Phyllis "PJ" Straatmann

Phyllis J. "PJ" Straatmann, 87 of Kearney died Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Mt. Carmel Home in Kearney. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM, Thursday at O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home in Kearney. The Rev. Rebecca McDermott will officiate. Interment will be 1:30 PM at West Salem Cemetery south of Hildreth. Visitation will be 5-7pm Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to First Lutheran Church, Camp Comeca or Mt. Carmel Home in Keaerney. On-line condolences may be submitted to osrfh.com. O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home of Kearney is in charge of arrangements. She was born on February 20, 1925 on a farm in Ogden, KS to Ellsworth and Anna (Nelson) Walters. They moved near Manhattan, KS and later to Denver. She was married to William Tramel. She later was married to Jack Henry in Denver in 1941. They made their home in Kearney. They later divorced. She was married to Martin Straatmann in Kearney on July 13, 1952. They made their home in Kearney. They owned and operated Straatmann TV and Watch Repair in Kearney. Martin died in 1980. After his death she worked at Baldwin Manufacturing until her retirement. Her pastimes included gardening and playing cards with family and friends. She was an avid card player. She was known by her card partners at the Petersen Activity Center as PJ. She loved time spent with her family. She was a member of First Lutheran Church, the American Legion Auxiliary and the Eagle's Auxiliary. She served as a 4-H leader while her children were in school. She was also active in the Buffalo County Security System in the 1960's. Survivors include sons; Darold (Belva) Henry of Pleasant Grove, UT, Larry and Charles "Chuck" (Marcia) Henry of Scottsbluff and Gary (Stephanie) Straatmann of Kearney, daughters, Gail Traver of Ravenna, Betty Douglas of Gering, Anita (Harold) Smith of Kearney, Judy (Steve) Miller of Kearney, Marcia (Steve) Anderson of Minden, Kristy Schneider and Kim Rothemeyer of Kearney, step-brother; Don Peters of Shelbina, MO, step-sister; Irene Shiers of Kearney, 27grandchildren, 42 great-grandchildren,8 great-great-grandchildren, step-sister-in-law; Madie Peters and Phyllis's special friend, Bob Peterson of Kearney. She was preceded in death by her parents, step-father, Harry Peters, husband, 1 son, 2 daughters, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, 4 grandchildren, 3 step-brothers and one step-sister.

Phyllis "PJ" Straatmann

February 20, 1925 - January 19, 2013