HARTINGTON — Sharon Kay “Sheri” Litz, 87, Hartington, Nebraska died Nov. 10, 2025, at Arbor Care Center, Hartington.

Mass of Christian Burial was Nov. 14, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Hartington, with the Rev. Will Targy officiating.

Burial was at St. Michael’s Cemetery, Hartington.

Visitation and a rosary were Friday morning, at church. Pallbearers were Randy Litz, Bob Litz, Mike Litz, Michael Feilmeier, Jon Polak, Jim Sperry and Bill Sperry.

Arrangements were under the direction of the Wintz Funeral Home, Hartington.

Sharon Kay was born Jan. 4, 1938, in Omaha, to Otto and Parthenia (Pat Koch) Feilmeier. She grew up on a ranch and farm in Ainsworth and attended grade school and graduated from Ainsworth High School in 1956. She married Donnie Litz April 25, 1961, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Hartington. Donnie died on May 22, 1990, at the age of 55. Sheri was employed at the Health and Human Services at the Courthouse in Hartington since June 1, 1957, until she retired from that position April 4, 2003.

When she was young she received the highest honor in Girl Scouting. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, gardening, arts and crafts, crossword puzzles and jigsaw puzzles. Sheri also liked playing the organ and her guitar. Sheri and Donnie liked ballroom dancing, riding on his motorcycle, and spending time at Lewis and Clark Lake.

Sheri was a member of Holy Trinity Church and the Ministry of Praise group. She helped with Meals on Wheels for several years. She loved feeding the birds and squirrels for 40 years, but her biggest love was her dog, Marvin.

Sheri is survived by her sister-in-law, Barbara Feilmeier (wife of brother Leon), Mitchell, S.D.; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Pat Feilmeier; husband, Donnie; a brother, Leon Feilmeier; and grandparents, Leonard and Catherine Koch; and her beloved dog, Marvin.