Died Wednesday June 29, 2016 at the Hooper Care Center
Edna was born June 27, 1923 in rural Hooper, Nebraska to Eduard and Clara 'Wittmann' Fischer. She lived on several different farms growing up. She was baptized at Immanuel Lutheran Church east of Winslow on July 10, 1923 and confirmed on March 21, 1937 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Scribner. She nannied for several different families in the area including the Dean Lesher family which owned the Fremont Tribune at the time. Edna married Irvin Panning on September 16, 1945. They lived on the Panning homestead in the Immanuel area. After their marriage Edna worked as a CNA/CMA in several different nursing homes in the area. She also did home care for several individuals. In 1983 Irvin retired from farming and the couple moved to Fremont. Edna continued caring for people in their homes and nursing facilities.
Edna was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church east of Winslow. She was very active in the church teaching Sunday School, singing in the choir, as a member of the Get Together Club (church quilting group), and holding various positions in the LWML.
Edna was preceded in death by her husband Irvin on March 14, 1998, a sister and also a brother.
Survivors:
Sons Wayne (Mary) Panning of Hooper
Neil (Shelli) Panning of Hooper
Daughter Janice (Tom) Wilson of Omaha
10 grandchildren
23 great grandchildren
Sisters Mildred Bartling of Hickman, NE.
Alice Bartling of Fremont
Sister-in-law Joyce Fischer of Fremont
The funeral will be 10:30am Tuesday, July 5 at Immanuel Lutheran Church east of Winslow. The Rev. Jonathan Ripke will officiate. Burial will follow in the Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Fremont Area Alzheimer's Fund (C/O Fremont Area Community Foundation), Immanuel Lutheran Church and the Hooper Care Center. Visitation will be on Sunday July 3, at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont, from 1pm to 5pm with the family present from 3pm to 5pm. Visitation will continue one hour before the service at the church.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(9)
alyce chaika
HOOPER, NE Tuesday, July 12, 2016 Our condolences to the family of Edna Panning. I remember how hard of worker she was at the Hooper Care Center. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Thoughts and prayers to Mary, Wayne, Shelli, Neil, Janice and Tom and their families as they work through their loss. Jim and Alyce ChaikaNancy Heller
Lincoln, NE Saturday, July 9, 2016 Dear Wayne and Mary, Neil and Shelli, and Janice and Tom, and families. I pray God will give you comfort and peace and as you go through this sad time. May your memories and love for your Mom sustain you in the days ahead. God Bless you.Alice Licht Anderson
Lincoln, NE Wednesday, July 6, 2016 We are so sorry your mother passed. She was my mom's guardian angel in many ways when we were neighbors. Always enjoyed spending time at your home and here delicious cooking. Please accept our sincere sympathy. Bob and Alice Anderson. (Licht).Barbara Sears
Fremont, NE Monday, July 4, 2016 Sorry to here of Edna's passing I worked with several years ago and enjoyed her friendship. Prayers are with the family.Linda Schuette
Fremont, NE Sunday, July 3, 2016 My condolences to the Panning family. Edna was always a joy to be around, always smiling & always had a kind word. She will be missed by many.Teena Wilson
Omaha, NE Sunday, July 3, 2016 Jan & Tom,May you know your beloved mother/mother in law is at peace. May she know much she was loved
Larry & Penny Brink
Fremont, NE Sunday, July 3, 2016 "Those who live in the Lord never see each other for the last time" (German proverb) May you find comfort in sweet memories and the assurance you will be together in eternity!Loren & Susan Hagerbaumer
Hooper, NE Saturday, July 2, 2016 So sorry to learn of Edna's passing. She was such a gracious lady who always had a smile and kind word for everyone. She will be missed by many.Loren & Susan
Yvonne (Ivy) Bartling Bryce
Litchfield Park, AZ Friday, July 1, 2016 My dear Aunt Edna will be missed on this earth, but we are blessed to know that she is in Heaven with our Lord.Randy & Yvonne (Ivy) Bryce