Vera (Grohs) Pillen

Vera Pillen of Omaha, formerly of Columbus died Monday, November 2, 2009 at the Douglas County Health Center in Omaha.

Vera Pillen was born April 24, 1934 in Turton, South Dakota to George and Anna Mae (Conley) Pembroke. She graduated from Turton High School and received her teaching certificate from Northern State College in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Vera married Rolland T. Grohs on February 4, 1956 in Turton, South Dakota. Following his death on July 21, 1977 she later married Dale D. Pillen on November 21, 1984 at St. Bonaventure Church in Columbus. Vera worked as a teacher, bookkeeper & secretary retiring from N.P.P.D. in 1996. She was a member of St. Bonaventure Church and St. Joseph Church in Platte Center.

She is survived by:

Daughter: Natalie (Ron) Kenkel of Omaha, NE
Daughter: Kim (Brian) Kruger of Glenview, IL
Daughter: Stephanie (John) Richardson of Brunswick, ME
Daughter: Melissa (Jeff) Lowe of St. Louis, MO
Step-Son: Tom (Debbie) Pillen of Columbus, NE
Step-Son: Jim (Suzanne) Pillen of Columbus, NE
Step-Son: Clete (Christine) Pillen of Columbus, NE
Brother: Robert (Jeanette) Pembroke of Mobridge, SD
Twelve Grandchildren
Ten Step-Grandchildren
Many Nieces, Nephews & Friends

She was preceded by:

First Husband: Rolland Grohs
Second Husband: Dale Pillen
Father: George Pembroke
Mother: Anna Mae Pembroke
Four Sisters
One Brother

Memorials may be directed to Scotus Central High School or the Douglas County Health Center (4102 Woolworth Ave; Omaha, NE 68105)