passed away Thursday, November 28, 2019 at her home.
Nadeen was born November 21, 1935 in Omaha to Harlan and Elaine (Rohde) Preston. She was raised on the farm near Rosalie, NE and graduated from Rosalie High School in 1953. Nadeen attended Wayne State College where she earned her teaching certificate in both Business Education and Home Economics, going on to teach at high schools in Springview and Bancroft, NE, as well as Benson High School in Omaha. Following graduation, she married Marlin Gralheer, and to this union, two daughters, Cindy and Pam were born before he was killed in a car accident.
On August 5, 1962, Nadeen was married to Robert Boettger who adopted her two daughters (Cindy and Pam). To this union were born two more daughters, Brenda and Beth. In 1973, they moved from the farm near Omaha to their farm near Arlington. While caring for her family and helping on the farm, Nadeen was involved with their church, Extension Club, substitute teaching, Christian Women's Clubs, Bible Study Fellowship, and was a 4-H leader. After the kids were raised, Nadeen worked as an Executive Secretary at First Data Resources. Nadeen was a wonderful wife, loving mother, and a consummate grandma. She was a joy to be around, welcomed many people into their home, and touched many lives with her compassionate servant's heart. In watching Nadeen's struggle with Parkinson's these last few years, a friend aptly said of her 'it is obvious that nothing can deter the grace and beauty in a life where Christ lives.'
Nadeen is survived by her husband Robert, daughters Cindy (Jim) Braun of Ft. Collins, CO, Pam (Jon) Strain of Eagle, ID, Brenda (Monte) Jones of Columbus, NE, Beth (John) Matzke of Lincoln, NE; grandchildren Amy, Sarah, Bryant, Jason, Jonathan, Sean, Abby, Andrea, Ben, Luke, Aaron, and Lori; great grandchildren Titus, Ezekiel, Judah, and Addilyn; siblings Randall (Zelta) Preston, Deanna (Larry) Bargmann, and Sharon(John) Hinkle, Deree Gralheer and Marcelene Tonjes. She was preceded in death by her parents and first husband , sister-in-law Kathleen Gralheer and brother-in-law Floyd Tonjes, also in-laws Marilyn and Connie King, Mildred and Merle Ward.
The Memorial Service will be 10:30 AM Saturday December 7, 2019 at the Fremont Alliance Church with lunch to follow. A private family committal will be in the Arlington Cemetery.
Visitation with the family will be Friday (Dec. 6th) at the Fremont Alliance Church in Fremont from 6 to 8 PM. A memorial fund is to be determined.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(7)
Nancy (Wild) Taylor
Fremont, NE Monday, December 9, 2019 So sorry to hear of your Mother's passing she was a wonderful lady and loved the Lord!!Ted and Garland Grau
Bennington, NE Friday, December 6, 2019 Dear cousin Bob,Garland and I have cherished the times we could be with you and Nadeen. All of us will miss her sweet smile and soft voice.
We send our condolences to you and your family for your loss of this precious soul, a strong woman of God and faithful servant.
God Bless you all
Ted and Garland
Kristin King
Washington, DC Thursday, December 5, 2019 Uncle Bob,Her grace will never be forgotten. You were rocks in my time of need. Love you so much. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
John, Kristin, Zoe and Isabella
Marjorie haver
, NE Tuesday, December 3, 2019 We are so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful person and great friend. For so many years. We shall miss her.herman and mage haverPaul Hammel
Lincoln, NE Monday, December 2, 2019 Bob,Please accept the condolences of the Hammel family. Nadeen was a great friend to my mom, a fellow home ec teacher. And both of you were treasured friends of our family. My dad never stopped talking about crown vetch and your pioneering work with that.
Peace be with you and your family.
Paul
Kira and Corey Swift
Aurora, CO Sunday, December 1, 2019 With loving prayers we send our condolences to Cindy Braun and the entire beautiful Boettger family. We wish we could be there to hold and comfort you but you will be in our prayers and please know how much we love you. Please feel the community of friendships holding you in prayer and we are all in awe of your faith. God has a precious angel with him watching over you all. God bless you all! God bless Nadeen!Mark and Candi Pryor
Nampa, ID Saturday, November 30, 2019 Pam and family,Our deepest sympathy for the lose of your mother. It is clear that she led a full life of service to her family and her God. This you can be sure of her immediate presence with our Lord and Father.
With love,
Mark, Candi and family Pryor