Shirley Rose Glassoff

Shirley Rose (Brennecke) Glasshoff was born August 3, 1929 in Gretna, Nebraska to Carl A. and Amelia (Munster) Brennecke. Shirley grew up on the family farm on the Douglas/Sarpy county line north of Gretna. When she was young, the family’s house burned down, and many early family photos were lost. Shirley, her parents, and sister had to live in the garage while the new house was built. She graduated from Gretna High School on June 1, 1942. Shirley married Edwin J. Glasshoff on October 11, 1952. The family made their home in Omaha since 1962. Edwin preceded Shirley in death in 1988. In February, after a brief hospital stay, she moved to the Golden Living Center in Columbus, Nebraska near her nephew, Leonard. Shirley worked for many years at Northwestern Bell Telephone, now Century Link, as a line operator. Shirley enjoyed going fishing in Minnesota during the 50’s. In the 60’s, Ed and Shirley spent time fishing and having get-togethers at Alvin and Joann’s cabin near Gretna. Shirley cleaned her yard daily, and would occasionally go places with friends, sometimes to the casino or horse races. Shirley especially enjoyed celebrating birthdays and spending time with her family. Shirley passed away on April 9, 2012 at Golden Living Center in Columbus, Nebraska at the age of 82 years, 8 months and 3 days. She is preceded in death by her parents, and husband Edwin. She is survived by her sister Anna May Luebker of Fremont, Nebraska, nephew Leonard and his wife Kathy Luebker of Columbus, niece Ann Marie, and her husband Clifton Oswalt of Kyle, Texas, great nephew Josh Luebker, and great niece Michelle, and her husband, Joey Herring of Round Rock, Texas. Shirley R. Glasshoff, age 82, formerly of Omaha, died 4/9/2012 in Columbus, NE. Survived by sister Anna May Luebker of Fremont, nephew Leonard (Kathy) Luebker of Columbus, NE, niece Ann Marie (Clifton) Oswalt of Kyle, TX, great nephew Josh Luebker of Lincoln, NE, great niece Michelle (Joey) Herring of Round Rock, TX. Memorial service 2PM Friday (4/20/12) at the funeral home followed by lunch reception. Visitation one hour prior to the service. Private inurnment. Memorials to St. Thomas More Catholic Church, or the Open Door Mission.

Shirley Rose Glassoff

August 3, 1929 - April 9, 2012