Merna C. Wold

Merna C. Wold, age 69, of Dannebrog, passed away Monday, September 20, 2021, at home with her loved ones. Funeral service was held Saturday, September 25, at the Apfel Funeral Home in Wood River with Dr. Robert Carlson officiating. Burial followed at the Cameron Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the family for later designation. Online condolences may be directed to www. apfelfuneralhome.com.

Merna was born November 16, 1951, in Grand Island, to Lue and Clara (Nielsen) Allan. She attended Rural Route 3 Country School and graduated from Wood River High School.

On July 25, 1970, Merna was united in marriage to Paul Wold at First United Methodist Church in Wood River. The couple made their home in Lincoln, and moved to Wood River in 1973, and settling in Dannebrog in 1975. Merna worked retail at Walgreens and Shop-Ko.

She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Nysted. She enjoyed camping and going to bluegrass festivals. Her greatest joys in life were her faith and family. Merna was many things in life, a mother, grandmother, gardener, quilter, and wonderful cook.

Merna is survived by her husband of 51 years, Paul; sons, Brian (Bridget) Wold, of Lincoln, and Matt (Kristi) Wold, of Grand Island; daughter, Melissa (Ryan) Sack, of St. Paul; grandchildren, Dylan, Karsyn and Brinley Wold, and Isiah and Kaylee Sack; brother, John (Connie) Allan, of Kearney; half-sister, Mickie (Bob) Langdon, of Oregon; sister-in-law, Darlene Wold, of Bismark, North Dakota; and various relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Lue J. Allan II.