Laverna E. Reimers

Laverna E. Reimers, 99, of Grand Island died Monday, February 11, 2019, at Tiffany Square with family by her side. There will be a private family graveside at a later date. Apfel Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be directed to www.apfelfuneralhome.com.



Laverna was born on May 25, 1919, in Platte County, Nebraska, to Henry and Sena (Michaelson) Schmidt. She grew up in the towns of Grand Island, Wood River and Shelton, Nebraska.



Laverna was united in marriage to Dale Donnelly in 1940, Robert Peterson in 1948, and then Jack Reimers on March 15, 1957 in Columbus, Nebraska.



Laverna began working at West Bell right out of school. She then opened her own monogram business before working at Jack and Jill for 26 years. She was a member of the First Christian Church and a past member of the Eagle’s. Her hobbies included bowling and sewing.



Survivors include daughters: Pat Smith and Sharon Peterson; grandchildren: Stacey (Mike) Bailey, Steven (Alissa) Smith, Heather (Dan) Crowley; great grandchildren: Tyler Smith, Jacob Smith, Cody Smith, Nicole Bailey, Jeremy Bailey, Zachary Bailey, Allan Bailey and Danialle Mcgee, Dakota and Macy Mae; six great-great grandchildren; sister-in-law: Jo Dietrich; and numerous nieces and nephews, and friends.



Laverna was preceded in death by both parents; brothers: Earl Schmidt, infant brother; sister: Delores Steele; son: Ronn Peterson; son-in-law: Leroy ‘Pete’ Smith; and her husbands.