Cheryl (Dietz) Baron was born May 25, 1944 in Great Bend, KS to Oscar and Leona (Eurich) Dietz. She was baptized, confirmed, and married at American Lutheran Church in Milburger, Kansas. Cheryl completed grades 1-8 at District 89, Barton County Kansas, graduating from Hoisington Rural High School in 1962. She attended Dana College in Blair, Nebraska for two years until her marriage to Richard Baron. To this union two children were born, Dana Downing and Jeff Baron.
Cheryl taught piano in Blair while her children were young. She began her 35-year career with Shelter Insurance in April of 1977 as an agent, retiring in 2012. In 1980, Cheryl began a journey of love as the organist at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home serving there for 35 years. In 1985, she began her second career as organist at Blair Congregational UCC Church and as secretary in 2001. She served these congregations faithfully over the years including funerals, weddings, and many other special occasions. She enjoyed volunteering for events playing the piano. Cheryl participated in Blair Area Community Band, Blair Area Community Choir and was a board member of the Washington County Performing Arts Association.
In 2005, she married Ronald Bittner and they made their home in Omaha, Nebraska.
Cheryl Baron, age 79, passed away at her home on November 8, 2023.
Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents and brother Larry Dean.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband Ron Bittner; children: Dana Downing (Jeff Husk) and Jeff Baron; sisters: JoLana Pinon and Carma (John) Deutsch; special aunt Joyce Karst; stepchildren: Shannon (Brad) Bittner-Miller and Ryan (Dana) Bittner; grandchildren: Alyssa Husk, Reece, Evan and Adelyn Bittner as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Cheryl donated her body to science in the hopes of helping cancer research. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 11:00 AM at First United Methodist Church in Blair. Visitation will be held Monday, November 13 from 5-8 PM at Campbell Aman Funeral Home in Blair
At Cheryl's request, in lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Methodist Hospital Foundation with designation to the Wellness program at Estabrook or the Congregational Church of Blair.
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in service to the family.
Funeral leaflet
In Loving Memory of Cheryl Lynn Baron
Born May 25, 1944 Great Bend, Kansas ~ Entered Into Rest November 8, 2023 Omaha, Nebraska
Memorial Service 11am Tuesday, November 14, 2023 First United Methodist Church, Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Jim Skrobo. Organist: Alison Matson. Vocalists: Mark & Kay Dickinson. Musical Selections: "In The Garden", "It Is Well With My Soul", "To God Be The Glory", "Borning Cry", "Our Father Has Light In His Window"
Memorials may be directed to: Methodist Hospital Foundation; Wellness Program at Estabrook or the Congregational Church of Blair
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home
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Obituary and funeral leaflet courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Public Library, Blair, Nebraska
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Cheryl taught piano in Blair while her children were young. She began her 35-year career with Shelter Insurance in April of 1977 as an agent, retiring in 2012. In 1980, Cheryl began a journey of love as the organist at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home serving there for 35 years. In 1985, she began her second career as organist at Blair Congregational UCC Church and as secretary in 2001. She served these congregations faithfully over the years including funerals, weddings, and many other special occasions. She enjoyed volunteering for events playing the piano. Cheryl participated in Blair Area Community Band, Blair Area Community Choir and was a board member of the Washington County Performing Arts Association.
In 2005, she married Ronald Bittner and they made their home in Omaha, Nebraska.
Cheryl Baron, age 79, passed away at her home on November 8, 2023.
Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents and brother Larry Dean.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband Ron Bittner; children: Dana Downing (Jeff Husk) and Jeff Baron; sisters: JoLana Pinon and Carma (John) Deutsch; special aunt Joyce Karst; stepchildren: Shannon (Brad) Bittner-Miller and Ryan (Dana) Bittner; grandchildren: Alyssa Husk, Reece, Evan and Adelyn Bittner as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Cheryl donated her body to science in the hopes of helping cancer research. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 11:00 AM at First United Methodist Church in Blair. Visitation will be held Monday, November 13 from 5-8 PM at Campbell Aman Funeral Home in Blair
At Cheryl's request, in lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Methodist Hospital Foundation with designation to the Wellness program at Estabrook or the Congregational Church of Blair.
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in service to the family.
Funeral leaflet
In Loving Memory of Cheryl Lynn Baron
Born May 25, 1944 Great Bend, Kansas ~ Entered Into Rest November 8, 2023 Omaha, Nebraska
Memorial Service 11am Tuesday, November 14, 2023 First United Methodist Church, Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Jim Skrobo. Organist: Alison Matson. Vocalists: Mark & Kay Dickinson. Musical Selections: "In The Garden", "It Is Well With My Soul", "To God Be The Glory", "Borning Cry", "Our Father Has Light In His Window"
Memorials may be directed to: Methodist Hospital Foundation; Wellness Program at Estabrook or the Congregational Church of Blair
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home
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Obituary and funeral leaflet courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Public Library, Blair, Nebraska
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Cheryl (Dietz) Baron was born May 25, 1944 in Great Bend, KS to Oscar and Leona (Eurich) Dietz. She was baptized, confirmed, and married at American Lutheran Church in Milburger, Kansas. Cheryl completed grades 1-8 at District 89, Barton County Kansas, graduating from Hoisington Rural High School in 1962. She attended Dana College in Blair, Nebraska for two years until her marriage to Richard Baron. To this union two children were born, Dana Downing and Jeff Baron.
