Jeannine B. Wilson

6/13/1930 – 8/5/2022

Age 92 – Preceded in death by husband, Don; parents, Guy and Edith Adams. Survived by children, Don, Steve (Debbie) and Scott (Michele) Wilson; grandchildren, Robert, Ashley, Jake (Kendra), Heidi Moseman, Ben (Cristina), Nick, Jon and Sophie; great grandson, Tate; brother, Dick (Louise); a host of other loving family and friends.

Funeral Service: 11 AM Thursday (8/11/2022) with Visitation from 9:30-11 AM at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 15002 Blondo Street, Omaha, NE. Burial at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Omaha, NE. Memorials to the family.

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel – 2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE – 402-496-9000  www.RoederMortuary.com

Rev. Charles A. Gierke

3/10/1941 – 8/5/2022

Omaha –      Charles Arnold Gierke was born March 10, 1941, in Billings, Montana, the first of five children born to Arnold and Lillian (Schmeichel) Gierke. On March 30, 1941, he was baptized into the death and resurrection of his Lord Jesus Christ at Hardin Lutheran Mission, Hardin, MT. Charles lived in Hardin until moving with the family to Butte, MT, when his father became the pastor of St. Mark Lutheran Church. Charles confirmed his Baptismal faith on Pentecost Sunday, June 5, 1955. His Confirmation verse was 2 Corinthians 5:15, He died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, but unto Him which died for them, and rose again.

Charles attended a year of high school in Butte. Then, in preparation for the pastoral ministry in The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, he left home to attend Concordia High School in Portland, OR. Prior to beginning college, Charles took part in a Walther League-sponsored program as a Caravaner. He and his team traveled to the Midwest, visiting and working with youth and youth leaders, leading Bible studies, and initiating or participating in various other church activities. He then continued his pastoral education at Concordia Jr. College in Portland, OR; Concordia Sr. College in Ft. Wayne, IN; and Concordia Theological Seminary in Springfield, IL, with a 3rd year Seminary vicarage assignment at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church/School in Wauwatosa, WI.

He briefly met his future wife, Joyce Duchow, on a train trip with a college roommate. It wasn’t until several years and trips later when he decided she was The One. Prior to beginning his vicarage year in Wauwatosa, Charles and Joyce were joined in holy matrimony at Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Flint, MI, on August 1, 1965. Their marriage was blessed with five children: Gail, Paul, John, Karin, and Sean.

Charles graduated from the Seminary on May 26, 1967. On June 25, 1967, he was ordained into the ministry of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod by his father at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Belvidere, IL. His first Call was as a missionary-at-large to west Flint, MI, where he and Joyce initiated and continued the process of starting a new congregation, St. Andrew Lutheran Church. With his dedicated work ethic and her music and organ abilities, Charles always said they made a good pair: he worked and she played!

In 1974, Charles also served as the presiding pastor to assist in forming Hope Lutheran Church in Linden, MI. He and Joyce continued their ministry in the following congregations: Bethel Lutheran Church/School, Westmont, IL; Immanuel Lutheran Church/School, Columbus, NE; and St. Mark Lutheran Church/Preschool, Omaha, NE. He retired from active parish ministry on March 31, 2006.

During his years of ministry, Charles was active on various boards and commissions in the districts where he served, including as a mentor for the Consecrated Stewards program in the Nebraska District, and was an invited participant at several synodical stewardship conferences. He was also involved in the communities in which he lived, using the gifts God had given him throughout his life: police chaplain; religious columnist; hospital board of ethics member; speaker in radio ministry—one of his school-age skills he continued as an adult; and member of Rotary International, receiving the Paul Harris Fellow award from the Rotary Foundation.

In ministry and in retirement, Charles was a Godly mentor. He supervised a deaconess, several vicars, participated in the PALS (Post-Seminary Applied Learning and Support) program, and worked in Omaha with Sudanese men preparing for the pastorate. Gifted by God in the areas of missions and stewardship, he passionately promoted these in his family life as well as with his church members and friends. He was also an excellent Bible teacher. Ask any of his children how well he knew the Scriptures when their misbehavior needed correcting or when their challenges in life needed a fatherly piece of advice!

