Betty Lou (Ewing) Roggenkamp, age 91, passed away December 12th, 2019 in Lincoln, NE. She was born May 14, 1928, in Wamego, Kansas to Louie A. Garfield Ewing and May Elizabeth Harris. She graduated from Wamego High School in 1946. Betty Lou married Marcellus U. Roggenkamp September 18, 1947 in Wamego. He preceded her in death June 14, 2003.

Betty Lou worked at the Elgin Plant, Western Electric, Good Year, American Stores, Lincoln Snack, and the INS Scott Project. She bowled for American Stores, was a Cub Scout leader and a member of the Altar Society (Huskerville). She lived in Wheaton, KS, Huskerville and Lincoln, NE. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Margie D. Ewing, and two sons, Marcus and Nicholas Roggenkamp. She is survived by one son, Bruce (Cindy) Roggenkamp of Lincoln and her nieces/nephews.

Services will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 1420 K Street in Lincoln on December 18, 2019 at 2:00 pm.

Inurnment will be at a later date in the Louisville, KS cemetery.

Memorials to the family for a later designation.

Ioleen J. Hitz, age 89 of Lincoln, passed away December 19, 2019.  She was born September 1, 1930 in Omaha to Frank and Agnes Miller.  Ioleen was a graduate of Lincoln High School.  She was married to George D. Hitz.

She is survived by her daughter Linda Fauss of Omaha.  Son and daughter-in-law Dan and Melanie Hitz of Ft. Worth, Texas.  Grandchildren Christian Hitz of Houston, Texas and Victoria Hitz of Mansfield, Texas.  Ioleen was preceded in death by her husband, George, her parents, infant son Richard,  her sisters Mary Beth Bowmaster, Carol Lee and Marcene Lawson.

It was Ioleen’s request to have no memorial service.

Interment of ashes will be at Wyuka Cemetery.

Memorials to Holt International Children’s Service, 250 Country Club Rd., Eugene, OR 97401 or www.holtinternational.org

Rebecca Ann Beggs age of 64, she passed from us on Thursday November 19, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospital. Born in Overton, Texas on March 14th 1955 her life was full of adventure, self realization, and service.  She will be missed.

She is survived by her husband Michael Beggs of Lincoln, brother Gerald David Haley and sister Jenene Fletcher both of Texas.

Celebration of her life will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, January 18, 2020 in Rudge Chapel at Wyuka Cemetery.

Adam Clark age 51 of Lincoln, passed away December 25, 2019.  He was born March 2, 1968 in Lincoln to Norman and Linda Clark.

Services will be at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, December 30, 2019 at Wyuka Funeral Home.

Visitation will be Monday, December 30th from 9:30 A.M. until service time at Wyuka Funeral Home.

Burial at Fairview Cemetery.

DeAnna was born April 4^th, 1940 in Harvard, NE to Elmer and Electa (Porter) Bruning. Following Harvard High School graduation in 1958 she attended Kearney State College. She never stopped learning throughout life, and achieved a PhD from UNL in 1985. DeAnna retired following 30 years with Lincoln Public Schools in 2004. She was very active serving her community through Optimist and Kiwanis Organizations, Project Linus, and numerous additional volunteer endeavors.

DeAnna was a beautiful, strong, independent woman who loved life. She enjoyed traveling, music festivals, adventure, and the outdoors.

DeAnna is preceded in death by her son Gregory and daughter Cynthia. She is survived by daughter Jennifer, to whom DeAnna meant the world, 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

No flowers please. Memorials to Trendwood Park Improvements via lincolnparks.org.

Join us to celebrate DeAnna’s life at 11:00 a.m. January 6, 2020, at Wyuka Funeral Home, Lincoln. A reception will follow the service.

Wayne Henry Hahn, age 88, of Lincoln, entered his eternal rest on December 25, 2019.

