Nina C. Rihner (1915-2008)

RIHNER

Posted By: volunteer (email)
Date: 11/18/2008 at 20:39:13

Nina Catherine RIHNER passed away Sunday January 13, 2008 at the Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital in Council Bluffs, IA at the age of 92 years, nine months and 26 days.
Funeral services were held Thursday, January 17 at the United Lutheran Church in Shelby, IA with Pastor Duane Anunson officiating. Casket bearers were Ron KROLL, Marc MORRIS, Gale RIHNER, Roger HEILIG, Richard NIELSEN and Richard BROCKMANN. Burial was in the Shelby Cemetery in Shelby. Burmeister-Johannsen Funeral Home in Shelby was in charge of arrangements.
Nina Catherine RIHNER, the daughter of Mads Christian and Anna Marie (JOANSEN) NIELSEN was born on March 18, 1915 near Hancock, IA.
One of seven children she attended Shelby schools through the 10th grade.
On March 25, 1933 in Plattsmouth, NE, Nina married Raymond Samuel RIHNER. The couple made their home in Shelby, where she worked alongside her husband in various businesses in Shelby and New Market, IA. Later Nina worked for George EBLE in the YBR Store in Shelby for over 19 years. She retired in 1988.
Nina was a member of the United Lutheran Church in Shelby, IA.
Nina was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Raymond, on March 21, 1975; two sisters, Scena LUCKE and Marie PEDERSEN; and four brothers, Soren, Johnny, Louie, and Charlie.
She is survived by nieces, nephews and many friends.

Avoca, IA "Journal-Herald" 31 January 2008 p.4