Some of the most memorable times with Charles had to do with his quick wit and sense of humor. He often could not remember the punchline of a joke, which made his telling of the joke funnier. Unless he was in the pulpit preaching, you never knew if he was pulling your leg! He was a teaser. He gave nicknames to people, especially family members. He enjoyed storytelling, including stories of when he was young.

However, Charles would not have listed any of these “facts of life” as being important in the long run. Rather, his confession of faith was of utmost importance: He was first and foremost a loved, redeemed, forgiven child of God, and he would have told you it was only by the power of God’s Spirit working in him that he could fulfill any of these roles. He knew the grace and mercy of God in his life and practiced it with his family, friends, and parishioners. An admonition was frequently followed by a hug or a prayer or both. He was a good listener and a thought-filled advisor. He used any opportunity to bring Jesus into a conversation. He told you often that he loved you. A frequent good-bye phrase of his was: “God bless you. I love you.” He was a humble servant for the Lord and for others.

Charles continued to live faith-fully for the Lord until the morning of August 5, 2022, when the Lord said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant! Enter into the joy of your Lord,” and took him Home. He was predeceased by his parents; two sisters, Judith Gierke and Karen Gehrke; one great-grandchild; several brothers- and sisters-in-law; a niece; and a nephew. Remaining to cherish his memory are his wife, Joyce; children: Gail (David) Black, Paul (Jennifer), John (Tonya), Karin (Thane) Jensen, and Sean; 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; two brothers: Eugene (Linda) and Timothy (Barbara), and brother-in-law, Wil Gehrke; and numerous other relatives and friends.

     Thanks be to God, who has given Charles the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ! 1 Corinthians 15:57

Visitation Wednesday August 24th from 9:00 – 10:00 AM with Memorial Service at 10:00 AM (8/24/22) at Divine Shepherd Lutheran Church 15005 Q Street Omaha, NE. 68137

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to: Concordia University Nebraska www.cune.edu, Orphan Grain Train www.ogt.org, Concordia Seminary St. Louis www.csl.edu,  or Mission Central of LCMS Missions https://missioncentral.us.

 

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel – 2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE – 402-496-9000 www.RoederMortuary.com

 

Ruth Ann Davis

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Kenneth (Paul) Jensen

Kenneth (Paul) Jensen

Our beloved Paul was born in Lincoln, NE to parents Kenneth and Dorothy Jensen (Shaffer) on December 26, 1958.  During his younger years, Paul moved where his father’s U.S. Air Force orders sent the family including Altus, OK; Bellevue, NE; and Gretna, NE.  Paul enjoyed participating in Boy Scouts where he ultimately earned the prestigious badge of Eagle Scout at the unprecedented age of 13.  Paul graduated from Omaha South High School in 1976 where he played quarterback for the football team.

Paul married Sandy Montalbano in Omaha, NE in 1993 and was proud of the resulting addition of stepson Kevin Lesac.  In 1996, daughter Erin was born.  Paul loved telling stories of Kevin and Erin as they grew up whether it was Kevin’s love for cars or Erin wearing outfits and dancing.

While growing up in Lincoln, NE, Paul enjoyed living near Memorial Stadium where he sold parking spaces in the family front yard for Saturday gamedays.  While living in Altus, OK, the Jensen household was perhaps the only one in Oklahoma in the 1970’s with loyal Husker fans displaying Paul’s “Go Big Red!” sign in the front yard.

Paul was always fascinated by aircraft after growing up around the Air Force and had jobs working for airlines such as Air Atlanta, Braniff, Midway and TWA.  Paul’s travels for the industry he loved took him to Atlanta, GA; Kansas City, MO; Little Rock, AR; and Phoenix, AZ.  While working for the airlines, Paul returned to college determined to and ultimately earning his Bachelor’s Degree from UNO.  Early on, Paul’s airline career took many unexpected turns where several of the airlines he worked for changed hands or went bankrupt.  Paul’s encouragement to others for a positive attitude and perseverance for victory, just as he always displayed in his confidence in his beloved Nebraska Cornhuskers being capable of pulling out a win in the fourth quarter of a football game, shined through in his own life when working through many airline bankruptcies his dedication and perseverance earned him a position with Southwest Airlines.  Paul started at the bottom at Southwest quickly climbing the ladder over the years where he eventually served as Station Manager for the majority of his career in Little Rock, AR, and eventually Omaha, NE where he was very proud to have led his team to a Station of the Year award.  Paul served on several local boards including representation with Millard Public Schools and the UNO Aviation Institute.

