Betty F. Robinson
Betty Robinson was born February 21, 1947, in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. She went to be with Jesus on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, in Lincoln, Nebraska. She was preceded in death by her parents Albert and Helen Parker and her granddaughter Jessica Tylor Lais. She is survived by her husband Jack Robinson, daughters Jean Lais (David), Rachel Heston (Caleb), son Shawn Robinson, grandchildren Nikita Robinson, Britnie Lais Hoyle, Patrick Heston, Erin Lais, Samuel Heston, and great-grandchildren Avery Hoyle, Jaylee Hoyle, and Steven Tylor Hoyle. She lived in five different countries, the United States, Germany, Scotland, Poland, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. She had the privilege of visiting 20 additional countries: Canada, Mexico, England, Belgium, Netherlands, France, Germany, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine, Hungary, Italy, The Vatican, Portugal, Jordan, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Turkey, and Thailand. She was an ardent collector of Precious Moments figurines. She was a supporter of the American Cancer Society through her work with Relay For Life and the Road To Recovery patient support program. In 2022 she was awarded the first American Cancer Society Patient Support Volunteer Award for Excellence for 2021. Her love of young children and her desire to teach them the love of Christ led her to be a Nursery worker and Sunday School teacher for over 50 years. She was a tireless worker with the Good News Club at Kahoa Elementary School for 17 years. The Memorial Service in her honor will be Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at 10:30 at Citylight North Church, 2600 N 70th Street, Lincoln, NE 68507. The service for Betty will be live streamed at www.citylightnorthlincoln.org. Donations in memory of Betty can be made to: Donate Today | The American Cancer Society Good News Club – Child Evangelism Fellowship (cefonline.com) To leave a condolence please use the form below.
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.
Jacqueline Rodriguez
Jacqueline Rae Rodriguez (Hayes) was born December 12, 1951 to Donald and Marjorie Hayes (Carson). Jackie passed away surrounded by her family on August 27, 2022. On February 14, 1985 Jackie married Richard Rodriguez. Jackie enjoyed gardening, especially her flowers. Jackie and Richard spent many years growing a large garden together each summer. She was a fan of classic rock music and her favorite band was the Eagles. Jackie was also a photographer and loved taking pictures. She especially enjoyed taking memorable pictures for her family and friends special events. Jackie had previously worked at Campbell’s Nursery, Arbor Day Foundation, and then retired from the Liquor Control Commission. She is survived by her husband Richard, sons: Michael Schweitzer and Amy Sauer, Kevin and Bianca Bell, daughters: Ronna Schweitzer and Derek Thiem, Amanda and Chris Odvody, grandsons: Jonathan Rhodes, Cody Rhodes, Kyle Rhodes, Garrett Schweitzer, Michael Schweitzer, Allen Odvody, granddaughter Alexis Schweitzer, great grandsons: Spencer, Eli, Jensen, great granddaughter Oakley, brother Don and Marilyn Hayes, sister Merilee, special cousin Karen Dickerson, mother in law Mary Rodriguez, brother in laws: Mark and Pam Rodriguez, JR Rodriguez, Donnie Rodriguez, sister in law Dena Rodriguez, many cousins, nieces and nephews, the Ybarra family. She was preceded in death by her parents Don and Marjorie, husband Ronald Schweitzer, sisters Joy Nyhoff and Marla Griggs, father in law Pete Rodriguez. Jackie’s family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Lincoln Dialysis Center for the care Jackie received. It was Jackie wishes to be cremated and no services. There will be a private family celebration of life at a future date. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation. To leave a condolence please use the form below.
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.
