Joan Uldrich

Christian Biography of Joan V. Uldrich

Joan Uldrich, the daughter of Lynn and Gwen (Vickers) Johnston, was born on January 11, 1935 in Shickley, Nebraska. She passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at the Superior Good Samaritan Society at Superior, Nebraska at the age of 90 years, 9 months, 18 days.

She grew up in several communities, attending grade school in Oak and later graduating from Nelson High School. She was a member of the Methodist Church and then Presbyterian Church of the Plains in Edgar.

In 1954, after graduating high school, Joan Married Morris Skinner. This union was blessed with three children, Marcus, Michael and Mitzi. In 1961, her marriage to Jack Skinner added another son David to the family. She later married Leland Uldrich and they spent many years of happiness together.

Joan resided on a farm just outside Edgar where she raised her children. She was a devoted mother. Joan was a Boy Scout leader and took pride in her many years of active participation with the Oregon Trail reenactment. She also enjoyed sewing crafts, babysitting and loved following the Huskers football games. She devoted many years to her church as an Elder, secretary, bookkeeper and member of the Presbyterian Women.

Joan's favorite role was that as a parent and grandparent. She treasured her time with her children, grandchildren and the children in the community.

She had a soft for her beloved Maltese Anne who became her companion in later years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved sons Marcus and Michael; her granddaughter Jennifer; and her spouses Leland Uldrich, Jack Skinner and Morris Skinner.

She is survived by her children: Mitzi (Jeff) Manka of Litchfield Park, AZ, David Skinner of Prosser, NE, daughter-in-law Patricia Skinner of Edgar; sister, Barbara Oltmans, of Omaha, NE. Also survived by 6 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and 1 great great granddaughter as well as many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

Memorial Services Held at: Church of the Plains, Edgar, Nebraska
Time of Service: Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:00 am
Clergy: Pastor Stuart Davis
Burial: Edgar City Cemetery, Edgar, Nebraska
Memorials to: Church of the Plains
Funeral Home: Megrue-Price Funeral Home, 750 N Commercial, Superior, Nebraska 68978 Phone 402-879-3900