He was born in Buhl, Idaho to Reinhold and Elsa (Platt) Hahn on April 8, 1931, the second of two sons. In 1932, his family moved to Nebraska. During most of his childhood, he lived on a farm two miles West of the county seat town of Madison, Nebraska.

He attended elementary school from first through sixth grade at a country school near Madison, and from seventh through twelfth grades in the Madison City Schools, graduating from Madison High School in 1950. From that time until March, 1952, he farmed for his uncle and father and did custom work with their machinery.

On March 18, 1952, he was inducted into the Army and received his basic training at the Transportation Center, Fort Eustis, Virginia. He was honorably discharged February, 1954.

In the fall of 1954, he enrolled at Norfolk Junior College, Norfolk, Nebraska, and graduated in May of 1956. Following graduation, he received employment at the University of Nebraska Dairy Barns at Lincoln, Nebraska. He entered the University of Nebraska in September, 1956, and continued working at the Dairy Barns on a part time basis. He graduated from the University of Nebraska in June, 1958, with a degree in Business Administration. After graduation, he was employed by the Nebraska Department of Insurance as an Insurance Examiner for 31 years. He retired in 1989. After retiring from this position, he then entered employment for the Idaho Department of Insurance as Chief Examiner. After leaving that position, he finished his career as a contract examiner working for the state of Delaware. His employment career working as an Insurance Examiner spanned 45 years.

In 1956 he married Sharon Bartak and resided in Lincoln where they raised five children; Douglas, David, Kelli, Christopher and Jaimi. The love and support he provided to his children was unconditional. Grandchildren were a highlight in his life, he enjoyed following them through their sporting activities. He loved to spend time with his children and grandchildren, he was always available to help. When problems arose, he always seemed to know what to do.

He was proud of the work he did as an insurance examiner and the fact that he was able to ensure  that people were treated fairly. He was an industrious, smart and courageous man that never gave up on those he loved. He died fighting to recover his health after entering the hospital.

His family is comforted knowing that he had a saving faith in Jesus Christ his Lord and Savior.

He is survived by his children, their spouses, five of six grandchildren, and one great grandchild; Doug and Karen Hahn, David Hahn and Lisa Carrara, Kelli and Bruce Evans and their daughters Samantha and Skylar, Dr. Christopher and Karlie Hahn and their daughter Delaney, Jaimi and Todd Calfee and their son Drey and their daughter Moriah. His only great granddaughter, Elsie, is the daughter of Drey Calfee and Zoe Rickman. He is also survived by his brother Dale and Thelma Hahn, his nephew Terry Hahn, and his nieces; Susan and Otis Davis and children, and Peggy Kinabrew and children.

He was preceded in death by his parents and granddaughter, Alexis Calfee.

Memorials to ‘the alexis Project’. Funeral services: 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 4, at St. Andrews Lutheran Church, 1015 Lancaster Lane, Lincoln. A visitation will be held from 4 – 8 p.m on Friday, Jan. 3, at Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 “O” Street, Lincoln. Family present from 5-7 p.m. Burial at Fairview Cemetery, 84th and Adams Street, Lincoln.

John Dewey Baldwin, age 89, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully December 11. Born in Omaha to Dewey and Mabel (Mortensen) Baldwin, John graduated from Benson High School in 1948 and earned his medical degree from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 1955. In 1963, following two years of service at Oklahoma’s Altus Air Force Base and a residency at the Nebraska Psychiatric Institute, Dr. Baldwin began his 50-plus-year career as a board-certified psychiatrist in Lincoln.

In the mid-1960s the CIA tried to recruit the young doctor, but John declined. At 6’4” and 300 pounds, he joked that he was too conspicuous to be a spy. Instead, John used his keen powers of perception, notorious candor, and practical compassion to help thousands of Nebraskans achieve greater mental health and peace of mind.  Dr. Baldwin served on the attending staff of both Bryan Memorial Hospital and (then) Lincoln General Hospital for over 30 years. Dr. B, as many of his colleagues called him, was chairman of Bryan’s psychiatry department from 1965 to 1974, and again in the 1990s. He sat on the hospital’s executive committee for 20 years. He served as Bryan Hospital’s chief of staff in 1977 and 1978.

