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Gail Reeder Obituary
Gail M. (Hilfiker) Reeder
July 8, 1951 - February 19, 2024
Gail M. (Hilfiker) Reeder, 72, of Omaha, NE, entered into rest on Monday, February 19, 2024 at the Hospice House in Omaha, NE. She was born July 8, 1951 in Omaha, NE, and was later adopted by Genevieve M. (Johnson) and Everette O. Hilfiker in 1952. Growing up in a small village was largely uneventful, but it presented opportunities to have a plethora of pets: rabbits, dogs, ponies, and horses.
Graduating from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, in 1973, Reeder began her teaching career in Fremont, NE. By 1975, Reeder had completed a MA in education. Six years later, Reeder moved to Lincoln and taught at Lincoln East High School until 1997.
Having finished her PhD in Administration, Curriculum, and Instruction by 1991, Reeder left Nebraska for 20 years of teaching at California Baptist University, University of California-Riverside, and Azusa Pacific University. Reeder retired in 2018 APU with professor emeritus status. Spending 43 years teaching in public and private schools was a life full of joy.
She is survived by Nebraska family members, including aunts and cousins. Most importantly Reeder is survived by her loving pets, Cassie, Stevie Beaks, and Pickles.
Funeral Service, Monday (2/26/2024) 11 a.m. at Svoboda Funeral Home, Wahoo, NE. Visitation, Monday 10-11 a.m. at Svoboda Funeral Home. Private interment at Morningside Cemetery, Mead, NE.
Memorials may be given in Gail's name to a charity of choice.
Visit www.marcysvoboda.com to leave condolences.
Svoboda Funeral Home
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Wahoo, NE 68066
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Kitty Shuster
February 27, 2024
Gail was a helpful and generous friend when I taught at Lincoln East High School. She helped me survive teaching Basic Studies, 7th grade English. She had a wonderful sense of humor and often made me laugh ! She loved to read, so she encouraged me to read more. I will miss her inspiring Facebook Posts.
Jill Nincehelser
February 26, 2024
I will always have such fond memories of Gail. I met Gail through work 7 years ago, and our mutual love of English culture, and Christian principles, developed into a friendship that I will forever cherish. I will miss her unique sense of humor, and wonderful conversations. I am so happy that she is free from pain and sorrow. When I visited Gail a couple of weeks ago she told me that she was not worried, she knew where she was going. Fly high with the angels Gail. I will miss you
Colleen Aagesen
February 24, 2024
I taught with Gail for two years in Fremont. She was passionate about teaching and imbued it with excellence. She was warm and fun to be with, and it looks like she died the way she lived-with love and joy.
Lori English
February 22, 2024
I was one of Gails pet Caretakers.she and I had some wonderful conversations. After she found out she had cancer she did not want anyone to feel sorry for her. She said I feel good. I just want happy conversations. I was born and raised in Fremont I don't believe I ever had her as a teacher though and I didn't know that we ever had that conversation. Gail was a wonderful person. She will be missed! Lori English Tailzup Pet Care
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