Barbara Ann (Wilson) Inselman, 85 of Columbus, died Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Arbor Care Center - Countryside in Madison, NE.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 15 at 10:30 AM, at Christ Lutheran Church, rural Columbus, with Rev. Brad Birtell officiating. Private family interment will be in the parish cemetery prior to the funeral service. Visitation will be on Friday from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to St. Jude's Hospital, Christ Lutheran Scholarship Fund, Daily Devotions, or The Lutheran Hour.

Barbara was born on September 22, 1937, in Omaha, NE, to Lester Gordon and Mildred (Terwilliger) Wilson. She attended grade school at Zion Lutheran in Omaha and went to South High School in Omaha. She went on to college to graduate with a Teaching Degree from St. John's Lutheran College in Winfield, Kansas. She received a Call to teach at Christ Lutheran School, Columbus, NE in 1957, where she taught 1st and 2nd grades from 1957-1959. She met Lester Inselman at a Walther League church group during that time, and they were married on June 15, 1958, at Zion Lutheran Church, Omaha, NE. Barbara and Lester raised five children north of Columbus on the farm. While her children were young, she stayed home with them and was a full-time homemaker. She grew large gardens, canned and preserved food for her family, sewed most of her children's clothes, and she and Lester raised their children to know Jesus. Barbara was a Sunday School teacher, a member of the Growth For Both Bible study group, and a member at Christ Lutheran Church, Columbus, NE, for 65 years.

Barbara was a teacher and caregiver at heart so when she started working outside the home, all of those jobs pointed to that vocation. She worked at Region IV in Columbus for 8 years (1972-1980), teaching mentally and physically disabled adults. She then worked as a Special Education Para-Educator at Lakeview High School for 26 years(1982-2008), and also cared for the elderly at the Columbus Manor/Beverly as a CNA for 15 years (1990-2005).

Barbara loved her family and all of her grandchildren dearly. (15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren) She and Lester loved going to as many grandchildren's activities as they could. They attended T-ball, baseball and softball games, soccer matches, school and church programs, dance recitals, talent shows… any and all activities that their grandchildren were involved in. Barbara has enjoyed many hobbies over the years, including reading, embroidery, crocheting, quilting, scrapbooking, and flower gardening. She enjoyed going to movies, shopping, babysitting grandkids, and hosting holiday celebrations at her home - she loved having a houseful of family.

Barbara is survived by:
Loving husband of 64 years - Lester Inselman of Columbus, NE
Daughter - Shelby Hadcock of Grand Island, NE
Grandchild - Brian (Dani) Hadcock
Great Grandchildren - Jenae, Leah, Alexandria
Daughter - Tami (Ken) Strube of Las Vegas, NV
Grandchildren - Andrea and Kassandra
Daughter - Jeanine (Adam) Edwards of Kansas City, MO
Grandchildren - Brogan Casey, Britton and Kennedy Goldsmith
Son - Jeff (Kris) Inselman of Schuyler, NE
Grandchildren
Brittni (Jason) Prososki
Great-Grandchildren - Jarrett, and a baby due Nov.
Brooke (Trey) Rainey
Great-Grandchildren - Riley, Bentley, Mercedes, Dallas
Drew Inselman
Great-Grandchildren - Cayden, Makayva, Alyvien
Jaiden Inselman
Reese Inselman
Daughter - Dawn (Brian) Beck of Richland, NE
Grandchildren - Brielle, Lily, Braiten, Ellorie
Sister - Marilyn (Hill) Jourdan of Vineland, NJ
Sister-in-law - Violet Hayes of Omaha, NE
Brother-in-law - Dennis (Jan) Inselman of Columbus, NE
Many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews

Barbara was preceded in death by:
Parents: Lester Gordon and Mildred Wilson
Parents-in-law: Ernest and Lorena Inselman
Sister and Brother-in-law: Betty and Patrick Hanson
Brother and Sister-in-law: Gordon (Buster) and Gloria Wilson
Brother-in-law: Edgar Hill
Brother-in-law: Donald Jourdan
Brother-in-law: Richard Hayes

Service Folder Information
The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall
not want. He makes me to lie
down in green pastures; He leads
me beside the still waters. He
restores my soul; He leads me
in the paths of righteousness for
His name's sake.
Even though I walk through the
valley of the shadow of death, I will
fear no evil; for You are with me;
Your rod and Your staff they comfort
me; You prepare a table before
me in the presence of mine enemies;
You anoint 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 Loving Memory Of

Barbara A. Inselman

Born
Wednesday, September 22, 1937
Omaha, Nebraska

Entered Into Rest
Saturday, October 8, 2022
Madison, Nebraska

Service
Saturday, October 15, 2022 10:30 AM
Christ Lutheran Church
Rural Columbus, Nebraska

Music
Ann Cattau – Organist
"The Old Rugged Cross"
"In The Garden"
"What A Friend We Have In Jesus"

Casket Bearers
Brogan Casey
Britton Goldsmith
Drew Inselman
Jason Prososki
Ryan Inselman
Mike Hayes

Honorary Casket Bearers
Brian Hadcock
Andrea Strube
Brittni Prososki
Brooke Rainey
Kassandra Strube
Brielle Beck
Kennedy Goldsmith
Jaiden Inselman
Lily Beck
Braiten Beck
Ellorie Beck
Reese Inselman

Private Family Interment
Christ Lutheran Cemetery
Rural Columbus, Nebraska