Betty Jane (Ehlers) Larsen, age 93, of York, NE died May 18, 2025 in York. She was born on October 14, 1931 to William and Louise (Wergin) Ehlers in York. On March 22, 1953, she was united in marriage to Norman E. Larsen in Waco, NE.
Betty attended country school through the 8th grade and went on to graduate from York High School in 1949. She worked at Geis Motors until 1954. After her four children were in school, she worked for Pioneer Hi-Bred until 1983. Then was the Guidance Secretary at York High School until 1990 when she retired. Betty and Norm enjoyed traveling and spent many winters in Texas. Betty loved to read and have coffee with her friends. She was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Betty volunteered her time at the church and at the Hearthstone.
She is survived by her children Jerry (Christie) Larsen of Manhattan, KS; Cherie (Joe) Neville of St. Joseph, MO; Jon Larsen of York; 7 grandchildren; and 13 great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Steve, sisters Florena Hoffman and Helen Donelson, 3 brothers-in-law and 1 sister-in-law.
Funeral services are scheduled for 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in York with the Reverends Mike Neidow and Ben Kaiser officiating. Private family inurnment will be held at a later date at Greenwood Cemetery in York. Visitation will be held from 1-8 p.m. on Wednesday, with the family greeting friends from 6-7:30 p.m. that evening, all at Metz Mortuary in York. Memorials may be directed to the family for later designation.