Margaret Ann Dey, of Gresham, was born April 24, 1931, to Henry and Agnes (Cecrle) Kral in Tobias.
She attended Tobias High School, graduating in 1948. On Aug. 1, 1954, Margaret was united in marriage to Vernon Fay Dey in Tobias. Following her marriage to Vernon, the family lived in Lincoln, Clay Center and Gresham. Margaret was baptized and confirmed at Calvary Lutheran Church in Lincoln. She worked as a bookkeeper at Gresham Hardware and was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. In her free time, Margaret loved tending to her flowers – the purple ones were her favorites. She was very proud of her garden produce and canned goods. She always had her home-canned pickles on the table for family meals.
Margaret was a proud grandma and great-grandma and loved attending activities for both grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Margaret and Vernon enjoyed camping with friends and going south to Mission, Texas, for the winter. She was always ready to play cards, games and visit with friends. “Go big red” was a favorite expression of hers as she cheered on the Husker volleyball and football teams. Margaret passed away Oct. 25, 2022, in York, at the age of 91 years, 6 months and 1 day.
She is survived by her children, Dave (Diane) Dey of Gresham, and Deb (Mike) Glasser of Roca; grandchildren, Jenna Dey and Christa (Brandon) Arp; great-grandchildren, Jaxon, Taytum and Tenley Arp; sister, Ruth Ellen Vincent of Sulphur, Louisiana; brother-in-law, Ronnie (Delilah) Dey; and sister-in-law, Joyce Hankel. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Dey; parents, Henry and Agnes Kral; parents-in-law, Gold and Ethel Dey; sister and brother-in-law, Delores and Melvin Vincent; brother, Henry Rogene Kral; and brothers-in-law, Nolan Vincent and Denny Hankel.
The funeral service was Oct. 29 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Gresham with committal in the Seward Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested in care of he Dey family. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.volzkefuneralhome.com.
