Obituary

Ethel Eileen Dreeszen

March 7, 1929 - August 16, 2021

Ethel Eileen Dreeszen, 92, passed away on August 16, 2021, in Lincoln. She was born at her home in rural Panama, NE, to Karl and Margaret (Wieskamp) Hartman on March 7, 1929. Ethel would go on to attend Nebraska City High School and was a member of Palmyra Presbyterian Church for many years.

Family members include her children son, Dale Alan (Margo) Dreeszen, daughter Bonnie June Dawdy and son, James LeRoy Dreeszen and fiancée Robin Harrison, daughter in law Lori Aquila; 7 brothers and sisters; 7 Grandchildren, 15 Great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild; numerous nieces, nephews extended family members and friends.

Preceded in death by her parents, husband Dale and 2 brothers and 1 sister.

Memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 21, 2021, at the Palmyra Presbyterian Church, 615 Apple St, Palmyra, NE 68418. Pastor Steve Piper officiating.

A private family burial will take place in the Rosewood Cemetery. No visitation/Cremation.

Memorials may be given to the church.

Livestream the service here: https://m.facebook.com/palmyrapres/

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August 26, 2021

I’m sorry I couldn’t make it, but my condolences to the family. I knew Ethel since I was 17 and she was the neatest lady anyone could meet. Always had the biggest smile on her face and loved her family more than life its self. Fly high my dear and rest in peace and enjoy being with Dale again. We’ll all miss you dearly. With love!

– Renee (LaPage) Hartman
August 18, 2021

Thank you for being with her! I have a picture with you and her!

– Renee Dawdy (granddaughter)
August 18, 2021

Ohh how I’ve missed our morning chats and movie dates. You are such an amazingly smart and beautiful woman! Thank you for the many, many laughs and those wet wonderful kisses! So happy you are finally with Dale! I love you so much! You will be missed!

– Chon Klich

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