Nadine Floy Hegwald's Obituary
Nadine Floy Hegwald, age 82, of Humboldt, KS passed away Sunday, July 24, 2016 at her home. Nadine was born on January 6, 1934 in Neosho Rapids, Kansas the daughter of Edward and Lura (Slead) Osman.
Nadine married Jack Hegwald on June 16, 1951 and they had five children together before Jack passed away on February 8, 1987.
Nadine obtained her Associate’s Degree from Allen Community College in Iola, KS before getting a job as a courier for Peterson Laboratories. She was an active person who rode a motorcycle in her younger days and was a good softball player all the way into her 70’s. She also loved dancing, playing pool, and cards with friends. When at home, she enjoyed painting landscapes and birds as well as making Native American headdresses out of beads. Nadine was a member of the Humboldt United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday school and sang in the choir.
Nadine is survived by:
Sons:
Brian Hegwald and wife Vikki of Humboldt, KS
Landon Hegwald and wife Jeannette of Colony, KS
Jack Hegwald Jr. and wife Janiece of Omaha, NE
Daughters:
Christine Pfeiffer and husband John of Waxahachie, TX
Lydia Hegwald of Humboldt, KS
Friend of 22 years:
Joyce Chambers
13 Grandchildren
25 Great Grandchildren
Nadine was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson: Brian Michael Hegwald; brother: Maxwell Osman; twin brother: Eugene Osman; sister: Marjorie Potter.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Humboldt, KS. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 27 from 5 – 7 p.m. at Countryside Funeral Home, Humboldt Chapel. Online condolences may be left at: www.countrysidefh.com. Memorials have been suggested to the Humboldt United Methodist Church (for their youth programs) and may be left with or mailed to the funeral home. Services have been entrusted to: Countryside Funeral Home 101 N. Highland, Chanute, KS 66720.
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