Erma Evert, age 90, longtime Brule resident and educator, died July 30, 2008 in the Ogallala Community Hospital. 

Erma was born December 28, 1917, in Pleasanton, NE., the daughter of Albert and Grace Chingren Pearson. Erma was the tenth of eleven children.

After Erma graduated from Pleasanton High School in 1936 she attended Kearney State Teachers College for one year. She taught in the Pleasanton area for two years. She continued working towards her degree by attending pre-sessions, post-sessions, and seminars for many years. Erma received her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education in 1969.

In 1941 Erma moved to Keith County where she taught at District #14 Sunnyslope and Cottonwood Corner for several years.

On December 5, 1945 Erma married Roy W. Evert. The couple lived in Ogallala and then moved to a farm north of Madrid. During this time Erma taught school in the Madrid Junior High. After nine years the family moved to Brule. Mrs. Evert taught in the Day School north of Grant and in 1959 began a long teaching career in the Brule School system. Her years of being a teacher and media specialist totalled more than fifty years. She was a sponsor of National Honor Society for many years and a member of "Who's Who of American Teachers." Mrs. Evert continued to serve as a substitute teacher many years after her retirement and also received her media specialist endorsement.

Erma was a long time member of United Church of Christ, Congregational of Brule and the Women's Fellowship Quilters. Other memberships included American Legion Auxiliary, Ladies VFW Auxiliary, Retired Teachers Association, and Delta Kappa Gamma.

She was a AARP volunteer, member of the former Rebekah Lodge and especially enjoyed belonging to the Happy Hour Garden Club. Her hobbies included doing crossword puzzles, embroidery, crocheting and quilting.

Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband Roy in 1983, four sisters and five brothers.

Survivors include her children: LaVon (Richard) Kampfe of Sidney; Dennis Evert and John Evert, both of Ogallala. A sister Doris Macy of
Ogallala. Six grandchildren: Patrick Mogus of Ogallala, Jolynn (Shane) Woolery of Sterling, CO; Diane (Jeff) Hradecky of Iliff, CO; Paul (LeAnn) Kampfe of Sidney, Chaz Evert and Bill Philips, both of Ogallala.

Four great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Also numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Visitation will be Sunday, Aug. 3, 2 to 6 p.m. at Draucker Funeral Home.

Funeral Service will be Monday, August 4, at 10 a.m. in the Brule Activity Center. Revs. Lauran Heidenreich and Phil Ewert will officiate. Interment in the Brule Cemetery. Memorials have been established in her name and to the Brule Ambulance Squad.