Annice Mae Weidner, of Culbertson, passed away Feb. 16, 2021, at the Christian Homes Care Community in Holdrege. She was 96 years old. Annice was born May 23, 1924, in Lancaster County at the home of her parents east of Kramer. She was the fifth child of six children born to Fred and Katie (Schlichtemeier) Kattau and the last remaining grandchild of Franz and Kathrina Schlichtemeier. She was baptized June 8, 1924 at her parent’s home and confirmed on April 10, 1938, at St. John Lutheran Church at Kramer. She attended St. John Parochial School (District #72) all eight years, graduating in 1938.
She was married to Herman C. Weidner on April 6, 1949, at St. John Lutheran Church, Kramer. They set up housekeeping on a farm southwest of Culbertson and farmed their entire life. They were blessed with two children.
Annice took an active role in their farming operation. She worked side by side with Herman planting crops and tending the cattle. She enjoyed nature and the outdoors. It was always a happy day when the wild turkeys returned for their summer visit. Before glaucoma robbed her of her eyesight, she enjoyed watching the birds come to the bird feeder. She kept a meticulous yard with beautiful flowers and grew a big garden. During the winter months, she enjoyed appliqueing quilts and embroidery work. She made two sequin/bead calendars every year for 30 years. She also enjoyed growing African violets.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman, on July 29, 2014; parents, Fred and Katie Kattau; brothers, Freddie, Raymond and Dewayne Kattau; sisters, Wilhelmina Kattau, LaVerne (Elmer) Wendelin; brothers-in-law, Carl A. (Blanche) Weidner, Frank Weidner; sister-in-law, Dorothy (Herbert) Ketelsen.
Annice is survived by daughter, Marilyn Weidner; son, Ron Weidner; sisters-in-law, LaVerna “Kate” Kattau and Olga (Frederick) Weidner, nieces, Diane Gropp, Carleen Andersen, Denise Slama and Deb Ourada; nephews, Bill Weidner, Russell Weidner, Dennis Kattau and Doug Kattau.
A graveside service was Feb. 22 at the Culbertson Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to KNGN Radio Station in Annice’s name. Condolences may be left for the family at herrmannfh.com.