In addition to practicing medicine, Dr. Baldwin served as associate psychiatry professor for the UN College of Medicine from 1975 to 1979, and as clinical associate professor from 1979 to 1990. He was awarded a Distinguished Life Fellowship by the American Psychiatric Association in 1994 and again in 2003. The Nebraska Medical Association honored him with a 50 Year Certificate in 2005.  Destined to be a sportsman, John started fishing at age 2. For decades, he and his buddies spent a week each June fishing in Canada or Alaska. The poker club John started in 1964 lasted for more than 50 years. He also enjoyed golf at the Lincoln Country Club as well as theater, art and, of course, Husker football. John outlived most of his large circle of friends, memorializing the humor and friendship they shared for years.  An active community member, Dr. Baldwin served on the boards of the Family Service Association, Houses of Hope, and other organizations. Over many years, he donated generously to the Lied Center, Nebraska arts and culture, and community mental health organizations.

Though John lived his entire life within 100 miles of his birthplace, he explored over 40 countries on 5 continents and visited nearly every state in the union. An avid reader, after retirement he always had a stack of detective novels near his recliner. In the last years of his life, John enjoyed frequent visits with his adult children, accomplished grandchildren, and promising great-grandchildren.

John was married four times. He had four daughters with his first wife, Teri Kovach (1933-1982, married 1952-1966). He had another daughter with Linda Baldwin (Melinda Zeck Schafer, 1939-2019, married 1967-1991). Following the death of his third wife, Joyce Cartmill (1930-2003, married 1992-2003), John wed Camille DeVriendt Hraba (1944-2019, married 2004-2019). Colleagues for decades, John and Camie served together on the staff of Lancaster County Community Mental Health Center until their retirement. Dr. Baldwin published his book Marriage Without B.S. in 1979. The last year of his life he said he’d rewrite a lot of it given the chance.

John Baldwin is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Camille Baldwin; his daughter Lisa K. Baldwin (1955-2012), and Lisa’s husband, Neil H. Irving (1945-2017). Survivors include daughters Stella Archer (Los Angeles), Erica Baldwin (Talent, OR), Elizabeth Wolf (Steven McFadden; Lincoln, NE), and Alexandra Baldwin (Redmond, WA); grandchildren Katherine Lauer (Chris Lauer; Charlotte, NC), Ethan Graham (Los Altos, CA), and Zoe Mower, Eli Mower, and Lucas Frohring (Redmond, WA); and great-grandchildren John, Mary, Margaret, Joseph, Thomas, and David Lauer (Charlotte, NC).

A celebration of Dr. Baldwin’s life will be held Wed., Jan. 15, at 11 a.m. at Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 “O” Street, followed by a reception. The cremains will be inurned at Wyuka Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Tabitha Foundation Hearts of Gold, 4720 Randolph St., Lincoln, NE 68510.

Bobbye J Owen, 87, passed into the arms of God with her family at her bedside, on January 17, 2020 at Yankee Hill Village, Lincoln, NE. She was beloved by all for her sweet spirit, generosity, and hospitality. It was her great joy in life to selflessly serve and care for her family, friends and anyone else in need of loving kindness or a hot meal! Especially notable was her compassionate care for Foster, her husband of 69 years. She never tired of cooking wonderful meals, planning activities and encouraging her grandchildren in their accomplishments.

Bobbye was born on 1/4/1933 to Howard and Gladys (Windham) Falls in Samantha, AL. After H.S. she entered the Univ. of AL at age 17. She and her sweetheart, Navy Ensign F.G.Owen planned their wedding in one week when he was called to active duty. They were married on Dec. 23, 1950, beginning their 69 year love story.

