Cherie Margaret Gorman

CHERIE MARGARET GORMAN 1949 – 2026 Cherie Margaret (Kommers) Gorman, age 76 of Plattsmouth, NE passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family, on Friday, August 21, 2026. Cherie was born on November 23, 1949, to Howard “Bud” John Kommers and Margaret Monahan (Jones) Kommers in Hyannis, NE. She was raised and attended school in Hyannis until her senior year of high school, when she moved with her family to Lexington, NE. Cherie graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1968 and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from the University of Nebraska - Lincoln in 1972, where she was a member of the Tri Delta sorority. She began her teaching career in 1973 at Plattsmouth Community Schools where she later met the love of her life, Charles “Chuck” Nicholas Gorman. They were married on June 8, 1975, in Lexington. Together, Cherie and Chuck made their home in Plattsmouth, where they raised their three children. Cherie retired from teaching in 2008. Cherie was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who cherished her family deeply. She gave generously of her time, regularly volunteering with Holy Spirit Catering, and was a beloved teacher known for her passion for helping students learn and grow. She especially enjoyed working with gifted students through programs such as Destination Imagination, where she led multiple teams to the Global Finals, the program’s highest-level competition. Cherie was an avid fan and supporter of Husker athletics, especially Husker volleyball. She also had a fondness for gardening and took great pride in the beautiful flowers she grew and cared for. Cherie is survived by her husband, Charles “Chuck” Gorman of Plattsmouth, NE; her sons and daughters-in-law, John and Emmy Gorman of Lincoln, NE, and Jeff and Lynn Gorman of Plattsmouth, NE; her daughter and son-in-law, Allison and Andrew Casper of Kearney, NE; seven grandchildren, Braden and Colin Gorman, Olive and Miles Gorman, and Lucas, Ryan, and Harrison Casper; her brothers and sisters-in-law, William and Kathy Kommers of Brentwood, CA, and Phil and Mary Kommers of Kansas City, KS; her sister and brother-in-law, Kathy and Brian Kaufman of Palisades, CO; her sister-in-law, Viola Kommers of Mesa, AZ; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents: H.J. and Margaret Kommers and her brother: James Kommers. The family will receive friends and relatives from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 28, 2026, with a rosary following at 7:00 p.m. at Church of the Holy Spirit in Plattsmouth, NE. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at Church of the Holy Spirit in Plattsmouth, NE with Father Sean Timmerman officiating. Burial will be at a later date at the Omaha National Cemetery in Omaha, NE. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hope Fund for Women’s Cancer Research, via the University of Nebraska Foundation or to Holy Spirit Catering, via Church of the Holy Spirit in Plattsmouth. Services are entrusted to Roby Funeral Home, 346 Avenue A, Plattsmouth, NE 68048. (402) 296-3123 robyfuneralhome@charter.net www.robyfuneralhome.com

Cherie Margaret Gorman

November 23, 1949 - August 21, 2026