Delores “Dee” Jane (Steele) Krebs, 86, of North Platte passed away February 23, 2016 at her home. Dee was born April 6, 1929 in Kearney, Nebraska to Richard and Mabel (Alm) Steele.
Dee attended the Omaha Technical High School, graduating with the class of 1949. On July 29, 1950 in Omaha she married Robert (Bob) F. Krebs. The two recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. Dee was a full time dedicated wife and mother, and was involved and supported all her families’ many activities. She was a member of the UPRR Old Timers, North Platte Senior Center, and a Canasta club. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, needle/petite point tapestry and was a talented painter. Dee was most known for her seamstress abilities, and created and designed beautiful porcelain dolls and their costumes.
Survivors include her son Jack (Glenda) Krebs of North Platte; daughters, Carolyn (Terry) Osborne of Sutherland, Diane (John) Lemen of Omaha, and foster daughter, Robin Grant of North Platte; 7 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sister, Donna Eklund of North Platte; and a sister-in-law, Mary Krebs of Omaha.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert (Bob) Krebs; and a brother-in-law, Charles Walter Krebs.
In lieu of flowers please make memorials to the family, they in turn will be gifted to Nebraska Public Television; NET Foundation for Television or to the North Platte Animal Shelter in Dee’s name. Online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com.
Graveside services will be 11:30 a.m. Monday, February 29, 2016 at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell with Deacon Mark Lister officiating. There will be a luncheon to follow at Jack and Glenda Krebs’ residence in North Platte. Those wishing to sign the register book may do so from noon until 6:00 p.m. Sunday, February 28, 2016 at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.