Services will be held December 17 at Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home in Jefferson for Connie Jo Semke, 72, of Jefferson.
Peg Semke will offer words of comfort. Honorary bearers will be Ted Semke, Tom Semke, Spencer Semke, Chris Bates and Peter Tran. Interment will be at the Jefferson Municipal Cemetery at a later date.
Connie Jo Semke delighted her parents, Delores Henderson Semke and Keith Semke, with her entry into this world on July 15, 1949 at Geneva, Nebraska. She joined two older brothers, Denny and Terry, and later, brother Mike was born.
After relocating to Jefferson with her family, Connie attended and graduated from Jefferson High School.
Connie held various positions throughout her life including at American Athletics, Frigidaire, and owning The Gold Carpet. She was honored to be treasurer of the local union.
Her spare time was spent with treasured family and friends. She loved golfing, socializing after golfing, playing cards and in her prime, playing softball and consuming adult beverages or vice versa, whichever way you remember. In more recent times you would likely find Connie on the golf course with brother, Terry, and nephew, Spencer.
Connie cherished her family and was loyal to her core. She will always be remembered for visiting her mother almost every day for many years in long term care. Connie and Delores were as close as mother and daughter as you could find.
Connie will also be remembered for her independence and telling it like she saw it.
Connie left this earth on Wednesday, December 14, 2022.
Left to cherish her memory are brother Terry Semke; nephews Ted (Mindy and great nephew Spencer) Semke, Tom (Makala) Semke, and Dusty (Jenni) Farnsworth; nieces Lori Semke and Erin (Nick) Daniel; and sisters-in-law Marg Semke and Peggy Semke; as well as many great- and great-great nieces and nephews.
Preceding Connie in death were her parents; brothers Denny and Mike; sister-in-law Kathy Semke; and nephew Carter Semke.
Services by Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home, Jefferson
