Monday, May 2, 2016 ~ 11:00 a.m.
Marcy Chapel ~ Ashland, Nebraska
Interment at Ashland Cemetery ~ Ashland, Nebraska
Sunday, May 1, 2016 ~ 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Marcy Chapel ~ Ashland, Nebraska
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Irene Martha Sindt, 97 of Omaha, NE, died Thursday, April 28, 2016 at Country House Assisted Living in Omaha. She was born February 19, 1919 in Ashland, NE to John and Louise (Babbitt) Hoffman. Irene graduated from Ashland High School and went on to receive her teaching certificate from UNL. In Irene’s earlier years she taught country school in rural Otoe and Saunders Counties. On October 20, 1940, she was married to Paul Sindt at United Methodist Church in Ashland, and after WW II they moved to the farm near Naponee, NE where they farmed and raised their four children. She was involved in many social and civic activities to include several women’s clubs, participating in church activities to include teaching Sunday school and being the Sunday School Superintendent for many years. After a farming career that spanned nearly 30 years, Irene and Paul moved to Lincoln, NE. She continued to be active in church work, and also participated with Paul in the Greeters group of the Sesostoris Shrine. She was also a member of the Eastern Star.
She is survived by children: Roger (Jeannine) Sindt of Omaha, Russell (Gloria) Sindt of Golden, CO, Robert (Karen) Sindt of Fulton, MD, and Lola Jean (Steven) Puffer of Omaha; grandchildren: Mark Sindt of Columbus, Jon (Katie) Sindt of Omaha, Jeffrey (Jill) Sindt of Salt Lake City, UT, Stephanie (Bryce) Egan of Denver, CO, Jennifer (Phil) Boll of Omaha, Clayton (Whitney) McKee of Omaha, and Nathan (Sarah) Puffer of Omaha; great-grandchildren: Jared, Sean, and Callen Sindt, Harper and Bryce McKee, Olivia and Kaylee Boll, Kaden and Masen Puffer.
She was preceded in death by husband Paul Sindt; parents John and Louise Hoffman; and 10 siblings.
Aunt Irene was a wonderful and caring Aunt. Both my father ( Elmer Rasmussen ) and mother ( Jean Marie Sindt ) were from Naponee. Though they moved away.. and lived their life in Southern California , my memories as a young kid growing up .. are FILLED with great recollections of our summer visits to Nebraska and staying at Irene and Pauls’ Homestead/Farm.
Sitting at the table in Irenes kitchen, was like being in another world. Aunt Irene ALWAYS had words of advice and observations for living that were just brilliant and yet simple.
EVERYTHING that came out of her kitchen just seemed to always taste better… and now that I have decades of life to filter the memories that I cherish as a ” big city kid ” visiting the great wide open spaces of Nebraska.. I thank her for the mark she left not just on me, but upon everyone who knew her.
Someday.. in the far future, i know I will see her again, when our family is reunited in heaven. So, although I am sad today for our earthly loss of Irene.. I know without a doubt.. that she is now raised to everlasting life with our Lord. And for that I rejoice.
I do not say goodbye to our beautiful Irene.. but see you soon !
and Thank You .. for the Faith and the Love you lived and based your life upon.
God Bless
Dear Roger and Jeannine, Please accept my condolences on the death of Roger’s mother. My mother was also 97 when she died. No matter what age, it never seems long enough to have loved ones with you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Your friend and former neighbor, Ann Nordin
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