Sharon Ann Treat

Sharon Ann (Krueger) Treat, age 80, of Adams, Nebraska, passed away November 9, 2026. Born February 24, 1946, in Hastings, Nebraska, Sharon was the daughter of Douglas and Elizabeth “Betty” (Thompson) Krueger of rural Trumbull, Nebraska, and the oldest of three children. She graduated from Trumbull High School in 1964 and, following high school, pursued nursing, graduating from Bryan Nursing School in Lincoln in 1967.

While in high school, Sharon met James “Jim” Treat through a double date set up by one of Jim’s friends who was dating a friend of Sharon’s. As they got to know each other, they realized they were born at the same hospital roughly 18 hours apart. Sharon and Jim were married at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Doniphan, Nebraska, on November 18, 1967, and made their home in Lincoln.

Sharon began her nursing career at Bryan Hospital. While Jim was serving in Vietnam, she was instrumental in starting the cardiac nursing program at Bryan Hospital in 1969. She also worked as a nurse in semi-intensive care and intensive care units and later served as head administrator of Gastroenterology Specialties for over ten years. Sharon and Jim moved to Adams, Nebraska, in 2014. Sharon retired in 2015, leaving behind a legacy of commitment during all the years she dedicated to field of medicine.

Together with their son, Ryan, they spent much of their family time enjoying the outdoors—camping and fishing. Sharon and Jim attended Ryan's sporting and school events. As a family they took trips to Worlds of Fun in Kansas City, visited relatives near Doniphan, and spent afternoons swimming in their backyard pool. Sharon was a neighborhood mom—present, attentive, and generous with her time.

Music and faith were very important to Sharon. In her youth, Sharon sang solos at church and continued singing for at the churches she attended over the years. She was also a career-long member of the Nebraska Nurse's Association.

She enjoyed getting together to play cards with family and friends and partake of an occasional gin and tonic. She was devoted to her grandchildren—taking in their school and sports activities with pride and support. In Adams, she and Jim hosted July 4th celebrations at their home on “Doctor’s Lake,” creating a place where family and friends could gather and feel welcome. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Sharon was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Jim Treat; her son, Ryan (Jamie) Treat; grandchildren Kayla, Addison and Keenan Treat; sister Judith (Randy) Kohl; brother Kevin (Claudia) Krueger; sister-in-law Barbara (William) Peglow; and nieces, nephews, other family and close friends.

Celebration of Sharon's life will be held at 4:00 PM, Thursday, November 19, 2026, at Christ Lincoln Church, 4325 Sumner Street, Lincoln, Nebraska. There will be a reception at the church following the service.

The family requests memorials be given to Cure Alzheimer’s Fund. See the link below.