Merna M. Oertwig Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Merna M. Oertwig of Kearney, Nebraska, born in Miller, Nebraska, who passed away on April 20, 2022, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Fred Oertwig; and her siblings, Eldon, Melvin Fox and Donna Garska. She is survived by: her children, Dan Oertwig (Shirley) of Riverdale, NE and Cinda Ward of Kearney, NE; her grandchildren, Misty Nuzum (Kirk) of Norton, KS, Chris Lallman of Phillipsburg, KS, Bret Ward (Jade) of Norton, KS, Brooke Fisher (Ryan) of Amherst, NE, Tracy Schake (Heath) of Kearney, NE and Tanner Oertwig of Kearney, NE; and her siblings-in-law, Sheryl Fox of Kearney, NE, Twila Bosshamer (Loren) of Amherst, NE and Joe Geist of Lincoln, NE.. She is also survived by many great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Memorials are suggested to the Zion Lutheran Church or Zion Lutheran School.
