Esther Katherine Kahler DeRosia

ESTHER KATHERINE KAHLER DEROSIA 1927 – 2021 Esther Katherine (Williams) Kahler DeRosia, age 93 of Plattsmouth, NE passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at The Nebraska Masonic Home in Plattsmouth. She was born on November 7, 1927 to William “Bill” and Katherine (Michel) Williams in Sedgwick, CO. When Esther was nine years old, she moved with her family to Nebraska; living in Omaha, Grand Island, Wood River, Fort Calhoun and Bennington. In Bennington Esther met and married Orval Kahler on March 4, 1944. In 1949 they moved to Cass County where they farmed for eleven years. While on the farm Esther taught Sunday school at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, was a 4-H leader, Cass County Chairperson for the American Red Cross, and she raised cattle, hogs and chickens which Esther and her mother dressed and delivered. Esther and Orval were charter members of the J.C.s and were involved with the Kass Kounty King Korn Karnival as participants with floats, judges and chair people. In 1960 the Kahler’s bought property in Plattsmouth and Orval became a contractor. Esther went to cosmetology school and built a beauty shop and later added onto the building to house a health spa with an indoor pool. Orval passed away in 1984; Esther kept herself busy by becoming a Social consultant in Bellevue, NE, President of the Kass Kounty King Korn Karnival, President of Lepert Wolever V.F.W. Post #2543 Auxiliary and attended Bellevue University all at the same time. In 1997 Esther married Lt. Colonel Raymond DeRosia (retired). They traveled a great deal to visit relatives and friends. Raymond passed away in 1999. Esther went back to work; was President of the Kass Kounty King Korn Karnival and Lepert Wolever V.F.W. Post #2543 Auxiliary both for a second time. She worked in a restaurant and spent many hours with grandchildren and great grandchildren whom she worshipped. Esther was a Deacon and Trustee at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ for many years. She is survived by her daughter: Sharlene Molck and husband Wayne of Plattsmouth, NE; two sons: Steven Kahler and wife Ilene of Plattsmouth, NE; Stanley Kahler of Murray, NE; six grandchildren: Debbie Molck, Michael Kahler and wife Debbie, Tamara “Tami” Dickins and husband Robert “Rob”, Dennis Kahler and wife Tammy, Angela Johnson and husband William, and Kevin Kahler, numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren, two brothers: Walter Williams and wife Shirley and Leonard Williams, two sisters: Edith Tesarek and husband Art and Ethelyn Spiers, sister-in-law: Katherine Rueschhoff and husband Ivan, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends. Esther was preceded in death by her parents: Bill and Katherine Williams, husbands: Orval Kahler and Raymond DeRosia, six brothers: Edward, Harold, Albert, Robert, Ronald and Raymond Williams, grandson: Gary William Molck, and great grandson: Steven David Kahler. Visitations will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 P.M. with family greeting relatives and friends from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M., on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at Roby Funeral Home in Plattsmouth. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 A.M., on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Plattsmouth with Pastor Harald Rappold officiating, Kathryn Rappold as vocalist, and Donna Glynn as organist. Her Final Resting Place will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Plattsmouth. The family suggests Memorials to St. Paul’s United Church of Christ. Services are entrusted to Roby Funeral Home, 346 Ave. A, Plattsmouth, NE 68048. (402) 296-3123 robyfuneralhome.com.

Esther Katherine Kahler DeRosia

November 7, 1927 - April 24, 2021