Nancy Lee Galusha

Nancy Lee (Ackerman) Galusha was born to Edmond Ackerman and Geniza (Albro) Ackerman on February 22, 1939 at Fairmont, Nebraska, and passed away on June 10, 2012, at the Fairview Manor in Fairmont, Nebraska at the age of 73 years, 3 months, and 19 days. She was one of four children in the family. Nancy grew up and attended school in Fairmont, graduating in the class of 1957. After graduation, Nancy moved to York, Nebraska and was a telephone operator for the Lincoln Telephone Company from 1957 until 1961. She met and made many friends while living and working in York. Nancy was married to Gayle Don Galusha of Fairmont, Nebraska on December 2, 1961 and to them 3 children were born. Nancy worked for the Youth Rehabilitation Center in Geneva, Nebraska from 1984 to 2000 when her health forced her to retire. She enjoyed her 16 years working with youth as a cottage parent there. It was very hard for Nancy to leave her job. To her it was like having a second family. Nancy was known for her delicious homemade potato and macaroni salads. During her working years, she always made sure the refrigerator was full of food for her family and friends. She loved the holidays and decorating for them. She made the holidays and family gatherings in her home a very special time. She paid special attention to every detail. Nancy was also very talented with silk flower arrangements and crocheting afghans. She loved to give her handmade creations away to special friends and family. Nancy also loved planting and tending to her flowers. She loved her birds, birdhouses, bunnies, chickens. The chicken coop wallpaper she chose for her kitchen on the farm will not be forgotten. In her later years, Nancy could be seen going for rides in her scooter on the streets of Fairmont, sometimes with a grandson on her lap. She much loved stopping and visiting with people on those rides. She was very independent and never gave up even though she was in a wheelchair. She took care of her home and her family from her wheelchair. You might stop by for a visit and find Nancy trying to vacuum from her wheelchair. Nancy will most of all be remembered for the love, care, and protection she gave her children and grandchildren. She was always concerned about everyone in her family and made many sacrifices for them. Nancy Lee was preceded in death by her husband, Gayle Galusha; parents, Edmond and Geniza Ackerman; mother and father-in-law, Edna and Don Galusha; brother-in-law Mike O’Brien. She is survived by her children, son Tomie Galusha and wife Denice and their son Aidan of Lincoln; daughter Tricia Chapman and husband Charles Chapman, Jr. and their son Gunnar of Fairmont; son Thad Galusha of Fairmont. Also surviving are sister Nadine Ackerman of Lincoln, brother Lanny Ackerman of Exeter, sister Nina Bartu and husband Robert of Exeter, sister-in-law Donna O’Brien of Fairmont; brother-in-law Del Galusha and wife Jan of Fairmont; and many nieces and nephews, other relatives and dear friends. Funeral services for Nancy Lee Galusha will be Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. at the Fairmont Community Church in Fairmont. Burial will be in the Fairmont Public Cemetery. Public visitation will begin Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Farmer & Son Funeral Home in Geneva, NE. Memorials are directed to the family for later designation.

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Nancy Lee Galusha

February 22, 1939 - June 10, 2012