Nina M. Lindekugel

Nina M. Lindekugel, age 86 of Cozad, passed away May 3, 2013 at the Golden Living Care Center in Cozad. Nina was born September 17, 1926 at Cozad, Nebraska to Reginald E. and Cora M. (Stauffer) Davis. She graduated from Gothenburg High School. On July 6, 1945, Nina married Ivan Lindekugel at North Platte. The couple made their home in the North Platte area briefly before moving to Hershey, where Ivan drove truck. Eventually the couple moved to Cozad, where they bought the Davis Sand and Gravel Company from Nina""s parents. Their union was blessed with 3 children, Rodney, Lonnie and Carolyn. While in Cozad, Nina had worked at the Cozad Telephone Company and the Cozad Local, but the most important job she ever held, was that of a stay-at-home mom. She was a loving and dedicated wife and mother, and poured everything she had into her family. Ivan preceded Nina in death in 1997. In most recent years, she had made her home at the Golden Living Center in Cozad, where she enjoyed the residents and staff. Nina was a very family-oriented person. She loved to entertain and cook big meals. She always seemed to have enough food; no matter how many visitors she had at her home. Guests and family alike were often treated to warm homemade bread and her famous apple pie. She undoubtedly spent some of her happiest moments with a houseful of family. She also maintained very close relationships with her siblings through the years. Nina was a long-time member of the Cozad Christian Church. Nina was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ivan in 1997; 2 brothers, Robert and Gerald; 2 sisters, Norvene Bowden and Dorothy Feddersen; and a grandchild, Debbie Lindekugel. Survivors include her 2 sons, Rodney (Cheryl) Lindekugel of Hershey, Lonnie (Brenda) Lindekugel of Maumelle, AR; daughter, Carolyn (Rock) Weatherly of Cozad; 2 sisters, Norma Struempler of Callaway, Janice (George) Kraft of Kansas City, MO; brother, Doug (Jean) Davis of Cozad; 7 grandchildren, Cari (Mike) Brownwell of Hershey, Roxanne Weatherly of Ponca City, OK, Randy (Tonya) Weatherly of Cozad, Kim Lindekugel of Durham, NC, Robyn (Scott) Geiser of Cozad, Greg (Annie) Lindekugel of Bovey, MN, Steven Lindekugel of Grand Rapids, MN; 2 step grandchildren, Blair (Danielle) Pedersen and Brandi (Eric) Stockman all of Maumelle, AR; 15 great grandchildren; Mike Johnston of Lincoln and many other relatives and friends. A memorial has been established in her memory. Condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com. Services will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cozad Christian Church with Pastor Jeremy Jech officiating. Burial will be in the Cozad Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday, from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Berryman Funeral Home in Cozad.