Betty J. Lorenzen, 87, of Cedar Bluffs passed away Monday, March 11, 2024, at her home.
Betty was born on July 7, 1936, to John and Julia (Racek) Vachal on the family farm in Saunders County. She attended grade school at District 54 and graduated from North Bend High School. After high school, Betty taught at a country school west of Morse Bluff. On June 23, 1956, Betty married Delvin Lorenzen at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Cedar Bluffs. After marriage, she worked in the cafeteria at school and Marcy’s Cafe in Fremont. The job she loved the most was working at Camp Calvin Crest with her husband Delvin for many years.
Betty meticulously cared for her yard and had house painting skills that a professional could only dream of. Betty’s family enjoyed many of her delicious Czech recipes which included dumplings and Kolaches. She also had a musical talent and played both the accordion and piano. Lastly, Betty always looked forward to spending time with her family and friends.
Betty was an auxiliary member in Cedar Bluffs. She was a member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Cedar Bluffs where she was part of the LWML for many years.
She was preceded by her parents; husband, Delvin; and infant sister.
She is survived by her sons, Larry Lorenzen (Jeanne Kiger), and Terry (Alice) Lorenzen; daughter, Sheryl (Corby) Martens; grandchildren, Madelyn (Ben) Ayers, Andrew Lorenzen, and Dylan (Kimberly) Martens; and great-grandchildren, Elliot and Audrey.
Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 15, 2024, at St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Cedar Bluffs. Visitation will be5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Moser Memorial Chapel in Cedar Bluffs.
Burial will take place at Johannes Cemetery near Cedar Bluffs.
Online condolences may be left at: www.mosermemorialchapels.com.
