Hazel Gertrude (Beasley) Priefert Vieselmeyer, 91, of Deshler, Nebraska, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016 at Parkview Haven Nursing Home in Deshler.
She was born the youngest of six children to Walter and Eva Lena (Greeson) Beasley on November 17, 1924 in Eaton, Colorado.
Her early childhood was spent in Eaton where the family lived until the death of her father (1928) when Hazel was four years old. In 1929, Uncle Henry Greeson brought his widowed sister with her four sons and two daughters to Fairbury, Nebraska, where he was a businessman.
The four oldest children: Chester, Lester, Wilbur, and Pearl were gratefully employed at the Greeson Filling Station at 4th and G Streets. Hazel graduated from Fairbury High School with the class of 1943 and with her two best friends, Burldean (Rall) Watts and Dorothy (Stauss) Helvey.
Her class faced unusual challenges and limitations due to World War II and rations. There was no formal prom, yearbook or senior sneak trip. Instead, the draft sent most eighteen-year-old males into military service.
On November 8, 1947, Hazel was married to Irvin Don Priefert (Reynolds, Nebraska) by the Justice of the Peace in Fairbury. To this union, a daughter, Vicki Lynn, was born in 1949 before moving and making their home in a former country schoolhouse on a farm located west of Reynolds. In 1951, a son, Terry Scott, was born and the family moved across the road to the farmhouse that Don and his four older brothers grew up in.
The hard-working city girl now worked even harder to transition and conquer the challenges of making ends meet. A content life on the farm ended in 1964 when Don passed away, the farm was sold; and Hazel, with her two early-teenage children, moved to Fairbury.
Neighborly farmers, close friends and always willing family members stepped in to help this grief-stricken family as much as possible.
On August 22, 1967 Hazel married Norman Vieselmeyer of Deshler and moved again to a farm west of town. The blended family of two adults and five kids eventually celebrated three college graduations, five weddings and the birthdays of nine grandchildren. Hazel and Norman retired from farming and purchased a home in Deshler. Norman passed away in 1998.
Hazel became a resident of Meadowlark Heights Assisted Living and, later, Parkview Haven Nursing Home in 2011.
Hazel proudly worked as an usher and corn cabin attendant at the Bonham Theater, salesperson at Mosiman’s Ladies Wear, switchboard operator at the telephone office and as an employee of the Sweden Crème (all in Fairbury).
She was an active member of the Reynold’s PTA and held the office of president.
She saw to it that farmhands, family and visitors were well fed on the farm and that her children had opportunities available to them that she did not have as a child. She served as a strong example of what courage, hard work and determination can do. Hazel became involved, as a member, in activities of the Deshler St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in the capacity of a Sunday School teacher, greeter, choir, Ladies Auxiliary and American Legion Auxiliary.
She enjoyed reading, traveling, going to dance, attending the Grand Island horse races, playing bingo and the card games of pitch, pinochle and bridge as well as being an encouraging supporter of her grandchildren’s college education.
She is survived by her daughter, Vicki Priefert Grummert (Dennis) of Shenandoah, Iowa; her son, Terry Priefert (Pam) of Superior, Nebraska; 4 grandchildren, Jay Priefert (Tracey) of Plattsmouth, Nebraska, Jamie Priefert Lamberty (Greg) of Bennington, Nebraska, Brent Grummert (Jessica) of Macomb, Illinois, and Brandy Grummert Pease (Brandon) of Shenandoah, Iowa; 2 step children, Ron Vieselmeyer (Kathy) of Deshler, Nebraska, and Cheryl Vieselmeyer Gerdes (Lanny) of Kearney, Nebraska; l step-daughter-in-law, Alice Marquart Vieselmeyer (Jerry) of Friend, Nebraska; 5 step- grandchildren, Rena Vieselmeyer Scheets (Lynn) of Fairbury, Nebraska, Ray Vieselmeyer of Malcom, Nebraska, Matt Vieselmeyer (Alesha) of Ruskin, Nebraska, Jason Gerdes (Leslie) of Ashland, Nebraska, Jeremy Gerdes of Kearney, Nebraska; 7 great grandchildren; 10 step-great- grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were 2 husbands; parents; Beasley brothers: Chester, Lester, Wilbur, and Norman; sister, Pearl Beasley Mackay and stepson, Jerry Vieselmeyer.
May God bless her memory and give strength to those who mourn. Memorial service will be held on Monday, March 14, 2016 at 10:30 AM at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Deshler. Officiant Pastor Brian Francik, organist Joyce Schmidt with congregational hymns “In The Garden”, and “How Great Thou Art”. Memorials in lieu of flowers, cremation-no visitation, honorary casket bearers are the grandchildren, inurnment in Fairbury Cemetery at Fairbury. Condolences may be left at www.krollfh.com Kroll Funeral Home of Deshler is in charge of arrangements∼Parents of Vicki & Terry
She was born the youngest of six children to Walter and Eva Lena (Greeson) Beasley on November 17, 1924 in Eaton, Colorado.
