Germaine P. Liebig

Germaine P. Liebig of Platte Center died Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Morys Haven in Columbus.

Germaine P. Liebig was born August 6, 1917 in Humphrey, Nebraska to Simon and Sabina (Abler) Bender. She graduated from Humphrey St. Francis in 1934. On January 10, 1940 Germaine was united in marriage to Ferdinand E. Liebig at St. Francis Catholic Church in Humphrey. They had 8 children and farmed 3 miles south of Platte Center for 42 years before retiring to Platte Center. Germaine was a member of St. Josephs Church, St. Anns Alter Society, Mission Sewing Circle, Silver Spurs Saddle Club, Platte Center American Legion Auxiliary, Catholic Daughters, and Card Club. She was a 4-H Leader, Girl Scout Leader, and Election Day Volunteer.

Germaine is survived by: sons Mark C. Liebig of Bismarck, ND and Gene (Linda) Liebig of Kearney; daughters Lois Kuta of Columbus, Bonnie (Pete) Menks of Omaha, Diane (Paul) Dicke of Ewing, Debbie (Ron) Whitt of Wayne, and Jacqueline (John) Woolway of Leawood, KS; brother David Bender of Humphrey; sisters-in-Law Liz Bender and Mary Ann Bender from Humphrey, Viola Liebig of Platte Center, Joanne Liebig of Wauneta, and Lillian Cucurola of Sterling, CO; brother-in-law Tom Wemhoff of Humphrey; plus, 22 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.

Germaine is preceded in death by: husband Ferd; infant son Dale; parents Simon and Sabina Bender; grandson Nathan Dicke; brothers Melvin, LaVern, and Mark Bender; sisters Mildred Werner and Eileen Wemhoff.

Germaine loved playing sheephead, pinochle, crocheting quilts, and cooking for her family. She was a devoted wife and mother. She will be remembered for her delicious turkey stuffing, roast beef and mashed potatoes, Christmas fruitcake, popcorn balls, and cream puffs. We treasure the many wonderful memories of our family gatherings, sleigh riding and ending a cold day of ice skating with moms homemade hot chocolate.

Memorials may be directed to St. Joseph Church, Hospice or donor's choice.