Geneva Murer

Geneva Murer 29 Aug, 1922 – 5 December, 2021

Geneva Murer was born 29 August, 1922 to John A. and Mary Ida (Siders) Hershiser at the ranch south of Johnstown, NE. She died Sunday, December 5, 2021, at age 99 years 3 months, and 6 days. She graduated from Johnstown High School in 1940 and taught country school for a year. She joined the US Navy 1943-1946. She served as a Shop Keeper until the end of the war. She worked in the telephone office until January 22, 1950, when she married Joseph L. Murer.

They settled in Chadron, NE and raised 5 children there. She worked as a day care operator and as a Tupperware Dealer for many years. When Joe retired after 44 years from the C&NW RR, they purchased an RV and traveled the country, wintering in Quartsite, AZ. She is survived by Mickie Knowles, (Chadron); Richard (Roberta/Ronni) Philby (Chadron), Jerry Williams, (Henderson, NE); Mishelle (Joseph Craig) Murer, (Chadron), Marilyn (Troy) Cradeur (Thornton, CO). She is also survived by 17 grandchildren, 41 great grand children and 16 great great grand children, 6 nieces and nephews, and 6 great nieces and nephews.

She was proceeded in death by her husband, Joseph L., daughter Roberta (Ronni) Philby and son Joseph Craig, son-in-law Lyman Williams, sisters – Mary Pelc and Alberta Hershiser, her parents – John and Mary Ida Hershiser.

A memorial has been established for the Chadron American Legion. Donations can be sent to Chamberlain Chapel, PO Box 970, Chadron, NE 69337.