A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 5, 2023, at 10: a.m., at Trinity Methodist Church in Madison, Neb., with Pastor Claire Gager and Pastor Cindi Stewart officiating. Private family interment will be in the Humphrey City Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday, from 5-7 p.m. at Duesman Funeral Chapel in Humphrey, and continue on Friday, from 9 a.m. until service time at the church.

Louella (Lou) was born Feb. 13, 1932, in Massillon, Ohio, to Howard and Mabel (Jones) Rush. She graduated from Washington High School in 1950. After graduating, Louella traveled to Hawaii to visit her sister & brother-in-law who were stationed in Honolulu. There she met the love of her life, Myron (Mike) Baumgart. They were united in marriage on March 1, 1952, at Makalapa Chapel in Honolulu.

After Mike’s honorable discharge from the Navy Mike and Louella moved to Humphrey, Nebraska, to begin farming with his father. Louella served as a cafeteria cook at Humphrey Public School, co-owner of Klub 81 and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Madison, Nebraska.

Louella enjoyed gathering with her friends, family and grandchildren. She also enjoyed gardening and always up for a good game of cards. Her love for sports, especially the Huskers, ranked high on her list for entertainment. Mike and Lou always looked forward to a nice getaway. Their early retirement years allowed them to spend winter months in Florida. We will treasure every special moment of their 70 years of marriage.

Left to cherish her memory are: her son, Michael (Bonnie) Baumgart of Norfolk; daughter, Vickie Pesek of Kearney; daughter, Sherry Hoefelman of Columbus; son, Timothy (Jennifer) Baumgart of Humphrey; grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Shayla (Jim) Stock and Britney and Macy of Columbus, Shane (Amy) Baumgart and Hannah, Emma and Devan of Cornlea, Damien Baumgart of Kearney, Mark Baumgart of Humphrey, Jenna (Lance) Friesen of Glenwood Springs, Colorado, Brent (Melissa) Hoefelman and Braylen and Cash of Lincoln, Sierra (Andy) Evans, Hayley and Lucy of Austin, Texas, Ashley Baumgart of Norfolk, Brett (Maria) Muhlbach and Beckett of Lincoln, Giselle Baumgart of Battle Creek, Jared (Molly) Hoefelman and Emryn and Calla of Humphrey, Easton Baumgart of Humphrey, Daughter-in-law, Georgia( Vern) Hunsley , Grand Rivers, KY, Sister-in-law. Mary Baumgart, Kansas City, Kan.

Lou was preceded in death by her parents, Howard and Mabel Rush; husband Myron Baumgart; son, Jeffrey Baumgart; sister, Eleanora Wenger; brothers Tom and James Rush; and son-in law, Darrell Hoefelman Condolences may be sent to www.duesmanfc.com