Marlea M. Spreeman

In Memory OfMarlea M. SpreemanMarlea May Spreeman, of Friend, was born April 26, 1930, on a farm northwest of Friend to Francis and Esther (Zieman) Sims and died Monday, April 7, 2008 at BryanLGH East Medical Center in Lincoln at the age of 77 years, 11 months, and 12 days. As a young girl Marlea attended Friend Public School and graduated with the Class of 1947. She furthered her education by attending Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, receiving a teaching certificate. On August 3, 1952 she was united in marriage to LeRoy Spreeman at the Friend United Methodist Church and they were blessed with a son, Robert, and daughter, Marianne.Marlea taught school for several years in Norfolk and Pierce. After she was married, she and LeRoy lived in Norfolk before moving to the family farm northwest of Friend where she was a busy mother, homemaker and helper to LeRoy on the farm. Marlea continued to teach in Friend and the surrounding towns for a time. She later continued her teaching career as a substitute for many years. Marlea was a loving mother and wife and enjoyed spending time with her granddaughter. She enjoyed playing bridge, bowling and was an avid spectator of all sports. In her spare time she especially enjoyed playing bingo. Marlea enjoyed their yearly visits to relatives, friends, and site seeing on the annual trips to California. In the mid-1970's, they moved into Friend. They moved to the Legacy in Lincoln in 2007.Marlea was a life-long member of the Friend United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women's group, Merry Mrs. Club and PEO Chapter Q Sisterhood. She also served as President of the Friend School Board and was able to have the opportunity to present her daughter her high school diploma.She is survived by her husband, LeRoy of 55 years, Lincoln, one daughter, Marianne Spreeman, Lincoln, one granddaughter, Sydney Spreeman, Lincoln, brother-in-law, Larry Spreeman and sister-in-law, Lillian Spreeman, Lincoln and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Esther Sims, a son Robert and half-brother, Donald.A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, April 11, 2008, at the Friend United Methodist Church with Rev. Paixao Baptista officiating. Interment will be in the Andrew Cemetery. Visitation is from 11 am - 9 pm Thursday, Lauber-Moore Funeral, Friend and one hour before service at the church Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to a charity of the donor's choice or to the Friend United Methodist Church, Ovarian Cancer National Alliance or American Kidney Foundation.