Venice J. Fossberg, 90 of Nebraska City
Venice J. Fossberg, 90 of Nebraska City
Venice J. Fossberg, age 90 of Nebraska City, NE passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Nebraska City.
Venice Joy Fossberg was born on October 15, 1935 in Milford, NE; the daughter of Cecilia Ueckert and Hugh Shipps. She was raised by her grandparents Otto and Hattie Ueckert, attending country school and then Central City High School where she graduated with the Class of 1953.
On August 22, 1954, Venice was united in marriage to Dudley Fossberg in Central City, NE and to this union four children were born: Sonia Ren’ee, Jody Marlene, Steven Dudley and Bradley Alan. They shared 53 years together until Dudley’s death in 2007.
In addition to raising her family, Venice worked at Pendleton Woolen Mills for 31 years. She loved bowling and went to many state and national tournaments. She was very proud of her 290 game.
She was a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). She loved her church and church family, they were always there for her when she needed them and more.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter Jody Walford, sister-in-law Nancy Fossberg, brother-in-law Eddie Ennen(Joan), daughter-in-law Jeannee Fossberg, sisters Sheila Lovell and Susy Weidenshilling (Stu), brothers: Curt Shipps (Chaile) and Wayne Shipps, grandchildren: Jeremy Behrends(Jamie), Ryan Behrends(Sarah), Holly Durr(Isaac) great-grandchildren: Caleb, Conner, Rylan, Jyrsee, Emmalyn, Jaxston, Trevor, Ava, Jacob, Arabella, Noah, step grandchildren: Jamie, Patrick, Stephanie, step great-grandchildren: Devon, Daniel, Emma , Ana, Boston, Ryder other family and friends.
In addition to her husband, Venice was preceded in death by her husband Dudley, daughter Sonia, sons: Steven and Bradley, sister Janice, brother Kenny, sisters-in-law: Gayle Kranau, JoAnn Fossberg and Lola Moline brothers-in-law: Denzil Fossberg, Philip Moline, Vernon Kranau and John Lovell.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at the First Christian Church in Nebraska City, NE. Burial will be held at a later date at Wyuka Cemetery in Nebr. City.
The family will greet friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tues. (2/10) at Gude Mortuary in Nebr. City.
Memorials may be given to the family for future designation.
Condolences may be left at www.gudefuneralhomes.com.
Gude Mortuary in Nebr. City is in charge of arrangements.