died Saturday evening (Nov. 28th)
at Fremont Health Medical Center.
Joseph was born in Omaha on July 14, 1952 in Omaha to Harlan and Lois (Schulz) Bargar. His family moved to Fremont during his early childhood years. He was one of the first students to attend the Fremont Opportunity Center. Later, he became involved with Encor. He has been a resident in a Northstar group home.
Joseph took part in Special Olympics, and had traveled to California for Special Olympic events. He was a Gold Medalist in his events. He has also visited Disneyland in California and Disney World in Florida. He
was a Chicago Cubs fan. Joseph had varied interests including Egypt and World War II history as his father served in the military during the war.
Survivors: mother Lois Bargar of Fremont
sister Chris and husband Marvin Franke of Omaha
brother Jeff and wife Donna Bargar of Lincoln
nieces and nephews Jason Franke of Omaha
Jessica and husband Jeremy Carr of Omaha
Joshua and Emily Bargar of Lincoln
7 great nieces and nephews
Joseph was preceded in death by his father Harlan.
The funeral service will be 10:30 AM Wednesday (Dec. 2, 2015) at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church with the Rev. Tim Gierke and Rev. Glenn Meyer. The committal will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the family for distribution. Visitation at the Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont, will be on Tuesday (Dec. 1st) from 3 to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends from 5 to 7 PM.
online guestbook @ www.ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(6)
Micki Mullally Walker
Columbus, NE Thursday, December 3, 2015 Lois and familyJim and Marlene just told me of Joey's death. I remember many time visiting Eileen and Joe and getting to see all of you My thoughts and prayer are with you.
Twila Griffiths
Fremont, NE Tuesday, December 1, 2015 Thinking of you Lois and your family - God be with you through this difficult time. Your in our prayers. TwilaDeb Lockwood
Fremont, NE Monday, November 30, 2015 Lois,I am so sorry for your families loss. Joe was an amazingly kind soul. Those of us that had the privilege to truely get to know him were blessed. Please know you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers!
Deb Lockwood
Jody Bunn
Fremont, NE Monday, November 30, 2015 Dearest Lois and family, I heard about Joe today at work. Everyone was so sad. I enjoyed Joe so much when I worked at Northstar. You and I went to many medical appointments together and many ice-cream cone trips for Joe. May he rest in peace and be forever in our hearts.Jolene Stockamp
Fremont, NE Monday, November 30, 2015 Lois and family, I knew Joe from working at ENCOR and as a Service Coordinator. I enjoyed Joe's sense of humor and gratefulness. I had the opportunity of taking Joe to Blair to visit his girlfriend Kathy a few times. He was always so gracious and thankful for those times. What a privilege to know Joe as a friend. May you share precious memories of Joe to ease the sadness you are feeling at this time. My deepest sympathy, Jolene StockampTammy Ehrich
Fremont, NE Monday, November 30, 2015 Lois and family so sorry for your loss I will miss Joes with all my heart he was so special to me. Loved taking care of him he will be missed by the 3 of us who took care of him. Love to you Lois