In Memory Of

Louise Becher Prest

Louise Becher Prest, 95, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Saturday, November 24, 2001 at the Northfield Manor, Northfield, Minnesota.  

Services are Saturday, December 1, 2001 at 10:00 AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Rev. Roland A. Jank officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 1, 2001 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the church.

Louise Becher Prest was born August 3, 1906 in Columbus, Nebraska to Dirk and Catherine (Johannes) Becher. She was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus. She attended Immanuel Lutheran Grade School and graduated in 1924 from Columbus High School. As a youth, Louise was active in the Jr. & Sr. Walther League groups at Immanuel, where she served as the secretary for many years. She worked for many years at Henry Ragatz Company and retired after 18 years from Rogers Motors where she was the office manager. 
She married James Prest on November 24, 1962 in Columbus. She was a lifetime member of Immanuel Lutheran Church where she had been active in the choir, ladies circles, LWML, and Bible classes.

Louise is survived by: 
Step-Son - Richard (Susan) Prest - Madison, WI 
Step-Daughter - Margaret Vanderkolk - Northfield, MN 
7 Step-Grandchildren 
10 Step-Great-Grandchildren

Many Nieces and Nephews

Louise was preceded in death by: 
Father - Dirk Becher
Mother - Catherine Johannes
Husband - James Prest
Brother - John Becher
Brother - Fred Becher
Brother - Diedrich Becher
Brother - Herman Becher
Brother - William Becher
Sister - Anna Inselman
Sister - Hannah Kapels
Sister - Emma Bargman

Service Folder

The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall
not want. He maketh me to lie
down in green pastures; He leadeth
me beside the still waters. He
restoreth my soul; He leadeth me
in the paths of righteousness for
His name's sake.
Yea, though I walk through the
valley of the shadow of death, I will
fear no evil; for Thou art with me;
Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort
me; Thou preparest a table before
me in the presence of mine enemies;
Thou anointest my head with oil,
my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall
follow me all the days of my life;
and I will dwell in the house of the Lord
forever.

In Memory Of

Louise Becher Prest

Born
Friday, August 3, 1906
Columbus, Nebraska

Entered Into Rest
Saturday, November 24, 2001
Northfield, Minnesota

Service
Saturday, December 1, 2001          10:00 A.M.
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Columbus, Nebraska

Officiating
Rev. Roland A. Jank

Music
Helen Bergt ~ organist
Congregational Hymns
"My Faith Looks Up To Thee"
"Lord Dismiss Us With Thy Blessing"
Elaine Tonniges, Belva Forsberg and Joyce Korte
"A Faithful Shepherd Is My Lord"

Casket Bearers
Bruno Becher                                Leonard Becher
Elden Kapels                                      Andrew Ditter
Eric Bundgaard              Christopher Bundgaard

Interment
Roselawn Memorial Cemetery
Columbus, Nebraska