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Mary Jean Gast
1930 - 2025
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Mary Gast Obituary
May 31, 1930 - August 15, 2025
Mary Jean (Roeder) Gast, 95, of Lincoln, passed away on August 15, 2025. Born May 31, 1930, in Bloomfield, Neb., to William and Emily Roeder, she grew up in Hartington, Neb. A graduate of Wayne State Teachers College with a Master's from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, she taught in Niobrara, Neb. and Coleridge, Neb. before spending most of her career as the Home Economics teacher at Lincoln Northeast High School.
She is survived by children, Reg (Carol) Gast of Louisburg, Kan. and Sue (Kevin) Moore of Lincoln; brother, Bill (Sue) Roeder of Lincoln; grandson, Calvin (Leslie) Gast of Overland Park, Kan.; granddaughters, Kate and Carly Moore of New York, N.Y.; Four great-grandchildren, daughters of Calvin and Leslie, all of Overland Park, Kan.; niece, Laura (Mitch) Wiebelhaus of Overland Park, Kan.; and nephew, Will Roeder of Omaha. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rolland E. Gast; and her sister, Donna (Roeder) Mallette of Wayne, Neb.
Mary Jean and Rolland Gast were long standing members of St. John's Catholic Church in Lincoln.
A private rosary and interment will be held with the immediate family. A funeral mass and reception will be announced at a later date.
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Carol Meyer
Earlier today
MJ was a classy, creative, talented lady. She & Rolland are together again. Wishing peace & comfort to all at this sad time of loss. Sincerely, Carol Meyer
Angie Etzelmiller
Earlier today
My condolences to Mary`s family. She was my home economics teacher through high school. She was more than a teacher, she was the best teacher. She had such a kind heart. One year her parents came to visit the class for a week and her mom helped me pin my pattern onto some Mickey Mouse fabric I was about to sew for some pajamas. I finished the pajamas finally, and Mary was about to grade them and realized the pants pattern was upside down and all the Mickey Mouse´s were standing on their head, I said your mom pinned the pattern on for me. We chuckled about it and guess what... I got an A on my project.. my heart goes out to your family. She was a class act.
Betty Cary
Yesterday
I'm sorry to hear of Mrs. Gast's passing. She was my teacher in home economics at Lincoln Northeast ( class of 1965 ). I don't remember too many of my teachers, but she is one I will never forget. She was very kind.
Josie Polen [Ludwig]
Yesterday
My condolences to her family , friends, students like I was she helped me navigate thru a couple of difficult losses in High School my dad dying of cancer and Susan Miller who passed of a car wreck in the later 80s her and Mrs Brown and Mrs Poole were all very understanding , helpful , and kind as well as great teachers you can be proud of her love for her students
Jay Marshall
Yesterday
Hugs to you and your family Sue...I don´t know if I ever told you your Mom was my Home Ec teacher my sophomore year at Northeast...and kindled my love for cooking!
Generations Family Dental
Yesterday
Sorry for your loss. Thinking of Mary Jean's family and wishing you all peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Patricia (Bremer) Heather
Yesterday
I was a student teacher for Mrs. Gast in 1973 and have fond memories of her. She was a wonderful teacher and such a great mentor. So sorry for your loss of this beautiful lady.
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