Helen was born August 14, 1899 in rural Oakland, Nebraska to Henry and Anna 'Munderloh' Suhr. At the age of 4 Helen and her family moved to Uehling. She was baptized and then confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church north of Hooper. Helen attended a parochial school in rural Hooper four days a week then on Friday she would return to Uehling and attended the public school in town. She did this through the eighth grade. She then attended and graduated from Uehling High School in 1914. At the age of 16 Helen went to work for the Fred Steckelberg Merchandise Store in Uehling. During this time she also began playing the piano for the movie theaters, accompanying the motion pictures. Helen was married March 12, 1924 at her parent's home in Uehling to Harry J. Peters. After their marriage they made their home on a farm a mile west of Scribner. They retired and moved into Scribner in 1954. Helen spent most of her working years raising their three children and working next to her husband on the farm. Helen was a member of the United Evangelical Lutheran Church in Scribner and its ladies aid. Helen also belonged to an extension club and several card clubs.
Survivors:
2 Daughters - Joyce and husband Harlan Frischie of Scribner
Janet Heimann of Raymore, MO.
Daughter-in-law - Carolyn Peters of West Point
4 grandchildren - Lynn and wife Diane Frischie of Lincoln
Noel and wife Gina Peters of Herman
Stephen and wife Lori Peters of West Point
Sarah and husband Dennis Neibrook of Florence, South Carolina
10 great grandchildren
4 great great grandchildren
step great and step great great grandchildren
numerous nieces and nephews
Helen was preceded in death by her husband Harry, son Verne, 2 granddaughters Janelle Downing and Cheryl Malloy and son-in-law Ambrose Heimann.
The funeral will be on Thursday August 14, at 10:30am in the United Evangelical Lutheran Church in Scribner. The Rev. Nicki McIntyre will officiate. Burial will follow in the Scribner Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to United Lutheran and the families choice. Visitation will be on Wednesday from 3:00pm to 8:00pm with family receiving friends from 5pm to 7pm at Ludvigsen's Scribner Funeral Chapel. Visitation will continue at the church 1 hour before service.
Condolences(2)
Patch and Gaye Smeal
Snyder, NE Monday, August 18, 2008 Janet Heimann and Families: So Sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. God doesn't give us what we can handle, but helps us to handle what we are given. GOD BLESS Patch and Gaye SmealRANDY & RENEE STUDT
fremont, NE Thursday, August 14, 2008