Bobbye and Foster settled in Lincoln where they raised their four children amongst the many children on their block in Meadow Lane. She managed the household while supporting her children as Den Mother, Sunday School teacher, PTA member, and school volunteer.

In 1990 Bobbye and Foster retired to Auburn, Alabama where she was active with United Methodist Women and the Auburn University Academy of Lifelong Learners (AUALL). They especially enjoyed watching Auburn Football games with friends.

Bobbye leaves a legacy of unconditional love for her family: Sister Kathleen Hamner, Montgomery AL, Children: Richard (Jackie) Owen of Orlando, FL, Sherri (Michael) Bossard, Mike (Carole) Owen and David (Kristin) Owen all of Lincoln. Grandchildren: Brandon Owen of Jasper, GA, Nyia (Andrew) Scalet of Memphis, Noelle Owen of Kansas City, Ben (Jen) Bossard, Lucas (Ruth) Bossard, Travis (Annie) Bossard, Linlin Luo, and Dan (Kinsley) Owen, all of Lincoln and Emily (Vincent) Morrissey of Omaha. Great-Grandchildren: Josiah, Jacob, Eli, Brooks, Majo, Mila, Beatrice and McKenzie. Bobbye is preceded in death by her husband Foster and her parents.

Visitation: Noon to 7:00 p.m. Thursday January 23, 2020 At Wyuka Funeral Home. The family will be on hand from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Service 10:30 a.m. Friday January 24, 2020 at St Marks United Methodist Church, Lincoln, NE with luncheon immediately following. Interment 1:00 p.m. at Wyuka Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to St Marks United Methodist Women’s Project. The church has been a significant part of their family beginning with the first service in the original Chapel at 70^th and Vine Street on December 22, 1957. Online condolences can be left at wyuka.com.

Michael W. Cox, 62, of Lincoln, passed into the arms of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, January 24^, 2020. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at Faith Bible Church, 6201 S 84^th St. Lincoln, NE. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mike’s name may be made out to Love Justice or First Street Bible Church.

He was born on October 20, 1957, in Davenport, Iowa, the son of Wendell and Nancy Cox. Mike graduated from Central High School in Davenport, class of 1976. Mike then went on to earn a Bachelors in Psychology from Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois in 1980. It was during his time at Augustana College that he met the love of his life, Jill Lindstedt. The two were married on May 31, 1980 in Rockford, IL and enjoyed 38 years together until Jill’s passing in October of 2018.

Mike worked for State Farm Insurance for 28 years, holding various positions throughout the company. In 2011 he began his role as Vice President of Human Resources, Modifications and Team Member Services. He found it a true joy to work at Duncan Aviation and made many lasting friendships in his time there.

He was an exceptional husband, father, and grandfather who guided and served his family with Christ at the center. He was known for his joyful heart, outgoing and friendly personality, and amazing sense of humor.

Mike loved being active and participated in many 5K runs, loved going to work out classes with his friends, and was never afraid to learn a new sport or travel to a new, unknown destination. He recently got into kayaking, paddle boarding, and biking.

Mike was committed to helping those in his local community and others throughout the world. He served on multiple boards throughout the city including, United Way, The Lincoln Crisis Pregnancy Center, HR Board, and the CHI Health Board. It was a passion of his to pursue justice for others throughout the world.

Above all, Mike valued his faith. He always considered it a great gift and joy to be able to serve his church community through singing and playing piano for the worship team, sharing his faith with others, and using his compassionate heart to come along side others in their time of need.

He is dearly loved and will be deeply missed by his mother, Nancy; children, Rachel (Chad) Scheel, Benjamin (Elizabeth) Cox, Bethany Cox, and Faithe (Logan) Pohlmann; siblings, Cindy (Terry) Powers, Tim (Mary) Cox, and Amy (Vio) Cirje; grandchildren, Knox Scheel, Madeline Cox, and Austin Cox; nieces and nephews and countless friends and others who have been impacted by his kindness and blessed by his life.

