Roxann M. Hafer

A Memorial Service for Roxann will be held on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Geneva, Nebraska with Pastor Tim Stacy presiding. Public Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 29, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. with the family present at Prince Of Peace Lutheran Church in Geneva, Nebraska. Graveside Services will be conducted following the Memorial Service at the Geneva Public Cemetery in Geneva, Nebraska. In Lieu of Flowers - Memorials are to be directed to Fillmore County Cancer Conquerors, Fillmore County Hospital Hope Cancer Fund, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church or WELCA. Roxann Mary Hafer was born on March 12, 1954 in Hebron, Nebraska to Wayne Evert Houchin Sr. and Delma Louise (Bartling) Houchin. She passed away at her home in rural Geneva, Nebraska on Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at the age of 69 years, 7 months, and 13 days. She grew up on the family farm south of Strang, Nebraska and was the middle child of 7 children. Roxann attended public school in Strang, and then she transferred to Bruning in the fifth grade, graduating with the class of 1972. Growing up on the family farm, she learned the value of hard work by doing chores, milking cows, gardening and household duties. This installed in her the work ethic that she has passed on to her children and grandchildren. Growing up, she enjoyed playing softball and volleyball. Her love of sports continued into later life, as she played women's softball with her team taking 4th place in the state tournament while pregnant with Lane. Roxann married in 1973 and from this marriage, daughters Nichole and Carrie Koves were born. She worked in Lincoln at State Farm Insurance and then took employment at the University Health Center. She later divorced and remarried and from this marriage, a son Lane Claussen was born. Roxann worked at Fairbury Memorial Hospital where she met her lifelong friend and accomplice Kathy Dlouhy. Their motto was "When we work, we work hard and when we play, we play hard." AKA Thelma/Louise. Roxann and her family moved to Midland Texas in 1987. She later moved back to Geneva, Nebraska in 1991. In 1993, she met the Love of her life, Douglas Hafer. She and Doug were married in 1995. They embarked on the journey of molding two families into one, which they feel they were successful in doing. Roxann helped coach little league baseball, and she enjoyed Lane’s High School and College sports. Tragedy came on January 1, 1998, when her beloved Carrie was killed in an automobile accident. Roxann continued to work at Mid America Vision Center and later at Deets Appraisal Service. Upon Dick and Thais moving to Lincoln, She and Doug bought the business and then she became the "Boss." Roxann loved and enjoyed going to all the grandchildren's baseball, softball, and football games. She enjoyed traveling to California, New York, Texas, Alaska and especially to Nevada to visit Nichole, Chris, Zack and Caleb. Roxann and her sister Denise became season ticket holders to Nebraska Volleyball, which is something she absolutely loved. Being an avid Husker fan, she has helped to convert her grandchildren into Husker fanatics, even little Alexandra knows "Go Big Red." Roxann was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018. In 2019, she was additionaly diagnosed with Large Cell Type B Lymphoma. Since that time, she underwent chemotherapy, stem cell transplant, car T cell transplant, radiation treatments and another car T cell transplant and finally a bone marrow transplant. With her body bent and broken, she lost her battle to pneumonia causing lung infection on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. She was preceded in death by her parents Wayne & Delma Houchin; daughter Carrie Koves; and nephew Jay Houchin. She is survived by her husband Doug of Geneva, Nebraska; daughter Nichole Seamann & husband Chris of Mesquite, Nevada, son Lane Claussen & wife Laura of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, daughter Christina Adams & husband Greg of Lincoln, Nebraska, son Spencer Hafer & wife Angie of Geneva, Nebraska; grandchildren Zack & Caleb Seamann, Quinton, Morgan & Madison Adams, Bailey & Wyatt Hafer, and Alexandra & Ellington Claussen; sisters Pat Wells & husband Clark of Lincoln, Nebraska, Rhonda Saltzman & husband Darreld of Shickley, Nebraska, Glenda Austin & husband Joel of Fairbury, Nebraska, Denise Carlson & husband Lynn of Shickley, Nebraska; brothers Wayne Jr. Houchin & wife Joy and Bruce Houchin & wife Mary all of Strang, Nebraska; brothers-in-law Richard Hafer of Fairmont, Nebraska, Don Hafer, Bruce Hafer & wife Shirley, and Brian Hafer & wife Brenda all of Geneva, Nebraska; sister-in-law Susan Lessert & husband Dick of Lake Minatare, Nebraska; and a host of nephews, nieces, and many many friends.

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Roxann M. Hafer

March 12, 1954 - October 25, 2023