Miriam L. Samuelson

Miriam L. Samuelson, 92 of Norfolk, NE passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020 at Heritage of Bel Air in Norfolk.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 23, 2020 at St. Paul Lutheran "Buffalo Creek" Church, rural Meadow Grove, NE, with Rev. Barry Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Hope Cemetery in Newman Grove, NE. Visitation will be 5:00- 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, at Levander Funeral Home of Newman Grove. Social distancing and Covid-19 DHM's will be followed at both the visitation and funeral.

Memorials are suggested to St. Paul Lutheran "Buffalo Creek" Church or Newman Grove City Pool.

Levander Funeral Home of Newman Grove is in charge of arrangements.

Miriam Louise Samuelson, daughter of Elmer and Anna (Nelson) Bonner, was born September 25, 1927 at Tilden, NE. She was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Newman Grove, attended grade school at rural District 28 in Madison County and graduated from Newman Grove High School with normal training. She furthered her education at Wayne State College, receiving her Teaching Certificate, and taught country school for a number of years.

On June 1, 1950, Miriam married Junior L. Samuelson at Zion Lutheran Church in Newman Grove. They made their home on a farm eight miles southwest of Meadow Grove, where they farmed for nearly 50 years and were blessed with four children: David, Annette, Dale and Connie. A big part of Miriam's life was the tender-loving care she provided for her daughter Connie. Miriam later worked at the Tilden Nursing Home as a Nurse Aide.

She was a long-time member of Zion Lutheran Church in Newman Grove, and for the past 50 years has been a member of St. Paul Lutheran "Buffalo Creek" Church and the Ladies Aide. She was also a member of Emerick Goldenrod Extension Club. She enjoyed hosting pheasant hunters from all over, growing bountiful gardens and a large variety of beautiful flowers that she loved to make into bouquets and share with family and friends. She was a great cook and enjoyed baking.

Miriam is survived by her children: David L. (Marilyn) Samuelson of Madison, NE; Annette K. Croft of Omaha, NE; Dale L. (Lisa) Samuelson of Norfolk, NE; Connie S. Samuelson of Newman Grove, NE; nine grandchildren: Mike D. Samuelson of Ogallala, NE; Richard D. Samuelson of North Bend, NE; Jared L. Samuelson of Hickman, NE: Barry L. Croft of Omaha, NE; Andrea M. Croft of Omaha, NE; Sarah L. Croft of Omaha, NE; Jeanna R. Knudson of Omaha, NE: Laura A. Samuelson of Anselmo, NE; Chris L. Samuelson of Papillion, NE; 14 great-grandchildren; along with other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Louis Bonner; and husband Junior Samuelson.