Elizabeth Wessel

Elizabeth "Betty" Wessel, age 86, died Sunday, December 26, 2021, in Columbus.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 31, 2021, at St. Isidore Catholic Church. Visitation is Thursday from 5:00-7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. vigil service, all at the church. Burial is in All Saints Cemetery.

The family requests all in attendance wear a mask.

Betty Wessel was born August 12, 1935, to Florentius and Irene (Albracht) Borer in Lindsay, Nebraska. She attended school until the 8 ^th grade at Lindsay Holy Family, and then went to help on the family farm. On February 15, 1954, Betty was united in marriage to Melvin "Jim" Wessel at Holy Family Catholic Church in Lindsay. She worked for Dale Electronic, Alco, Torin and Dollar General while also raising her four children. Betty enjoyed playing the piano, a hobby that she had for over 70 years. She also enjoyed tending to her garden, visiting family, and listening to music. Betty was a member of St. Isidore Catholic Church and also the "Betty" club. She especially loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them.

She is survived by:
Daughter: Pamela J Wessel of Columbus
Son Gregory J Wessel of Columbus
Son: Douglas A (Karen) Wessel of Red Bank, NJ
Son: Dana J Wessel of Columbus
Grandchildren: Andrew Wessel, Alexa Wessel
Siblings:
Lenore (Earl) Backes of Columbus
Kathy (Dave) McCauley of Arlington Heights, IL
Marie (Paul) Glause of St. Paul
Joan (Steve) Jahn of Columbus
Bonnie Risk of Kimball
Dick (Marge) Borer of Columbus
Jim Borer of Lincoln
Many Nieces and Nephews

She is preceded in death by:
Her husband
Parents
Sister: Madonna Zach
Brothers-in-law: Gary Kyriss and Ken Risk
Niece: Cindy (Zach) Ayala