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Selma Viola Gloekler

April 4, 1936 - October 28, 2024

Selma Viola Gloekler, 88, of Lincoln passed away October 28, 2024. Born April 4, 1936, in Loup City, NE to Ole and Marie (Lagoni) Hansen.

Selma was a member of the United Lutheran Church, baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Kronberg, NE. She enjoyed quilting and was a collector of antique Christmas decorations of all kinds.

Family members include her son Lynn Martin Gloekler (Wendy Bailey); daughters Debra (Richard, Jr.) Bales and Brenda Gloekler (Bruce Irons), all of Lincoln; grandchildren Rick Bales III, Jennifer Bales, and Austin Vachal (fiancé Olivia Porter); great grandson Mason; step-granddaughters Kerry Anne, Carly, Nikita, and Maddison; 11 step-great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by her parents, husband Max L. “Uncle Bub” Gloekler, and sister Mildred Highland.

Memorial service: 11:00 am Monday, November 4, 2024, at United Lutheran Church, 5945 Fremont Street with Pastor Anthony Neal officiating.

Inurnment in the Danish Cemetery, Davey, NE at a later date.

Memorials to the United Lutheran Church or Danish Cemetery in Davey, NE.

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Memorial Service

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United Lutheran Church

5945 Fremont Street, Lincoln, Nebraska

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