Selma Viola Gloekler

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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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Services

November4

Memorial Service

11:00 am CST

United Lutheran Church

5945 Fremont Street, Lincoln, Nebraska

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November 6, 2024

Such a wonderful mother, wife, friend, and neighbor. We lived across the street for Selma and Max for many years. You could not ask for better neighbors. They were like the grandparents of the neighborhood. Always talking to the kids. I was fortunate enough to work with their son, Lynn at Li-Cor. He was a chip off the old block and a lot of fun to work with. As helpful and as caring as his parents. So happy to have met you all. Selma, there are angels and you are one of them.

– Damon & Reggie Saltzman

November 1, 2024

Lynn. Sharon and I send you and everyone about condolences and prayers.

– John Bruce

November 1, 2024

I lived next door to Max and Selma for many years. Selma was always so kind to us; she was a wonderful neighbor. I still have the beautiful cookie jar that Selma gave me. She was a wonderful person who touched many lives.