Esther Finnigsmier

Former Hastings resident, Esther Fredericka Finnigsmier, 88, of Round Rock, Texas, died Saturday, February 28, 2009 in Round Rock, Texas.

Services will be Friday, March 6, 2009; 10:00 A.M. at Zion Lutheran Church in Hastings with Pastor Greg Volzke officiating. Burial will be in Concordia Cemetery, rural Juniata, Nebraska. Visitation will be Thursday, March 5, 2009; 7:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. with the family present at Butler-Volland Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to Concordia University/Seward - Finnigsmier Scholarship; Alzheimer's Association - Greater Plains Chapter; or a charity of your choice.

Mrs. Finnigsmier was born to Ludwig J. & Cora (Alber) Benker on February 4, 1921 in Rosemont, Nebraska. She married Ray Edward Finnigsmier on October 6, 1940 and he preceded her in death on March 9, 1998. She was a homemaker and a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Lutheran Women's Missionary League, Lutheran Layman's League all in Hastings and Concordia Guild of Concordia University, Seward.

Mrs. Finnigsmier was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ray; daughter, Linda Kay Finnigsmier; sister, Ethel Benker Rose and a brother, Edward Benker.

Survivors include:
Daughters & Sons-in-law: Donna & Twane Reker - Peetz, CO
Corlee & John Bosch - Georgetown, TX
Doris & Jim Guggisberg - Sanborn, MN
Kathy & Terry Stricker - Broken Bow, OK
Grandchildren & Spouses: Jay & Shauna Reker - Sidney, NE
Barry Reker - Peetz, CO
Matthew Bosch - Mesa, AZ
Andrew Bosch - Fremont, NE
John & Heather Novak - New Prague, MN
David & Elizabeth Novak - Crofton, MD
Sharmin & Brad Van Horn - Chesapeake, VA
Amanda & Shawn Whittaker - Clarksville, TN
Great Grandchildren: Parker Joe Reker - Sidney, NE
Ethan Bosch - Glenwood, IA
Erik & Anna Novak - New Prague, MN
Tristan Van Horn - Chesapeake, VA
Ian Whittaker - Clarksville, TN
Sister: Eleanor Ehrman - Roseland, NE
Sister-in-law: Lucille Benker -Pekin, IL