Her early childhood was spent in Eaton where the family lived until the death of her father (1928) when Hazel was four years old. In 1929, Uncle Henry Greeson brought his widowed sister with her four sons and two daughters to Fairbury, Nebraska, where he was a businessman.
The four oldest children: Chester, Lester, Wilbur, and Pearl were gratefully employed at the Greeson Filling Station at 4th and G Streets. Hazel graduated from Fairbury High School with the class of 1943 and with her two best friends, Burldean (Rall) Watts and Dorothy (Stauss) Helvey.
Her class faced unusual challenges and limitations due to World War II and rations. There was no formal prom, yearbook or senior sneak trip. Instead, the draft sent most eighteen-year-old males into military service.
On November 8, 1947, Hazel was married to Irvin Don Priefert (Reynolds, Nebraska) by the Justice of the Peace in Fairbury. To this union, a daughter, Vicki Lynn, was born in 1949 before moving and making their home in a former country schoolhouse on a farm located west of Reynolds. In 1951, a son, Terry Scott, was born and the family moved across the road to the farmhouse that Don and his four older brothers grew up in.
The hard-working city girl now worked even harder to transition and conquer the challenges of making ends meet. A content life on the farm ended in 1964 when Don passed away, the farm was sold; and Hazel, with her two early-teenage children, moved to Fairbury.
Neighborly farmers, close friends and always willing family members stepped in to help this grief-stricken family as much as possible.
On August 22, 1967 Hazel married Norman Vieselmeyer of Deshler and moved again to a farm west of town. The blended family of two adults and five kids eventually celebrated three college graduations, five weddings and the birthdays of nine grandchildren. Hazel and Norman retired from farming and purchased a home in Deshler. Norman passed away in 1998.
Hazel became a resident of Meadowlark Heights Assisted Living and, later, Parkview Haven Nursing Home in 2011.
Hazel proudly worked as an usher and corn cabin attendant at the Bonham Theater, salesperson at Mosiman’s Ladies Wear, switchboard operator at the telephone office and as an employee of the Sweden Crème (all in Fairbury).
She was an active member of the Reynold’s PTA and held the office of president.
She saw to it that farmhands, family and visitors were well fed on the farm and that her children had opportunities available to them that she did not have as a child. She served as a strong example of what courage, hard work and determination can do. Hazel became involved, as a member, in activities of the Deshler St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in the capacity of a Sunday School teacher, greeter, choir, Ladies Auxiliary and American Legion Auxiliary.
She enjoyed reading, traveling, going to dance, attending the Grand Island horse races, playing bingo and the card games of pitch, pinochle and bridge as well as being an encouraging supporter of her grandchildren’s college education.
She is survived by her daughter, Vicki Priefert Grummert (Dennis) of Shenandoah, Iowa; her son, Terry Priefert (Pam) of Superior, Nebraska; 4 grandchildren, Jay Priefert (Tracey) of Plattsmouth, Nebraska, Jamie Priefert Lamberty (Greg) of Bennington, Nebraska, Brent Grummert (Jessica) of Macomb, Illinois, and Brandy Grummert Pease (Brandon) of Shenandoah, Iowa; 2 step children, Ron Vieselmeyer (Kathy) of Deshler, Nebraska, and Cheryl Vieselmeyer Gerdes (Lanny) of Kearney, Nebraska; l step-daughter-in-law, Alice Marquart Vieselmeyer (Jerry) of Friend, Nebraska; 5 step- grandchildren, Rena Vieselmeyer Scheets (Lynn) of Fairbury, Nebraska, Ray Vieselmeyer of Malcom, Nebraska, Matt Vieselmeyer (Alesha) of Ruskin, Nebraska, Jason Gerdes (Leslie) of Ashland, Nebraska, Jeremy Gerdes of Kearney, Nebraska; 7 great grandchildren; 10 step-great- grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were 2 husbands; parents; Beasley brothers: Chester, Lester, Wilbur, and Norman; sister, Pearl Beasley Mackay and stepson, Jerry Vieselmeyer.
May God bless her memory and give strength to those who mourn. Memorial service will be held on Monday, March 14, 2016 at 10:30 AM at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Deshler. Officiant Pastor Brian Francik, organist Joyce Schmidt with congregational hymns “In The Garden”, and “How Great Thou Art”. Memorials in lieu of flowers, cremation-no visitation, honorary casket bearers are the grandchildren, inurnment in Fairbury Cemetery at Fairbury. Condolences may be left at www.krollfh.com Kroll Funeral Home of Deshler is in charge of arrangements∼Parents of Vicki & Terry
Hazel Gertrude (Beasley) Priefert Vieselmeyer, 91, of Deshler, Nebraska, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016 at Parkview Haven Nursing Home in Deshler.
