Jean Fergin, 84, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Meridian Gardens in Columbus.

Private interment will be in Roselawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 2, 2022, from 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home in Columbus. Memorials are suggested to St. Luke's United Church of Christ.

Jean was born June 23, 1938, in Columbus, to Henry and Edna (Gerber) Blaser. She grew up around Duncan and graduated from Duncan High School in 1956. She continued her education at Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln. Jean was united in marriage to Reinhard "Reiny" Fergin on October 11, 1958, at St. Luke's United Church of Christ. Jean was an active member of St. Luke's where she served as a greeter, was on the altar committee, and was also a member of Rachel Circle. She enjoyed her grandchildren, traveling, and reading.

Jean is survived by:
Daughter - Jolaine (Carl) Edwards of Columbus, NE
Daughter - Julie (Mark) Neil of Columbus, NE
Grandchildren - Derek (Anna) Edwards of Omaha, NE; Jonas Neil of Omaha, NE; Forrest (Angela) Edwards of Blair, NE; and Kelsy Neil of Omaha, NE
Sister - Joan (Merle) Mueller of Richland, NE
Nieces and nephews

Jean was preceded in death by:
Parents - Henry and Edna Blaser
Husband - Reiny Fergin
Brother - Melvin Blaser