OBITUARY:
Perl Emma (Stutheit) Steffens, daughter of Julius H. and Augusta S. (Hogrefe) Stutheit, was born June 23, 1926 on a farm south of Johnson, NE. She was baptized July 4, 1926 and confirmed June 25, 1939 at Stutheit Church. Pearl attended Stutheit School near her home.
On August 13, 1950, Pearl was united in marriage to Elmer F. Steffens at Trinity Lutheran Church in Auburn, NE. They made their home on a arm between Johnson and Auburn, and were blessed with three children. James, Shirley, and Linda. In January of 1992, Pearl and Elmer moved into Auburn.
Before her marriage, Pearl worked as a nanny, a waitress and in a grocery store in Auburn. After the wedding, she concentrated on running the household. helping on the farm, and raising her family.
Pearl became a member of St. Paul Lutheran (Hickory-Grove) Church, and was very active in Priscilla Circle. She belonged to American Legion Auxiliary Post #330 in Johnson, and had served as a 4-H leader with the Hickory Grove Club.
Pearl enjoyed quilting, cross stitch, and other handcrafts, as well as gardening. She was a member of a card club, an avid Kansas City Royals baseball fan, and liked to watch games shows on television.
After Elmer passed away in 1994, Pearl continued to live at their home in Auburn for another 18 years. She moved to Long's Creek Assisted Living in Feb. of 2013. In Feb. of 2014 Pearl was rushed to Bryan LGH West Medical Center in Lincoln, NE. It was there she passed away on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014 at the age of 87 years, seven months, and 24 days.
In addition to her husband and her parents, Pearl was preceded in death by her brothers Paul and Herbert and sister Alice Rogge.
Those left to mourn her passing include her children James and wife Holly Steffens of Auburn. Shirley Steffens of Marysville, MO. Linda and husband Tom Baumert of Lincoln; grandchildren Kerri and husband Alex Tuttle of California, MO. Evi and husband Ralph Wusk of Sterling, Katie and Alex Baumert of Lincoln; great-grandchild Charli Jane Wusk( and one on the way); sister-in-law Wilma Stutheit of Omaha, Mildred and husband Cornelius DeJong of Atchison, KS. brother-in-law Eldon Fruehling of Prairie du Sac, WI; other relatiaves and many friends.
A funeral service was held Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 at St. Paul Lutheran (Hickory Grove) Church west of Auburn, officiated by Rev. Paul Lillenas, Deanne Gerking was organist and adccompanist for congregational hymns and a solo by Larry Stutheit. Casket bearers were Alex Tuttle, Ralph Wusk, Alex Baumert, Gary Behrends, Lanny Stutheit, and Don Gerdes.
Burial was in St.Paul (Hickory Grove) Cemetery. Services were entrusted to Hemmingsen Funeral Home of Auburn, NE.
Perl Emma (Stutheit) Steffens, daughter of Julius H. and Augusta S. (Hogrefe) Stutheit, was born June 23, 1926 on a farm south of Johnson, NE. She was baptized July 4, 1926 and confirmed June 25, 1939 at Stutheit Church. Pearl attended Stutheit School near her home.
On August 13, 1950, Pearl was united in marriage to Elmer F. Steffens at Trinity Lutheran Church in Auburn, NE. They made their home on a arm between Johnson and Auburn, and were blessed with three children. James, Shirley, and Linda. In January of 1992, Pearl and Elmer moved into Auburn.
Before her marriage, Pearl worked as a nanny, a waitress and in a grocery store in Auburn. After the wedding, she concentrated on running the household. helping on the farm, and raising her family.
Pearl became a member of St. Paul Lutheran (Hickory-Grove) Church, and was very active in Priscilla Circle. She belonged to American Legion Auxiliary Post #330 in Johnson, and had served as a 4-H leader with the Hickory Grove Club.
Pearl enjoyed quilting, cross stitch, and other handcrafts, as well as gardening. She was a member of a card club, an avid Kansas City Royals baseball fan, and liked to watch games shows on television.
After Elmer passed away in 1994, Pearl continued to live at their home in Auburn for another 18 years. She moved to Long's Creek Assisted Living in Feb. of 2013. In Feb. of 2014 Pearl was rushed to Bryan LGH West Medical Center in Lincoln, NE. It was there she passed away on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014 at the age of 87 years, seven months, and 24 days.
In addition to her husband and her parents, Pearl was preceded in death by her brothers Paul and Herbert and sister Alice Rogge.
Those left to mourn her passing include her children James and wife Holly Steffens of Auburn. Shirley Steffens of Marysville, MO. Linda and husband Tom Baumert of Lincoln; grandchildren Kerri and husband Alex Tuttle of California, MO. Evi and husband Ralph Wusk of Sterling, Katie and Alex Baumert of Lincoln; great-grandchild Charli Jane Wusk( and one on the way); sister-in-law Wilma Stutheit of Omaha, Mildred and husband Cornelius DeJong of Atchison, KS. brother-in-law Eldon Fruehling of Prairie du Sac, WI; other relatiaves and many friends.
A funeral service was held Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 at St. Paul Lutheran (Hickory Grove) Church west of Auburn, officiated by Rev. Paul Lillenas, Deanne Gerking was organist and adccompanist for congregational hymns and a solo by Larry Stutheit. Casket bearers were Alex Tuttle, Ralph Wusk, Alex Baumert, Gary Behrends, Lanny Stutheit, and Don Gerdes.
Burial was in St.Paul (Hickory Grove) Cemetery. Services were entrusted to Hemmingsen Funeral Home of Auburn, NE.
