Glea A. Haupt

Glea A Haupt, age 85, of Sidney, NE passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loved ones on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 in Sidney, NE. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, July 30, 2021 in the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Sidney, NE with Pastor Chad Rademacher officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery in Sidney. Cremation has been held. Services will be recorded and available on our website for viewing.

Friends may stop at the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel on Thursday from 1-6:00 P.M. to sign Glea’s register book and leave condolences for the family. Family will not be present. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Youth Ministry program at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Sidney, NE.

You may view Glea’s Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at http://www.gehrigstittchapel.com.

Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Glea’s care and funeral arrangements.

Glea was born on October 2, 1935 in Plainview, NE to Fredrick Born and Elsie Timm. She grew up in Plainview before moving to Sidney for High School. On February 13, 1955 Glea was united in marriage to Jerald W. Haupt at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Sidney, NE. Glea was the president of Sidney “Mrs. Jaycees’”, winning multiple top awards.

In 1970, Glea and Jerry took on serving their community by opening Jerry’s Drive-In. After her time in the food industry, Glea’s love for children brought her into the nutrition services department for Sidney Public Schools for many years. She was also Jerry’s partner and bookkeeper for their business Haupt Exc. and Storage. Glea was well-known for actively serving within the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church community. She served as a prayer warrior, volunteer, and dedicated member of the church throughout her lifetime. She will be remembered for her passion and dedication for her family and church community.

Glea is survived by her husband of 66 years, Jerald W. Haupt, sister Marjorie Ahlman of Hastings, NE., children, Kent Haupt of Surprise, AZ., Kathie and husband Jerry Britt of Mesa, AZ., Jerry Haupt and wife Cindy of Sidney, NE., Joe and wife Jacque Haupt of Gothenburg, NE., Carla and husband Duane Segelke of Sidney, NE., 15 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren.

Glea was preceded in death by her parents Fredrick Born and Elsie Timm, grandparents, 9 brothers, 2 sisters, and granddaughter Chelsie Segelke.