Wilma L. Keaschall

Wilma L. Keaschall, 89, of Franklin, formerly of Ravenna, died March 28, 2024 at Arbor Care Center in Franklin. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am, April 2, 2024 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Ravenna with Fr. Richard Piontkowski officiating. Burial will be 2:00 pm, at St. Joseph Cemetery south of Ravenna. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 6:00 pm, April 1, 2024 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with a Wake Service at 6:00 pm. Memorials are suggested to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, St. Joseph Cemetery, or School Sisters of Christ The King in Lincoln, NE. Wilma was born on October 24, 1934 in Ravenna to Louis and Katherine (Hervert) Psota. She graduated from Ravenna High School. Wilma married the love of her life, Don Keaschall on February 4, 1957 in Ravenna. They raised their family on their farm south of Ravenna. Wilma was a homemaker for most of her life, she loved baking, gardening, raising chickens to eat and sewing. Her pies, especially her Cherry pies, were amazing. She also loved reading books. Mom also had the best penmanship of anyone we knew. Wilma was a member of our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Ravenna. Her & Don raised their family in the faith. She was an active member of the Altar Society, Bible Study and she belonged to the extension club. We all believe those ladies were Pintrest before that went online. She loved playing cards with all their friends & neighbors. After Wilma’s children graduated from High School she worked at Eaton’s and retired after 20 plus years. Wilma’s favorite words were Mom, Grandma and Great-Grandma. Her Husband, Kids, Grandkids and Great-Grandkids were her greatest joy. She knew early on that in order to keep her children out of mischief was to get them involved in activities. She enjoyed attending her children and grandchildren’s sporting events, tractor pulls, 4-H and other school activities. Wilma loved music and her favorite thing to do was dance with her husband, Don, of 66 years. Together they raised 6 children. Wilma is survived by her daughters, Kim and Ken Gewecke of Kearney, Kathy and Ron Loeffelholz of Kearney, Konnie and Tim Kiser of Tempe, AZ; sons, Keith Keaschall of Ravenna, Karl and Jodi Keaschall of Watsonville, CA; daughter in law, Julie and Dean Keaschall Nightengale of Pleasanton, NE; sister, Joyce Wink of Littleton, CO; sisters-in-law, Clarice Riessland of Kearney, NE; Dee Keaschall of Ravenna, NE; 20 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Wilma was preceded in death by her husband, Don, son, Kurtis Keaschall, brother, Jack Psota, sisters Bess Cronin, Frances Wiseman, and Clara Mae Ewer.

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Wilma L. Keaschall

October 24, 1934 - March 28, 2024