BARBARA JEAN MARIE KRUEGER WORKMAN
Barbara Jean Marie Krueger passed away February 19, 2018 at Centennial Park Nursing Home. Barbara was born September 26, 1929 at Norfolk, NE, to Willard and Leotha (Donner) Krueger. She attended public and parochial schools, living in Norfolk until June 6, 1954 when she married Roy E. Workman. They moved to West Point where Roy was employed with the railroad. Later that year they moved to North Platte where Roy was employed at the Post Office.
Barbara enjoyed gardening and sharing produce with friends. She was known for her homemade grape jelly. She also enjoyed camping, fishing and walking, and was an avid bowler until developing health problems.
She was a member of First Lutheran Church where she volunteered in the office, sang in the choir, provided Sunday child care, purchased supplies for the Women's group and delivered baby blankets to newborns. She and Roy set up for many receptions at the church. She was also a member of a ladies Aquacize group (Waterlilies) for many years and the Eagles Club.
Barbara was preceded in death by Roy, her husband of 52 years; parents; sister, Jeannette Jensen; and son Larry in 1963. Survivors include a niece, Bobbijo (Wil) LeBlanc of Mt. Vernon, Washington, a cousin, Doris Hilgert of Norfolk, NE; special friends, John and Peggy Martin, Milo and Phyllis Shavlik, Brenda Anderson, and Dennis Pannasky.
Services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 22, 2018 at First Evangelical Lutheran Church with Rev. Steve Berke officiating. Burial will be at Floral Lawns. Memorials are suggested to First Evangelical Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Visitation will be from 5 to 7pm Wednesday at Carpenter Memorial Chapel which is in care of arrangements.
