Lois L. Rodehorst, 91, of Columbus, Nebraska, died peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 12, 2023.
The funeral service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Columbus, on Wednesday, March 15th at 10:00 AM, with Pastor Brandon Foster officiating. Interment will be at the Calvary Cemetery in rural Platte County. Visitation will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church on Tuesday, March 14th from 5:00 pm-8:00 pm, and will continue on Wednesday, March 15th from 9:00 am until time of service. There will be a family prayer service on Wednesday at 9:45 am at the church.
Lois Louise (Benning) Rodehorst was born November 23, 1931, in Columbus, Nebraska, to Gustav C. and Louise B. (Siefken) Benning. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Shell Creek, rural Platte County. At the age of six, Lois lost her mother to cancer and spent a great deal of time at her aunts’ homes, and worked alongside her dad on their family farm. In 1942, her father married Harriet Mikkelsen who loved her and raised her as her own. She attended rural school District #80 and graduated from Kramer High School in 1949 in Columbus.
On February 4, 1951, Lois was united in marriage to Lorenz A. Rodehorst at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Shell Creek. After their marriage, she became a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where she served as a Bible School assistant and volunteered in the Nursery. Together they operated the family farm north of Columbus for more than 50 years raising livestock and grain. After Lorenz’s death in 2001, Lois continued to be involved in the family operation, which she dearly loved.
Lois worked at the Columbus Sales Pavilion for 18 years and at Corner Stop and Fast Phil convenience stores. Lois began working at Lakeview High School in 2004 as the study hall monitor. She then became a para educator in the English Language Learner classroom and remained in this position until her retirement in 2020. In 2010 she was selected by the Student Council as the recipient of the LHS Blue Apple Award.
She was a 50+ year member of the Lamplighters Extension Club, a Leader for the Glowing Candles 4-H Club for 15 years, and an Open Class Superintendent at the Platte County Fair for 37 years. Lois and Lorenz were strong supporters of Lakeview FBLA, FFA, the music program, and athletic activities, which led to their induction into the Lakeview Athletic Hall of Fame. She was also a member of the Hartman Post 84 American Legion Auxiliary.
Lois spent many hours mowing her yard and enjoyed planting flowers. She played cards with many different groups and loved socializing with her friends. Lois adored her family and shared her faith in Jesus Christ with them. She loved holiday gatherings and attending her children’s, grandchildren’s, and great grandchildren’s birthday parties and activities.
Lois is survived by:
Daughter – Judy (Dale) Dicke – Creston, NE
Grandson – Travis (Jennifer) Dicke – Creston, NE
Great Grandchildren – Paisley, Karter, Jaycee
Granddaughter – Tarryn (Michael) Hickman – Smithville, MO
Great Grandsons – Coen and Clay
Granddaughter – Tricia (David) Kersting – Creston, NE
Great Grandchildren – Karis, Kesler, Karsta
Granddaughter – Tambri (Clint) Paulsen – Platte Center, NE
Great Grandsons – Knox and Kash
Daughter – Jill (Roger) Goedeken – Columbus, NE
Grandson – Bryan (Deidre) Goedeken – Plaza, ND
Great Grandchildren – Donovan, Mecklen, Liam, Rosalie
Grandson – Kyle (Jill) Goedeken – Platte Center, NE
Great Grandchildren – Kade and Kendall
Granddaughter – Jasey (Darren) Reinhart – Columbus, NE
Great Grandchildren – Kole, Luke, Emma
Daughter – Jan (Ryan) Went – Creston, NE
Granddaughter – Jenna (Aaron) Schaben – Omaha, NE
Great Grandsons – Madden and Linden
Granddaughter – Jordan (Wes) Wetovick – Fullerton, NE
Great Grandchildren – Hayes and Harlow
Grandson – Judd (Alyssa) Went – Columbus, NE
Great Grandchildren – Berkley, Braylynn, Bronx
Son – Jay (Rachael) Rodehorst – Columbus, NE
Grandson – Weston (Taylor) Rodehorst – Columbus, NE
Great Grandsons – Rhett and Riggs
Grandson – Witt (Marie) Rodehorst – Columbus, NE
Great Granddaughters – Remy, Willa, Palmer
Granddaughter – Wayde (Tyler) Pickinpaugh – Lincoln, NE
Great Granddaughter – due June 2023
Sister – Faith Craig – Columbus, NE
Sister-In-Law – Katherine (Leonard) Rodehorst-Dicke – Columbus, NE
Nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends
Lois is preceded in death by:
Parents – Gustav and Louise Benning and Stepmother Harriet Benning
Infant Sister
Husband – Lorenz A. Rodehorst
Infant Son – Blane Lorenz Rodehorst
Brother-In-Law – Donald Rodehorst
Source: Gass Haney Funeral Home
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