Bernice Elaine Buettgenbach passed away September 1, 2019 at her home in Lincoln, NE. She was born on November 17, 1932 to Jacob and Elizabeth Muehlhausen. She married Allen Ray Buettgenbach in Lincoln, NE on June 27, 1953. She was a loving and devoted mother and homemaker who always put her family first. She loved playing bingo, country music and watching the Huskers play. Bernice is survived by her children, Roxanne Fanders of Garland,TX. Steven Buettgenbach (Barbara) of Pierce, Cathy Swinscoe of Lincoln, Nancy Noonan (Danny) of Lincoln, and Lisa Sasek (Alan) of North Port, FL. Significant other Leslie Wanek of Wilbur. Sister, Shirley Daugherty of Lincoln. 15 Grandchildren, and 29 great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild. Bernice was preceded in death by her parents, Jacob and Elizabeth, husband Allen, brothers, Jacob, Robert, William; sisters Alice and Ruthie and twin infant great grandsons.
A Celebration of Bernice’s life will be held at 1pm, Saturday September 7th, 2019 at Lincoln Memorial, 6800 South 14th St. Lincoln, NE. with Rev Curt Magelky officiating. Interment will follow at Lincoln Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Friday September 6th, 2019 from 4pm-8pm at Lincoln Memorial. Memorials may be directed to the family for future designation.
