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Lillian Viola Benson Schultz

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Birth	:	13 Mar 1917 Knox County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	13 Aug 2013 Wausa, Knox County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Thabor Lutheran Cemetery, Wausa, Knox County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.5102997, -97.5671997
Description	:	Lillian Viola (Benson) Schultz, died Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at the Golden Living Center, Wausa, Nebraska. Lillian was born on March 13, 1917, on a farm in Cedar County northeast of Wausa, Nebraska, to Olof and Hilda (Carlson) Benson. Lillian was baptized and confirmed at Thabor Lutheran Church, Wausa Nebraska and attended Sunday School there. She attended Goldenrod School in Cedar County, Nebraska. After graduation, she was at home and then went to Omaha, Nebraska, to work in a family's home there. Lillian worked along with another girl doing household chores but was also given time to be... Read More	Lillian Viola (Benson) Schultz, died Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at the Golden Living Center, Wausa, Nebraska. Lillian was born on March 13, 1917, on a farm in Cedar County northeast of Wausa, Nebraska, to Olof and Hilda (Carlson) Benson. Lillian was baptized and confirmed at Thabor Lutheran Church, Wausa Nebraska and attended Sunday School there. She attended Goldenrod School in Cedar County, Nebraska. After graduation, she was at home and then went to Omaha, Nebraska, to work in a family's home there. Lillian worked along with another girl doing household chores but was also given time to be a companion to the family's 10-year-old daughter who was deaf. Later, she returned to Wausa, Nebraska and worked in various family homes. At Thabor Lutheran Church, she taught Sunday School for 13 years. Lillian was also a member of the women's organization and served on various committees. On January 22, 1942, she was married to Glen Schultz at Thabor Lutheran Church, Wausa, Nebraska. To this union, five children were born: Marge, Ann, Dale, Alice, and Barb. After they were married, Lillian spent some time with Glen while he was stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas. After Glen's discharge from the Army in 1945, they started farming in Cedar County, Nebraska, where they and their family lived for 18 years. In 1965 they moved to a farm in Knox County, Nebraska, where they lived for 17 years. Lillian and Glen retired from farming and moved into Wausa, Nebraska. Glen died on May 23, 2002, and Lillian remained in their home until March of 2008, when she moved to the Countryside Villa, where she lived for three years before moving to the Golden Living Center, Wausa, Nebraska. Lillian enjoyed reading to her children and grandchldren. She was well-known by family members and others for her delicious rhubarb custard, apple, and cherry pies, home-made bread, and cookies. Her children and many others knew her to be patient, compassionate, kind, gentle, and pleasant. Lillian's never-ending faith guided her throughout her life. Lillian is survived by: children, Marge (Richard) Nelson, and Ann (Bruce) Pfeil, all of Wausa, Nebraska, Dale (Kathy) Schultz of Hastings, Nebraska, Alice (Duane) Wragge of Columbus, Nebraska, and Barb (Dan) Pecka of Norfolk, Nebraska; grandchildren, Jeff (Michelle) Nelson of Larchwood, Iowa, Jennifer (Mark) Wemhoff of Lincoln, Nebraska, Chris (Kary) Pfeil of Pierce, Nebraska, Todd (Heather) Pfeil of Seward, Nebraska, Katie of Wausa, Tim (Jennifer) Schultz of Lincoln, Nebraska, Angela (Brian) O'Neal of Lincoln, Nebrasja, Kim (Mike) Brown of Lincoln, Nebraska, Brett (Brittany) Wragge of Lincoln, Nebraska, Ryan (Melissa) Wragge of Omaha, Nebraska, Nathan (Nikki) Wragge of Omaha, Nebraska, Jason, Andrew, and Stacy Pecka, all of Omaha, Nebraska; sister, Ellen Johnson of Vashon, Washington; sister-in-law, Maxien Lamprecht of Lincoln, Nebraska; great-children, Matt and Mallory Schultz of Lincoln, Nebraska, Aiden and Corbin Pfeil of Pierce, Nebraska, Liam and Maggie O'Neal of Lincoln, Nebraska, Joshua and Claire Nelson of Larchwood, Iowa, Wynn and Eva Pfeil of Seward, Nebraska, Lily Pfeil of Wausa, Nebraska, Anna Wemhoff of Lincoln, Nebraska, Alexa and Brady Brown of Lincoln, Nebraska; Meredith Wragge of Omaha, Nebraska and a host of family and friends. Preceding Lillian in death were: parents, Olof and Hilda Benson; husband, Glen Schultz; brother, Evald Benson; sisters, Evelyn Wooten and Vera Larson; and great-granddaughter, Lauren. Internment was in the Lutheran Cemetery, Wausa, Nebraska.

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Lillian Viola Benson Schultz's memorial is located at: Thabor Lutheran Cemetery, Wausa, Knox County, USA.
When did Lillian Viola Benson Schultz death?
Lillian Viola Benson Schultz death on 13 Aug 2013 in Wausa, Knox County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 42.5102997
Longitude: -97.5671997

Family Members:

Parent

Olof Theodore Benson

(1880 - 1958)

Hilda Sofia Carlson Benson

(1877 - 1958)

Spouse

Glen Wallace Schultz

(1916 - 2002)

Siblings

Ruth Elvera “Vera” Benson Larson

(1919 - 2007)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Thabor Lutheran Cemetery
Wausa, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5102997, -97.5671997

2. Woodlawn Cemetery
Wausa, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5102997, -97.5330963

3. Golgotha Lutheran Cemetery
Wausa, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4732600, -97.6609400

4. Magnet Cemetery
Magnet, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4644012, -97.4655991

5. Olive Grove Cemetery
Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5264015, -97.4167023

6. Bloomfield Cemetery
Bloomfield, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6007996, -97.6605988

7. Eden Valley Cemetery
Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 42.4241982, -97.7177963

8. Saint Marys Cemetery
Osmond, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3661003, -97.6102982

9. Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery
Osmond, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3650017, -97.6106033

10. Morrillville Cemetery
Bloomfield, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5725000, -97.7541000

11. Osmond Cemetery
Osmond, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3457985, -97.5821991

12. Rose Hill Cemetery
McLean, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3518982, -97.4666977

13. Kemma Cemetery
Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5438995, -97.8103027

14. Saint Frances Cemetery
Randolph, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3946991, -97.3482971

15. Randolph Cemetery
Randolph, Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3873900, -97.3501700

16. Gnewuch Gravesite
Center, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.5973000, -97.8267800

17. Saint Josephs Catholic Cemetery
Cedar County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7064200, -97.4362700

18. Zion Cemetery
Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3293991, -97.7371979

19. Saint Rose Cemetery
Crofton, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7280998, -97.5192032

20. Saint Pauls Catholic Church Cemetery
Plainview, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3678700, -97.7959700

21. Pleasant View Cemetery
Plainview, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3665310, -97.7959700

22. Beaver View Cemetery
Crofton, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7355995, -97.5847015

23. Crofton Cemetery
Crofton, Knox County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7296982, -97.4860992

24. Plainview Memorial Park Cemetery
Plainview, Pierce County, USA
Coordinate: 42.3512160, -97.7877140