Grabbert, Frances

September 11, 1934 - December 12, 2023

Frances Shell Grabbert, 89, joined her husband, Robert, in their eternal home on December 12, 2023. Fran was born in Boone, IA and graduated from Concordia College in Seward, NE and the University of Omaha. Fran accepted a call to teach elementary grades at Cross Lutheran Church in Omaha where she met Robert Grabbert, an eligible bachelor from the congregation. They were married on October 19, 1956.

Fran transitioned to the Omaha Public School District where she again taught in elementary grades until becoming the first elementary school librarian in the Omaha Public School System, serving at Crestridge School.

After retirement, Fran served as librarian at St. Mark Lutheran Church, enjoyed growing roses, tomatoes, potatoes and other vegetables, which she shared with neighbors and the members of St. Mark. Fran also golfed in two leagues and, with Bob, worked out daily at Genesis Health Club in Omaha for many years.

They lived in the same home for sixty-six years until moving to Aksarben Village Senior Living in March, 2023. Fran mourned Bob's passing in October, 2023, and looked forward to joining him in heaven.

SERVICES will be at Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home, 5701 Center St., Omaha, on Thursday, December 21st, at 11 a.m., preceded by a one-hour VISITATION. BURIAL will be in Westlawn Memorial Park. A luncheon will follow at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to St. Mark Lutheran Church and School, 1821 N 90th St., Omaha, NE 68114.

Westlawn-Hillcrest Funeral Home

5701 Center St. 

402-556-2500 | westlawnhillcrest.com

Published by Omaha World-Herald from Dec. 17 to Dec. 20, 2023