Deloris Helen Gall

Deloris Helen (Smith) Gall, age 94, of Plattsmouth, Nebraska passed away at The Nebraska Masonic Home on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. She was born on June 12, 1929, in Mynard, Nebraska to Royal P. and Clara M. (Gobelman) Smith. Deloris (Dee) grew up on the family farm near Mynard, attended grade school at the Wetenkamp District 45 one-room schoolhouse on the old Mynard Road, and graduated from Plattsmouth High School in 1946. After high school she briefly continued her education at York college. She was united in marriage on April 9, 1948, to Robert (Bob) Gall at United Brethren Church at Mynard, Nebraska. In 1952, while Bob was serving in the U.S. Navy in Korea, Dee purchased a house at 602 Third Avenue in Plattsmouth. Following his return and until 2004, Bob and Dee made their home, they lived life, and they raised their family, Mike, Mark, Meridee, and Scott, in that setting. Dee was a mom. She helped with Cub Scouts, Blue Birds, Sunday school, and church activities. In the 1960’s, she added the duties of secretary for the First Presbyterian Church, just down the street from home, where she could walk to work. When their children got a little older, she moved on to work full-time in the Cass County Assessor’s office in Plattsmouth, still walking to work. In 1974 she moved upstairs in the courthouse building as deputy to the Clerk of the District Court, and she was elected as Clerk in 1988, where she supervised that office until retirement in December 1994. Dee served as 1991 president of the Nebraska Clerks of the District Court Association. She was an active member of First Presbyterian Church, and the Order of Eastern Star Home Chapter #189. She was a member of the VFW auxiliary and supported Bob as he ascended to Nebraska State Commander of the VFW. In retirement Bob and Dee traveled. Dee was a seamstress, a walker, and a creative and prolific wood carver. She played bridge, assisted weekly in the ‘Open Hearts’ Kitchen, and helped deliver meals on wheels “to the older people” (she would say). Dee is survived by her children: Mike Gall (Deb) of Wheatland Missouri, Meridee Lucas (Nick) of Plattsmouth, and R. Scott Gall (Courtney) of Buffalo, Wyoming; She is also survived by her sister-in-law Sharon Smith (Roy) of Plattsmouth, daughter-in-law Gloria Gall (Mark) of Wheatland, Missouri; nieces, nephews, numerous grandchildren, step grandchildren, great grandchildren, and a loving community. She was preceded in death by her parents Royal and Clara Smith, her husband Bob, her sister Margaret, her brother Roy L. Smith, and her son Mark S. Gall. A visitation and greeting with family and friends will be held from 4 to 7 PM on Sunday August 6, at the First Presbyterian Church in Plattsmouth. An Eastern Star Service will be conducted by Plattsmouth Eastern Star Chapter #189 at 7 PM. A celebration of life and gathering of friends and family will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, August 7, 2023 at the First Presbyterian Church in Plattsmouth with Pastor Matthew Coplen officiating, with a luncheon to follow. Memorials may be directed to the First Presbyterian Church in Plattsmouth. Condolences to www.electronicworld.com.

Deloris Helen Gall

June 12, 1929 - July 25, 2023