Edna Louise Allbery

Edna Louise (Bunse) Allbery was born September 2, 1930 in Newton, IA and graduated from Newton High School in 1948. She was employed in the Accounting Department of Maytag Company for eight years until her marriage to Wesley Allbery of Gretna, NE on September 2, 1956. She was a loyal Nebraskan for over 65 years, but never forgot her 26 years in Iowa. Edna & Wesley raised their family in Gretna, living on Angus Street for close to 40 years. Wesley grew the fruits & vegetables & Edna preserved them for meals all year round for the family. She appreciated the smalltown life and living close to her Nebraska extended family. Edna was known for her potato salad & cookies. Her sister-in- law Sharon called Edna a “baby whisperer”, because she could comfort any child. Edna & Wesley enjoyed ballroom dancing from the time they met and won a dance competition at Peony Park. Edna liked to play bingo at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Gretna, which was a neighbor to the family. They later sold their home to the Church as part of its expansion. Edna & Wesley moved to Elkhorn where they enjoyed living in their home near the Eagles Club. Edna & Wesley went to England to visit Gail in 1992. The visit extended to Helmighausen, Germany, where Edna’s father William, was born. Edna’s mother Augusta was also born in Germany. Both of her parents immigrated to the United States in their 20’s, and met and married here. Edna & her brother Werner grew up in a German-speaking household. Edna’s mother Augusta passed away when Edna was 16 years old. Her father William lived to age 93 and Edna cared for him at her home in Gretna for several years before his death. Edna re-entered the workforce after her children were in school. She took care of an Omaha family’s children for a few years. She moved on to work at the Bethesda Care Center in Gretna. During that time, she was selected to the Bethesda Ambassadors’ Club, and received a trip to Colorado, her first time on an airplane. She so enjoyed her grandchildren and keeping up with their activities. Edna attended many basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, swimming & musical events. There were always root beer floats, cookies and candy available at Grandma’s house! Edna passed on Friday, August 12, 2022. She was preceded in death by parents William and Augusta (Markmann) Bunse, husband of over 50 years, Wesley Allbery, son Randy Allbery, brother Werner Bunse; and In-laws: Lyle Allbery, Lee Roy and Ida Allbery, Dwight and Barbara Allbery, George and Karen Plambeck, and Sharon Grubb. Edna is survived by daughters Gail Allbery (Brian Jensen), and Brenda Taylor (Bob); grandchildren: David and Marissa Taylor, son Brian Allbery (Sandra) and grandchildren Alex, Jason (Marissa), Eric, Amanda, and Julia Allbery, sisters-in-law Virginia Bunse and Dixie Allbery, nieces, nephews, cousins and other family and friends.

Edna Louise Allbery

September 2, 1930 - August 12, 2022