Betsy A. Norton
July 19, 2011
Betsy was born Dec. 20, 1940 on the family farm near Herman, Nebraska to Paul J. and Betty (Merriman) Hovendick. She graduated from high school in Creighton, Nebraska. She was baptized at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Ogallala by Pastor Juraine Hornig, and after moving to Fremont, was confirmed at Salem Lutheran Church as an adult.
She had worked as a secretary for over 20 years in the Los Angeles (California) County School District. In 1976, Betsy moved back to Fremont and worked at Hormel's as an executive secretary until retiring.
Her hobbies: an avid reader, jigsaw puzzles, gardening, collecting antique egg cups, and painting. She was a regular blood donor. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Her family was very important to her.
Betsy was preceded in death by her father Paul J. Hovendick, and brother Paul H. Hovendick.
Survivors: mother - Betty J. Hovendick of Fremont
2 sisters - Kathy and husband Tom Bartels of Fremont
Susie and husband Gary Gieschen of Brule
3 nephews - Jon Sucha of Fremont
Tim Gieschen of Gering
Jason Gieschen of Ogallala
2 nieces - Joan and husband John Hornig of Elkhorn
Kathleen and husband Stacey Bauer of Ogallala
6 great nephews - Jon E. Sucha, Adam Hornig, Ethan LeGrande
Samuel Bauer, Timothy Bauer, Dane Gieschen
7 great nieces - Mary and husband Pat Daly, Anna Hornig, Elizabeth Hornig
Amanda LeGrande, Kayla LeGrande, Taylor LeGrande, Drew Gieschen
The funeral service will be 10:30 AM Monday (July 25, 2011) at Salem Lutheran Church, Fremont, with the Rev. Michael Thomas officiating. The committal will follow in Memorial Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Salem Lutheran Church. Visitation will be at the Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont, on Sunday (July 24th) from 2 to 6 PM.
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