Barbara Elaine Muck

Barbara Elaine (Ray) Muck was born January 29, 1934 in Tekamah, Nebraska to Leslie “Jack” and Charolette (Austin) Ray. She grew up on the family farm in Tekamah, and attended school there, graduating from Tekamah High School. As a young girl, Barbara hated snakes, and rode her cow to the windmill. Barbara married Samuel Muck on January 17, 1956 in Omaha, Nebraska, and to this union, three children were born: Samuel II, Billy Lee, and Sandra Lynn. The family made their home at King Lake, Nebraska. Barbara worked for a few years as a secretary at Mutual of Omaha, and later, volunteered at GOCA in Valley, Nebraska, but her most important job was as a stay at home Mom, and “running the show”. She could often be found sewing, or having a cup of coffee or tea. Barbara liked the color red, watching Doris Day movies, and working crossword puzzles. She had a few pet peeves, too, the worst of which were; smacking while eating, ignoring her, and hanging up the phone on her. Barbara will be remembered as a crabby, loving woman, who cared deeply for people, and could be both stubborn, and outgoing. She either loved you or hated you, and was always willing to help. She had an open door policy for everyone, and took care of and watched over many people, and was always worried about someone. Barbara died on Tuesday, July 8, 2014 at her apartment in Omaha at the age of 80 years, 5 months, and 10 days. She was preceded in death by her husband Samuel Dean Muck, Sr, grandson William Jerry Michael “Billy” Schulkey and her brother Dennis Leslie Ray. Barbara is survived by sons: Samuel Muck II and wife Dee of Valley, William “Bill” Leslie Muck and wife Pat of Fargo, ND, and daughter Sandra Lynn Schulkey of Omaha; 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Barbara E. Muck, age 80, of Omaha, died 7/8/14. Preceded in death by husband Samuel Muck, Sr, grandson Billy Schulkey and brother Dennis Ray. Survived by sons: Samuel II (Dee) Muck of Valley, Bill (Pat) Muck of Fargo, ND, daughter Sandra Lynn Schulkey, 10 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren. Funeral service 11 AM Friday at the funeral home. Interment Prospect Hill Cemetery, Elkhorn. Visitation Thursday from Noon to 8 PM with family receiving friends from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Memorials to the family.

Barbara Elaine Muck

January 29, 1934 - July 8, 2014