Louis G. Rosman
Everyone thought Louis George Rosman would live forever. He’d survived polio, various types of cancer and several serious farming accidents that should’ve killed him, including a flipped bulldozer that broke his arm. At 93, he was already looking forward to turning 100. But on Monday, July 17, 2022, Louis went home to God — surprising his family, who thought he’d be driving the Uni-Loader on his farm in Harlan, Iowa for at least another few years. Louis was born on February 10, 1929 to Carl and Mamie (Buman) Rosman. The youngest of four children, he never lived more than a half-mile away from the house where he’d been born. He attended Harlan Public Schools and graduated from Harlan Community High School in 1946, at a time when most farm kids dropped out after eighth grade. After high school, Louis became the third generation to farm his family’s land, which had been homesteaded by his maternal grandfather after immigrating from Germany in the late 1800s. Louis dedicated the next seven decades to mostly livestock farming. Up until his recent stint at Brookestone Village — a rehabilitation center in Omaha, Nebraska — his longest time away from the farm was when he contracted polio in his early 20s. He was treated at Mercy Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa, where he met Irene Elizabeth Kloewer, a nurse at the facility. Irene was one of eight children, and at first, Louis was overwhelmed by her loud and boisterous clan, preferring to sit quietly during their Sunday dinners. But they warmly welcomed him into the family. On October 2, 1954 — with the blessing of her parents Peter and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Kloewer — Louis and Irene were married at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Defiance, Iowa. They had eight children, sadly losing their youngest daughter, Mamie Elizabeth, in infancy. Every Sunday, they attended mass at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa — where Louis had been baptized and remained a lifelong parishioner — followed by frequent dinners with the Kloewers, where the Rosman children were doted on by their aunts and uncles and played with their many cousins. Louis and Irene had just celebrated 51 years of marriage when Irene died at age 72 on October 3, 2005 — a day after their wedding anniversary. Even after “retiring” from farming, Louis didn’t slow down. Known for his exactitude, he liked things to be done just so and preferred to do the work himself. He enjoyed fixing objects that most people considered trash, from old farming equipment and furniture to children’s wagons and bicycles. In his free time, he repurposed barnboards into wren houses and devoured novels by his favorite author, Nicholas Sparks, which he checked out from the Harlan Public Library. He lived off all things microwaveable, including pre-cooked bacon and grilled burgers, along with frozen fruit pies and Blue Ribbon ice cream that he bought by the gallon. He could drink black Folgers coffee until 10 p.m. without it disrupting his sleep. He was an avid fan of the card game, Hand and Foot, and never missed the Red Cross Blood Mobile when it was in town. He donated 10 gallons of blood, one pint at a time. In his later years, Louis often joined his cousin, John Buman, on his trucking routes across America, traveling thousands of miles in the passenger seat of John’s rig. When the coronavirus pandemic began in March 2020 and stopped these trips, Louis turned his attention to politics. He staked campaign signs in his soybean field bordering the highway and protested the new “carbon capture” pipelines proposed in Iowa. He was active until the very end and lived independently through his final years. Louis is preceded in death by his wife Irene and their daughter, Mamie, along with his brother Ulrich Rosman and sister Theda Flies. He will be missed by his 97-year-old sister Rose Austria, who just might beat him to 100. He is survived by his children, Jerry (Janice) Rosman of Harlan, Iowa; Dr. Mary Pat Rosman of Sumner, Iowa; Jean (Kent) Mortensen of Omaha, Nebraska; Kathy (Kirk) Byars of Harlan, Iowa; Rose (Steve) Johnson of Omaha, Nebraska; Margaret Rosman of Omaha, Nebraska; and James (Laura) Rosman of New Bern, North Carolina, along with 15 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and countless relatives and friends. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 27 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Harlan, Iowa. A rosary will be held at 9:30 a.m., followed by visitation at the church with family at 10 a.m. To leave a condolence please use the form below.
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.
Michael Keith Root
Born May 26, 1966. Passed away on May 29, 2022. No service information at this time. To leave a condolence please use the form below.
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.
Guy W. Richter
Guy W Richter was born on January 30, 1931 to Walter and Anita (Wintersteen) Richter in Naponee, Nebraska. His brother, Rodney was born 6 years later. Anita died when Guy was 8. Walter moved with the boys to his parent’s farm and later to Denver, CO during WWII. After the war, they moved back to Naponee where Guy graduated from Naponee High School. Guy went to art school in Omaha with hope of being a cartoonist. He worked as an orderly in a hospital to support himself. After discovering that the reality that it would be very difficult to be a successful cartoonist, Guy decided to work as a professional painter of homes and businesses. Guy married Joan (Sayer) on February 2, 1958. They eventually settled in Lincoln, Nebraska. Guy started his own business after his boss retired. Guy and Joan are long time members of New Hope United Methodist church. Guy was active in Methodist Men and other committee. He also was there giving is all to the various projects and activities there. Guy was also active in the PDCA (Painting and Decorating Contractors of America). He helped out neighbors, relatives and donated blood. Guy is survived by his wife of 64 years, Joan. Children; Melody (Brian) Michaud, Troy (Penny) Richter and Cory Richter. 5 grandchildren; Josh (Rebecca Eschenweck) Michaud, Jeff Griffith, Erin (Dan) Kessler, Alice Richter and Maggie Richter. 4 great grandchildren Lyle Eschenweck, Jeffery Eschenweck, Madison Kessler and Jackson Kessler. Brothers; Rodney (Lorene) Richter, Joe (Shirley) Horacek and good friend, Kadar Naik. Services will be held 10:30 am Wednesday, May 25th, 2022 at New Hope United Methodist Church 45th and Orchard Streets Lincoln, Nebraska. To leave a condolence please use the form below.
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.