Joan Sehi

Funeral services for Joan E. Sehi, 92, of Neligh, will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Neligh, with Father James Kramper officiating.

A private family graveside service will be held at a later date in Laurel Hill Cemetery in Neligh. Visitation will be Tuesday, Sept. 3, from 5 to 7 p.m., with a 7 p.m. wake service at St. Francis Catholic Church.

Beyer Snider Memorial Funeral Home in Neligh is handling the arrangements.

Joan was welcomed home by Jesus on Aug. 27, 2024.

Condolences may be directed to the family at http://www.snidermemorialfh.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to The Willows in Neligh.

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Joan Elizabeth (Beckman) Sehi, daughter of William and Johanna (Starman) Beckman, was born Jan. 17, 1932, near Elgin. She grew up on her parent’s farm, attended St. Boniface School in Elgin, and on Aug. 22,1950, she was united in marriage to John (Virtus) Sehi. They were blessed with eight children. Early in their marriage, they farmed for several years, then moved to Neligh to own and operate the White Spot bar. They had the White Spot bar and after nearly 20 years, Joan took on various odd jobs. Joan was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church and Christian Mothers.

In 1987, Joan married Wayne Pollock of Ewing, where she owned and operated Two Rivers Motel. She was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church where she was the organist for numerous years. In 2018, Joan moved back to Neligh. Joan loved spending time with family, gardening, playing cards, golfing, wintering in Arizona, flowers, and making music with her piano and organ where she played by ear.

Joan is survived by her children: John (Vickie) Sehi and Steve (Linda) Sehi of Norfolk, Donna (Rich) Uhrenholdt, Sue (Bob) Schiltmeyer and Pam (Kevin) Dinslage all of Elgin, Sheryl (Roland) Baker of Neligh, Jim (Debby) Sehi of Fort Collins, Colorado, and Shirley (Ira) Brister of Texas; 17 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; sister, Joyce Anderson of Neligh, brothers, Phillip (Ena) Beckman of Colorado and Lyle (Carol) Beckman of Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, John; brothers, Vernol (Slim), Morris, Cletus (Dick), Mark, Larry, William (Bill) and Father Martin.