Arthur “Art” Wolf, 89, of Cozad, formerly of Gothenburg and Farnam, passed away Sept. 22, 2012, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney.
Art was born on Sept. 2, 1923, at Eustis to William and Bertha (Reiker) Wolf. He was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Eustis. Art attended school at Eustis and was a member of the graduating class of 1941.
Art farmed with his father east of Farnam for a number of years before taking over the farming operation himself.
On Feb. 16, 1961, he married Gladys Miller at Bertrand. The couple resided on the farm for a number of years, eventually moving to Harlingen, Texas, in the late 1960s.
In the years to follow, Art and Gladys enjoyed wintering in Texas and spending summers in Farnam. In 1997, the couple moved to Gothenburg where they lived until 2009, when they moved to Meadowlark Pointe in Cozad.
Golf was always one of Art’s passions. He loved to play the game, and excelled at it. While he was a gifted player, he was perhaps an even better teacher. Art spent much time helping others learn the game, including his grandson, patiently answering questions and refining the mechanics of their swings.
When Art wasn’t on the golf course, he could be found spending time on his old classic pickup that he restored or cooking some of his favorite German cuisine.
Art was a member of the American Lutheran Church in Gothenburg, the Cozad Elks Club and the Farnam Lions Club.
Art was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Harold and Howard; and two sisters, Wilma VanSalsen and Julia Yardley.
Survivors include his wife, Gladys, of Cozad; two daughters, Geraldine (Larry) Adler, of Overland Park, Kan., Beverly (Del) Van Der Werff, of Curtis; six grandchildren, Jay (Kelly) Van Der Werff, of Kansas City, Kan., Stacy (Jeff) Weller, of San Antonio, Texas, Julie Van Der Werff, of Rapid City, S.D., Jacqueline Hughes, of Salida, Colo., Marty (Dana) Adler, of Olathe, Kan., Jaylyn (Brice) Maddock, of Nixa, Mo.; 14 great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m., today, at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Eustis with Pastors Beverly Rautenberg-Panko and Tom Wilson officiating. Burial will be at the East Cemetery at Eustis.
Berryman Funeral Home in Cozad is in charge of arrangements.
A memorial has been established. Condolences may be shared at berrymanfuneralhome.com.

Karen Sue Helmuth, age 73 of Ogallala, passed away at her home on Saturday, September 22, 2012. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 27th at the Gubser Funeral Chapel with Pastor Eric Wait of the New Hope Church officiating. Inurnment will be in the Ft. McPherson National Cemetery south of Maxwell, Nebraska.
Karen was born April 14, 1939 at Ogallala, the daughter of Harold and Darlene (Johnson) DeVoe. Karen grew up and attended school in Ogallala, graduating from the Ogallala High School. She married Roger Helmuth on August 23, 1958 at Ogallala. She was employed at the Keith County Courthouse until her retirement. Karen enjoyed bowling, gardening and reading. She especially enjoyed special times spent with her granddaughters and great grandchildren as well as playing cards with her family.
Survivors include her son, Mark and wife Deb Helmuth of Ogallala; three granddaughters, Shari and husband Bryan Gallegos of North Platte, NE and Kasia and Kayla Helmuth both of Ogallala; two great grandchildren, Luxus and Kyler Gallegos of North Platte; two sisters, Konee Carlson of San Pan Valley, AZ and DeeAnn and husband Lance Lind of Laramie, WY; three brothers, Harold and David DeVoe of Ogallala and Robert DeVoe of Laramie, WY; sister in law Mary and husband Jim McChesney of Ogallala; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roger Helmuth; a sister, Denise Gies; a brother James DeVoe; a son, Mike Helmuth; and a daughter Theresa Helmuth.
Cremation was chosen and there will be no visitation. A memorial has been established in her memory. Online condolences may be sent at gubserfuneralhome.com. Gubser Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.