She was born the youngest of six children to Walter and Eva Lena (Greeson) Beasley on November 17, 1924 in Eaton, Colorado.
Her early childhood was spent in Eaton where the family lived until the death of her father (1928) when Hazel was four years old. In 1929, Uncle Henry Greeson brought his widowed sister with her four sons and two daughters to Fairbury, Nebraska, where he was a businessman.
The four oldest children: Chester, Lester, Wilbur, and Pearl were gratefully employed at the Greeson Filling Station at 4th and G Streets. Hazel graduated from Fairbury High School with the class of 1943 and with her two best friends, Burldean (Rall) Watts and Dorothy (Stauss) Helvey.
Her class faced unusual challenges and limitations due to World War II and rations. There was no formal prom, yearbook or senior sneak trip. Instead, the draft sent most eighteen-year-old males into military service.
On November 8, 1947, Hazel was married to Irvin Don Priefert (Reynolds, Nebraska) by the Justice of the Peace in Fairbury. To this union, a daughter, Vicki Lynn, was born in 1949 before moving and making their home in a former country schoolhouse on a farm located west of Reynolds. In 1951, a son, Terry Scott, was born and the family moved across the road to the farmhouse that Don and his four older brothers grew up in.
The hard-working city girl now worked even harder to transition and conquer the challenges of making ends meet. A content life on the farm ended in 1964 when Don passed away, the farm was sold; and Hazel, with her two early-teenage children, moved to Fairbury.
Neighborly farmers, close friends and always willing family members stepped in to help this grief-stricken family as much as possible.
On August 22, 1967 Hazel married Norman Vieselmeyer of Deshler and moved again to a farm west of town. The blended family of two adults and five kids eventually celebrated three college graduations, five weddings and the birthdays of nine grandchildren. Hazel and Norman retired from farming and purchased a home in Deshler. Norman passed away in 1998.
Hazel became a resident of Meadowlark Heights Assisted Living and, later, Parkview Haven Nursing Home in 2011.
Hazel proudly worked as an usher and corn cabin attendant at the Bonham Theater, salesperson at Mosiman’s Ladies Wear, switchboard operator at the telephone office and as an employee of the Sweden Crème (all in Fairbury).
She was an active member of the Reynold’s PTA and held the office of president.
She saw to it that farmhands, family and visitors were well fed on the farm and that her children had opportunities available to them that she did not have as a child. She served as a strong example of what courage, hard work and determination can do. Hazel became involved, as a member, in activities of the Deshler St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in the capacity of a Sunday School teacher, greeter, choir, Ladies Auxiliary and American Legion Auxiliary.
She enjoyed reading, traveling, going to dance, attending the Grand Island horse races, playing bingo and the card games of pitch, pinochle and bridge as well as being an encouraging supporter of her grandchildren’s college education.
She is survived by her daughter, Vicki Priefert Grummert (Dennis) of Shenandoah, Iowa; her son, Terry Priefert (Pam) of Superior, Nebraska; 4 grandchildren, Jay Priefert (Tracey) of Plattsmouth, Nebraska, Jamie Priefert Lamberty (Greg) of Bennington, Nebraska, Brent Grummert (Jessica) of Macomb, Illinois, and Brandy Grummert Pease (Brandon) of Shenandoah, Iowa; 2 step children, Ron Vieselmeyer (Kathy) of Deshler, Nebraska, and Cheryl Vieselmeyer Gerdes (Lanny) of Kearney, Nebraska; l step-daughter-in-law, Alice Marquart Vieselmeyer (Jerry) of Friend, Nebraska; 5 step- grandchildren, Rena Vieselmeyer Scheets (Lynn) of Fairbury, Nebraska, Ray Vieselmeyer of Malcom, Nebraska, Matt Vieselmeyer (Alesha) of Ruskin, Nebraska, Jason Gerdes (Leslie) of Ashland, Nebraska, Jeremy Gerdes of Kearney, Nebraska; 7 great grandchildren; 10 step-great- grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were 2 husbands; parents; Beasley brothers: Chester, Lester, Wilbur, and Norman; sister, Pearl Beasley Mackay and stepson, Jerry Vieselmeyer.
May God bless her memory and give strength to those who mourn. Memorial service will be held on Monday, March 14, 2016 at 10:30 AM at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Deshler. Officiant Pastor Brian Francik, organist Joyce Schmidt with congregational hymns “In The Garden”, and “How Great Thou Art”. Memorials in lieu of flowers, cremation-no visitation, honorary casket bearers are the grandchildren, inurnment in Fairbury Cemetery at Fairbury. Condolences may be left at www.krollfh.com Kroll Funeral Home of Deshler is in charge of arrangements∼Parents of Vicki & Terry
She was born the youngest of six children to Walter and Eva Lena (Greeson) Beasley on November 17, 1924 in Eaton, Colorado.
