She taught English at Midland Lutheran College, worked in academic administration, including a period as Academic Dean at the College of Saint Mary in Omaha, and recently retired as executive director of the Fremont Area Community Foundation.
Betsy was an enthusiastic traveler and spent many vacations in Italy with Jerry and their friends, as well as numerous trips throughout the United States. In recent years she was an avid birder.
She was a member of Rotary International and the Nebraska Ornithologists' Union. She valued the many friends she made in the local academic community, as well through her work with the Fremont Area Community Foundation and with the Nebraska amateur and professional ornithologists.
Survivors include her husband Jerry, sister and brother-in-law Ellen and Bill Matten of State College, Pennsylvania, sister and brother-in-law Susan and Roland Bergner of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, mother-in-law Nellie Mulliken of Nickerson, brother-in-law Jack and wife Pamela Mulliken of Nickerson, as well as numerous nieces and nephews on both sides of the family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Calvin and Elizabeth Yost of Collegeville, Pennsylvania, and her father-in-law Alan Mulliken of Nickerson.
A memorial service will be held at 10 AM Monday (May 4, 2009) at the First Congregational Church, UCC, in Fremont, Nebraska, preceded by a private graveside service in Fremont. There is no public visitation.
The family requests that memorials be sent to the Fremont Area Community Foundation, 605 N. Broad St., Fremont, Nebraska, in lieu of flowers. Ludvigsen Mortuary is in charge of the arrangements.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(6)
Margaret J. Munnelly
, Thursday, July 23, 2009Joanne Carlson
Omaha, NE Thursday, May 7, 2009 Betsy was appreciated at the College of Saint Mary for her sincere and dedicated manner with students and faculty. I remember her attention to detail and organization. She served as the Academic Dean when I was chair of the Education Department. Sincere sympathy to her family on her loss. Joanne CarlsonNeal Ratzlaff
Omaha, NE Monday, May 4, 2009 Jerry: My deepest sympathy on the loss of your wife. You are in my thoughts and prayers.Don and Jan Hinds
Fremont, NE Friday, May 1, 2009 We are so sorry to learn of Betsy's death. What a great lady, who will definitely be missed by all of Fremont. She will always be remembered for her part with the Community Foundation. Thanks to her for all of her years of service. Don & Jan HindsDoyle Oerter
Holdrege, NE Friday, May 1, 2009 Jerry - So sorry to hear the news of your wife. You are in my families prayers. DoyleCharles Shapiro
Concord, NE Friday, May 1, 2009 Jerry: I am sorry to hear of your loss. I hope you are comforted by the memories of good times. With sympathy, Charles Shapiro