He was preceded in death by his father, wife, and daughter Rebekah Joy Cox.

Robert F. “Bob” Green, age 81 of Lincoln, passed away January 30, 2020.  He was born July 12, 1938 in Pierce, Nebraska to Harlan and Garnet (Hendersen) Green.  Bob graduated from Wayne State College in May of 1959 with a music degree.  He married his wife Karen on May 31, 1959.  Bob was blessed with many gifts from God.  He was a musician, a businessman and a great gift of driving skills.

Bob is survived by his wife Karen, his daughters and sons-in-law Kelly and Dennis Martz of Norfolk, Kristi and Steve Huber of Omaha.  Grandchildren include Jennifer Martz, Stephanie Martz, Kimberly Martz, Jacob Huber and spouse Kelsey, Zachary Huber and Paige Huber.  Great grandchildren, Isaac, Annabelle, Elijah, Marcello, Mateo and Scarlett.  He is also survived by his brother Jim Green of Reeds Spring, Missouri and a sister-in-law Barb Pospisil of Norfolk.

Services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at Christ Lincoln Lutheran Church, 4325 Sumner St. Lincoln.

Visitation will be Monday, February 3, 2020 at Wyuka Funeral Home from 4:00-8:00 P.M. with family greeting friends from 5:00-7:00 P.M.

Burial will be Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at 3:30 P.M. at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Norfolk, Nebraska.

Memorials to Christ Lincoln Lutheran Ministry.

Joe A. Gloria age 79, beloved father, step father, grandfather and great grandfather, of Lincoln formerly of Scottsbluff, Nebraska passed away February 7, 2020.  He was born April 18, 1940 in McAllen, Texas to Joe A. Gloria and Refugia Baron.  Joe was a veteran of the U.S. Army and worked as a lineman for Nebraska Public Power.

Joe is survived by his wife, Mary G. Gloria, 8 children, 3 step-children, 22 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren.  He is preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Socorro F. Flores and Lydia F. Garcia.

Services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on February 22, 2020 at Wyuka Funeral Home.

Visitation will be held on February 21, 2020 from Noon until 5:00 P.M. at Wyuka Funeral Home.

Interment with military honors will be at Wyuka Cemetery.

He will be deeply missed.

Mai Thi ThuThuy, 84, of Lincoln, Nebraska passed away on February 12, 2020. She was born in Tra Vinh, Vietnam to the late Mai Van Trong and Nguyen Thi Sieng. ThuThuy loved to fish and attend to her beautiful garden. She worked at Lincoln Snack Company for over 15 years.

Those left to cherish ThuThuy’s memories are her husband of 64 years, Nam Nguyen of Lincoln; her daughters, Phuong Dailey of Fort Collins, Colorado; Chi Penner and her husband, Dave of Rogers, Arkansas; Monica (Tram) Dawson and her husband, Alan of Lincoln; Debbie Wood and her husband, Brian of Omaha; Anna Foster and her husband, James of Lincoln; her grandsons, Connor Dawson and his wife, Catherine of Lincoln; Colesun Wood of Omaha; her granddaughters, Rebekka Kinney of Fort Collins, Colorado; Stephanie Wheelock and her husband James of Rogers, Arkansas; Michelle Gardner and her husband, Richard of Rogers, Arkansas; Jessica Shiffermiller and her husband Scott of Lincoln; her great grandsons, Luis Wheelock; Christopher Gardner; Rex Shiffermiller; Kip Shiffermiller; her great granddaughters, Roxanne Kinney; Alice Kinney; Ellie Wheelock; Reagan Wheelock; Clara Gardner; Addie Gardner; Mia Shiffermiller.

She is preceded in death by her parents and sister, Mai Van Trong, Nguyen Thi Sieng, and Mai Thi Thu Van.

