Christian Biography of Lyda Bargen

Lyda Marie Bargen, the daughter of Frederick and Clara (Werner) Geiswinkler, was born on September 1, 1927 in Standal, Indiana. She passed away on February 22, 2016 at the Superior Good Samaritan Center at Superior, Nebraska at the age of 88 years, 5 months, 21 days.

She was baptized on September 18, 1927, at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Standal, Indiana. She was confirmed on September 13, 1942, at Salem Lutheran Church, rural Superior, Nebraska; both of these rites were performed by her father the Rev. Frederick Geiswinkler. Lyda lived in many communities and states. She had a Fondness for Yakima, Washington and when he was called their family moved to Salem Lutheran Church, where she attended school at Nelson, Nebraska. Shortly after moving she attended a "Hay Rack Ride" and spotted what was to become her future husband, Leland Bargen who attended Superior High School. Before graduating the family moved to Rosalie, Nebraska where she graduated in 1945. She attended and graduated from Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing in Sioux City, Iowa on October 7, 1948.

She married Leland Bargen at Hope Lutheran Church, South Sioux City, Nebraska on June 18, 1949 and moved to Superior, Nebraska. This union was blessed with four children. Leland and Lyda raised their family on the farm near Superior, moving into Superior in 1988.

She was Nuckolls County "School Nurse" when her family was young. She began work at Brodstone Memorial Hospital in July of 1949, when nurses were in high demand. During the course of her career she worked in many areas of the hospital. She took great pride in caring for many friends and family. She helped bring new babies in the world and was there to help others through surgeries and the end of life. She retired in 1992 after 40+ years.

She loved life on the farm. Doted on her grandchildren, was a loyal friend, and good neighbor to all and a kind person with a caring heart. She was a member of the Circles in Church, Rural Social Club, Hair Pin Bowling League and was a 4-H Leader. She enjoyed playing cards, sewing, gardening both flowers and vegetables, canning and crocheting. She entered the Superior Good Samaritan Center on November 4, 2015 where she resided until her death.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Leland on November 7, 2010; daughter Barbara Ann (Bargen) Nelson Sheets; brothers John and Clarence (Gus); son-in-law Roger Vollertsen and granddaughter Stacy Williams.

Survivors include daughters, Sharon Vollertsen of Syracuse, Nebraska, Nancy Christy and husband Brian of Lincoln, Nebraska, son, Steven Bargen and wife Dixie of Superior, Nebraska; son-in-law, Michael Sheets of Superior, Nebraska; 9 grandchildren: Laura Weber and husband Jeff, Mike Nelson and wife Melissa, Jeff Nelson and wife Mun Ju, Jon Vollertsen and wife Meesha, Jillian Christy, Steven Christy, Katrina Bargen, Benjamin Bargen and wife Casey, and Kristina Bargen; 10 great grandchildren: Ethan and Joshua Weber, Skylee, Tycen and Kameron Nelson, Jaden, Tanner, Makenna & Jaxon Vollertsen and Bayln Bargen; nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at 11:00 am from the Salem Lutheran Church in rural Superior, Nebraska with Pastor Harry Cross officiating.

Music was congregational hymns "Amazing Grace," "Precious Lord Take My Hand," and "Blessed Assurance," with Sonia Schmidt as the accompanist.


Pallbearers were Mike Nelson, Jeff Nelson, Ben Bargen, Steven Christy, Jon Vollertsen, and Jeff Weber.

Interment was in the Salem Lutheran Cemetery at rural Superior, Nebraska.

Memorials are suggested to go to Salem Lutheran Church

Condolences may be sent to Megrue-Price Funeral Home, 750 N Commercial, Superior, Nebraska 68978 or in care of www.pricefuneralhomes.com.

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