Services at: Salem Lutheran Church, Superior, Nebraska

Christian Biography of Edna Epley

Edna Mayme Sophie Epley, the daughter of Louie and Lena (Tegtmeier) Meyer, was born on March 24, 1922 in a farm house nine miles south of Nelson, Nebraska. She passed away on September 24, 2016 at the Thayer County Health Services at Hebron, Nebraska at the age of 94 years, and 6 months.

Edna was baptized on April 16, 1922, and her sponsors were Mayme Meyer and Sophie Meyer. She was confirmed on September 27, 1936. Both took place at Salem Lutheran Church.

She graduated from Nelson High School and went on to business school in Boise, Idaho. She was united in marriage to Alvin Epley on June 4, 1945, at Salem Lutheran Church.

The Epleys farmed in the Nora area and Edna worked as a secretary for the Rural Electrification Administration, Salem Lutheran Church, Channel 4 Television, and the Good Samaritan Society. The activities that she enjoyed included sewing, square dancing, playing cards, crossword puzzles, reading, gardening, and movies. Edna was a wonderful cook and was known for her homemade bread.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Alvin; all five of her siblings, Mildred, Margaret, Pauline, Alfred, and Shirley; and great-granddaughter Harper Oltmans.

Survivors include one son, Edd Epley, and wife Ruth of Nelson; two daughters, Betty Miller and husband Wayne, and Judy Vieselmeyer and husband Lee both of Lincoln; seven grandchildren, Staci Cooper and husband Paul; Ethan Epley and wife Dana; Chad Miller and wife Nicole; Aaron Oltmans and wife Jessica; Amy Groff; Amber Soucek and husband Corey; and Avery Oltmans and wife Michaela; 22 great-grandchildren, Anna and Celia Cooper; Cole, Hayden, Hallie and Emma Epley; Jacob, Evan, and Reece Miller; Paige, Maia, Eva, and Chase Oltmans; Ashlen, Dani and Caleb Groff; Alex, Caloway, Keaton and McKinley Soucek; and Grace and Sophie Oltmans; nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held on Friday, September 30, 2016 at 10:00 AM from the Salem Lutheran Church in Superior, Nebraska with Pastor Harry Cross officiating.

Music was "How Great Thou Art", with Deanna Tuttle as soloist and congregational hymns, "What a Friend We Have in Jesus", "My Faith Looks Up To Thee" and "Blessed Assurance" with Lorraine Smith as the accompanist.

Pallbearers were Staci Cooper, Ethan Epley, Chad Miller, Aaron Oltmans, Amy Groff, Amber Soucek and Avery Oltmans.

Interment was in the Nora Cemetery at Nora, Nebraska.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Salem Lutheran Church, Highway 14 North, Superior, NE 68978

Condolences may be sent in care of www.pricefuneralhomes.com

Megrue Price Funeral Home of Superior, Nebraska was in charge of the arrangements.