Obituary for Pauline Weller

Pauline H. Weller, 97, of Grand Island died Monday, July 1, 2019, at Tiffany Square Care Center, Grand Island.Service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 3rd, at All Faiths Funeral Home with Rev. Craig Niemeier officiating. Burial will be in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Grand Island. Visitation is from 9:00 a.m. until the service.Pauline was born July 8, 1921, along with her twin brother, Paul, on a farm near Loup City, NE, to John and Albena (Hejsek) Bartusiak. She attended school in Arcadia, Elyria and Ericson. Growing up she helped on the family farm. She was married to Glenn C. Weller on February 14, 1954, and the couple made their home on their farm near Worms. Following Glenn's death in 1982, Pauline continued to live on the farm and take care of her gardens, giving away the majority of her produce. Fiercely independent, Pauline was happiest when she was outdoors.During WWII, Pauline was employed at the Cornhusker Ordinance Plant. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Worms.Survivors include a niece, Alice Bartusiak of California; nephew, Tom Bartusiak of Omaha, NE; additional nieces, nephews and extended family.She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn; sister, Clara Speth; and three brothers, Joseph, Edmund and Paul. Memorials are suggested to the Zion Lutheran Church at Worms, NE.