Rebecca Engelhardt

Rebecca “Becky” Sue Engelhardt was born on June 15, 1959, in Hastings. She died at her home in Lawrence, Neb., on June 14, one day shy of her 61st birthday.

Services will be at 9 a.m.,Friday, June 19, at the North Shore Assembly of God Church, Hastings, with Pastor Chris Johnson officiating. Burial of ashes will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Lawrence. There will be no viewing or visitation as her wishes were to be cremated. A memorial has been established to be designated at a later date. Private condolences may be sent to the family at http://www.mertenbutler mortuary.com. Merten-Butler Mortuary, Blue Hill, is in charge of arrangements.

Becky was a daughter to Ray (Betty) Engelhardt and Wilma (Don) Krebsbach; a sister to Deb Swaer and Bill (Maria) Engelhardt; a mother to Donnie (Gina) Engelhardt and Merlin “Bo” Dilley Jr .; and Nana to Kanin and Kyler Engelhardt. Her circle of friends was small but loved fiercely. Her heart was big and she had a soft spot for anyone in need.

Becky had many adventures in her lifetime, sometimes taking her across the country. She found joy in her family, friends and her beloved pets. Becky worked as a dispatcher for Dahlsten Trucking for more than seven years. She then went on to work numerous jobs in the healthcare field. She enjoyed working with people, giving them a chance at life, never judging along the way. Rebecca was preceded in death by her mother; Wilma Krebsbach; and her sister, Deb Swaer.