She attended District #3 School. Helen was united in marriage to Gottlieb Abegglen on February 26, 1936, in Columbus at St. Luke's United Church of Christ where she was a lifetime member. They farmed in the Columbus area and in 1951 Helen and Gottlieb were awarded the WOW-TV Farm Family of the Year award. Helen was active in many church circles and served as a 4-H leader for five years. In 1990, they received recognition from the Platte County Fair Board for the family's involvement with the 4-H Clubs for three generations. She enjoyed playing cards, bingo, crocheting, gardening, and flowers.
Helen is survived by:
Son - Daniel (Connie) Abegglen of Columbus, NE
Daughter - Diana (Herbert Jr.) Luchsinger of Columbus, NE
Daughter - Linda (Cal) Lacy of Ashby, NE
Daughter - Rita (Ron) Trofholz of Columbus, NE
Son-in-law - Merlin Chana of St. Edward, NE
Grandchildren - Jon Abegglen, Matthew Abegglen, Gary Luchsinger, Greg Luchsinger, Jason Hoessel, Jeremy Hoessel, Justin Hoessel, Lori Noble, Angela Ostrander, Rebecca Smith, Christy Dietrich, Amy Chana, and Melissa Smith
21 Great Grandchildren
Sister's-in-law - Mary Jane Mueller and Marian Mueller
Helen was preceded in death by:
Parents - Samuel and Lena Mueller
Husband - Gottlieb Abegglen
Daughter - Gaylene Chana
Grandsons - Jeff Chana and Ricky Luchsinger
Granddaughter - Sharon Abegglen
Brothers - Floyd, Edward, and Walter Mueller
Sisters - Lillian Bisson and Hulda Klink
She attended District #3 School. Helen was united in marriage to Gottlieb Abegglen on February 26, 1936, in Columbus at St. Luke's United Church of Christ where she was a lifetime member. They farmed in the Columbus area and in 1951 Helen and Gottlieb were awarded the WOW-TV Farm Family of the Year award. Helen was active in many church circles and served as a 4-H leader for five years. In 1990, they received recognition from the Platte County Fair Board for the family's involvement with the 4-H Clubs for three generations. She enjoyed playing cards, bingo, crocheting, gardening, and flowers.
Helen is survived by:
Son - Daniel (Connie) Abegglen of Columbus, NE
Daughter - Diana (Herbert Jr.) Luchsinger of Columbus, NE
Daughter - Linda (Cal) Lacy of Ashby, NE
Daughter - Rita (Ron) Trofholz of Columbus, NE
Son-in-law - Merlin Chana of St. Edward, NE
Grandchildren - Jon Abegglen, Matthew Abegglen, Gary Luchsinger, Greg Luchsinger, Jason Hoessel, Jeremy Hoessel, Justin Hoessel, Lori Noble, Angela Ostrander, Rebecca Smith, Christy Dietrich, Amy Chana, and Melissa Smith
21 Great Grandchildren
Sister's-in-law - Mary Jane Mueller and Marian Mueller
Helen was preceded in death by:
Parents - Samuel and Lena Mueller
Husband - Gottlieb Abegglen
Daughter - Gaylene Chana
Grandsons - Jeff Chana and Ricky Luchsinger
Granddaughter - Sharon Abegglen
Brothers - Floyd, Edward, and Walter Mueller
Sisters - Lillian Bisson and Hulda Klink
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