Gloriann was born Febr. 8, 1924 on the farm northeast of Scribner, Nebraska where she grew up. Her parents were George and Agatha (Meyer) Wobken and she was the second of four children. Gloriann graduated from Scribner High School in 1941. She attended Normal Teachers School and began teaching in rural schools in the Scribner area in the fall of 1941.
She began teaching in the Scribner Public Schools in the 1960's while taking classes at Midland Lutheran College in Fremont. She graduated with a teaching degree in 1971. In the 1980's she moved to Lincoln and was the house mother on the University of Nebraska campus for the Sigma Chi Fratenity. In 1990, she moved to Fremont where she became a faithful member of First Lutheran Church, involved in the WELCA (Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church.) and in Bible studies. She was also a member of SMILES.
She was married to Alvin Cerny and he preceded her in death in February of 1981. She is also preceded by her parents, an infant son and infant daughter, and grandson Michael Alan Wacker in 1993, and by brothers Lynes and Melvin Wobken.
Survivors: daughter Debra and husband Don Hasik of Syracuse, Kansas
2 sons Randy and wife Nancy Cerny of St. Louis, MO.
Rod and wife Denise Cerny of Omaha
8 grandchildren Matt and wife Kelley Cerny, Chris and wife Lindsey Cerny, Lauren Cerny,
Andrew and wife Amy Cerny, Alexis Cerny, Haley Cerny, Siera Cerny and
Elizabeth and husband Aaron Plunkett.
5 great grandchildren
brother Robert 'Bob' and wife Jan Wobken of Scottsdale, Ariz.
sister-in-law Phyllis Wobken of Los Angeles, CA
The funeral service will be 11 AM Friday (Dec. 28th) at First Lutheran Church with the Rev. Charlie Axness and Rev. Matt Knopf. There is no visitation. The private committal will be in the Scribner Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the First Lutheran Church Building Fund.
Condolences(10)
Larry Moeller
Omaha, NE Sunday, January 6, 2013 I was so sorry to read of Mrs. Cerny's death in the Rustler. The CERNY family had a big impact on our hometown of Scribner back in the day. What a terrific and full Life to Celebrate, and her legacy lives on in Randy, Rodney, and Debby and their families.Madalyn Svendsen
Port St. Joe, FL Thursday, January 3, 2013 Aunt Gloriann was always there for me growing up. She was always such a special lady. Deb, Randy, & Rod please know I will miss her. We had had such a nice visit and lunch my last trip to Nebr.Stan & Ione Popken
Fremont, NE Thursday, January 3, 2013 So sorry we were out of town and missed the funeral service for Gloriann, and a chance to tell you how much she meant to us. She was Stan's teacher, and Ione came to appreciate her leadership talents in circle and enjoyed church library work together for many years. May God's comfort rest with you as we share support and caring love in remembrance of a very fine woman.Gloria Swanson
Tallahassee, FL Thursday, December 27, 2012Gloriann was a wonderful friend. I will miss here. My prayers and sympathy to all of her family.
Ardeen Webster
Syracuse, KS Thursday, December 27, 2012 To Deb and Don Hasik, and all your family,We, in Syracuse, are all so sorry to hear of Gloriann's passing, She was a lady of many talents. Know your family will miss her so very much. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Virginia VonSeggern
Orchard, NE Wednesday, December 26, 2012 Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Gloriann, we always admired her wit and humor. A delightful lady!Burnell and Virginia Von Seggern, Orchard, NE.
Dr. Michael G. Flemister
Phoenix, AZ Wednesday, December 26, 2012 Our prayers and love is with the Cerny family. We are all so blessed to have that moment in time with that special someone.David Landers
Phoenix, AZ Wednesday, December 26, 2012 We are all very sorry for your family's lost, please accept our deepest condolencesKent Eddy
Syracuse, KS Wednesday, December 26, 2012 To Deb and all of your family,Although no words can really help to ease your loss, please know that you are held very close in our thoughts and prayers.
Kent and Melanie Eddy
Carlene Beffa
, NE Wednesday, December 26, 2012 I will miss you Aunt Gloriann.