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Norma Jean Beiermann

Norma Jean Beiermann

Norma Jean Beiermann, age 93, died Monday, May 30, 2022, at Meridian Gardens in Columbus, Neb.

Mass of Christian Burial was 11 a.m. Friday, June 3, 2022, at St. Isidore Catholic Church. Visitation ws 5-7 p.m. Thursday and a 7 p.m. Vigil Service at St. Isidore Catholic Church. Visitation continued Friday morning from 10-11 a.m. also at the church. Interment will be in the St. Bonaventure Cemetery.

In lieu of plants and flowers, memorials may be directed to the family for further designation.

Norma Jean “Jean” Beiermann was born July 3, 1928, in rural Platte County, Neb., to Bill and Susan (Schaefer) Korth. Two years later her mother died and her aunt and uncle Rose (Schaefer) and Tony Kurtenbach then raised her.

Jean grew up on the farm and attended St. Bernard Church and School. On Sept. 13, 1949, she was united in marriage to Alfred Beiermann at St. Bernard Church. Jean was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of St. Isidore Church, Catholic Daughters, Christian Mothers, Perpetual Adoration and the St. Isidore Quilters group. Jean enjoyed playing cards and belonged to a number of card clubs over the years. She and Alfie liked to travel and enjoyed many trips across the country with family and friends. In her later years, Jean loved to spend time with her family, especially with activities involving her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by:

Daughter: Susan (Paul) Weeder of Albion, Neb.

Daughter: Linda (Pat) Wemhoff of Clarks, Neb. Daughter: Marlene Beiermann of Lincoln, Neb.

Daughter: Cindy (Dennis) DeWispelare of Columbus, Neb.

Son: Alan (Kelly) Beiermann of Columbus, Neb.

Son: Mike (Sandi) Beiermann of Lincoln, Neb.

Son: Tom (Pam) Beiermann of Lincoln, Neb.

22 Grandchildren and 32 Great Grandchildren

Jean is also survived by Joan (Ed) Heiman and Kathy (Gerry) Engelbert, who she grew up with, and Elaine Kurtenbach

She was preceded in death by:

Parents: Bill and Susan Korth

Husband: Alfred Beiermann

Granddaughter: Angela Kay Beiermann

Brother and Sister-in-law: Harold and Bernice Korth

Sister and Brother-in-law: Ermaline (Korth) and Sam Leeson

Brothers: Alvin and Norman Korth

Sister: Bernice Korth

Special Aunt and Uncle: Rose and Tony Kurtenbach

Cousins: Maynard (Marge) Kurtenbach and Alvin Kurtenbach

Condolences may be left at www.mckownfuneralhome.com

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