Martha Ann Burbach

NORTH PLATTE — Martha Ann Burbach, 93 North Platte, died Feb. 6, 2018, at Centennial Park Nursing Home, with her family by her side. Visitation was Saturday and Sunday at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home, North Platte, which was in charge of arrangements. Christian Wake services were Feb. 11 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Mass of Christian Burial was Feb. 12 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, with the Rev. Mark Seiker as celebrant and Rev. Tom Brouillette and Gary Brethour as concelebrants. Burial followed at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery. Martha was born March 14, 1924, in Crofton, to Bernard and Mary (Ausdemore) Langferman. She grew up in Crofton and graduated from Crofton High School in 1940. She attended Wayne State Teacher’s College and received her teaching certificate. She taught school in Cedar County for four years. She married Reinhold H. “Reiny” Burbach July 9, 1945, in Constance. They lived in Hartington until moving to North Platte in 1961. She belonged to the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters of America, Daughter of Charities, American Legion Auxiliary, VFW Auxiliary, St. Ann’s Rosary group, and she volunteered at McDaid School for 20 plus years. She was a past member of the Lake Maloney Golf Club and belonged to many bridge clubs. In her free time, she enjoyed crocheting, making afghans for her children and grandchildren. Before retiring, both she and Reiny traveled to over 15 countries, most all the United States, and occasionally stopped at a casino or two. She was a person who could become friends with anyone and always kept people entertained with stories and jokes. Martha had a great sense of humor. She was a role model for many and was loved and admired by all, especially her family. Martha is survived by her husband Reiny, North Platte; daughters, Barbara Waldschmidt, Omaha; Rosemary (Ron) Jones, North Platte; Karlene (Dave) Hoedel, Walled Lake, Mich.; sons, Bill (Suzanne), Belmont, N.H.; Randy (Denise), North Platte; Kevin (Denise), North Platte; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; as well as other extended family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernard and Mary Langferman; sisters, Helen Potts and Johanna Langferman; brothers, Henry, George, Wendel, Joe, Frank, Albert, Erwin and Ray Langferman; and son-in-law, James Waldschmidt. Memorials are suggested to the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Building Fund or the North Platte Catholic Schools Endowment Trust.