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Loren Wetjen
Loren Wetjen, 81, of Columbus, Nebraska died Friday, February 15, 2002 at Beverly Healthcare in Columbus. Services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Monday, February 18, 2002 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Roland A. Jank & Richard Bringewatt officiating. Interment will be at the Christ Lutheran Cemetery in rural Columbus.
Visitation will be held at Gass Haney Funeral Home on Sunday, February 17, 2002 from 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM and at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Monday, February 18, 2002 from 1:00 PM until service time. There will be a family prayer service at 1:45 PM Monday at the church.
Loren Wetjen was born
October 23, 1920 in Tekamah, Nebraska to Lewis and Mabel (Redding) Wetjen. He graduated from Fremont High School. On August 17, 1941 Loren and Alice Krumland were united in marriage at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus, Nebraska. They moved to California and on September 5, 1942 Loren joined the US Army Air Force. He served his country until January 23, 1946. During his military stay, Loren was decorated with the American Campaign Medal, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the WW II Victory Medal. He obtained the rank of Corporal. After moving back to Columbus after the war, Loren worked for his father-in-law at Krumland and Sons. He then worked for Hoessel Electric, Union Pacific Railroad and for 15 years at Behlen Manufacturing. He started his own electrical business in the early 1970 which he ran for almost 30 years. He was a Master Electrician.
Loren was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Eagles, VFW, American Legion, Lutheran Laymen's League, Immanuel Couples Club and the Forum (coffee) Club. He enjoyed bowling and playing cards.
Loren is survived by:
Spouse - Alice Wetjen - Columbus, NE
Daughter - Sue (Al) Jarecki - Columbus, NE
Son - Dick (Betty) Wetjen - Columbus, NE
Son - Steve (Michelle) Wetjen - Columbus, NE
Daughter-in-law - Kathy Wetjen - Omaha, NE
10 Grandchildren
3 Great-Grandchildren
Loren was preceded in death by:
Father - Lewis Wetjen
Mother - Mabel (Redding) Wetjen
Infant Son - Lew Wetjen
Son - Lon Wetjen
Elizabeth Ellen Schreiber
Elizabeth Ellen Schreiber, 85 of Columbus, Nebraska died Tuesday, February 12, 2002 at Columbus Community Hospital.
Services are Friday, February 15, 2002 at 11:00 AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Rev. Richard Bringewatt and Rev. Roland A. Jank officiating. Private family interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 14, 2002 at Gass Haney Funeral Home from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, there will be no visitation at the church. There will be a family prayer service at 10:45 AM Friday at the church.
Elizabeth Ellen Schreiber was born
December 6, 1916 near Genoa, Nebraska to Wallace F. and Rose (Schroeder) Travers. She attended rural school and graduated from Fullerton High School in 1933. Ellen attended Nebraska Central College and Midland College and started her teaching career in rural Nance County. She married David Schreiber of Monroe, Nebraska on August 2, 1939, they lived in Monroe where they owned and operated a grocery store. Ellen continued teaching in rural schools and in Platte Center and Monroe. She resumed her education, receiving a bachelors degree in elementary education from Midland Lutheran College in 1968. She retired in 1982 and move to Columbus in 1985. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and a charter member of the Monroe American Legion Auxiliary.
Elizabeth is survived by:
Son - Kenneth Schreiber - Columbus, NE
Son - David (Bev) Schreiber - Columbus, NE
Son - Frederick (Beverly) Schreiber - Omaha, NE
Grandson - Travis Schreiber
Grandson - Jonathan Schreiber
Elizabeth was preceded in death by:
Parents: Wallace F. and Rose (Schroeder) Travers
Husband: David Schreiber
Sister: Ruth Ann Downing
Maurice Shockey
Maurice Shockey, 77, of Columbus, Nebraska died Thursday, December 12, 2002 at Bryan LGH East Hospital in Lincoln, Nebraska.
A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, December 17, 2002, 10:30 A.M. at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Timothy White officiating. Interment will be at the Arborville Cemetery, rural Polk, Nebraska at 2:00 P.M. with military honors by American Legion Hartman Post # 84. Visitation will be held on Monday, December 16 from 4:00 - 8:00 P.M. at Gass Haney Funeral Home.