Survived by many nieces and nephews who all enjoyed their Uncle Paul’s willingness to jump in and play games including his self-created annual Thanksgiving “Turkey Bowl,” a game of family street football whether rain, shine, or snow.  It did not matter how cold it was outside, Uncle Paul was organizing a friendly but intense family sport!  Uncle Paul never forgot a birthday and could often be found on the greens golfing, proud to have had a witnessed Hole In One!  You will be missed, Uncle Paul, but some of your traditions will live on with all of us you played so hard with.

Survived by his former wife Sandy Jensen (Montalbano), daughter Erin Jensen, and stepson Kevin (Ashley) Lesac all of Omaha, NE ; sisters Patricia (Wade) Tysdal of Johnson Lake, NE and JoAnn Stenglein of Omaha, NE; brother Jimmy (Debra) Jensen of Weeki Wachi, FL; and fiancé Kellie Boston of Omaha, NE, Kellie’s children and several of her grandchildren whom Paul was proud to talk about.  Preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Dorothy Jensen (Shaffer); sister Debra LaBar (Jensen); niece Angela LaBar; brother-in-law Ben (JoAnn) Stenglein of Omaha, NE.  Paul graduated from Omaha South High School in 1976 and was a retired 30 plus year employee of Southwest Airlines serving as Station Manager for several years in Omaha, NE.    VISITATION:  Saturday, August 13, 2-4, at Roeder Mortuary, Gretna, NE.  Memorials to the University of Nebraska Foundation-Aviation Institute.

Roeder Mortuary, Gretna Chapel

11710 Standing Stone Gretna, NE.

402-332-0090 www.roedermortuary.com

Amelia Constancia Pusl “Pat”

May 9, 1915 – July 31, 2022

Amelia, always known as Pat or Patsy, was the oldest child of George and Alvina Manthey.

She was raised as a child of pioneers who were among the first homesteaders to acquire land in 1912 in the newly opened Rosebud Reservation in Tripp County, South Dakota. Their new town, Colome, six miles away, was at the end of the newly constructed Chicago and Northwestern Railroad line.

There were no roads, only trails or other community improvements. Her parents, together with other new families, helped establish roads, build a school, church, and a telephone system along with other improvements needed to establish a community.

She attended Colome’s new country school, (Liberty School District No. 25), then in 1932 graduated from Colome’s newly established high school. Following that she spent a year with an uncle and aunt in Altamont, Kansas while attending a vocational school. Then the Depression years came, and she was unable to find immediate employment. When she did, her first job was at the Tripp County Court House as one of the clerks of President Roosevelt’s National highway building programs. She made $12.00 a week.

In 1935 Pat and Frank Pusl were married in Winner, SD. Shortly afterward they moved to the Rosebud Indian Agency in South Dakota where Frank opened a barber shop, and they established a home. Pat found a job as Clerk of the Todd County Selective Service Board. They lived in Rosebud until the first month of WWII when Frank enlisted in the Coast Guard and was stationed in St. Louis, MO. While living in St Louis, she became an employee of the Corps of Engineers involved in inspection and shipping of war supplies.

After the war ended, they made their home in Omaha, NE where their daughter Beth was born. A few years later, she gained employment once again with the Corps of Engineers. She worked for the district office, retiring in 1976 after 29 years. Retirement provided time to better enjoy her beloved family. She always felt having them close by was a special blessing.

Pat was a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE), American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), and RODEO (an association of Corps of Engineers retirees). For ten years she served on the Board of Habitat for Humanity.

