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Obituary for Florence A. Fremont
Florence A. Fremont, 99, of Frederic, WI died on March 6, 2010, eleven days short of her 100th birthday, at Frederic Nursing and Rehab.
She was born March 17, 1910 to Martin and Alma (Nielsen) Jensen in Laketown Township, Luck, WI. She went to Oak Hill and Luck High School. She then went to Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis for her nurses training. Upon completion she returned to Frederic and worked at the Frederic Hospital, and in time became Director of Nursing. While at Frederic Hospital she started a two-year nursing program of which many came to be a part of the training program. As part of her many accomplishments, she started the Hospital Ladies Auxiliary which provided help in many forms for the hospital and patients.
On May 2, 1956 she married Chester Fremont and they made their home north of Frederic. She enjoyed her yard and flowers. She left her career of nursing and entered the field of Real Estate dealing mainly in lakeshore property – developing a very successful business.
Chester passed away January, 1992. She continued to live independently until the Fall of 2009 when her health began to fail. She was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church at North Luck.
She is survived by her nephew, Robert Jensen of Luck; niece, Karen (Gregory) Goike of Eau Claire; their children, Stacy Jensen, Dena Jensen Rogers, Jason Goike and Sarah Goike; relatives from Chester’s family; special friend, Doralyn Pedersen.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Irene Foster and Violet Seale; one brother, Arvid Jensen.
Memorial services for Florence will be held at St. Peters Lutheran Church, North Luck, WI on Friday, March 12th at 2 p.m with Rev. Norman Belland officiating. Time for visiting with the family will begin at 1 p.m. and continue until the time of service. Music for the service will be provided by organist, Barb Petersen.
Please continue to check our websites at www.rowefh.com or www.wicremationcenter.com for updated information or call 715-327-4475.
Rowe Funeral Home of Frederic and the Northwest Wisconsin Cremation Center in Milltown have been entrusted with funeral arrangements.
