A Memorial Mass for Marietta L. Dreiling will be held on Monday, November 1, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the All Saints Catholic Church in Holdrege, Nebraska, with Father Thomas Lux as Celebrant. Rosary will be recited prior to the Memorial Mass at 10:00 a.m. at the church. A private inurnment will be held at the Prairie Home Cemetery in Holdrege.
Marietta Lee (Munk) Dreiling passed away peacefully on October 26, 2021 surrounded by her family. Marietta was 76 years young and spent the last 16 years of her life fighting a hard fight against breast cancer. Marietta was born in Quinter, Kansas on October 21, 1945 to Joseph and Mary Esther (Schmidt) Munk. She was the 5th of 11 children and grew up on a farm in Oakley, Kansas where she graduated from high school and then attended one year of college at Fort Hays State University. Marietta wanted to be a nurse, but after one year of college, met the love of her life and married Clarence (Butch) Dreiling on August 21, 1965. Butch and Marietta were blessed with 56 years of marriage, three children: Kelly, Leslee, and Matt, and their seven grandchildren. They’ve shared their last 44 years of marriage in Holdrege.
Marietta stayed home with the kids until all of them were in school and then worked at Home Federal Bank for many years, until retiring in 1996. After retiring, Marietta was eager to be a full-time grandma, being present for as many of their special events and activities as possible. She was always the first one to help when a new grandbaby arrived! All seven were her pride and joy!
Marietta was a role model of service to her community, church, and hospital. For many years, she helped decorate the hospital for Christmas and other special events. She was a member of the Alter Society at the All Saints Catholic Church in Holdrege, a member of Chapter HM P.E.O., and the Hospital Service League. Marietta was a loyal member of the Prairie Quilt Guild and made countless visits to quilt shops all over the Midwest with her fellow members. She put endless love into designing and making personalized quilts for her grandchildren and other family members, as well as donating her beautiful creations for various fundraisers. Along with her quilting, Marietta was a Master Gardener and created so many beautiful masterpieces, in her garden and wherever she found potential for another masterpiece.
Marietta was an avid golfer in her day and loved being a part of the ladies league. She even managed the golf course for a short time. Marietta also loved playing Bridge and played for years, teaching others how to play along the way. She always looked forward to her time with her friends. Lastly, Marietta never let a good glass (or bottle) of Cabernet go to waste. She loved her glass of wine, especially when she was with friends and family.
Marietta was preceded in death by her parents; and four siblings: Naydene Spresser; Billie Jean Ostemeyer; Gerrie Munk; and Keith Munk.
Marietta is survived by her husband, Clarence “Butch” Dreiling of Holdrege; two daughters: Kelly (Clinton) Ratliff of Scottsbluff, Nebraska; and Leslee (Brian) Valenta of Grimes, Iowa; son, Matt (Tiffany) Dreiling of Destrehan, Louisiana; seven grandchildren: Jarrett Ratliff, Jakob Ratliff, Zoey Valenta, Wyatt Valenta, Tate Valenta, Brayden Dreiling and Emma Dreiling; two sisters: Eloise Tholen of Hays, Kansas; Barbara Voth of Oakley, Kansas; four brothers: Richard (Connie) Munk of Bassett, Nebraska; Frank (Lona) Munk of Oakley, Kansas; Jodie Munk of Oakley, Kansas; and Craig Munk of Taylor, Texas; two sisters-in-law: Marilyn Munk of Russell, Kansas; and Mary (Dwight) York of Oakley, Kansas; two brothers-in-law, Harry Spresser of Hoxie, Kansas; and Jackie (Anne) Ostemeyer of Oakley, Kansas; along with many nieces, nephews and extended family members.
A memorial book signing will be held on Sunday, October 31, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege, with the family greeting from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Marietta’s family wanted to thank everyone who has assisted in her care these past 16 years.
A memorial has been established in Marietta’s honor and will be forwarded to Phelps Memorial Health Center and the American Cancer Society. Expressions of caring and kindness can be sent to the family at www.nelsonbauerfh.com
The Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege is in charge of the arrangements.