Janice Elaine Freeburg Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

JANICE ELAINE FREEBURG 1937 – 2016 Janice Elaine (Wiles) Freeburg of Plattsmouth, NE entered into rest on August 14, 2016 in Omaha, NE, having attained the age of 78 years, 7 months and 30 days She was born to Chester Linville and Emma Lucile (Albert) Wiles, on December 15, 1937, in Omaha, NE. Janice was raised on the farm, that her grandparents, Cash Linville "Ted" and Olive Minnie (Cole) Wiles, homesteaded. She was home schooled, but had attended grade school at Central Grade School in Omaha and graduated from Plattsmouth High School with the class of 1956. As there were no girl's sports in high school at that time, she was very involved in band, chorus, pep club, and she was a cheerleader. Janice was also involved in community activities belonging to Job's Daughters of which she served as Honored Queen. She has been a member of 4-H and was active in 4-H sewing and 4-H Horse Clubs. Janice was crowned Miss Plattsmouth in 1956. Janice then attended Peru State Teachers College on scholarship, and was active in once again band, chorus, cheerleading and was chosen Sweet Heart Queen as well as being crowned Miss Auburn. On June 30, 1957, she and Donald Ray Freeburg were united in marriage at Liberty United Methodist Church in Mynard, Nebraska. To this union 3 children were born, Tad, Tim and Tammy. Her college credits were transferred to the University of Nebraska at Omaha, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education, and was admitted to Gold Key Honor Society. She later received a Master Degree in Computers Education from Lesley College in Cambridge Massachusetts. During all these activities, and for 60 years, Janice taught dancing from her own studio. She has been a member of Omaha Dance Teacher's Association for over 50 years. She has also directed the talent show for Harvest Festival (Kass Kounty King Korn Karnival) for many years. Special awards and accomplishments include the Lucille McLean Golden Jubilee Award, Omaha World Herald Ackerman Award at Show Wagon two times, Performing Arts Award at KKKKK, Heritage Award by Lloyd Fitch Family, and the Friend of Youth Award by the Optimist Club. Janice was inducted into the Plattsmouth High School Hall of Fame in 2013. She is a member of Cass County Retired Teachers and attends Liberty United Methodist Church in Mynard. Janice has been a 4-H leader for 25 years and a Sunday School teacher for 20 years. She is survived by her husband of 59 years: Donald R. Freeburg of Plattsmouth, NE; two sons: Dr. Tad Freeburg and wife Lisa of Omaha, NE; Tim Freeburg of Plattsmouth, NE; her daughter: Tammy Freeburg of Plattsmouth, NE; three grandchildren: Connor Freeburg of Omaha, NE; Jill Eggert and husband Alex of Papillion, NE; Julia Freeburg of Plattsmouth, NE; great granddaughter: Ellie Eggert; brother: Alan Wiles and wife Jean of Plattsmouth, NE; their sons: Jeff Wiles and wife Vicki of Plattsmouth, NE; Roger Wiles and his son: Alec of Plattsmouth, NE; Craig Wiles and wife Kerry and their children Nicole, Natalie, Nolan, and Mekki of Papillion, NE; her deceased nephew Alan's daughter: Jennifer Colgrove and her husband Jared and their children Josh, Julia, and Jolie of Plattsmouth, NE; her brother-in-law: DeWayne Freeburg and wife Nadine of Plattsmouth, NE; and their children: Jane Shera her husband Larry of Plattsmouth, NE; Teresa Heedum of Plattsmouth, NE; Sharon Eubanks and her husband Steve of Papillion, NE; Kathy Bobenmoyer and her husband David of Greenwood, NE; Mike Freeburg of Plattsmouth, NE; Mary Dahlin and her husband Kim of Sioux City, IA; Donnie Freeburg and his wife Kelly of Plattsmouth, NE; Kim Kostal and her husband Jerry of Papillion, NE, along with their children, plus a host of relatives, former dance students and many, many friends. Janice was preceded in death by her parents: Chet and Lucile Wiles, her nephew: Alan Wiles, and one great grandchild. Visitations will be held from 1:00 to 8:00 P.M., with the family greeting relatives and friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Friday, August 16, 2016 at Roby Funeral Home in Plattsmouth. A Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Saturday, August 20, 2016 at the Plattsmouth High School Auditorium with Pastor Belinda Davidson officiating and Norma Houchin as pianist. Pallbearers will be Connor Freeburg, Alex Eggert, Jeff Wiles, Roger Wiles, Craig Wiles, and Bill Allgeier. Her final resting place will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Plattsmouth. Memorials to the Family (A suitable charity will be chosen at a later date).

Janice Elaine Freeburg

December 15, 1937 - August 14, 2016