Wanda Apetz – Metz Mortuary

Wanda F. Apetz, age 90, of York, NE passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021 at her home in York. She was born February 14, 1931 to Carl and Elsie Goesch. Wanda was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church and graduated from York High School, she taught in rural country school near York. On September 23, 1951 she married Lee Apetz at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in York.

​To this union two sons were born, Robert in 1954 and James in 1959. In 1980 they relocated to Estes Park Colorado where they managed Rockmount Cottages until retiring and returning to York in 2003.

Survivors are sons Robert (Karen) Apetz of Fort Worth, Texas and James (Donnell) Apetz of Nipomo, Calif. Three grandchildren, Andrew (Rebecca) Apetz of Stuttguart, Germany, Kensley (Jason) Sutherlin, Fort Worth Texas, and Taylor (Samantha) of Nipomo, Calif; five great grandchildren, Maddie, Rylee, Austin, Connor and Savannah. She is also survived by nieces, nephews and many friends. 

She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Fay Hinze.

Memorial services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 2nd 2021 at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in York. Inurnment will be in York’s Greenwood Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to Emmanuel Lutheran Church or to Gary Sinise – Snowball Express Project.  
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