Zelda Marie Vossler Obituary (1910

In Memory OfZELDA M. VOSSLERZelda Marie Vossler, of Friend, widow of George H., died Saturday, February 5, 2005 at the Friend Manor in Friend, Nebraska at the age of 94 years 11 months and 20 days. She was born on February 16, 1910 on a farm northwest of Milford to Ezra R. and Lena (Schweitzer) Bender, the 3rd of 4 children. As a young girl, she attended country schools near her home and later Beaver Crossing High School until an appendicitis attack stopped her from graduating.. She was later united in marriage to George Herman Vossler on December 30, 1930 in Crete Nebraska and to this union a daughter, Darlene was born. Together they made their home southwest of Friend on the Vossler Homestead until they moved into Friend in 1976. Zelda was a busy homemaker and helped with many of the farming chores. She was a member of the United Church of Christ and Women's Fellowship of Friend and was a 50-year member of the Turkey Creek Homemakers Extension Club. Zelda loved to sew, quilt and embroider and made many quilts for her family. She also worked with the quilters at the UCC Church for many years. After her husband's death, she took up reading and enjoyed Danielle Steele and Louie L'Amour books. She was a hard-working, loving and kind mother and grandmother to all who knew her. She also will be remembered for the birthday cakes that she baked for all her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Zelda is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Darlene and Robert Samuelson, Friend, three grandchildren and spouses, Debra & Doug Senkbile, Central City, Doug & Robbie Samuelson, Kearney and Kristy & Roger Horner, Friend, three great-grandchildren, Jared and Jordon Samuelson, Kearney, Cody Horner of Friend, sisters-in-law, Eileen Bender, Seward, Evelyn Wieger, Dundee, MI, nieces, nephews and a host of other friends and relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, George in 1989, three brothers, Ervin, Melvin and Harold Bender. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 9, 2005 at United Church of Christ, Friend, with Rev. Bharat Surender officiating. Interment will be in Andrew Cemetery. Memorials may be directed in care of family. Visitation 11-9 Tuesday at Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Friend and 1 hour prior to services Wednesday at church. Pallbearers are Charles Vossler, Doug Senkbile, Doug Samuelson, Roger Horner, Calvin Kohout and John L. Stewart. Honorary Pallbearers are Ed Kohout, Jr, Wayne Yokel, Keith Clouse and Don Plummer