Her early childhood was spent in Eaton where the family lived until the death of her father (1928) when Hazel was four years old. In 1929, Uncle Henry Greeson brought his widowed sister with her four sons and two daughters to Fairbury, Nebraska, where he was a businessman.
The four oldest children: Chester, Lester, Wilbur, and Pearl were gratefully employed at the Greeson Filling Station at 4th and G Streets. Hazel graduated from Fairbury High School with the class of 1943 and with her two best friends, Burldean (Rall) Watts and Dorothy (Stauss) Helvey.
Her class faced unusual challenges and limitations due to World War II and rations. There was no formal prom, yearbook or senior sneak trip. Instead, the draft sent most eighteen-year-old males into military service.
On November 8, 1947, Hazel was married to Irvin Don Priefert (Reynolds, Nebraska) by the Justice of the Peace in Fairbury. To this union, a daughter, Vicki Lynn, was born in 1949 before moving and making their home in a former country schoolhouse on a farm located west of Reynolds. In 1951, a son, Terry Scott, was born and the family moved across the road to the farmhouse that Don and his four older brothers grew up in.
The hard-working city girl now worked even harder to transition and conquer the challenges of making ends meet. A content life on the farm ended in 1964 when Don passed away, the farm was sold; and Hazel, with her two early-teenage children, moved to Fairbury.
Neighborly farmers, close friends and always willing family members stepped in to help this grief-stricken family as much as possible.
On August 22, 1967 Hazel married Norman Vieselmeyer of Deshler and moved again to a farm west of town. The blended family of two adults and five kids eventually celebrated three college graduations, five weddings and the birthdays of nine grandchildren. Hazel and Norman retired from farming and purchased a home in Deshler. Norman passed away in 1998.
Hazel became a resident of Meadowlark Heights Assisted Living and, later, Parkview Haven Nursing Home in 2011.
Hazel proudly worked as an usher and corn cabin attendant at the Bonham Theater, salesperson at Mosiman’s Ladies Wear, switchboard operator at the telephone office and as an employee of the Sweden Crème (all in Fairbury).
She was an active member of the Reynold’s PTA and held the office of president.
She saw to it that farmhands, family and visitors were well fed on the farm and that her children had opportunities available to them that she did not have as a child. She served as a strong example of what courage, hard work and determination can do. Hazel became involved, as a member, in activities of the Deshler St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in the capacity of a Sunday School teacher, greeter, choir, Ladies Auxiliary and American Legion Auxiliary.
She enjoyed reading, traveling, going to dance, attending the Grand Island horse races, playing bingo and the card games of pitch, pinochle and bridge as well as being an encouraging supporter of her grandchildren’s college education.
She is survived by her daughter, Vicki Priefert Grummert (Dennis) of Shenandoah, Iowa; her son, Terry Priefert (Pam) of Superior, Nebraska; 4 grandchildren, Jay Priefert (Tracey) of Plattsmouth, Nebraska, Jamie Priefert Lamberty (Greg) of Bennington, Nebraska, Brent Grummert (Jessica) of Macomb, Illinois, and Brandy Grummert Pease (Brandon) of Shenandoah, Iowa; 2 step children, Ron Vieselmeyer (Kathy) of Deshler, Nebraska, and Cheryl Vieselmeyer Gerdes (Lanny) of Kearney, Nebraska; l step-daughter-in-law, Alice Marquart Vieselmeyer (Jerry) of Friend, Nebraska; 5 step- grandchildren, Rena Vieselmeyer Scheets (Lynn) of Fairbury, Nebraska, Ray Vieselmeyer of Malcom, Nebraska, Matt Vieselmeyer (Alesha) of Ruskin, Nebraska, Jason Gerdes (Leslie) of Ashland, Nebraska, Jeremy Gerdes of Kearney, Nebraska; 7 great grandchildren; 10 step-great- grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were 2 husbands; parents; Beasley brothers: Chester, Lester, Wilbur, and Norman; sister, Pearl Beasley Mackay and stepson, Jerry Vieselmeyer.
May God bless her memory and give strength to those who mourn. Memorial service will be held on Monday, March 14, 2016 at 10:30 AM at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Deshler. Officiant Pastor Brian Francik, organist Joyce Schmidt with congregational hymns “In The Garden”, and “How Great Thou Art”. Memorials in lieu of flowers, cremation-no visitation, honorary casket bearers are the grandchildren, inurnment in Fairbury Cemetery at Fairbury. Condolences may be left at www.krollfh.com Kroll Funeral Home of Deshler is in charge of arrangements∼Parents of Vicki & Terry
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