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Wanda was born October 16, 1910 in Madrid, Nebraska to Harry and Bessie (Newton) Koontz. She lived in Madrid until the age of 15, then lived in Ogallala, Norfolk, and West Point. She graduated from high school in West Point in 1928.
On October 21, 1929, Wanda was married to Gerald H. Betkie in Sioux City, Iowa and they came to Fremont in 1930. During the years her children were growing up, she was active in the PTA, and was an 'Honorary Life Member of the Nebraska Congress of Parents and Teachers. After her children were grown, she worked for Kollmeyer's in downtown Fremont for 22 years.
Wanda was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church.
Survivors:
Daughters - Bonnie Casper of Fremont
Beverly and husband Don Sorensen of Omaha
Son - Bob and wife Linda Betkie of Fremont
Grandchildren - Ann Fauss of Fremont, Brian & Shelley Nelson of Fremont, Michelle Luna of Grand Island, Michael Casper of Fremont, Mark & Tina Casper of Columbus, Gerry Betkie of Virginia, Christopher Betkie of Arlington, Steffani Betkie of Omaha, Kandi Sorensen of Grant City, Missouri; Keven & Kerry Sorensen of Omaha.
Great-grandchildren - Lissy & John Nicola of Grand Island, Ellen & Charlie Janssen of Fremont, Holly Fauss of Fremont, Orie Walker of Noble, Oklahoma; Kally Casper of Fremont, Jennifer Casper of Grand Island, Ian Betkie of Omaha, Carrie & Tyler Thomas of Fremont, Kristy Mimms of Valley, Caitlin Nelson of Fremont, Ruben Luna of Grand Island, Nathan Luna of Grand Island, Abigail Sorensen of Omaha.
Step-great grandchildren - Nick Cahill of Omaha, Zach Cahill of Fremont
Great-great grandchildren - Destiny Casper-Oakley of Grand Island, Addison Thomas of Fremont, Alyssa Mimms of Valley.
Sister-in-law - Marilyn Larsen of Fremont
Niece - Kay & Philip Carestia
Preceded in death by parents, husband 2 sons Gerry and William, daughter Barbara, granddaughter Diane, and great grandson Joshua.
A Private Family Graveside will be held. Memorials are suggested to Calvary United Methodist Church. Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont, is handling the arrangements.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
On October 21, 1929, Wanda was married to Gerald H. Betkie in Sioux City, Iowa and they came to Fremont in 1930. During the years her children were growing up, she was active in the PTA, and was an 'Honorary Life Member of the Nebraska Congress of Parents and Teachers. After her children were grown, she worked for Kollmeyer's in downtown Fremont for 22 years.
Wanda was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church.
Survivors:
Daughters - Bonnie Casper of Fremont
Beverly and husband Don Sorensen of Omaha
Son - Bob and wife Linda Betkie of Fremont
Grandchildren - Ann Fauss of Fremont, Brian & Shelley Nelson of Fremont, Michelle Luna of Grand Island, Michael Casper of Fremont, Mark & Tina Casper of Columbus, Gerry Betkie of Virginia, Christopher Betkie of Arlington, Steffani Betkie of Omaha, Kandi Sorensen of Grant City, Missouri; Keven & Kerry Sorensen of Omaha.
Great-grandchildren - Lissy & John Nicola of Grand Island, Ellen & Charlie Janssen of Fremont, Holly Fauss of Fremont, Orie Walker of Noble, Oklahoma; Kally Casper of Fremont, Jennifer Casper of Grand Island, Ian Betkie of Omaha, Carrie & Tyler Thomas of Fremont, Kristy Mimms of Valley, Caitlin Nelson of Fremont, Ruben Luna of Grand Island, Nathan Luna of Grand Island, Abigail Sorensen of Omaha.
Step-great grandchildren - Nick Cahill of Omaha, Zach Cahill of Fremont
Great-great grandchildren - Destiny Casper-Oakley of Grand Island, Addison Thomas of Fremont, Alyssa Mimms of Valley.
Sister-in-law - Marilyn Larsen of Fremont
Niece - Kay & Philip Carestia
Preceded in death by parents, husband 2 sons Gerry and William, daughter Barbara, granddaughter Diane, and great grandson Joshua.
A Private Family Graveside will be held. Memorials are suggested to Calvary United Methodist Church. Ludvigsen Mortuary, Fremont, is handling the arrangements.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com