She enjoyed several things including traveling with family or bus groups, collecting rocks, fossils, and family ‘treasures’ entrusted to her and now a welcome source of information for the younger members of her family. She refinished all the woodwork, removed wallpaper, and painted the walls in their home several times over the years. This was a source of considerable pride to her. She corresponded with many people including some from her country school years and remained close to her South Dakota land and roots. Gardening, yard work and maintaining many varieties of plants both inside and out were a special source of fun to her throughout the years. She always had a beautifully groomed yard! She enjoyed listening to music and entertaining guests, both family and friends throughout the years, yet always set aside time for sewing, knitting, crocheting, reading, a bit of volunteering and devoting time to her beloved church.

Pat was preceded in death by her husband Frank Pusl, parents George and Alvina Manthey, her brothers and sisters-in-law Jack (Donna) and Mike (Vivian) Manthey, and son-in-law Jerry Schueler Sr.

She leaves behind those loved ones who were part of her life: Daughter Beth Schueler, granddaughter Dawn (Keith) Nelson, grandsons Skip (Sarah) Schueler and Jay (Meggie Bravo) Schueler, great-grandchildren Heather (Zach) Gerch, Derick Nelson, and Jilliann Schueler, and great-great-grandchildren Amelia and Maddux Gerch, along with nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She will be laid to rest in her hometown of Colome, SD, August 22, 2022.

Our loved one asked to be remembered by contributing to your favorite charity in lieu of flowers.

For further details see masonfh.com

Katherine J. Hall

August 5, 1956 – July 24, 2022

Katherine Joan Hall was born August 5, 1956, in Omaha, Nebraska, to Jimmie F. Hall II & Katherine P. Hall. She graduated from Central High. She was married to Milford Mitchell, and had five kids. Katherine also attended college, worked at First National Bank, and was involved with the P.A.C.E. program. She attended many churches; Church of the Resurrection, Christ Temple, Tabernacle of Faith C.O.G.I.C., Eagles Nest, and the list goes on to becoming a Jehovah’s Witness.

Katherine devoted her life nurturing her 5 children, 17 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren.

Katherine is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brothers. She leaves behind to celebrate her homegoing; her 3 sons, Milford II, Maurice, Mario, 2 daughters, Quanda, Monique, Brothers & Sisters, Timothy Hall (deceased), James Hall III & Sherri Hall, Donald Hall (deceased), Andra & Earl Harrison, Jon & Larry Hall, As well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and play sisters; Toni, Carmen, Regina, Deloris, Mildred, and other relatives & friends.

She was an inspiration to a lot of people.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Katherine on Friday August 5, 2022, 10:00 AM at Roeder Mortuary – Ames Chapel.  The service will be live streamed on the Roeder Mortuary – Ames Chapel Facebook Page. Link to Facebook Page at www.RoederMortuary.com

Roeder Mortuary, 4932 Ames Ave, Omaha NE 68104 (402) 453-5600   www.RoederMortuary.com

Fred Willis

12/15/1932 – 7/31/2022

 

Omaha – A kind and devoted husband, father, and public servant, Fred employed his talents, love, and energy in support of his family and vision to improve the lives of others, accomplishing all with joy, modesty, and grace.

Born in New Orleans on December 15, 1932, Fred was the fifth of eight children born to Hillious Willis and Louvenia “Mother” Blackamore Willis. After graduating from Booker T. Washington High School in 1951, Fred enlisted in the U.S. Airforce, serving as an airplane Radio Operator, where first he ensured that ground radar systems could track airplanes and later being responsible for transporting supplies and personnel. Earning the rank of Airman First Class, Fred honorably discharged from the service in June 1955. From there, he went on to attend Dillard University where he studied Sociology, met Rhoma Moore – his wife of 62 years, and pledged Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.

Upon graduation, Fred moved his new family to St. Louis. Here he was employed as a case-worker at the Pruitt-Igoe Housing Project and began his life of service in earnest as he worked to organize tenants at the housing project, umpired Little League baseball, and attended Washington University, earning his Masters’ Degree in Social Work, with a concentration in Community Development.

After being recruited by good friend Virgil Carr (now deceased), Fred again moved his family – this time out west to Omaha, NE — to take a job with Omaha Family Services where he continued his work as a community activist: he renewed his efforts with tenant organization in public housing, served on the boards of the Urban League and Head Start, and was active with the local chapters of the NAACP and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, serving as both the chapter’s Polemarch and Treasurer.

