Mass of Christian Burial was at 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Humphrey, Neb., and Father Eric Olsen and Father Vernon Olmer concelebrating the Mass. Interment will be in the parish cemetery with military honors. Visitation was on Thursday, from 5-7 p.m. with a vigil service at 7 p.m., all at the church. Visitation will continue Friday from 1 p.m. until the service time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to St. Francis Catholic Church, American Legion, or the Humphrey Rescue Unit.

Art was born Dec. 30, 1930, in Humphrey to John and Stella (Eisenmenger) Olmer. Art attended school at St. Francis and graduated from St. Francis High School in 1948. Art was drafted into the Army in 1952 during the Korean War and was stationed in Germany until 1954. Upon return, Art returned to the family farm and continued to farm until retirement. Art was well known for milking his Holstein cows.

On Aug. 17, 1963, he was united in marriage to Mary Pfeifer at St. Francis Catholic Church in Humphrey. The two of them resided on a farm outside of Humphrey until retirement, but Art continued to help on the farm until he was unable to. When not farming, his passion was gardening, and he was proud of the fruits of the earth. Art was a devoted caregiver to Mary when her health declined.

Art was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus. Art was also a member of the American Legion and received one of the first Quilts of Valor.

Art was an extremely dedicated and devoted husband, father, and grandfather.

Art is survived by: Children: Son-Mark (Pam) Olmer, Humphrey, Neb.

Art Olmer

Daughter-Ann (Steve) Rathman, Plattsmouth, Neb.

Daughter-Elaine (Jared) Church, Grand Island, Neb.

Grandchildren: Callee, Jessica, and Dustin Olmer Matthew, Andrew and Katie Rathman Casey (Katelyn), Nicole (Traiten) DeMinck, Brandon, Kaylie Church Sister: Mildred Miksch, Columbus, Neb.

Brothers: Father Vernon Olmer, Manitowoc, Wis.; Bill (Mary Jo) Olmer, Nebraska City, Neb.; Gene (Marge) Olmer, Humphrey, Neb.; George (Marilyn) Olmer, Lincoln, Neb.

Numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews Art was preceded in death by: Spouse: Mary, Aug. 30, 2022 Parents: John and Stella Olmer Sisters and brothers-in-law: Dolores (Charles) McPhillips, Eleanor (Pat) McPhillips, Sister Marina Olmer, Art Miksch Brothers and sister-in-law: Edwin (RoseMary) Olmer, Robert Olmer Condolences may be sent to www.duesmanfc.com