Visitation is Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Wyuka Funeral Home, 3600 “O” Street, Lincoln, NE 68510 from 1 to 5 p.m. A memorial will be held on Monday, February 17, 2020 at 10 a.m. Visitation on Monday from 9-10 a.m. A gravesite service will follow. Family requests no monetary donations. 

Notice is hereby given that the Special Meeting of Wyuka Board of Trustees will take place at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday February 19, 2020 in the Garden Room at Wyuka Funeral Home 3600 “O” Street, Lincoln NE.

AGENDA

Nadine J. Kern, 74, of Lincoln passed away on March 2. She was the born in Newman Grove to Elmer W. and Betsy (Thompson) Nelson on December 21, 1945. Older              brother Harley and younger brother Tommy made up the rest of the Nelson family, who lived on a farm in the rural St. Edward area. Nadine loved living on the farm and had many loving memories of her childhood there. Nadine graduated from Newman Grove Public School in 1963 and later attended UNL for one year as a music major.

Nadine met James (Jim) Kern at an event in Roca and later married him in Lincoln on May 24, 1975. They lived on Washington Street and Nadine worked in a child daycare before their son Kevin was born in 1979. The Kerns moved to rural Lincoln and Nadine was a stay at home mother to Kevin and son Corey when he made his arrival in 1981. In 1984, the Kerns moved to their current residence on 4531 Knox Street in Lincoln, where they welcomed daughter Katie in 1987. In 1994, when the kids were all in school full-time, Nadine began working in food service at Hawthorne Elementary for Lincoln Public Schools. When Hawthorne closed, Nadine transferred to Huntington Elementary and worked as the “Lunch Lady” there until she retired in 2011. She loved all children and they loved her cheerful smile and happy disposition. Nadine also loved animals. Some of her favorite things were humming, singing, playing the piano, writing songs, working in her flower gardens, cooking and baking pies, doing cross word and other puzzles in the newspaper, playing cards, and in her later years, attending musical and Broadway performances at the Lied Center.

She is survived by her husband James Kern, sons Kevin Carl Kern and Corey Lee Kern, daughter Katie Lynne Kern all of Lincoln. Best friend Vicki Walter-Winters of Lincoln. Brother Thomas Lee Nelson of Columbus and many beloved nieces and nephews. Nadine was preceded in death by per parents and brother Harley Nelson.

Service will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 6, 2020 at Wyuka Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 6^th from 9 a.m. until service time at Wyuka Funeral Home. Internment will be at Wyuka Cemetery. Memorials to the family for later designation. Online condolences can be left at www.wyuka.com

Wallace Stewart Livers, 80, of Lincoln passed away peacefully on March 8, 2020.  Stewart was born on October 29, 1939, in Ponca, Nebraska to Wiltrude (Hecker) and Wallace Livers.  He graduated from Missouri Valley High School in 1957 in Missouri Valley, Iowa, and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from Midland College in 1962.  He worked in the IT Departments at Lincoln Liberty Life Insurance Company, Woodmen Accident and Life Insurance Company (Assurity), and Ameritas.  Stewart retired from Ameritas in 2012.

Stewart is survived by his wife of 53 years, Claudia; son Kevin; daughter Jennifer; and granddaughter Isabel; brother-in-law Mark Westphalen (LuAnn) all of Lincoln.  Step-brothers Robert (Julie) of Des Moines, Iowa; James (Diana) of Red Wing, Minnesota; John (Linda) of Maple Grove, Minnesota; nieces, nephews and many family members and friends.  He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Richard; aunt and uncle, Verona and Hugh Rangeler.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 13, 2020 at 10:30 A.M. at Southwood Lutheran Church, 4301 Wilderness Hills Blvd.  Private family inurnment at Wyuka Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family, Southwood Lutheran Church, or to the Lincoln Food Bank c/o the Backpack Program.

