Barbara Lee Maus

Barbara Mohler Maus, 93 passed away Saturday, June 6th, 2020 at Monarch Hospice House in Lincoln surrounded by her family. She was born to E.G. & Stella Mohler in Lincoln, Nebraska. She grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska where she graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1945.

After graduation she attended UNL. She married Sterling Maus in 1946. They had two daughters, Paulette and Suzan.

She started her career at the U.S. Department of Agriculture soil conservation service until her retirement after 31 years. Most of this time was spent in Lincoln, Nebraska as a cartographic technician with the last several years spent as a Public Affairs Specialist for the soil conservation service in New Jersey.

She loved art and spent several enjoyable years as a volunteer at Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha following retirement and also volunteered for N.A.R.F.E.

She was able to witness four grandkids growing up and welcomed eight great-grandchildren along with two great-great grandchildren into her fold.

Barbara leaves to celebrate her life; sister JoAnn Tuin; children: Paulette & Jerry Koloen of Omaha; Suzan &David Lightbody of Lincoln; four grandchildren: Amy Hagley; Chris Koloen; Dan Lightbody and Jennifer Staniforth; eight grandchildren: Mikala, Jacob, Kalie, Nicole, Katelyn, David, Anabelle, Oliver and two great-great grandchildren: Jasper and Lilith.

She was preceded in death by her parents EG & Stella Mohler, her husband Sterling; her sister Gwen; her brothers, Jerry and Donny.

A Celebration of Life will be held on September 13, 2020 at 12:00 pm at Elmwood, Nebraska Cemetery.

A final note from Barbara

To my dear friends and family:

“Each one of you has meant so much to me. Friend and family have been very important in my life.

As a young girl I remember being concerned about being alone. Even with caring parents, two sisters, and one brother you can feel lonely. Still the need to help others and learn was always present.

I worked for the USDA soil conservation service and created a lifelong appreciation of maps and agricultural conservation of the land.

My volunteer years at Joslyn were important.

I am especially grateful for the two wonderful daughters who have been the light of my life. They worked so hard to get their education and raise their families. My hope is that my grandchildren and great grandchildren appreciate their parents and keep on learning throughout their lives.

Thank you for many wonderful and interesting moments.”