Delsie O. Bader

Delsie O’Dale Olson Bader, 91, died on January 13, 2026, at Sutton Community Home in Sutton, Nebraska. Visitation will be on Thursday, January 15, 2026, from 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. at Apfel Funeral Home in Hastings. A private family burial will be held at Concordia Cemetery near Juniata, NE. Memorial Services will be held at Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hastings on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at 10 a.m. with Pastor Nicolas Jenswold officiating. Memorials are suggested to Sutton Community Home. Online condolences can be sent to www.apfelfuneralhome.com.

Delsie was born on February 22, 1934, to Charles and Alice (Frazier) Olson in Helena, MT. In 1941 she moved with her family to Denver, CO. The family moved several times during the war years, but she received most of her public-school education in Denver. She married Robert M. Bader on June 21, 1953. They lived on the family farm five miles south of St. Francis, KS. Two of their children, Rachel and Bob were born in St. Francis. In 1963 the family moved to Grand Island, NE. It was there that they had another child, Ruth.

After the children were raised, Delsie attended classes at CCC in Grand Island and became a Licensed Practical Nurse. She was employed by Wedgewood Nursing Home for 24 years. Delsie and her husband moved to Sutton, NE in 2003. Delsie worked part time for one year at Sutton Community Home before she retired at the age of 70.

Robert and Delsie enjoyed playing country and western music on their guitars together. They played at rest homes and for special occasions at many places. Robert passed away in July of 2011. Delsie continued to enjoy attending several activities for seniors and socializing with many friends. Her hobbies were crafts and crocheting. She was a member of Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church.

She is survived by her children: Rachel (Myron) Hinrikus, of Prosser, Robert Bader Jr, of Grand Island, Ruth (RaLynn Christ) of Sutton; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 1 brother; sister Charlene (Rollie) Truax; and sister-in-law Rita Bader.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert; 3 brothers; sister Shirley Heaton.