Doris R. Wiebe, of Staplehurst, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 with family at her side.
She was born to parents Herman and Martha (Dalke) Schultz in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Doris grew up on the family farm and walked or rode a horse drawn sleigh to attend school in Niverville, where she also played softball. In her early professional years, Doris worked for a Manitoba insurance company. Doris immigrated to Nebraska when her husband’s construction company relocated to Lincoln. Along with raising her family, she is well known for her cooking at many Seward County venues including Sports Tavern, Country Corner and The Corner Cafe. She was a life-long Canadian citizen. Doris was a past member of the Staplehurst Women’s Community Club and is an active member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. Doris’ pastimes included camping, fishing, sewing, crocheting and knitting.
She is survived by her children, Curtis of Lincoln, Brad and Julie of Norfolk, and Scott and Tammy of Lincoln; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband of over 61 years, J. Denver; parents, Herman and Martha; and siblings Herb, August, Lorna and Linda.
Visitation is Thursday, April 27, at Volzke Funeral Home in Seward from 3 – 5 p.m. with a gathering of family and friends from 6:30 – 8 p.m. The funeral service is Friday, April 28, at 10:30 a.m. at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Staplehurst with committal at the Seward Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Our Redeemer Lutheran School in Staplehurst or the donors choice. Arrangements by Volzke Funeral Home.
