Elda Mae Misfeldt, 88 of Blair, passed Feb. 2, 2017 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home. Funeral services will be Monday, Feb. 6, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Blair, burial will follow at the Blair Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. at Campbell Aman Funeral Home.

Elda was born on the family farm near Bennington, NE on January 11, 1929, the daughter of Otto and Meta (Neuhaus) Behrendt. She graduated from Elkhorn High School in 1946. She married Wayne D. Misfeldt on April 16, 1950, in Bennington, NE and they made their home in Blair, NE. Elda was a resident at Good Shepherd Lutheran Community for the past few years.

Elda was a file clerk at Mutual of Omaha, homemaker, lunch lady in the Blair school system, an in-home companion and caregiver. She volunteered at Memorial Community Hospital & Health System in Blair and at area nursing homes; was a Car-Go driver; and was available to her many friends and acquaintances if they needed assistance. Elda loved music and was in the choir at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Community.

She was an active member of First Lutheran Church as a Sunday and Bible School teacher, Circle member, and served at many church events. Elda belonged to two clubs for over 60 years: U-Name Us Pinochle Club and Baker's Dozen Extension Club. She enjoyed having coffee with her many friends, which always included a plate of cookies or coffee cake! Her greatest joy in life was being surrounded by her family and she attended as many family events as possible.

She is survived by her children: Kathleen (Jeffrey) Buker, of Leavenworth, KS, Merri Misfeldt of Fremont, NE, Patricia (Lane) Rogers of Blair, NE and Martin (Kathleen) of Blair; grandchildren: Mitchel Misfeldt, Avery Misfeldt, Madeline Misfeldt, Megan (Andy) Buker Ross and their daughters, Audrey and Olivia, and Erin (Blake) Buker Dickerson, and their newborn twin sons, Logan and Tyler; sister-in-law, Margaret Behrendt; several cousins, nieces, nephews, and many friends. Elda was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne D. Misfeldt; parents, Otto and Meta Behrendt; sisters, Ethel (Clarence) Schneider and Roma (Richard) Lamp; brother, Arthur Behrendt; and two infant sisters.

Memorials may be directed to Shepherd's Village in Blair, NE; TV Ministry at First Lutheran Church in Blair, NE; and Blair Fire and Rescue.

#2 Omaha World Herald 5 Feb 2017

Misfeldt, Elda Mae Age 88 - Feb 2, 2017 Blair, NE. Passed away at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home, Blair. Survivors include children, Kathleen (Jeffrey) Buker of Leavenworth KS, Merri Misfeldt of Fremont NE, Patricia (Lane) Rogers of Blair, and Martin (Kathleen) of Blair; grandchildren, Mitchel Misfeldt, Avery Misfeldt, Madeline Misfeldt, Megan (Andy) Buker Ross and their daughters, Audrey and Olivia, and Erin (Blake) Buker Dickerson, and sons, Logan and Tyler; sister-in-law, Margaret Behrendt; extended family and many friends. FUNERAL SERVICES Monday, February 6, at 10:30am at First Lutheran Church, Blair. Burial will follow at the Blair Cemetery. VISITATION Sunday 1-5pm, with family Receiving friends 2-4pm at Campbell Aman Funeral Home. CAMPBELL-AMAN FUNERAL HOME 444 S. 17th Blair, NE 402-426-2191 www.campbellaman.com

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In Loving Memory of Elda Mae Misfeldt

Born January 11, 1929 Bennington, Nebraska; Entered Into Rest February 2, 2017 Blair, Nebraska

Funeral Service 10:30 AM Monday, February 6, 2017 First Lutheran Church Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Amy Krejacarek and Pastor Pam Ciulla. Musical Selections: “Rock of Ages”, “How Great Thou Art”. “In The Garden”, “Softly and Tenderly”

Pallbearers: Mitchel Misfeldt, Jeff Buker, Land Rogers, Seth Bray, Tim Weishaar, Matt Dunning, Dylan Rogers, Kent Ferris

Honorary Pallbearers: Megan Ross, Andy Ross, Erin Dickerson, Blake Dickerson, Avery Misfeldt, Maddy Misfeldt

Graveside Service Blair Cemetery, Blair, Nebraska

Campbell-Aman Funeral Home

Obituary and funeral leaflet courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska. ~~~

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