Lillian E. Heller age 90 of Wisner, NE passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023 at Franciscan Healthcare in West Point, NE.
Funeral service for Lillian will be on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wisner, NE with Pastor Jared Hartman officiating. Interment will be in the St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery, rural Beemer, NE. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wisner and will continue on Wednesday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Minnick Funeral Home in Wisner is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Lillian Elenore (Schlecht) Heller, 90, was Born May 3, 1932 to Joseph and Elenore (Behling) Schlecht. She was Baptized on May 22nd, 1932 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, by Pastor J.H. Tegeler, and was confirmed on April 14, 1946 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church by Pastor O.E. Schlecht. Lillian passed away peacefully, on Friday April 14, at St. Francis Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family.
She met the love of her life, Andrew Heller, and they were married on August 14, 1949 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Wisner, by Pastor O.E. Schlecht. They were the last couple to be married in this church. To this union, of 71 plus years, 6 children were born: Colleen Kloth, Jolleen Wartig, Douglas Heller, Kathleen Johnson, Thomas Heller, and a daughter in infancy Tami Heller.
She helped with the farming operation, was a member of the LWML, Ladies Aid and she worked for her friend, Barb Brahmer at Wisner Clothing. Lil was also the past President of the Resident Council at the Senior Center. Lillian loved her animals, especially her dogs. She loved her flowers and gardening. Lillian spent several hours in the kitchen making several yummy treats. Lillian loved to listen to polka music, Molly B. Andy and Lil enjoyed square dancing and ballroom dancing. Andy and Lillian traveled with friends to Hawaii and Canada.
Lil also enjoyed playing the card game of pitch. Lil was the reigning Valentine’s Day Queen at the Wisner Care Center.
Cleanliness is next to Godliness was Lillian’s motto during her lifetime. Lillian went through several Kirby Vacuums throughout the years. She loved to sit outside in the sunshine. Lil touched many hearts.
She is survived by:
Children – Colleen Kloth, West Point; Jolleen (Rod) Wartig, Wisner; Douglas (Lori) Heller, Beemer; Kathleen (Robbie) Johnson, Beemer; Thomas (Tammie) Heller, Syracuse.
Siblings – Larry and Deanna Schlecht; Lanise and Special friend Ken
Sister-in-law Marian Schlecht
12 Grandchildren
26 Great Grandchildren
8 Step Grandchildren
She was preceded in death by:
Husband Andrew Heller
Parents Joseph and Elenore Schlecht
Brother Lester Schlecht and Sister-in-Law Midge
Brother Lloyd Schlecht
Beloved cousin Lavonne “Jean” (Behling) Reinhardt and her husband Merlin
Son-in-Law Ron Kloth
Grandson Adam Lee Heller
Infant daughter Tami Heller
Daughter-in-Law Sandra Heller