Charlene “Sherry” Franssen-Breinig

Charlene “Sherry” Franssen-Breinig

July 8, 1949 - Jan. 20, 2023

ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Charlene “Sherry” Franssen-Breinig, 73, of Arapahoe, died Jan. 20, 2023 at her home.

She was born July 8, 1949, in Boulder, Colo., to Mary Alice and E.C. Buck Harris.

She grew up in Boulder and attended Mapleton Elementary, Casey Jr. High, and Boulder High School, graduating in 1967.

She married John Franssen on May 8, 1970.  After his death, she married Larry Breinig in 2009. She worked at StorageTek and was a secretary at the Arapahoe Volunteer Fire Department.

She was preceded in death by husbands, John Franssen and Larry Breinig; and her parents.

Survivors include son, Buck (Amanda) Franssen; sister, Barb Grilli; 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Services are Saturday, Feb. 4, 2023, 10:30 a.m. at Garey Funeral Home, 652 Main St., Arapahoe with Keith Theobald officiating. A meal will follow at United Methodist Church in Arapahoe.

Inurnment following services at Arapahoe Cemetery, Arapahoe.

Memorials can be given in her name in lieu of flowers to First Central Bank in Arapahoe to be sent to Phelps Memorial Health Center.

Online condolences can be left at gareyfuneralhome.com.

Garey Funeral Home of Arapahoe is in charge of the arrangements.