COVID-19 Coronavirus **UPDATE** from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.  Public Event Guidance.

INFORMATION LINK

Notice is hereby given that the ANNUAL Meeting of Wyuka Board of Trustees will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday March 26, 2020, pursuant to Governor Rickett’s Executive order           NO. 20—03 CORONA VIRUS PUBLIC MEETINGS REQUIREMENT LIMITED WAIVER meeting taking place by Teleconference hosted in Lincoln NE.

AGENDA

Notice is hereby given that the Quarterly Meeting of Wyuka Board of Trustees will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday March 26, 2020, pursuant to Governor Rickett’s Executive order               NO. 20—03 CORONA VIRUS PUBLIC MEETINGS REQUIREMENT LIMITED WAIVER meeting taking place by Teleconference hosted in Lincoln NE. Join meeting by dialing 720-496-1607 Passcode 7869084. Download handouts at Wyuka.com

AGENDA

QUARTERLY MEETING MINUTES-12/20/2019

AUDIT 2019

CHAPEL CONTRACT

BANK ACCOUNT ACTIVITY

BANK MANAGEMENT

Jennifer H. Hoffman age 69, of Falls City, Nebraska formerly of Lincoln, passed away March 25, 2020.  She was born August 25, 1950 in Hampton, Nebraska to Leonard and Esther (Heider) Troester.

Jennifer is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Troy James and Joni Hoffman of Falls City, Nebraska, Grandchildren Frances, Anthony, Tucker and Emmett.  Brothers Myron Troester of Lincoln and Rich Troester of Omaha.  Nephews Justin of Lincoln, Chad of Omaha, niece Shauna of Omaha.  She was preceded in death by her husband James Hoffman, her parents and grandparents.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, March 30, 2020 at Wyuka Cemetery.

Visitation at Wyuka Funeral Home from 10:00 A.M. until service time on March 30th.  (Due to Covid-19, we will be following the CDC rules on gatherings in public).

Memorials to the family.

May 14, 1937-March 26, 2020

Shirley Joann Stroh Robertson, 82 died March 26,2020 in the care of Tabitha Hospice. Shirley was born in Haig, NE at home to John and Elizabeth (Schaneman) Stroh. She was the second youngest of 7 children. She graduated from Scottsbluff High School in 1955 and worked at the Telephone Company.

She married Richard E. Robertson on November 10, 1957 they divorced in 1984. She was a homemaker most of her life and raised three children. She was a waitress at Bishop’s Restaurant, worked as a nanny, and was a Senior Companion for 10 years.

Shirley and Dick established the Eagle’s Club in Norfolk in the 1970’s and Shirley served as President and Past President of the Auxiliary. She also had a cooking club for her daughter and friends during the same time period. Shirley was a kind and generous soul, especially with her family, even when she didn’t have much to share. She had a wonderful smile, loved attending family events, music, sports and the Huskers!

She is survived by her children and their spouses, Pam & Steve Drda, R. Michael & Sharon Robertson, and Jeff & Beth Robertson; six grandchildren, Mick Drda and partner Jasmine Sheetz, Bree Drda, Jennifer Robertson, Donny Robertson, Brittany & Phaniso Shaba, Devin Robertson; great-grandchild Nathaniel Shaba; two sisters, Violet Rein of Scottsbluff, Jackie Merrigan of Paul, ID, one brother John (Vicki) Stroh of Woodsboro, MD, one brother-in-law Gary Hahn of Scottsbluff, one sister-in-law Norma Stroh of Sydney and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters Betty Heilbrun and Jeri Hahn, one brother Roy Stroh, three brothers-in-law and one nephew.

Memorials to Foundation@Tabitha.org. in lieu of flowers.

A celebration of life will be held July 11, 2020 at 11 am at Wyuka Funeral Home. Condolences may be left @ wyuka.com. Internment will be Fairview Cemetery in Scottsbluff, NE at a later date.