Judith Rae Sass

Judith Rae (Miles) Sass was born May 29, 1944 in Fremont, Nebraska to Donald and Aileen (Pope) Miles. Judy grew up in Bennington, NE where she attended school, graduating from Bennington High School in 1962. As a young girl, Judy was active as a volleyball player and cheerleader, and enjoyed spending time with her friends and classmates. Judy married Kenneth Sass on June 20, 1964 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Bennington , and to this union, two daughters were born; Ranae and Dawn. Judy and Ken have made their home in the rural Elkhorn area for many years. Judy worked as a bookkeeper for various small local businesses in her younger married life, then became self-employed doing books out of her home later in life. Judy could often be found tending to her many flower beds and pots. She was an avid Nebraska football and volleyball fan. She was also so fond of cooking and baking for all her family. She and Ken took many trips with other couples to Las Vegas, and made numerous trips to Colorado to visit her cousins to attend Husker vs. Buffalo’s football games. Judy was an outspoken, dramatic, loving woman, with a big heart, who was always focused on her family. She was proud of her two girls, three granddaughters, sons-in-law, grandson-in-law, and her 50 years together with Ken. She loved anything Husker-related, and liked dining out at the “old” steakhouses, like Farmer Brown’s, Ross’ or Cascio’s. Judy will be remembered for her deep love for her family, her wonderful cooking, and her willingness to always help anyone in need. Judy passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, January 4, 2016 at the age of 71 years, 7 months, and 6 days. She was preceded in death by her parents, Donald and Aileen Miles. Judy is survived by her husband Ken, daughters and sons-in-law; Ranae & Tim McArdle of Elkhorn, and Dawn & Tim Donahue of Omaha, granddaughters; Cortney (Alex) Dye, Caitlin McArdle and Abby Donahue, brother Jerry (Kay) Miles of Bennington, and brother-in-law Marvin (Gloria) Sass of Bennington. Sass, Judy R., age 71, of Bennington, NE, died 1/4/16. Preceded in death by parents, Donald and Aileen Miles. Survived by husband Ken, daughters and sons-in-law; Ranae & Tim McArdle of Elkhorn, and Dawn & Tim Donahue of Omaha, granddaughters; Cortney (Alex) Dye, Caitlin McArdle and Abby Donahue, brother Jerry (Kay) Miles of Bennington, brother-in-law Marvin (Gloria) Sass of Bennington. Funeral service Thursday, 10:30 AM at the funeral home in Elkhorn. Interment Prospect Hill Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home Wednesday from 2-7:30 PM with family receiving friends from 5:30-7:30. Memorials to the family.

Judith Rae Sass

May 29, 1944 - January 4, 2016