Joan M. Langhorst Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Joan Marcella (Hulse) Langhorst was born on January 29,1925 on a farm southwest of Bruning, Nebraska. She was the only child of Ralph Edward Hulse and Rhoda (Bruning) Hulse. She was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church, where she was later confirmed. She attended West Ward School and graduated as Valedictorian from Bruning High School in 1942. After graduation, she attended Hastings College to get her teaching certificate. She taught in local rural schools and Junior High in Belvidere. She also worked in the drug store in Bruning, as well as at the Bruning Army Airfield during WWII. On February 18, 1945, she was united in marriage to Wayne Langhorst at Trinity Lutheran Church. They resided on a farm three miles north of Bruning until they moved into town in 1965. They were the parents of three children; Mark, who they adopted in 1956, Myra, and Lance, who died in infancy. In between helping with the family farming operation, Joan taught piano to numerous students over the years, served as church organist, played for countless weddings and funerals, and accompanied many different groups. She enjoyed softball and bowling, and especially loved playing cards with relatives and friends. She also enjoyed traveling and was pleased to have visited all 50 states, Canada and Europe. Joan was very devoted to her family, friends and community. She taught Sunday school, was part of the church choir, and was involved with Ladies Aid and Trinity Lutheran Church Women. She belonged to Chit Chat Club, Strang Sewing Club, Women's Club and Bridge Club. She served as an officer in many of the clubs she was involved with and was also a board member on the Church Council, Bruning Community Foundation, Bruning Alumni Scholarship Committee, Bruning Elevator Board, and the Harmony Cemetery Board. She was a volunteer at Long Term Care in Geneva for many years. She was a steadfast supporter of her daughter and granddaughter's activities and was a dedicated fan at community sporting events, especially if her son-in-law was coaching. Joan was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and two sons. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Myra and Fred Kluck and granddaughter Johanna Kluck, all of Bruning; and family and friends. A Funeral Service for Joan was held on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Bruning, Nebraska. Pastor Stuart Sell officiated the service. Janice Fintel accompanied the congregation in the singing of “When Memory Fades,” “What A Friend We Have In Jesus,” “Blessed Assurance,” and “Beautiful Savior.” Pallbearers for the service included Doug Fintel, Aaron Fintel, Larry Nun, Dan Nun, John Kirkbride, and Alan West. Interment was held in the Trinity Lutheran Cemetery following the Funeral Service. Farmer & Son Funeral Home was in care of the arrangements and online condolences can be left at www.farmerandsonfuneralhome.com Memorials are suggested to the Trinity Lutheran Church – Keyboard upkeep fund.

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Joan M. Langhorst

January 29, 1925 - February 1, 2019