Fred’s retirement years were also marked by service. Having joined Calvin Memorial Presbyterian Church with his family in the early 70s, Fred later became a church deacon and continued to serve with New Life Presbyterian Church after the two churches merged until his health declined. He was an AARP volunteer, teaching computer skills to members; a VA and DAV volunteer; and Fred – a long-time diabetic himself – volunteered to support diabetic issues.

Fred is survived by his sister Iola Willis Washington and two brothers, Clifford and Hillard Willis of St. Louis. Four siblings preceded him in death: Dorothy Willis LaMotte, Alvin Willis, Mathilde Willis Reed, and Lou Willis Washington.

Treasuring his memory, Fred leaves a host of nephews and nieces; six grandchildren (Sean and Sydney Baumeister; Malik, Nia, Kinaya, & Zane Willis); Rhoma June Willis — wife of 62 years, and his three children Fred Jr., (Patricia) John Kenneth, and Sharon Kay (Arthur) who will fondly remember their father’s love of lists, cutting of newspaper clippings, obsession with CNN and all things news related, his penchant for filing EVERYTHING; most importantly, they will cherish his example of how to live life and his supportive and patient love.

Airman First Class; brother, husband, father, grandpa, uncle; community activist; fraternity brother, Fred well lived a life of service, embodying the motto of his beloved Kappa Fraternity: ”Achievement In Every Field Of Human Endeavor.

Visitation Wednesday 4 – 6 PM at Roeder Mortuary.

Funeral Service 11:00 AM Thursday ( 8/11/22)  at New Life Presbyterian Church 4060 Pratt Street Omaha, NE. Interment Omaha National Cemetery.

 

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – Ames Chapel

4932 Ames Ave – Omaha, NE – 402-453-5600

www.RoederMortuary.com

Wilfred “ Fred “ Edward Scott

Born: Dundee, Scotland on November 8, 1940 Entered into Rest: Omaha, Nebraska on July 25, 2022, Age 81 Survived By: Wife, Carol Anne Scott, Children, Pamela Scott, Kenneth Scott, Stepdaughter,  Kimberly Shaffer, 5 Grandchildren Preceded in Death By: Father, Fred Scott; Mother, Sadie Smith Scott; and Sister, Isabel Scott Fred retired from the Royal Navy. He moved to Omaha, NE in 1999 and married his wife, Carol, in 2000. He worked as an assistant manager at Ace Hardware and retired in 2013. He led an active retired life with traveling, bowling and golfing.

Visitation Friday 10:00 – 11:00 AM with Memorial Service 11:00 AM (8/12/22)  at Northwest Hills United Church 9334 Fort Street Omaha NE.

Memorials to NE Humane Society or to the family.

 

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel

2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE – 402-496-9000

www.RoederMortuary.com

Dorothy A. Hostetter

4/28/1933 – 7/31/2022

Omaha – Preceded in death by husband Robert. Survived by sons Bryan (Lily) Hostetter, Jeff (Robin) Hostetter, grandchildren Alex, Ben, Sam, Holley, Lindsey, siblings Betty Kuhn (Bob), Herman (Bud) Witt (Jane), family and friends.

Visitation Thursday 12 – 1 PM at Roeder Mortuary. Funeral Service 1:00 PM Thursday (8/4/22) at Roeder Mortuary. Memorials to American Lung Association.

 

Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – 108th Street Chapel

2727 N 108th St – Omaha, NE – 402-496-9000

www.RoederMortuary.com

Timothy Leon West

SEPT. 20, 1966 – JULY 24, 2022

Timothy West of Crescent, IA. died unexpectedly at his home Sunday evening.  He was a Security Guard and an Army Veteran.

Timothy is survived by his 3 children; Timothy R., Alisha & Adam., 4 gr, children; mother  Judith Markey; 2 sisters Toni P. Hayes & Teresa Young; former wife Holly West; Aunts, Uncles, Cousins & Friends.

Preceded in death by Father, Raymond O. West.

Memorial Services will be at 2pm Aug, 02 at Roeder Mortuary 2727 N 108 St. Omaha, Ne.

Burial will be at a later date.

Memorials to the Family.