Gladys D. Ost
Gladys D. Ost
June 23, 1924 – Oct. 25, 2018
Gladys Deloris Ost was born near Staplehurst on June 23, 1924, to Claus Henry Peter and Hulda Marie (Schroeder) Ahrens and passed away in Seward on Oct. 25, 2018, at the age of 94 years, 4 months and 2 days. She was baptized into the Christian faith on July 13, 1924, and confirmed on April 10, 1938, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in rural Staplehurst.
On Jan. 12, 1947, she married David E. Ost at St. John Lutheran Church in Seward. They made their home in Seward where Gladys was employed by Lucile Duerr and began her career as a beautician for 25 years. She later worked at Memorial Health Care Systems in the business office for 22 years until her retirement in 1991. Gladys and David wanted to start a family. After trying for many years, the couple adopted three siblings through Lutheran Family Services. It was very important to Gladys and David that the children knew about their Native American heritage and even participated in some of their rituals. Gladys was an avid golfer for many years, a bridge player, quilter, avid bowler and enjoyed the many friends she made in all the groups.
Gladys was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, St. John Ladies Aid, a life member of the Seward VFW Auxiliary Post 4755, Reach to Recovery Volunteer for the American Cancer Society, Nica Volunteer and a former member of the Seward Country Club.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, David in 2005; great-grandson, Trapper Magee; sisters, Myrtle Janet Ahrens and LaVerne Dougherty; and brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Len and Maryanna Schlueter, Maynard and Wilda Ost and Frank and Lora Ost.
Gladys is survived by her three children, Marvin “Marty” and wife Dorothy Ost of Escondido, California, Gloria and husband Otto Wuthrich of Pflugerville, Texas, and Rose Marie LaRoche of Springfield, South Dakota; nine grandchildren, Terry Stutzman, Dawn Wuthrich, Clay and wife Cassie Ost, Jamie and Kemp Goode, Joshua Ost, Dina Ost, Kevin Ellis, Lisa and husband Doug Magee and Misty and husband Jeff Staples; 11 great-grandchildren, Kyler Nolan, Brayden Nolan, Kaiya Goode, Camryn Goode, Sienna Goode, Jordan Goode, Cetan Ellis, Isabella Magee, Elizebeth Staples, Katlyn Magee and Morgan Ost; nieces, nephews and cousins; close friends, Jean Kinnamon and Jean Kolterman; and a host of other friends.
A funeral service was held Oct. 29, 2018, at St. John Lutheran Church in Seward, with the Rev. David Rempfer officiating. A graveside service and interment were in Seward Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers to the American Cancer Society, St. John Lutheran School - Needy Children or St. John Lutheran Church. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.zabkafuneralhome.com.
