Lester Inselman, 85 of Columbus, died Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at Arbor Care Center - Countryside in Madison, Nebraska.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 3 at 11:00 AM, at Christ Lutheran Church, rural Columbus, with Rev. Brad Birtell officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Visitation will be on Saturday from 9:00 AM until service time at the church. There will be a family prayer service on Saturday at 10:45 AM at the church. Memorials may be directed to Christ Lutheran School. The funeral service will be broadcast live on the Gass Haney Facebook page.

Lester was born June 9, 1937, to Ernest and Lorena (Lueschen) Inselman, in rural Platte County. He was baptized on June 27, 1937, and confirmed on March 18, 1951, all at Christ Lutheran Church (LCMS) north of Columbus, where he was a lifelong member. He served as a church usher and was involved in many groups and committees throughout the years. He was serving as the President of the Walther League when he met Barbara Ann Wilson, and they were married on June 15, 1957, at Zion Lutheran Church, Omaha, NE.

Lester attended Christ Lutheran School, and after his 8th-grade graduation, he started his full-time farming career with his father, Ernie. They raised milk cows, beef cows, hogs, chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, and field crops: corn, soybeans, milo, and alfalfa. He was a farmer for 41 years; after his father retired and the farm was sold, he worked as a Security Guard at Excel in Schuyler.

Lester enjoyed nature and spent much of his free time outside. His interest in landscaping and trees helped him develop a beautiful wildlife sanctuary on his farm of many different types of trees and plants. Birdwatching and attracting many types of backyard birds was another favorite hobby. He and Barbara planted huge vegetable gardens and had a large pumpkin patch for many years. Lester was also a weather enthusiast. All the neighborhood could rely on hearing his rainfall reports on the radio. Lester also enjoyed pheasant and quail hunting.

Lester and Barbara were married for 64 years, and God blessed them with five children, who they raised to know Jesus. God's blessings continued with 15 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. They both loved attending their children's and grandchildren's church and school programs, sporting events, and other activities. Lester loved being a grandpa and was known as "Grandpa on the Farm". He never missed an opportunity to spend time with his grandkids. Lester also enjoyed taking vacations with his family, playing baseball in his youth, men's softball as an adult, and playing co-ed softball into his 60s. He also enjoyed watching Nebraska Football and was a Cubs Baseball fan since he was seven years old.

Lester will always be remembered for his love of people. He would visit and carry on a conversation with just about anyone. He liked to say, "A stranger is a friend I haven't met yet."

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

Lester was preceded in death by:
Wife: Barbara Inselman
Parents: Ernest and Lorena Inselman
Brothers-in-law: Richard Hayes, Patrick Hanson, Gordon (Buster) Wilson, Edgar Hill, and Donald Jourdan
Sisters-in-law: Betty Hanson and Gloria Wilson
Son-in-law: David Booe

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

Lester Inselman

Born
Wednesday, June 9, 1937
Platte County, Nebraska

Entered Into Rest
Wednesday, November 30, 2022
Madison, Nebraska

Service
Saturday, December 3, 2022 11:00 AM
Christ Lutheran Church
Rural Columbus, Nebraska

Officiant
Rev. Brad Birtell

Music
Ann Cattau – Organist & Soloist
"Just As I Am"
Congregational Hymns
"Brightest and Best"
"I Know That My Redeemer Lives"

Casket Bearers
Brogan Casey
Britton Goldsmith
Drew Inselman
Brielle Beck
Kennedy Goldsmith
Jaiden Inselman
Lily Beck
Braiten Beck
Ellorie Beck
Reese Inselman

Honorary Casket Bearers
Brian Hadcock
Andrea Strube
Brittni Prososki
Brooke Rainey
Kassandra Strube

Interment
Christ Lutheran Cemetery
Rural Columbus, Nebraska