Judith “Judy” Temme, 77, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Saturday, June 20, 2020, at her home in Columbus.
The funeral service will be Saturday, June 27, 10:30 A.M. at the Federated Church in Columbus with Rev. Dr. Edward Yang officiating. Interment will be in the Greenwood Cemetery in Wayne, Nebraska, on Saturday at 2:00 P.M. with an Eastern Star Service. Visitation will be on Friday from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. at Gass Haney Funeral Home and on Saturday from 9:30 – 10:30 A.M. at the church. Memorials may be directed to American Cancer Society or Federated Church.
Judith Brynn was born October 13, 1942, in Wayne, Nebraska, to John H. and Amanda (Davis) Owens. She was welcomed home by Bonnie Lou, Marilyn, Ruth, and Milton to the family farm Southwest of Carroll. Here she spent her formative years. She was baptized and at Bethany Presbyterian Church. Judy attended rural Hillside School District 56.
The family moved to Wayne in 1956 where Judy graduated from Wayne High School. She was an accomplished pianist who accompanied the High School Glee Club. She became a member of First Presbyterian Church in Wayne.
Judy attended Wayne State College, graduating in 1964. Her first position as a math teacher was in Central City for two years and then she moved to Columbus where she continued teaching math for thirty four years. Four summers were spent in Greeley, CO where she earned a Masters Degree in Mathematics at Colorado State. She spent two summers at the University of Wyoming and one at the University of Kansas.
Judy and Richard Temme were married December 19, 1992 at the Federated Church in Columbus. They enjoyed many happy years together, playing golf and traveling to Wales, Europe, and throughout the United States. This ended with Richard passing away on January 28, 2018.
With her Welsh heritage, singing was a given. She sang with the Federated Church Choir for forty years and Consonnaires for many years. She was treasurer for St. David’s Welsh Society of Nebraska, was a member of PEO, Delta Kapa Gamma, Retired Teachers, and Eastern Star. She was an active member of Federated Church, including Women’s Fellowship, Church Counsel, and other committees.
Judy had many dear friends. They enjoyed playing Bridge and attending UNL Women’s Basketball and Volleyball games. Her life was shortened by aggressive cancer. She spent her last days at home, surrounded by family and friends whom she told “I’ve had a happy life”.
Judy is survived by:
Sisters: Marilyn Simmons
Ruth (Walter) Ludwig
Brother: Milton (Jacqulyn) Owens
Nieces: Megan (Douglas) Marr
Leanne (Fred) Correll
Nephews: David (Shelly) Owens
Bruce (Beth) Simmons
John (Sue) Ludwig
Paul (Uzma) Ludwig
In-laws: Frederich (Joann) Temme
Roland (Hiroko) Temme
Esther Brader
Caroline Caauwe
Gladys Juhlin
Wilma (Willard) Bartels
Judy was preceded in death by:
Parents: John & Amanda Owens
Husband: Richard Temme
Sister: Bonnie Lou Owens
Brother-in-law: Robert Simmons
In-laws: Alma Temme
Dorothea (Harvey) Grosse
Harold Ekberg
Harvey Brader
Don Caauwe
Russell Juhlin
