Judi Vraspir

Judith Vraspir, 54, of Emerson, Nebraska passed away Saturday, March 1, 2014 at her home in Emerson, Nebraska surrounded by her family. Memorial services will be Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Emerson, NE; Father Gerald Leise will be officiating. The visitation will be held Tuesday, March 4, 2014 from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. with a prayer service starting at 7:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Emerson, NE. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Emerson, NE. Memorials may be directed to the family. Arrangements are under the direction of Munderloh-Smith Funeral Home of Emerson, NE. Judi was born in Sioux City, Iowa on April 11, 1959, the daughter of Dennis and Marjorie (Nichols) Hassler. On October 15, 1976, Judi was united in marriage to Gene Vraspir at Elk Point, SD. To this union five children were born: Gina, Edwin, Sara, Jonathan and Rebecca. In addition to raising her five children, Judi was a caring, thoughtful, and dedicated wife, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. Her warm heart, sense of humor, and silly phrases brought smiles to our faces and laughter to our hearts. Judi held many jobs in her lifetime, but the ones she loved the most centered around caregiving. She had an incredible eye for decorating and loved making her house a home for every season. Judi was selfless and dedicated her life to raising her children and loving her husband. Her life was enriched with her two grandsons, Gavin and Reggie. Judi passed away in her home, with her husband and five children present. Judi is survived by her husband Gene of Emerson, NE, children Gina (Garner) Sukup of Seward, NE, Edwin Vraspir (Lindsay Martin) of Fort Collins, CO, Jonathan (Cathryn) Vraspir of Nassau, Bahamas, Sara Vraspir (Travis Koopman) of Emerson, NE and Rebecca Vraspir (Daniel Langley) of Douglas, WY, and two grandchildren Gavin and Reggie Sukup; Sisters: Rita (Bob) Christian of Sioux City, IA, Cynthia Rohde of Emerson, NE, Angie (Jim) Gabel of South Sioux City, NE, Ginger (Rod) of Wakefield, NE, Christina (Marty) Habrock of Lincoln, NE and Carla (Mike) Clay of Wakefield, NE; Brothers: Pat Hassler of Hubbard, NE, Mick (Connie) Hassler of Emerson, NE, Rod (Christy) Hassler of Marshalltown, IA, Dennis Jr. (Donna) Hassler of Hubbard, NE and Ted (Nancy) Hassler of Big Lake, MN. She is also survived by her father-in-law Glen Doupnik of Pender, NE and many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dennis and Marjorie Hassler, sisters Teresa and Seina Hassler, a brother-in-law John Rohde, father-in-law Edwin Vraspir and mother-in-law Leona Doupnik.