietrich Dettmer died at age 90 years old on January 16, 2010 in Syracuse.

Elmer Dietrich Friedr Dettmer
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Syracuse, Otoe County, NE 68446
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May 16, 1919
Avoca, Cass County, NE
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  • 05/16
    1919

    Birthday

    May 16, 1919
    Birthdate
    Avoca, Cass County, NE
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  • Ethnicity & Family History

    caucasian
  • 06/8
    1919

    Baptism

    June 8, 1919
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    First Lutheran (North Branch) Church in Avoca, Cass County, NE 68307
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  • Religious Beliefs

    Lutheran

  • Professional Career

    Was a farmer and was in the construction business for 26 years.

  • Personal Life & Family

    Volunteer at Otoe County Museum of Memories. Member of the Community Improvement Program. Served 15 years on the Syracuse Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of the Syracuse Fitness Center. He was an auxiliary member of the Frank Woods Telephone Pioneers.
  • 01/16
    2010

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    January 16, 2010
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    Syracuse, NE
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    He was the eldest son of William and Hattie (Kirchhoff) Dettmer. He was baptized on June 8, 1919, at First Lutheran (North Branch) Church by Rev. Carl Luecke. He was confirmed on May 7, 1933, at the same church by Rev. Bergstraesser. Elmer was united in marriage to Norma Jean Roos on October 12, 1944. To this union one daughter, Dee Ann, was born on December 16, 1958. Elmer and Norma Jean celebrated 60 years together. Norma Jean joined her Lord on January 14, 2005. The first year of their married life, Elmer and Norma Jean farmed 41/2 miles north of Syracuse. Moving into Syracuse in 1946, Elmer then was in the construction business for 26 years. He had a serious accident and after over a year of recuperation, he became maintenance man at the Good Samaritan Center in Syracuse until his retirement in 1982. Elmer was a people person and enjoyed making new friends and visiting. He didn't know a stranger. A member of Luther Memorial Church, he was active in church and community work. For many years he assisted in teaching Sunday School, sponsoring Jr. Lutherans, helped with Girl Scouts, and various school activities. For 25 years he served as the town Santa Claus. His homemade outdoor Christmas scene was an attraction to the community for many years. He enjoyed his years working at the nursing home, brightening the day for the residents and bringing them some happiness. In 1980, he was named as the first recipient of the Jaycee outstanding community service award. Elmer was an avid traveler, covering all 50 states while camping and later on bus tours. He always looked forward to meeting new people on these travels. After retirement he became an active volunteer at the Otoe County Museum of Memories and also a member of the Community Improvement Program. He was a former member of the Syracuse Lions Club, served 15 years on the Syracuse Volunteer Fire Department, and a short time on the Syracuse Rescue Squad. In 1989 Elmer and Norma Jean were named as the recipients of the Community Service Award. He was a member of the Syracuse Fitness Center. Elmer and Norma Jean were King and Queen of Germanfest in 1990. He was an auxiliary member of the Frank Woods Telephone Pioneers. When health limited more activities, he enjoyed sitting in his outdoor swing watching the traffic on Highway 50, looking at the countryside, and helping with household chores. Since mid 2005, he enjoyed his residency at the Good Samaritan Center in Syracuse. He found great joy in singing, playing the bells, attending church services, listening to music, and visiting with family and friends. His relationship deepened greatly with his daughter, Dee; son-in-law, Wayne; and grandson, Barrett. Surviving are his daughter, Dee (Ann) and Wayne Young and grandson Barrett Young, all of Paola, Kansas; adopted family, the Jerry and Shirley Siefken families of Syracuse, Lincoln, and Omaha, Nebraska; brothers and sisters-in-law, Harvey and Myldred Dettmer, Donna Belle Dettmer, of Syracuse, and Vernon Dettmer, Avoca. He is preceded in death by a brother, Arthur; his wife, Norma Jean; and his parents.
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Elmer & Norma Jean Dettmer
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08/12/2015
Elmer & Norma Jean Dettmer
A photo of Elmer & Norma Jean Dettmer

