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Betty Jean Dilsaver (1936-2019)


Betty Jean Dilsaver, 83, passed away on May 24, 2019 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Betty was born on March 15, 1936 to Frank and Regina Schinzel and was one of 8 siblings.

She attended high school in Lexington, Nebraska and then attended Kearney State College where she met Royce Dilsaver, her future husband. They were married at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Lexington, Nebraska on May 31, 1958.

Betty and Royce moved to North Platte, Nebraska in 1961 and spent most of their years there. They retired to Lake Maloney where they spent their time enjoying the lake and many squirrels on their property.

She worked for KNOP-TV Station for numerous years as their bookkeeper.

Betty loved her ceramics, snow skiing and enjoying time with family and friends. She was an avid supporter of North Platte Catholic Schools and Husker Football.

She is survived by her husband Royce and their four children, Mike (Brenda) of Omaha, Nebraska, Diann (Alan) Rochlitz of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Steve (Linda) of Cheyenne, and John (Lezlie of Omaha. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren and her siblings – Mary Ann, Jerome (Lucille), Don (Sue), Luanne (Trudy), Leonard; brother-in-law Don (Bev); sisters-in-law Donnita, Mary Ann and Lucille.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Kay, brother, Bernard, brothers-in-law Keith, Art, Dick and Vennith. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be given to the North Platte Catholic School Endowment Fund. Online condolences can be made at www.adamsswanson.com

Visitation will be from 5 – 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home in North Platte, Nebraska. Christian Wake Services will follow at 7:00 p.m. at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Josh Brown as celebrant. Internment will follow immediately at Fort McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska. Adams & Swanson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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