Anne Mildred Mathiesen

Anne Mildred Mathiesen, 99 of Ponca, Nebraska, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019 at the Elms Health Care Center.  Abiding by Anne’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a Prayer Service will be at 7:00 p.m. Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Mohr Funeral Home in Ponca with Pastor ** presiding.  Visitation, with the family present, will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home in Ponca.  Online condolences may be offered at www.meyerbroschapels.com

Anne was born on April 6, 1920 in Ponca, Nebraska to Gene and Gertie (Matson) Brewer.  She graduated with the Class of 1938 from Ponca Public Schools. Anne married Darrell Mathiesen on September 16, 1939 in South Sioux City, Nebraska by Judge McKinley.  She lived her whole life in Ponca, except for one year in Alhambra, California.  Ann was a proud homemaker, enjoyed over 50 year membership of the United Methodist Church of Ponca, where she was baptized, taught Sunday School, and enjoyed her membership to the United Methodist Women’s group.   

Left to cherish her memories include her son Kerry “Fred” Mathiesen of Dakota City, Nebraska; Son-in-law Don Peterson; grandchildren Brian and Kerrie Lentz, Rick and Holly Easton, Kelly and Beverly Peterson, Kurtis Peterson, and Derek and Dawn Peterson; and four great-grandchildren.

Anne was preceded in death by her parents, husband Darrell, daughter Sherry Peterson, daughter-in-law Vicki Mathiesen, and one sister.