Erma Boro

Erma Boro, 89, of Columbus died Friday, March 9, 2018 at Columbus Care and Rehabilitation.

Erma Boro was born September 12, 1928 in Columbus to Fred and Christina (Jaax) Henggeler. She grew up on a farm by Lonestar in Polk County where she attended District 16 grade school and graduated from Kramer High School in 1946. On February 9, 1948, Erma was united in marriage to Lawrence Boro. They lived in Omaha for a short time before moving back to Columbus. Erma worked as an accountant for various businesses in Columbus. She co-owned with her husband the Long Branch Bar and the Town Pump. Erma enjoyed embroidery, doing crossword puzzles, reading, gardening, canning, watching the Huskers, and spending time with her family, especially her granddaughter, Briana. She was a member of St. Bonaventure Catholic Church.

Erma is survived by:
Daughter Diane (Jim) Kouma of Columbus
Granddaughter Briana Kouma of Lincoln
Sister-in-laws: Mary Ann Henggeler, Dorothy Cutsor, Betty Cave, and Eleanor Boro
Many Nieces and Nephews

She is preceded in death by:
Parents Fred and Christina Henggeler
Husband of 50 years, Lawrence Boro in 1998
Sister Leona Boettcher
Brother Gerald Henggeler
Sister Bernice Dunn
Brother Donald Henggeler
Brother Norm Henggeler
Many in-laws