Lowell V. Zetterman, Born in Ong, Neb, August 27, 1936. Attended Rural School District 52, skipped 6th grade, graduated from 8th grade. Moved to Shickley District in 1949 and graduated from Shickley High School in 1954. Graduated from Doane College in 1958 with a degree in history. Fall, 1958 began teaching history at Lexington Junior High School until fall of 1978. Year's leave of absence to go to the Ohio State University on NEDA Scholarship, received MA in Ed, emphasis on urban geography. Coached JH football, basketball, and track, and coached Class B Girls Track Team in 1973. Girls won state meet and doubled score on competition, finishing year undefeated. On Lexington Planning Commission and served as Chair 8 years. Elected President of Nebraska Social Studies Org in early 1970's, elected President of NSEA District 4 in 1975, elected President-elect of NSEA in 1976 and served as President 1977-78. In fall of 1978 accepted job as UniServ Director and retired in 1999.
Survivors: Wife, Diane; Daughter, Suzan (Kevin) Culver of Owensboro, Ky.; Son, Stuart (Kim) Zetterman of Lincoln; Mother, Maurine Zetterman of Geneva, Neb.; Step-Daughter, Lynn (Ryan) Fitzgerald of Lincoln; five grandchildren, Zachery, Brady, Colton, Shea, and Cora; Brother, Rowen (Joanie) Zetterman of Omaha; Nephews, David, Justin, and Corey; Great nieces & great nephews. Preceded in death by his father.
Memorial Services 1 p.m. Saturday, 6/12/10 at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 8550 Pioneers Blvd. Pastors John Lacey and Paul Lepard. Memorials to Doane College, Class of 1958 Scholarship Fund. Visitation with family 6-8 p.m. Friday at Butherus, Maser & Love Funeral Home, 4040 A Street.