OBITUARY:
Perl Emma (Stutheit) Steffens, daughter of Julius H. and Augusta S. (Hogrefe) Stutheit, was born June 23, 1926 on a farm south of Johnson, NE. She was baptized July 4, 1926 and confirmed June 25, 1939 at Stutheit Church. Pearl attended Stutheit School near her home.
On August 13, 1950, Pearl was united in marriage to Elmer F. Steffens at Trinity Lutheran Church in Auburn, NE. They made their home on a arm between Johnson and Auburn, and were blessed with three children. James, Shirley, and Linda. In January of 1992, Pearl and Elmer moved into Auburn.
Before her marriage, Pearl worked as a nanny, a waitress and in a grocery store in Auburn. After the wedding, she concentrated on running the household. helping on the farm, and raising her family.
Pearl became a member of St. Paul Lutheran (Hickory-Grove) Church, and was very active in Priscilla Circle. She belonged to American Legion Auxiliary Post #330 in Johnson, and had served as a 4-H leader with the Hickory Grove Club.
Pearl enjoyed quilting, cross stitch, and other handcrafts, as well as gardening. She was a member of a card club, an avid Kansas City Royals baseball fan, and liked to watch games shows on television.
After Elmer passed away in 1994, Pearl continued to live at their home in Auburn for another 18 years. She moved to Long's Creek Assisted Living in Feb. of 2013. In Feb. of 2014 Pearl was rushed to Bryan LGH West Medical Center in Lincoln, NE. It was there she passed away on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014 at the age of 87 years, seven months, and 24 days.
In addition to her husband and her parents, Pearl was preceded in death by her brothers Paul and Herbert and sister Alice Rogge.
Those left to mourn her passing include her children James and wife Holly Steffens of Auburn. Shirley Steffens of Marysville, MO. Linda and husband Tom Baumert of Lincoln; grandchildren Kerri and husband Alex Tuttle of California, MO. Evi and husband Ralph Wusk of Sterling, Katie and Alex Baumert of Lincoln; great-grandchild Charli Jane Wusk( and one on the way); sister-in-law Wilma Stutheit of Omaha, Mildred and husband Cornelius DeJong of Atchison, KS. brother-in-law Eldon Fruehling of Prairie du Sac, WI; other relatiaves and many friends.
A funeral service was held Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 at St. Paul Lutheran (Hickory Grove) Church west of Auburn, officiated by Rev. Paul Lillenas, Deanne Gerking was organist and adccompanist for congregational hymns and a solo by Larry Stutheit. Casket bearers were Alex Tuttle, Ralph Wusk, Alex Baumert, Gary Behrends, Lanny Stutheit, and Don Gerdes.
Burial was in St.Paul (Hickory Grove) Cemetery. Services were entrusted to Hemmingsen Funeral Home of Auburn, NE.
Perl Emma (Stutheit) Steffens, daughter of Julius H. and Augusta S. (Hogrefe) Stutheit, was born June 23, 1926 on a farm south of Johnson, NE. She was baptized July 4, 1926 and confirmed June 25, 1939 at Stutheit Church. Pearl attended Stutheit School near her home.
On August 13, 1950, Pearl was united in marriage to Elmer F. Steffens at Trinity Lutheran Church in Auburn, NE. They made their home on a arm between Johnson and Auburn, and were blessed with three children. James, Shirley, and Linda. In January of 1992, Pearl and Elmer moved into Auburn.
Before her marriage, Pearl worked as a nanny, a waitress and in a grocery store in Auburn. After the wedding, she concentrated on running the household. helping on the farm, and raising her family.
Pearl became a member of St. Paul Lutheran (Hickory-Grove) Church, and was very active in Priscilla Circle. She belonged to American Legion Auxiliary Post #330 in Johnson, and had served as a 4-H leader with the Hickory Grove Club.
Pearl enjoyed quilting, cross stitch, and other handcrafts, as well as gardening. She was a member of a card club, an avid Kansas City Royals baseball fan, and liked to watch games shows on television.
After Elmer passed away in 1994, Pearl continued to live at their home in Auburn for another 18 years. She moved to Long's Creek Assisted Living in Feb. of 2013. In Feb. of 2014 Pearl was rushed to Bryan LGH West Medical Center in Lincoln, NE. It was there she passed away on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2014 at the age of 87 years, seven months, and 24 days.
In addition to her husband and her parents, Pearl was preceded in death by her brothers Paul and Herbert and sister Alice Rogge.
Those left to mourn her passing include her children James and wife Holly Steffens of Auburn. Shirley Steffens of Marysville, MO. Linda and husband Tom Baumert of Lincoln; grandchildren Kerri and husband Alex Tuttle of California, MO. Evi and husband Ralph Wusk of Sterling, Katie and Alex Baumert of Lincoln; great-grandchild Charli Jane Wusk( and one on the way); sister-in-law Wilma Stutheit of Omaha, Mildred and husband Cornelius DeJong of Atchison, KS. brother-in-law Eldon Fruehling of Prairie du Sac, WI; other relatiaves and many friends.
A funeral service was held Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014 at St. Paul Lutheran (Hickory Grove) Church west of Auburn, officiated by Rev. Paul Lillenas, Deanne Gerking was organist and adccompanist for congregational hymns and a solo by Larry Stutheit. Casket bearers were Alex Tuttle, Ralph Wusk, Alex Baumert, Gary Behrends, Lanny Stutheit, and Don Gerdes.
Burial was in St.Paul (Hickory Grove) Cemetery. Services were entrusted to Hemmingsen Funeral Home of Auburn, NE.
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