Carolyn F. Rischling

Carolyn Fern Rischling was born on June 11, 1937, in Lincoln, Nebraska to Frank and Mildred (Uldrich) Naimon with her twin brother Verlyn at St Elizabeth’s hospital. She passed away on October 29, 2022 at the Bertrand Nursing Home in Bertrand, Nebraska at the age of 85 years, 4 months, and 18 days. Carolyn grew up on a farm east of Geneva and graduated from Geneva Public School in 1954.She worked for Koehler’s grain elevator for three years in Geneva after graduation. Carolyn then moved to Denver with three of her friends from Geneva. They lived there for three years before returning back to Lincoln. While living in Lincoln, she met her husband, Bob, at a dance in Milligan. Carolyn was married to Bob “Duke” Rischling at the Geneva United Methodist Church on June 15, 1968. They had a son Ryan who was born August 11, 1970, and daughter Marci who was born May 30, 1974. She was a member of the Legion Auxiliary post #240 in Milligan for 55 years and the Milligan United Methodist Church. During harvest season in summer and fall, she helped Duke at the grain facilities that he managed. In 1985, she became the post master relief in Milligan and did that for 24 years. Duke and Carolyn were married for over 46 years before his passing in 2015. Carolyn moved out to the Bertrand Nursing Home in June of 2015. She stayed active by attending her grandchildren’s events as long as she could. She loved reading, listening to books, playing cards and doing puzzles. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Rischling; parents Frank and Mildred Naimon; in-laws Adolph and Mary Rischling; brothers-in-law Ron Korbelik, Dean Placek, James Luzum, Jr., and Al Kudlacek; sisters-in-law Arlene Luzum and Kathy Rischling; nephews Paul Placek and Jay Luzum; and niece Kim Luzum. She is survived by her son Ryan and wife Teresa Rischling of Bennington, Nebraska; daughter Marci Stewart and husband Dusty of Atlanta, Nebraska; grandchildren Austin and Jessie Rischling of Memphis, Tennessee, Riley Rischling and fiancé Jordan Coulter of Fort Calhoun, Nebraska, Jackson Rischling of Omaha, Nebraska, Hanna and Carly Stewart of Atlanta, Nebraska; brother and sister-in-law Verlyn and Lois Naimon of Fremont, Nebraska; sister Elaine Korbelik of Milligan, Nebraska; brother-in-law Dick Rischling of Milligan, Nebraska; sisters-in-law Irma Kudlacek of Geneva, Nebraska and Alma Placek of Milligan, Nebraska; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. A Funeral Service for Carolyn was held on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Milligan, Nebraska. Pastor Murry Johnston presided over the Funeral Service. The Recorded selections “Amazing Grace” and “How Great Thou Art” were played during the Funeral Service. Pallbearers for the Funeral Service included Austin Rischling, Riley Rischling, Jackson Rischling, Rondel Korbelik, J.D. Korbelik, and Jordan Zwickl. Honorary Pallbearers included Hanna Stewart and Carly Stewart. A Graveside Service was held in the Bohemian National 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 Milligan American Legion or the Milligan Fire & Rescue.

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Carolyn F. Rischling

June 11, 1937 - October 29, 2022