Maurice D. Shockey was born
April 12, 1925 in Polk County Nebraska to John Patton and Pearl (Colby) Shockey. He attended York High School. He entered the US Navy on July 13, 1943 and served on the USS LST 226. Maurice was in the Pacific Theatre during WW II and was honorably discharged on March 4, 1946. Maurice married Wilma Orr on July 20, 1947. He owned and operated Hilder-Shockey Jewelry Store in York, Nebraska for 40 years. He retired and moved to Columbus. Maurice married Nina Penfield on March 17, 1990 at Trinity Lutheran Church. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, a lifetime member of the American Legion and VFW in Columbus and York, and the Elks Club in York. He was a member of the Nebraska and South Dakota Jewelers Association and an Admiral in the Nebraska Navy.
Maurice is survived by:
Wife - Nina Shockey - Columbus, NE
Son - Rick (Nancy) Shockey - Waco, NE
Step-Daughter - Lisa Tobiason - Lincoln, NE
Step-Daughter - Shari (Bob) Haiar - Humphrey, NE
Step-Son - Alan (Tina) Penfield - Chappell, NE
Brother - Leonard Shockey - York, NE
9 - Grandchildren
2 - Great-Grandchildren
Maurice was preceded in death by:
Parents: John Patton and Pearl (Colby) Shockey
Wife: Wilma (Orr) Shockey
Brother: Raymond Shockey
Grandson: Teddy Tobiason
Granddaughter: Cassie Haiar
Kendra Michelle Williams
Kendra Michelle Williams, 3 month old daughter of Robert and Antrina (Steiner) Williams of Schuyler, Nebraska died Saturday, December 14, 2002 at the Children's Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. Kendra was born
September 18, 2002 in Columbus, Nebraska.
Services will be held on Saturday, December 21, 2002 at 10:00 AM at the Gass Haney Funeral Home with Rev. Pat Cool officiating. Interment will be at the Columbus Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to family choice.
Kendra is survived by:
Parents - Robert and Antrina Williams - Schuyler, NE
Grandparents - Ronald & Mary Williams - Columbus, NE
Grandmother - MaryAnn Steiner - Las Vegas, NV
Great-Grandmother - LaVetta Williams - Grand Island, NE
Aunt - Julie Shonka - Schuyler, NE
Uncle - J.R. Steiner - Las Vegas, NV
Harold E. Zimmer
Harold E. Zimmer, 86, of Columbus, Nebraska died Monday, December 23, 2002 at Mory's Haven in Columbus.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church on Friday, December 27, 2002 at 10:30 AM with Fr. Mark Bridgman officiating. Interment will be at the Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Columbus. Visitation will be held on Thursday, from 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home and after 6:00 P.M. at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church, with a 7:00 PM vigil service. Visitation will be held on Friday, from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM. at Gass Haney Funeral Home.
Harold E. Zimmer was born
June 23, 1916 in North Platte, Nebraska to Albert and Ida (Trofholz) Zimmer. He married Barbara M. Ryba on April 23, 1941 in Columbus, Nebraska. Harold was a farmer, he worked for the ASCS, Mid-State Motors and retired from K-C Auto Supply. He also worked for the Bismark Township as an assessor. Harold was a member of St. Bonaventure Catholic Church. He was an avid sportsman and loved going hunting and fishing.
Harold is survived by:
Wife - Barbara M. Zimmer - Columbus, NE
Daughter - Ruth (Larry) Marr - Columbus, NE
Son - Kenneth (Joy) Zimmer - Duncan, NE
Son - Robert (Judy) Zimmer - Omaha, NE
Brother - LaVern (Marie) Zimmer - Columbus, NE
Grandson - Jaden Zimmer
Grandson - Lance Zimmer
Grandson - Shan Zimmer
Granddaughter - Kallen Zimmer
Granddaughter - Melissa Sanne
Grandson - Kenton Zimmer
Grandson - Kyle Zimmer
Grandson - Kirk Zimmer
Granddaughter - Crystal Marr
Great-Granddaughter - Samantha Zimmer
Great-Granddaughter - Abby Zimmer
Great-Grandson - Tyler Sanne
Harold was preceded in death by:
Parents: Albert and Ida (Trofholz) Zimmer
Brother: Edward Zimmer
Sister: Isabelle Carwile
Lee Charles Stinson
Lee Charles Stinson, 52, of Alling, Germany, formerly of Columbus, Nebraska, died April 5, 2002 at his home in Germany. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, April 28, 2002 at 3:00 PM in the Junior High School Auditorium at the Munich International School in Germany. A private family graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 3, 2002 at the Columbus Cemetery. A memorial service celebrating Lee's life, will be held at the Gass Haney Funeral Home at 1:00 PM on Saturday, August 3, 2002.
