Maxine Krings

Maxine Krings, age 89 of Platte Center, died Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at the Columbus Community Hospital.

Maxine Krings was born July 9, 1928 in David City, Nebraska. She was the daughter of Oscar and Bertha (Sutter) Poeffel. She lived in various locations and received her education in California before returning to Columbus where she graduated from St. Bonaventure High School. Maxine married Leonard Krings on August 17, 1948 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Platte Center. They lived on the family farm northwest of Platte Center for 32 years until moving into town in 1980. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Ann's and the Shoot The Moon Pitch Club. She enjoyed gardening and loved the farm. Maxine cherished her family and friends and loved spending time with them.

Maxine is survived:
Daughter: Linda (Gene) Liebig of Kearney
Son: Don (Brenda) Krings of Omaha
Son: Tony (Diane) Krings of Platte Center
Daughter: Debbie (Tom) Pillen of Columbus
Daughter: Kelli (Rory) Went of Columbus
14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband: Leonard and son: Ted Krings