Shirley Dermann, 93 of Lincoln, passed away July 25,2023. Shirley was born September 11, 1929, to Harry and Clara Peterson in Nebraska City, NE.
She graduated from Nebraska City High School in 1947 and married Kenneth Dermann in Nebraska City on March 12, 1949. They lived and were employed in Weeping Water, NE, for six years, before moving to Lincoln in 1955. Shirley was a member of PEO and a long-time sales associate at both Hovland Swanson’s and Ben Simon’s in Lincoln. She also volunteered at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and was a member of Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church. Shirley and her beloved husband of 67 years, Ken, traveled extensively visiting and creating great memories with their many friends during their nearly 30 years of retirement together.
Shirley is survived by her two sons and their spouses; Bill and Sharon Dermann, Omaha, NE; Bob and Donna Dermann, Tacoma, WA; three grandchildren, six great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; a brother Robert (Irene) Peterson, Davenport, IA and long-term special friend and caregiver, Kathleen Rogge. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Ken.
A Memorial Service will be held 11:00 a.m., Friday, July 28, 2023, at Roper and Sons Midtown Chapel, 4300 ‘O’ Street, Lincoln (10). A visitation will be held 30 minutes prior to the service. Pastor Sue Babovic officiating. A private interment will be held at Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorials in lieu of flowers to Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church, Lincoln.
Services
Memorial Service
11:00 am CST
Roper & Sons Midtown Chapel
4300 O St.
Lincoln, NE 68510
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