Ardith M. Herbolsheimer

PIERCE – Funeral service for Ardith M. Herbolsheimer, 98, of Pierce, will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, December 16, 2024 at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pierce. Rev. Jacob Tuma will be officiating the service. Interment will be held at the parish cemetery, Pierce. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 p.m., Sunday, also at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Pierce. Ardith passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at the Heritage of Bel-Air Nursing Home in Norfolk. Stonacek Memorial Chapel in Pierce is in charge of the arrangements. Ardith was born on November 7, 1926 in Pierce, Nebraska to Martin and Gertrude (Noerenburg) Koehler. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Pierce. Ardith attended grade school at District 3, St. John’s Parochial School, and attended Pierce High School. She married Earl Herbolsheimer on November 17, 1946 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Pierce. After marriage, they farmed in the Pierce area. Ardith worked alongside her husband in their farming operation, raising livestock. Her passion was raising her chickens having around 300 laying hens, gardening, baking cream pies and cookies. Ardith and Earl retired and moved into Pierce in May of 1994. Ardith made cross stitch pictures for her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed her grandchildren, going to their 4-H shows, school and sports activities, playing cards, especially the card game Hand and Foot. Ardith had been a resident at Heritage of Bel-Air since August of 2023. She loved watching Nebraska Cornhusker Volleyball. Ardith was a life-long member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Pierce, Ladies Aid, Choir, Fellowship Club, and various card clubs. Survivors include her children Sharol (Harry) Miller of Auburndale, Florida, Bill (LeAnn) Herbolsheimer of Pierce, Marsha (Ed) Huwaldt of Randolph, Mark Herbolsheimer and significant other Jan White of Pierce, 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 5 step-great-grandchildren, 7 step-great-great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Martin and Gertrude Koehler, husband Earl died in 1995, infant son Therrol, granddaughter Crystal died in 1984, brother and sister-in-law Marlin and Lorraine Koehler, and her best friend Irene Koepke. Organist will be Jill McElhose. Congregational hymns will be “How Great Thou Art” , “What A Friend We Have In Jesus”, and “Beautiful Savior.” Casket bearers will be Phelan Miller, Joshua Miller, Kaye Lynn Christiansen, Mandy Backer, Kari Olson, Tracy Larsen, Brian Herbolsheimer, Laura Benes, Angie Huwaldt, and Megan Retzlaff. Condolences may be expressed to the family on-line at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.

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Ardith M. Herbolsheimer

November 7, 1926 - December 8, 2024