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11/04/2017
the truck is a Chevrolet
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Elmer Dettmer & family
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10/24/2015
Elmer Dettmer & family
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Elmer Dietrich Friedrich Dettmer , 1944
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08/03/2015
Elmer Dietrich Friedrich Dettmer , 1944
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William, Hattie (Kirchoff), Elmer, Art, & Vernon Dettmer
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08/02/2015
William, Hattie (Kirchoff), Elmer, Art, & Vernon Dettmer
A photo (L to R) of Elmer, William, Hattie (Kirchoff), Vernon, and Art Dettmer.

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Elmer Dettmer Confirmation
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07/28/2015
Elmer Dettmer Confirmation
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Date & Place: at First Lutheran Church(North Branch) in Avoca, Cass County, NE 68307
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05/16/2017
Little Elmer Dettmer who would have been 98 today. Happy Birthday!
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05/16/2017
Such a sweet little boy!
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Elmer & Harvey Dettmer
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Elmer & Harvey Dettmer
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01/28/2022
Brothers Elmer (right 1919-2010) and Harvey (left 1923-2014) Dettmer will always be remembered thanks to their descendant Barret Young who is sharing their stories on their biographies at AncientFaces.

Both were farmers and were born, grew up, and died in their home state of Nebraska. Amazingly, they both also died at the age of 90.
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William & Hattie (Kirchoff) Dettmer family
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08/02/2015
William & Hattie (Kirchoff) Dettmer family
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The first 2 in the back. Are they twins?
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Elmer & Norma (Roos) Dettmer 30th Anniversary
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Elmer & Norma (Roos) Dettmer 30th Anniversary
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Marriage

Norma Jean (Roos) Dettmer

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Elmer Dietrich Friedrich Dettmer

October 12, 1944
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Syracuse, Otoe County, Nebraska, 68446 United States
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Norma's Death
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January 14, 2005
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Elmer Dietrich Friedrich Dettmer
Elmer Dietrich Friedrich Dettmer May 16, 1919 - Jan 16, 2010
Norma Jean (Roos) Dettmer
Norma Jean (Roos) Dettmer Nov 4, 1925 - Jan 14, 2005
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Dee Ann (Dettmer) Young
Dee Ann (Dettmer) Young born Dec 16, 1958
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Dettmer, Louise (Jul 29, 1898 - Oct 11, 1989) Dettmer, Hugo (Oct 8, 1884 - Apr 1969) Dettmer, Ernest (Sep 25, 1896 - Oct 1970) Dettmer, Phyllis (Nov 30, 1899 - Aug 1967) Dettmer, Diedrich (Jul 16, 1908 - Oct 17, 2007) Dettmer, Henry (Jun 1, 1906 - Sep 1980) Dettmer, William (Oct 8, 1911 - Oct 27, 2004) Dettmer, Theresa (Jan 22, 1917 - Jun 18, 2009) Dettmer, John (May 18, 1898 - Aug 1979) Dettmer, Fred (Feb 19, 1916 - Mar 1987)
Dettmer, Robert (Jan 29, 1896 - Jul 1985) Dettmer, John (Mar 24, 1926 - Oct 19, 2007) Dettmer, Jennie (Jul 21, 1898 - Jul 1989) Dettmer, Donald (Mar 19, 1919 - Jan 5, 2000) Dettmer, Robert (Dec 19, 1937 - Jul 13, 2007) Dettmer, Walter (May 15, 1910 - Mar 22, 1997) Dettmer, Bessie (Nov 17, 1915 - Apr 22, 2007) Dettmer, Leonard (May 5, 1906 - Mar 18, 1993) Dettmer, Wilbert (Mar 21, 1915 - Nov 1986) Dettmer, William (Sep 2, 1889 - Aug 1976)
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