Virginia M. Cremers, 74, of Columbus, Nebraska, died Friday, March 14, 2025, at Emerald Care & Rehab in Columbus.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM, on Monday, March 24, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Genoa, Nebraska, with Father Bill Cremers and Father Bill L'Heureux concelebrating the Mass. Visitation will be on Sunday, from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, with a Vigil Service at 7:00 PM, all at the church. Visitation will continue on Monday, from 9:30 AM until service time, at the church. Interment will be in Valley View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that friends and loved ones donate to St. Croix Hospice, 2108 Taylor Avenue, Suite 100, Norfolk, NE 68701.

Virginia was born December 27, 1950, in Humphrey, Nebraska, to Frank and Virginia (Connelly) Jarecki.  She graduated from Genoa High School in 1969. On October 3, 1970, Virginia was united in marriage to David Cremers at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Genoa.  Four sons were born to that marriage: Scott, Brian, Justin, and Michael.  Virginia worked as a cook at Genoa Public School for 25+ years, and as the head cook for many of those years.

Family and friends were an important part of Virginia's life.  Through special occasions, family get togethers, holidays, camping trips, and other travels, she surrounded herself with those she loved.  She especially looked forward to the special trips she took with her sisters. Virginia loved her children and grandchildren and was a wonderful mother and grandmother.  After raising four boys, she was finally blessed with granddaughters, who she loved to spend time with and spoil.  Her grandsons also meant the world to her and were spoiled by her too.   She had a special connection with all her grandchildren, who were her pride and joy. She beamed with pride as she talked about them and watched them participate in their various activities.

Virginia is survived by sons: Scott (Robin) Cremers of Valley, NE; Brian Cremers of Fayetteville, NC; Justin (Capri) Cremers of Lincoln, NE; and Michael (Wendy) Cremers of Grand Island, NE.  Grandchildren: Joey and Jack Cremers; Rylie (Davonte) Olson and Ava Cremers; and Cooper, Owen, Mia and Willow Cremers. Great-granddaughter: Bexley Mouton.  Brothers: Ron (Jane) Jarecki of Punta Gorda, FL; Charles (Linda) Jarecki of Punta Gorda, FL; Bill Jarecki of Seward, NE; Dave (Connie) Jarecki of Genoa, NE; Bob (Betty) Jarecki of Columbus, NE; Rick (Sue) Jarecki of Fort Morgan, CO; and Ken (Susie) Jarecki of Platte Center, NE.  Sisters: Pat Ahlers of Columbus, NE; Sharon Westring of Columbus, NE; and Lori (Mike) McEvoy of Waterloo, NE. Brothers-in-law: Ted (Mary Ellen) Cremers of Columbus, NE; and Jim (Marlene) Cremers of Columbus, NE.  Sisters-in-law: Jeanne Jarecki of Tucson, AZ; and JoAnn Cremers of Columbus, NE.  Many, many nieces and nephews.

Virginia was preceded in death by her beloved husband, David Cremers; parents: Frank and Virginia Jarecki; brother: Don Jarecki; father-in-law and mother-in-law:  Joe and Charlotte Cremers; brothers-in-law: Gary Ahlers; and Kenny Westring; sisters-in-law:  Mary Kay Johnson; and Norma Cremers.