Marlene R. Weideman, 87, of Deshler passed away on January 26, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on May 16, 1937, in Beatrice to Clarence and Bertha “Bonnie” (Walker) Gibson.  Marlene was baptized at First Christian Church of Beatrice and confirmed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Beatrice. She graduated from Beatrice High School in 1956 and shortly after Marlene married Harvey L. Weideman on June 2, 1956, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Beatrice. Marlene worked many jobs to help the family over the years, but her main job was being an amazing homemaker, mother, and grandmother. She was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church of Deshler. She was very active in church events over the years which included teaching Sunday school and confirmation. She also was active in the Leader of Tops, Girl Scouts, Brownies, foster care and was the head of the Neighborhood Watch. She enjoyed camping with her family and fishing with her husband Harvey.

Survivors include her husband, Harvey of Deshler; son, Randy (Linda)Weideman of Bennett;  daughters, Robin Sedlachek of Deshler, Chrystal (Travis) Miller of Deshler;  grandchildren, Davis (Britny) Weideman, Kassondra Schuck, Bryce Sedlachek, Steavan Sedlachek, Raegan (Sean) Bartholomew, Gracie Miller; great-grandchildren Aaron, Harper, Lennon, Quinne, Grayson, Kalen, Rowan, Reese, Rhen, Rigley; brother, Roger (Jan) Gibson; sister-in-law, Judy Gibson; nieces and nephews and inherited family and friends along the way. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Bertha B. “Bonnie” Walker Gibson; granddaughter, Jaide Miller; brother, Gary Gibson.

A celebration of life will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, February 3, 2025, at the St. Peter Lutheran Church of Deshler with Pastor Brian Francik officiating. A private family burial will take place at the Ellis Cemetery of Ellis, NE. In lieu of flowers, memorials are established to the family for future designation www.foxfuneralhome.net. Arrangements entrusted to Fox Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Beatrice.