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From THE GASS HANEY FUNERAL HOME ARCHIVES-
Ellen C. Engel, 76, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Sunday, May 3, 2009, at Morys Haven Nursing Home in Columbus.
The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 6 at 10:30 AM at St. John's Lutheran Church, Shell Creek, rural Columbus, Nebraska, with Rev. Peter Jark-Swain officiating. Interment will be in the Roselawn Memorial Cemetery in Columbus. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue on Wednesday from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. There will be a family prayer service on Wednesday at 10:15 AM at the church. Memorials may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association or Family Choice.
Ellen Engel was born May 20, 1932 in Columbus, Nebraska, to Walter and Clara (Wurdeman) Marty. She was baptized and confirmed at Christ Lutheran Church. Ellen attended Christ Lutheran Grade School and graduated from Kramer High School in Columbus. Ellen worked for one year at the Platte County Treasurers Office. On August 12, 1951, Ellen was united in marriage to Robert Engel at Christ Lutheran Church. Ellen was a dedicated farm wife who enjoyed gardening, cooking, and sewing. Ellen was a member of the "Nite Owls" extension club, St. John's Lutheran Church, and the Ladies Aid.
Ellen is survived by:
Husband - Robert Engel of Columbus, NE
Daughter - Bev (Bill) Brigham of Shelby, NE
Son - Mike (special friend - Bev Neemeyer) of Columbus, NE
Grandson - Brent (Nicki) Brigham of Shelby, NE
Granddaughter - Brook Brigham of Lincoln, NE
Great Grandchildren - Grant and Halle Brigham of Shelby, NE
Ellen was preceded in death by:
Parents - Walter and Clara Marty
Sister - Evelyn Muth
Brothers - Edgar, Kenneth, and Roland Marty
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