Shari was born in Fairbury, NE to Gilbert and Carolyn (Eilts) Luehring on February 7th, 1955. She graduated from Fairbury High School in 1973. She received a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy degree from St. Louis University in 1978. Following graduation, she started her career at Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital in Lincoln as a physical therapist. In 1985 she began working on a Master of Science degree at the Medical College of Virginia which she completed in 1989. She spent nearly 35 years helping others through her work in various physical therapy departments at Madonna.
The great joy of her life was time spent with family. Whether it was traveling to attend a sporting event, watching a performance, or celebrating a special occasion she was always the biggest supporter of her nieces, nephews, and their children. She was also a fervent supporter of Nebraska Volleyball and rarely missed a game in the last 30 years.
Her love lives on in her brother Bruce (Anita) Luehring, sister Lori (Scott) Muller; nieces and nephews Katie (Paul) Guenther, Heather (Ely) Fletcher, Ashley (Derek) Larson, Joshua (Kellie) Muller, Holly (Jeremy) King, Jordan Muller; and her beloved great nieces and nephews Madison, Gradyn, Noah, Brynlee, Phoenix, Lucas, Ellery, Paxton, Joshua, Breckyn, Annika, Emersyn, and Acelyn.
Preceded in death by her parents, sister and brother-in-law Nancy and Dan Hoffmeyer.
A service to celebrate her life will be held Saturday, June 18th at 10:30 am at Sheridan Lutheran Church, 6955 Old Cheney Rd in Lincoln, NE with a luncheon to follow.
Memorials may be given to Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital or Peoples City Mission.
The family wishes to give special thanks to St. Croix hospice for their loving care and comfort in Shari’s final hours with us.