In Memoriam

We honor the amazing lives of our Midland alumni, faculty and staff. To notify us of a death of a classmate or family member, please email alumni@midlandu.edu or call 402-941-6055.

Memorial Gifts

Gifts made in memory of a family member, teacher, student or friend are generous and thoughtful ways to remember a person's life and accomplishments. When making a gift in memory of someone, please send your gift with a note specifying the honoree's name and address and/or contact information so we can send a notification that a gift has been made.

Please send memorial gifts to: Midland University, ATTN: Institutional Advancement, 900 N. Clarkson, Fremont, NE 68025, or make a gift online.

John Maisch '92

Friday, March 11, 2022

John A. Maisch was born in Duluth, MN on April 16, 1970, to Gorden and Gloria Maisch and passed away unexpectedly on March 3, 2022, in Edmond, OK. John is survived by his wife, Julia, son, Jacoby, sisters, Ann and Lori Maisch, aunts, uncles, in-laws, nieces, nephews, his students, and many friends...

Larry D. Layden

Monday, March 7, 2022

Larry D. Layden, Lincoln, NE, born October 13, 1943 in Tecumseh, NE to James C. & Dorothy (Wilkinson) Layden. Graduated Valedictorian, Table Rock H.S., 1961. Larry passed away February 28, 2022 in Lincoln. Married to Maria (Lucha) Rios, May 20, 1974 in Lincoln, the love of his life. Attended...

Susan Brunke I'66

Friday, February 25, 2022

November 26, 1945 - February 24, 2022. Graduate of Immanuel School of Nursing, 1966. Her body was donated to the Anatomical Board of the State of Nebraska as she had directed. Memorials to Midland Immanuel Scholarship Association or other organizations of your choice. Published by Omaha World-...

Glenn A. Pearson L'59

Monday, February 21, 2022

Glenn Albin Pearson completed his Earthly journey on February 16, 2022, at the age of 90. Glenn was born in Wisconsin on June 19, 1931, and raised on a dairy farm. Upon graduation from High School, he completed a Communications program in Minneapolis and was employed by the railroad in Galesburg,...

Denise L. Roemer

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Denise L. Roemer, age 64, of Scribner died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022, at Immanuel Hospital. Denise (Deni) was born June 1, 1957, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to the Rev. Dr. Donald and Dorothy (Petersen) Nelson. Her childhood was spent with her younger brother (Donald Nelson) and older sister (Deborah...

David Hunter L'61

Monday, February 14, 2022

David Bodie Hunter, 84, of Lincoln passed away on February 11, 2022. Born July 16, 1937 to Howard and Elsie (Paasch) Hunter in David City, Nebraska. Dave was the youngest of three and lived in Santa Barbara, California, and Little Rock, Arkansas, however, spent most of childhood in Wahoo, Nebraska...

Paul L. Mussack '52

Monday, February 7, 2022

Paul L. Mussack, 90, of Lincoln, passed away February 1, 2022. Born August 21, 1931, at Decatur, Nebraska to Guy R. and Alice E. (Gray) Mussack. He attended Decatur Public School, graduated in 1948 as Co-Salutatorian. He attended Midland College - graduating in 1952 with a BA degree, on to graduate...

Florence B. Waymire I'57

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

February 18, 1936 - January 30, 2022 Preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Paul Biart, Patricia Biart, and Stan Biart. Survived by her loving husband of 60 years, R. Charles Waymire; children, Charles (Sherri) Waymire, II, Ronald (Barbara) Waymire, Richard (Julie Rose) Waymire, Julie Ann (Jim...

Norman Sodomka '65

Monday, January 31, 2022

Norman L. Sodomka, 78, of Grand Island, died Friday, Jan. 28, 2022. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, at First Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Kevin Geurink will officiate. Masonic service will be provided by Ashlar Lodge #33 AF&AM. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery...

Sharon Seagren

Wednesday, January 26, 2022

Sharon Ann Krauter Seagren was born September 2, 1937, in Beatrice, NE, the daughter of Orris C. and Vera Kracke Krauter. They resided on a farm 3 ½ miles north of Clatonia, NE. She was baptized at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wilber, NE and confirmed at Salem Methodist Church in Clatonia,...