Desiree "Des" Belzer

Desiree "Des" Belzer, age 64 of Columbus, died Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Bryan LGH-East in Lincoln.

Funeral Services are 10:30 am Thursday, March 4, 2021 at the First United Methodist Church in Columbus.  Visitation is on Wednesday from 5-7 pm at McKown Funeral Home and continues on Thursday morning from 9:30 am until service time at the Methodist Church.  Interment is in Columbus Cemetery.

Desiree Verlee Belzer was born March 27, 1956 in Muscatine, IA to Richard Ricklefs and Joann Plett.  She grew up in Iowa and graduated from Muscatine High School in 1974.  On August 13, 1976 she was united in marriage to James "Jim" Belzer in Bluegrass, IA.  In 1987 they moved to Columbus where Des worked as a Special Education Para at Lost Creek Elementary for 30 years.  Des was involved with Big Pals/Little Pals, ARC of Platte County, and Special Olympics.  She loved being a Grandma, road tripping with friends, visiting relatives, and spending time with her Bunco friends.

She is survived by:
Son Eric (Jill) Belzer of Columbus
-Grandchildren Brianna and Brett
Daughter Erin (Mark) Kistler of Lincoln
-Grandchildren Thomas, Charlie, and Sebastian
Parents Paul and Joann Plett
Parent Arlene Ricklefs
Brother Rod (Linda) Ricklefs of Michigan
Brother Wes (Sharon) Plett of Iowa
Brother Dar (Vickie) Plett of Iowa
Sister Vickie (Mike) Craig of Illinois
Brother Bill (Kochell) Ricklefs of Iowa
Sister Sue (Dan) Sutera of Iowa
Numerous Aunts, Uncles, Nieces and Nephews

She is preceded in death by:
Husband James "Jim" Belzer
Father Richard Ricklefs

Memorials are encouraged to The Arc of Platte County, 3020 18th Street #9 Columbus, NE 68601 or to Big Pals/Little Pals, 2200 28th Avenue, Columbus, NE 68601