Elizabeth Frese, 90, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Thursday, June 29, 2023, at her home in Columbus.

The funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 6 at 10:30 AM, at St. John's Lutheran Church, 12.5 miles north of Columbus, with Rev. Brad Birtell officiating.  Interment will be in Columbus Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Wednesday from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue on Thursday from 9:30 AM until service time at the church.  There will be a family prayer service on Thursday at 10:15 AM at the church.  Memorials are directed to those of the family choice.

Elizabeth Frese was born on March 1, 1933, in Columbus, to Howard and Pauline (Egger) Brown. She attended school in Columbus and graduated from Kramer High School in 1951. On November 20, 1953, Elizabeth was united in marriage to Lawrence Frese in Columbus.

Elizabeth worked as executive secretary at Loup Power District for 30 years. She also did a lot of volunteer work, helping at the food pantry, the Chamber of Commerce, and serving on the election board for many years.

Elizabeth is survived by:
Daughter: Ann (Jim) Liebig of Platte Center, NE
Grandsons: Brett Liebig & Mitchell Liebig
Great grandson: Rowan Liebig
Son: Kent (Jacque) Frese of Columbus, NE
Grandson: Eric (Ashley) Frese
Great grandchildren: Ellie, Maggie, Lawson
Grandson: Michael (Jennifer) Frese
Great grandchildren: Bailey, Jasper, Bridger
Granddaughter: Lisa (Jason) Chlopek
Great grandchildren: Kaelyn, Jaxton, Arik, Loki, & Calder

Elizabeth was preceded in death by:
Parents: Howard & Pauline Brown
Husband: Lawrence Frese
Granddaughter-in-law: Cori Liebig
Sisters: Beverly Gloor & Marilyn Hoge
Brother: Howard Brown Jr.