Irma Alice Lamprecht

Irma Alice Lamprecht, 98 years old, of Fremont passed away, Friday, May 23rd at Shalimar Gardens. Irma was born at home to Max and Amanda (Schmidt) Harder near Bennington, NE on December 10, 1926. She was baptized at St. John Lutheran Church in Bennington on May 8th, 1927. She attended Sunday School and was confirmed on March 17, 1940, at Bethany Lutheran Church in Elkhorn, NE. Irma and her parents moved to a farm ½ mile north of 180th and Dodge in March of 1927. She walked a mile to Lone Hill Elementary Country School every day from 1st through 8th grade. Irma attended Elkhorn High School and graduated in May of 1944. After high school, she attended Van Sant Business College in Omaha, where she studied secretarial skills and was a member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha Business Sorority. Following her studies, she was employed at Union Pacific Headquarters in Omaha, NE from 1944 – 1947. In June 2024, Irma was recognized as the oldest living Elkhorn High School Graduate. Irma married John Lamprecht at Bethany Lutheran Church on March 23, 1947. During the first 7 years of marriage, they lived on a farm south of Waterloo and then in March 1954, the family moved to a farm three miles east of Gretna. Besides being a farm wife and raising 5 children, she helped milk cows, raise chickens and sold the eggs to customers in the Gretna area. For many years, Irma and John were members of Grange. Irma was also a leader of a 4-H club and encouraged all 5 children to belong to 4-H. Irma had a strong Christian faith, and the family attended Resurrection Lutheran Church where she also participated in Circle and Adult Choir. Irma’s love for music was transferred to her children and grandchildren who also love to sing. Irma and John loved their life on the farm, but they also loved to socialize, including going to many polka dances. Most of all they demonstrated hard work and how to be good parents for their children! In 1983, John and Irma decided move off the farm to an acreage in Sarpy Heights, located just north of Gretna. Their farm became the new home of Vala’s Pumpkin Patch. Irma lived in her own home even after John passed away in May of 1995. In February 2016, Irma sold her house in Gretna and moved to Fremont where she resided until her death. Irma was preceded in death by her husband, John; infant daughter, Janet Lee; son-in-law, Gregory Adams; Baby boy Jensen; parents, Amanda and Max Harder; and parents-in-law, Margaretha and John Lamprecht. Irma is survived by her children: Judy and John Zakovec of Lincoln, NE, Jodeen and Jack Jensen of Louisville, NE, Lynn and Cindi Lamprecht of Fremont, NE, Loren and Vicki Lamprecht of Elkhorn, NE, and Janis and Jon Peters of Omaha, NE. Irma was blessed with 13 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren. Memorials can be made to Midland University

Irma Alice Lamprecht

December 10, 1926 - May 23, 2025