Joyce Grossnicklaus

Joyce Grossnicklaus, age 88, died Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Bryan LGH West in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Thursday, January 28, 2021 at St. Bonaventure Catholic Church in Columbus. Visitation is 5:00-7:00 with a 7:00 vigil service Wednesday at the church. Burial is in St. Lawrence Cemetery in Silver Creek. All CDC guidelines will be followed, and masks are required.

Joyce Grossnicklaus was born November 5, 1932 to Edward and Anna (Beck) Starostka in Clarks, Nebraska. She attended and graduated from Silver Creek High School in 1950. After graduating, Joyce earned her teaching certificate through William Penn College. She taught in various one room grade schools in the rural Silver Creek area. On April 8, 1958, Joyce was united in marriage to Rex Grossnicklaus at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Silver Creek. She became a home maker after they started their family. As her children became older, Joyce went back to work in the housekeeping and laundry departments at the Good Samaritan Center in Osceola. Following that, Joyce worked in the cafeteria for Columbus Public Schools. She enjoyed dancing, flower/vegetable gardening, canning, spending time with her family, and supporting her kids and grandkids in their various activities. Joyce had a great love for her family, always putting them before herself.

She is survived by:
Husband: Rex Grossnicklaus of Columbus
Daughter: Lynette (Tom) Pallas of Seward
Son: Roger Grossnicklaus of Lincoln
Daughter: Kim (Shane) Teichmeier of Lincoln
Son: Chad (Jennifer) Grossnicklaus of Gretna
Grandchildren: Ashley (Chris) Peterson, Cassandra (Travis) Reinke, Jalyn Teichmeier, Kayla Teichmeier, and one granddaughter on the way.
Great Grandchildren: Bryce & Caden Peterson, Alaina Reinke
and extended family

She is preceded in death by:
Her parents
Daughter Lana Grossnicklaus
Brother Don Starostka