Gayle Jean Blecha, 79, of Lincoln, passed away October 28, 2017. Born August 27, 1938 in Auburn, NE to Arthur and Ina (Ernst) Collman. Gayle was a homemaker, who enjoyed quilting, doing crafts, sewing, and baking. She especially enjoyed time with her family, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Longtime member of St. Mark’s UMC.
Family members include her husband of 58 years, Richard; son, Larry, Seward; daughter Lori Noble (Fred Engstrom), Lincoln; grandchildren Matthew (Sarah) Noble, Martell, NE, Megan Noble (Eric Pavlik), Lincoln, Shelby, Dustin, and Haley Blecha, all of Seward; great grandchildren, Rynn and Reed Noble; sister-in-laws Katie Werger and LaVerne Blecha; numerous nieces, nephews and many other extended family and friends. Preceded in death by her parents; brother, James and son-in-law Lonnie Noble.
Funeral Service: 10:30 a.m., Friday 11/3/17 at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church, 8550 Pioneers Blvd, Lincoln, NE 68520, with Pastor Kara Hillhouse officiating.
Memorials to St. Mark’s United Methodist Church
Visitation will begin, 2:00 p.m., Thurs. 11/2/17 with family present from 6:00-8:00 p.m., at Roper and Sons Funeral Home, 4300 ‘O’ Street.