Bess Nansel

Bess Nansel of Columbus died Saturday, June 5, 2010 at her home in Meridian Gardens in Columbus.

Bess Nansel was born March 29, 1914 in Genoa, NE to Stanley and Martha (Kudron) Galus. She was raised in Platte County where she received her education at the Red School District. On February 6, 1934 she was united in marriage to Floyd Nansel. They moved to Columbus in 1957. Bess worked at Dale Electronics for 20 years. She was a member of St. Bonaventure Catholic Church and was a part of Perpetual Adoration there. Bess enjoyed cutting firewood and taking care of her lawn and garden.

She is survived by:
Son Dave (Karla) Nansel of Columbus, NE
Sister Frances (Ed) Chlebinski of Omaha, NE
Sister Mary Wszalek of Milwaukee, WI
Grandson Clinton (Karla) Torczon of Lincoln
Granddaughter Jennifer (Jim) Collins of Denver, CO
Grandson David Nansel, Jr. of Tacoma, WA
Granddaughter Christina Nansel of Omaha
Step-Grandson Nathan (Michelle) Miller of Plainview, NE
Step-Grandson Josh (Meagan) Miller of Omaha
Step-Granddaughter Brenda Wielgus of Duncan
13 Great Grandchildren

She is preceded in death by:
Husband Floyd Nansel
Father Stanley Galus
Mother Martha Galus
Son Donnie Nansel
Daughter Kathleen Torczon
Sister Ann Forman
Brother Ed Galus
Brother Ted Galus
Sister Lora Ziemba

Memorials are suggested to St. Bonaventure Church