Elizabeth Schumacher

Elizabeth "Betty" Schumacher, age 85, of Platte Center, Nebraska died Monday, February 28, 2022 at UNMC in Omaha, Nebraska.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 5, 2022 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Platte Center. Visitation is 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Friday with a 7:00 p.m. Vigil Service at St. Joseph Church. Visitation will continue Saturday morning from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. also at the church. Burial is in the Ss. Patrick/Joseph Cemetery near Platte Center.

Elizabeth "Betty" Schumacher was born October 30, 1936 in David City, Nebraska to John and Lena (Jacobs) Sleddens, Sr. She graduated from St. Bonaventure High School in Columbus. On September 22, 1959 Betty was united in marriage to Herman Schumacher at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Columbus. The couple lived their whole life on the family farm near Platte Center. Betty also worked for over 20 years as a bookkeeper at the Platte Center Farmers Co-Op, retiring in 1998. She was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Platte Center where she served as a bookkeeper, EME, and was a member of the St. Ann's Circle. Betty enjoyed reading, cooking, and visiting with family and friends.  Her greatest joy was raising her family and spending time with her grandchildren and greatgrandchildren.

She is survived by:
Husband: Herman Schumacher of rural Platte Center, NE
Daughter: Denise (Doug) Dierks, Pacific Junction, IA
Grandchildren: Ryan Dierks, Ames, IA; Caitlyn Dierks, Black River Falls, WI
Daughter: Joan (Byron) Bakenhus, Lincoln, NE
Grandchildren: Melinda (AJ) Pomajzl, Lincoln, NE; Drew (Becky) Bakenhus, Lenexa, KS; Nicole Bakenhus, Dallas,TX; Brandon Bakenhus, Lincoln, NE
Greatgrandaughers: Ellie & Peyton Pomajzl, Lincoln, NE
Son: Paul (Sally) Schumacher, Omaha, NE
Grandchildren: Meghan Schumacher, Omaha, NE; Leo Schumacher, Omaha, NE
Son: Kent (Cecilia) Schumacher, Allen, TX
Grandchildren: Amanda Schumacher, Fairview, TX; Sara Schumacher, Dallas, TX
Daughter: Stacia (Cary) Lyons, Morton, IL
Grandchildren: Jacob (Rachel) Lyons, Kirkwood, MO; Matthew Lyons, Des Moines, IA
Brother: Larry (Frances) Sleddens, Columbus, NE
Brother: Albert (Betty) Sleddens, York, NE
Sister: Patty (Dave) Vanek, Hood River, OR
Brother: David Sleddens, Englewood, CO
Sister-in-law: Stella Sleddens, Columbus, NE
Numerous nieces and nephews

She was preceded in death by:
Parents: John, Sr. and Lena Sleddens
Brothers: Jacob Sleddens, John Sleddens, Jr., Pete Sleddens, and William Sleddens
Sisters: Sr. Alma Sleddens and Marie Johnson