Loretta A. Korbelik

Public Graveside memorial services for Loretta will be held on Monday, June 11, 2012 at 10:00 a.m. at the Fairmont Public Cemetery. Memorials are directed to the family in lieu of flowers. Loretta Ann Korbelik, daughter of the late Alfred and Anna J.(Schmitz) Peschel born on October 12, 1937, at Nebraska City, NE and passed away June 5, 2012 at home; at the age of 74 years, 7 months and 24 days. She was one of six children. Loretta was raised the first nine years in Nebraska City and attended 4 years of Public School. Loretta moved with her family to Exeter, NE and completed the remaining 8 years at Exeter Public School. Loretta married Edward A. Rachow. Two daughters, Teresa Ann and Corinne Rae, were born. They lived in Strang and Geneva. After the death of her husband, Loretta remained in Geneva. On June 17, 1959, Loretta married Delron G. Korbelik. To this marriage, two sons were born, DonDel and Dale Lynn. The family moved to Fairmont in 1963. Loretta was employed for 28 years as a waitress and a bookkeeper, owner of Village Cafe, and a Volunteer Co-Coordinator for Fairview Manor. Loretta enjoyed volunteering for many organizations, Fillmore Co. Historical Assoc., Fairview Manor Auxiliary, American Legion Auxiliary, and many more, before health failed. She served as an officer of Fairmont Chamber of Commerce and Fairview Manor Auxiliary. She enjoyed art, crafting, bird watching, playing games, her yard and her flowers. Her children, grandchildren, and her great-grandchildren were her pride and joy. Loretta is survived by husband: Delron, two daughters: Tari Redman of York, NE, Corinne(Marvin) Hulse of York, NE, two sons: DonDel of Fairmont, NE, Dale(Patty) of Crete, NE, Grandchildren: Aaron, Nicholas, Erica, Annie, Chad, Samantha, Heather, Sarah, Rebeka, Jarod, and Derek. Grandchild: Jase. Brother: Raymond (Diane) of Geneva, NE, Sisters: Cecelia (Wes Gadway) Powell of Hershey, NE, Helen (Jerry) Park of Fremont, NE, Sister-in-Law: Mary Peschel of Schuyler, NE, Aunt Claire (Lyman) Halderman of Stromsburg, NE, Step-Daughter: Charlette of Manhattan, KS, nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends. Proceeded in death by Grandparents, Parents, First Husband Edward, and brothers: Leonard Frank and James Alfred.

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Loretta A. Korbelik

October 12, 1937 - June 5, 2012