August 20, 1927 – January 11, 2021
DeLoris Marie Wanek Oltman (Mrs. Vernon Oltman) daughter of Adolph and Emma Smejdir Wanek was born on August 20, 1927 in Wilber, Nebraska. She died on Monday, January 11, 2021 at the age of 93.
She attended kindergarten and first grade in the Wilber Public School. She continued her education in Crete graduating from Crete High School in May of 1945.
She married Vernon (Bud) Oltman on August 24, 1947. Two children were born to them: Linda Lee and Terry Vernon.
DeLoris devoted her early marriage years to being a mother and home maker. Later she continued her teaching career and obtained more education. She attended both the University of Nebraska and Doane College. In 1969 she graduated from Doane College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree. She taught school in Saline and Lancaster County School Districts, the Hallam School District and for 21 years in the Crete Public School System. She taught school for a total of 34 years.
DeLoris was a member of the Crete United Methodist Church until after her marriage. She then became a member of the Hallam Congregational United Church of Christ. She was a member of the Service Circle and taught Sunday School and Bible School for many years.
She was a charter member of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 294 and the Hallam County Liners Extension club.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Survivors include: son, Terry and daughter in law, Yvonne of Mesa, Arizona, daughter and son in law, Linda and Ron Rak of Nathrop, Colorado, grandson Jason Oltman of Cortland, Nebraska, great grandson, Kaedon Oltman of Lincoln, Nebraska, and granddaughter Julie Oltman of Lincoln, Nebraska.
