Joyce L. Ball, 95 of Lincoln, Nebraska formerly Fremont, NE passed away Sunday, December 17, 2023 at Bryan Medical Center East in Lincoln. She was born January 9, 1928 in Hooper, NE to Emil and Laura (Popken) Osterloh.

Joyce grew up on the farm north of Hooper and graduated from Hooper High School in 1945. She then attended Midland College in Fremont for a year. Joyce married Rodney E. Ball September 6, 1946 at the Misson Inn in Riverside California while he was serving our country. In January of 1947 they came back and settled in Fremont. Joyce worked as the Bursar for Midland Lutheran College for 28 years. Rodney preceded her in death on February 3, 1993. She continued to live in Fremont until moving to Lincoln, NE in 2021.

Joyce was a member of First Lutheran Church in Fremont and belonged to several bridge clubs over the years. She was also a member of Friends of the Library in Fremont and enjoyed sewing, needlework, reading and travel.

She is survived by her daughter, Darcy (Thomas) McBride of Lincoln, NE; brother, Byron Osterloh of Paradise Valley, Arizona; 10 grandchildren, Chris (Trish) York, Rafe York, Addie (Jeff) Rysavy, Zane (Kelly) York, Rachael (Justin) Spence, Aaron (Alexandra) Ball, Asher (Krystal) Ball, Benjamin (Stephenie) McBride, Thatcher McBride and Eli (Tracy) McBride; 2-step-grandchildren, Andy (Anna) Roberts and Tony (Sherrie) Roberts; 15 great-grandchildren and 2 step-great-grandchildren.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Rodney; daughter, Robyn York; son, Todd Ball; and sister, Elaine Schnebel.

Memorial Service will be 10:30 A.M., Friday, January 5, 2024 at First Lutheran Church in Fremont.

Memorials are suggested to Midland University or First Lutheran Church in Fremont.

Online condolences may be left at www.mosermemorialchapels.com.

Moser Memorial Chapel 2170 N. Somers Ave. Fremont, NE 68025 402-721-4490.

Published by Fremont Tribune on Jan. 2, 2024.