Lee was born
March 5, 1950 in Annapolis, Maryland to Charles and Tina (Dadds) Stinson. They moved to Ames, Iowa and then to Columbus, Nebraska. His father's career took the family to Albuquerque, New Mexico for three years and he gained a little sister Kim during that time. As a sixth grader, he returned with his family to Columbus where he always considered his roots to be. He set high goals for himself and achieved recognition in academics and sports, especially tennis, during his high school years. Lifetime friendships were formed in the Columbus High School Band. One of these friends, Katie McCamley was later to become his bride.
Upon graduating from Columbus High, Lee entered the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York. In spite of, or perhaps because of, the rigorous discipline enforced upon them, he and his cadet friends expended a great deal of energy and creativity contriving pranks to play upon one another and these stories have become the most enduring legacy of those West Point years.
After his four years at West Point, Lee married his high school sweetheart. His primary posts as a young officer were in El Paso, Texas and in Mannheim and Darmstadt, Germany. The bonds formed abroad were to affect his future permanently because he embraced not only the people he encountered, but Germany as a whole and he gained an international perspective that was to guide him toward the next stage of his career.
The decision to move into the field of electronics was not a random one. Seeking a company in which colleagues treated one another with respect and caring, Lee knew from his father's experience that Dale Electronics based in Columbus was the right choice. Dales also offered him the possibility of working internationally. After gaining experience in Columbus and Norfolk, Nebraska, Lee took a year off to earn a masters degree at the American Graduate School of International Management in Glendale, Arizona. During that year he also became the proud father of Perry Nash Stinson. In the course of those young adult years in the USA his family of friends grew too.
In 1981, Lee and Katie packed up dog, cat and baby to resettle in Bavaria where Lee worked in Dales' Munich office, which was eventually absorbed by Vishay Electronics. Having learned the ins and outs of the electronics industry in Europe, Lee was well equipped for his next career move which was to establish a European presence for TTI, a Texas-based distributor of electronic components. Starting in his basement with one telephone, one fax machine and one loyal colleague, Lee took a father's pride in nurturing TTI's European operations into a company that included a vast network of employees with large warehouse and sales facilities in Puchheim, Germany, plus sales offices throughout Europe and the United Kingdom. A sense of humor, a sense of teamwork and a sense of family were the ingredients of his management style. He knew every employee's name and every employee knew his laugh.
Lee was a people person who modeled his life after his own Dad's. In his final conversation with Perry, his words were "We're a good team." Everybody who was close to Lee knew the good feeling of being on his team.
Lee is survived by:
Spouse - Kathy (McCamley) Stinson - Alling, Germany,
Son - Perry Stinson - Edinburgh, Scotland
Sister - Kimberly (Mike) Querry - Papillion, NE
Nephew - Ryan Querry - Papillion, NE
Lee was preceded in death by:
Father - Charles Stinson
Mother - Christine "Tina" (Dadds) Stinson
Sister - Connie Stinson
Elvera Stohr
Elvera Stohr, 79, of Columbus, Nebraska died Sunday, April 28, 2002 at Bryan LGH East in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Services will be held at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Columbus, Nebraska on Wednesday, May 01, 2002 at 10:30 AM with Rev. Roland A. Jank officiating. Interment will be at Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Columbus. Visitation will be held at Gass Haney Funeral Home on Tuesday, April 30, 2002 from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM and at Immanuel Lutheran Church on Wednesday, May 1, 2002 from 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM. There will be a family prayer service on Wednesday at 10:15 AM at the church.
Elvera Rosalie Stohr was born
December 12, 1922 in rural Columbus, Nebraska to Emil and Anna Rosalie (Wurdeman) Hake. She married Arthur Stohr on June 27, 1953 at Christ Lutheran Church. She worked at Dale Electronics in the shipping department. Elvera was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and the Evening Guild at the church. She was a past member of the Couple's Club and a member of the Widow's Club at Immanuel Lutheran Church. She lived in the Platte Center and Columbus area all of her life.
Elvera is survived by:
Son - Keith Stohr - Columbus, NE
Son - Mark Stohr - Lincoln, NE
Brother - Clarence Hake - Columbus, NE
Brother - Helmuth (Letha) Hake - Columbus, NE
Sister - Edna (Harold) Mohlman - Platte Center, NE
Sister - Luetta Mohr - Lincoln, NE
Sister-in-law - Emma Loseke - Scottsbluff, NE
Elvera was preceded in death by:
Parents: Emil and Anna Rosalie (Wurdeman) Hake
Husband: Arthur Stohr
