Veronica &Quot;Vernie&Quot; Wieser

Veronica M. Wieser, age 74, of Columbus died Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at her home in Columbus following a courageous battle with cancer.

Veronica M. "Vernie" Wieser was born February 5, 1935 in Genoa, Nebraska to Peter and Eleanor (Prososki) Vetick. She grew up in Silver Creek, Nebraska and received her education at District #35. She married James P. Wieser on October 2, 1956 at St. Bonaventure Church. She retired from Becton-Dickinson after 35 years. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Vernie enjoyed cooking, canning (she was famous for her dill pickles and fried chicken), working jigsaw puzzles, and playing McNasty.

She is survived by:
Husband James P. Wieser of Columbus, NE
Daughter Cheryl (Betsy Williams) Wieser of Shreveport, LA
Son Terry Wieser of Columbus, NE
Son John (Kae Lynn) Wieser of Kansas City, MO
Sister Theresa Mostek of Berthoud, CO
Sister Mary Ann Keeshan of Grand Island, NE
Brother Edwin (Darlene) Vetick of Lyons, NE
Grandson Brian Wieser of Lincoln, NE
Granddaughter Mandy Wieser of Columbus, NE
Grandson Gregory Wieser of Kansas City, MO
Grandson Brandon Wieser of Kansas City, MO

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Alvin Vetick.