Betty Ann Scheffler

Betty Ann Scheffler age 85 passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 27, 2022, surrounded by her family in her home in Columbus.

Funeral services are 10:30 am Monday, January 31, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus with Rev. Patrick Sparling officiating. Visitation is on Sunday evening from 6-8 pm at McKown Funeral Home and continues Monday morning from 9:30 am until service time at the church. Interment is in Columbus Cemetery.

Betty was born August 7, 1936, to Theodore and Ruby (Carson) Thomsen in Madison, NE. She graduated from Madison High School. Betty married Aaron Scheffler on August 22, 1954, at St. John's Lutheran Church in Madison. To this union 5 children were born: Gayle, Dayle, Jackie, Ron, and Clint. She worked for Dale Electronics for over 35 years. Betty loved camping, Keno, playing cards and spending time with family and friends. She was a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus, NE.

Betty is survived by:
Daughter Gayle Scott of Columbus, NE
-Granddaughter Kristine Staroscik
Daughter Dayle (Dan) Ourada of Prague, NE
-Granddaughter Diana McDonald of David City, NE
-Grandson Seth (Lisa) Bialas of Elberton, GA
Daughter Jackie (Wilbur) Garner of Columbus, NE
-Fur Babies Punky, Pita, and Hemi
Son Ron (Merla) Scheffler of Wisconsin Rapids, WI
-Granddaughter Aryn (Matt) Schneider of Wisconsin Rapids, WI
-Grandson Alex Scheffler and Special Friend Ande Schneider of Minneapolis, MN
Son Clint (Kelli) Scheffler of Monroe, NE
-Grandson Aaron (Sami) Scheffler of Wayne, NE
-Grandson Ethan Scheffler of Columbus, NE
8 Great Grandchildren and 6 Great Great Grandchildren

Betty is preceded in death by:
Husband Aaron Scheffler
Parents Theodore and Ruby Thomsen
Siblings Don, Lloyd, and Elaine
Son-in-law Douglas Scott
Great Grandson Davin Byrd