Elizabeth "Betty" Zoucha

Elizabeth "Betty" Zoucha, age 82, died Sunday, January 23, 2022, surrounded by her family at her home in Columbus.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 28, 2022, at St. Isidore Catholic Church. Visitation is Thursday from 4:00-7:00 p.m. with a 7:00 p.m. vigil service, all at the church. There will be a CDA rosary at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the church. Interment is in All Saints Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the family for future designation.

Elizabeth "Betty" Zoucha was born April 12, 1939, to Anton and Margaret (Pfeifer) Nienaber in Lindsay, NE. She attended school in Lindsay and graduated from Holy Family High School in 1957. After graduating, Betty went to work for Consumer Public Power District (Currently Nebraska Public Power District) in Columbus. Betty was united in marriage to Norbert Zoucha on April 25, 1959, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Lindsay. To this union, her three children were born: Andy, Tim, and Karen. Betty and Norbert farmed near Lindsay for years, before retiring to Columbus in 2012. She was a faithful member of Holy Family Catholic Church, until moving to Columbus, where she joined St. Isidore Catholic Church. Betty had a passion for playing cards, being involved in numerous card clubs. She enjoyed baking, traveling, and spending time with her family. Betty loved to socialize and embraced her gift of hospitality. She also played the piano and sang for many years.

She is survived by:

Son: Andy (Sherri) Zoucha of Albion, NE
Grandchildren: Tyler, Dylan, and Madyson Zoucha
Great-granddaughter: Corey Zoucha

Son: Tim Zoucha of Columbus, NE
Granddaughter: Abbey Sitzmann

Daughter: Karen (Kevin) Arlt of Columbus, NE
Grandchildren: Morgan, Jakob, and Keaton Rahtz
Step-grandchildren: Nolan, Ava, and Elias Arlt
Great-granddaughter: Emery Perry

Sister: Norma Korth of Fremont, NE
Sister: Clareen Prothman of Albion, NE
Brother: Msgr. Bob Nienaber of Omaha, NE
Sister: Phyllis Zoucha of Columbus, NE
Sister: Sr. Jane Nienaber, Joliet Franciscan of Downers Grove, IL
Brother: Jack (Joan) Nienaber of Hastings, NE
Sister: Mary Anne (Franz) Haas of Germany
Sister-in-law: Mary Lou Nienaber of Lindsay, NE
Numerous nieces and nephews

She is preceded in death by:
Husband: Norbert
Parents: Anton and Margaret
Brothers: Jerry (Mary Ann) and Harry
Brothers-in-law: Cyril Zoucha, Bob Korth, Ray Prothman, Ron Groski
Sister-in-law: Adeline (Ron) Ternus