Tracy Joy Gabriel
Tracy Joy Preusker Gabriel, 58, Lincoln, Nebraska, passed away unexpectedly on December 8, 2018. Tracy was born in Norfolk, Nebraska on April 22, 1960 to Tim and Marilyn Preusker. The family moved to St. Joseph, MO in 1968 where she attended school Lafayette High School. She was a majorette and loved twirling fire. She graduated in 1978.
She attended Northwest Missouri State University studying Interior Design. She met Kevin Gabriel in 1979 and they were married in St. Joseph in 1981.
They settled in Lincoln, Nebraska where she home schooled her 2 children Kyle and Rachel through the 6th grade. She volunteered regularly at Lincoln Christian School and spent her life as a homemaker. She dedicated herself to instilling Christian values to her children and her 5 grandchildren.
She was a shining example of a giving and caring lady who always looked for the good in everyone. Tracy was a very talented seamstress making 100’s of dresses, costumes, blankets and quilts for her family. She was an active member of Lincoln Berean and enjoyed Bible studies and fellowship with her friends. She continued her giving ways to the very end as she was a registered organ donor.
She is survived by her parents Tim and Marilyn Preusker of Lincoln; her husband Kevin and children Kyle Anthony (Billie) Gabriel and Rachel Joy (Aaron Joseph) Weigman; her grandchildren Karter Timothy and Kolton Wade Gabriel, Olivia Joy, Logan Joseph and Alexis Grace Weigman; her brother Todd Preusker (Diane) and lifelong friend Kathy Shorba (John), and dozens of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Family and friends are invited to A Celebration of Tracy’s Life was on Friday December 14, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Lincoln Berean Church, 6400 South 70th Street in Lincoln, Nebraska.
In lieu of flowers, make donations to the family for Tracy’s grandchildren’s Lincoln Christian School education fund.
Funeral Home assisting is Aspen Mortuary, 4822 Cleveland Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68504. To view an on-line obituary or email condolences please visit Aspen Mortuary’s website at www.aspenaftercare.com.
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Kevin, Rachel, and Kyle, Thank you for sharing Tracy’s last few days with me. It means more than you will ever know. Rest in peace, beautiful lady. Fly high with the Angels. 🙏😇💜
I met Tracy 30 years ago while attending Bible studies at her neighbor (Piper’s) home. She was such a beautiful gentle spirited woman,who opened her home to the children so their mom’s could study and learn together. There was a sweet something about her that made anyone in the room feel unconditionally loved.
Her smile was always genuine and seemed to come from a place of joy deep within her heart. The Bible studies were long ago, but over the years,on the occasion of seeing her in a grocery store, etc… her joyful smile and conversation would light up my day.
I will carry the beautiful image of her always. Her gentleness was evident to all!
I have just learned of the passing of a lady that was beautiful inside and out! I am so in shock. The only comforting thought is that she is with her beloved Father in heaven.
I met Tracy when our children attended Lincoln Christian together. We scrapbooked and had many lunches together. What a beautiful lady! The only comforting thought is that she is with our Heavenly Father.
I am so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of playing with Tracy when we were kids. She was always such a giving person