Sharon L. Rehm, 90 years of age, of DeWitt, passed away at the Wilber Care Center in Wilber on Aug. 15, 2022, surrounded by her family at the time of her death.
She was born Dec. 26, 1931, at McCook, to Ervin and Hester (Bush) Braaf and was a graduate from Clatonia High School. Sharon and Gerald Rehm were married Jan. 15, 1950. She had been employed as a secretary for DeWitt Public Schools and then worked with her husband as a bookkeeper at Rehm Implement for 38 years. She was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in DeWitt, having taught Sunday school, sang in the choir, quilted and served on one of the church circles. Sharon enjoyed quilting, playing bridge and pitch and golfing with Gerald. She especially treasured time spent with her family and attending their activities.
Survivors include her children, Jeffrey (Lisa) Rehm of Greenville, South Carolina, Jody (Michael) Rapp of Denton, and Gerald (Karen) Rehm of Lincoln; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; sister, Berene “Jo” Henke of Crete; brothers-in-law, Herb Rehm of Wilber and Robert (Ruth) Rehm of Minneapolis; and sisters-in-law, Judy Rehm of Wilber and Darlene Rehm of Lincoln. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gerald (2015); and sister, Carlye Gilmore.
A Celebration of Life will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, at the Trinity Lutheran Church in DeWitt. Interment will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery. There will be no viewing or visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial contributions are suggested to the church with the funeral home in charge. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.ghchapel.com.