Cheryl taught piano in Blair while her children were young. She began her 35-year career with Shelter Insurance in April of 1977 as an agent, retiring in 2012. In 1980, Cheryl began a journey of love as the organist at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home serving there for 35 years. In 1985, she began her second career as organist at Blair Congregational UCC Church and as secretary in 2001. She served these congregations faithfully over the years including funerals, weddings, and many other special occasions. She enjoyed volunteering for events playing the piano. Cheryl participated in Blair Area Community Band, Blair Area Community Choir and was a board member of the Washington County Performing Arts Association.
In 2005, she married Ronald Bittner and they made their home in Omaha, Nebraska.
Cheryl Baron, age 79, passed away at her home on November 8, 2023.
Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents and brother Larry Dean.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband Ron Bittner; children: Dana Downing (Jeff Husk) and Jeff Baron; sisters: JoLana Pinon and Carma (John) Deutsch; special aunt Joyce Karst; stepchildren: Shannon (Brad) Bittner-Miller and Ryan (Dana) Bittner; grandchildren: Alyssa Husk, Reece, Evan and Adelyn Bittner as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Cheryl donated her body to science in the hopes of helping cancer research. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 11:00 AM at First United Methodist Church in Blair. Visitation will be held Monday, November 13 from 5-8 PM at Campbell Aman Funeral Home in Blair
At Cheryl's request, in lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Methodist Hospital Foundation with designation to the Wellness program at Estabrook or the Congregational Church of Blair.
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in service to the family.
Funeral leaflet
In Loving Memory of Cheryl Lynn Baron
Born May 25, 1944 Great Bend, Kansas ~ Entered Into Rest November 8, 2023 Omaha, Nebraska
Memorial Service 11am Tuesday, November 14, 2023 First United Methodist Church, Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Jim Skrobo. Organist: Alison Matson. Vocalists: Mark & Kay Dickinson. Musical Selections: "In The Garden", "It Is Well With My Soul", "To God Be The Glory", "Borning Cry", "Our Father Has Light In His Window"
Memorials may be directed to: Methodist Hospital Foundation; Wellness Program at Estabrook or the Congregational Church of Blair
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home
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Obituary and funeral leaflet courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Public Library, Blair, Nebraska
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Cheryl taught piano in Blair while her children were young. She began her 35-year career with Shelter Insurance in April of 1977 as an agent, retiring in 2012. In 1980, Cheryl began a journey of love as the organist at Good Shepherd Lutheran Home serving there for 35 years. In 1985, she began her second career as organist at Blair Congregational UCC Church and as secretary in 2001. She served these congregations faithfully over the years including funerals, weddings, and many other special occasions. She enjoyed volunteering for events playing the piano. Cheryl participated in Blair Area Community Band, Blair Area Community Choir and was a board member of the Washington County Performing Arts Association.
In 2005, she married Ronald Bittner and they made their home in Omaha, Nebraska.
Cheryl Baron, age 79, passed away at her home on November 8, 2023.
Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents and brother Larry Dean.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband Ron Bittner; children: Dana Downing (Jeff Husk) and Jeff Baron; sisters: JoLana Pinon and Carma (John) Deutsch; special aunt Joyce Karst; stepchildren: Shannon (Brad) Bittner-Miller and Ryan (Dana) Bittner; grandchildren: Alyssa Husk, Reece, Evan and Adelyn Bittner as well as many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Cheryl donated her body to science in the hopes of helping cancer research. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at 11:00 AM at First United Methodist Church in Blair. Visitation will be held Monday, November 13 from 5-8 PM at Campbell Aman Funeral Home in Blair
At Cheryl's request, in lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to Methodist Hospital Foundation with designation to the Wellness program at Estabrook or the Congregational Church of Blair.
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home in service to the family.
Funeral leaflet
In Loving Memory of Cheryl Lynn Baron
Born May 25, 1944 Great Bend, Kansas ~ Entered Into Rest November 8, 2023 Omaha, Nebraska
Memorial Service 11am Tuesday, November 14, 2023 First United Methodist Church, Blair, Nebraska. Officiating: Pastor Jim Skrobo. Organist: Alison Matson. Vocalists: Mark & Kay Dickinson. Musical Selections: "In The Garden", "It Is Well With My Soul", "To God Be The Glory", "Borning Cry", "Our Father Has Light In His Window"
Memorials may be directed to: Methodist Hospital Foundation; Wellness Program at Estabrook or the Congregational Church of Blair
Campbell-Aman Funeral Home
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Obituary and funeral leaflet courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Public Library, Blair, Nebraska
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