Bethel Jolyne (Andrews) Ogier

Bethel Jolyne (Andrews) Ogier, age 90, of Wallace, NE, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Hilltop Estates in Gothenburg, NE.

She was born on June 23, 1934, to Joseph Glen and Eva Ada (Barnes) Andrews in Valentine, NE. Bethel graduated high school from UNSA in Curtis, NE, and then attended Drake University and Chadron State College. She was a dedicated teacher for 32 years and touched the lives of countless students.

Bethel is survived by her husband, Garth of 71 years; her children: Jim (JoAnn) Ogier, Ralph (Charlene) Ogier, Nicki (Doug) Brennemann, and Rosalie (Wayne) Morgan; son-in-law: Roy Westover; grandchildren: Tim, Talbot, Calvin, Kristi, Kari, Nicholas, Jonathan, Ashley, Lindsey and Alexander; nine great-grandchildren; siblings: Joe (Wilma) Andrews and Harley (Gloria) Andrews, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; parents-in-law: Ralph and Mildred “Bobbi” Ogier; daughter: Jolyne Westover; and two infant granddaughters.

Bethel will be deeply missed by her beloved family, friends, and the many more whose lives she touched.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, from 2:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. (CST) with family greeting friends from 4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. (CST) at the Wallace Methodist Church in Wallace, NE.

Funeral services will be on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. (CST) at the Wallace Methodist Church with Pastor Shannon Williams officiating.

Internment will be held in the Morning View Cemetery in Wallace, NE.

A memorial has been established in Bethel’s name that will be designated at a later time by the family.

Online condolences may be sent by going to www.drauckerfh.com.

Services will be live-streamed and can be watched by visiting www.drauckerfh.com and clicking the watch live button.

Draucker Funeral Home of Ogallala has been entrusted with arrangements.