JoAnne Schellpeper

A celebration of life service for JoAnne, age 91, of Stanton, Nebraska will be held on July 25th, 2026, at the New England Congregational Church in Stanton.

Home for Funerals-Stanton is in charge of arrangements.

Jo Anne died Sunday, February 8, 2026, at Stanton Health Center.

JoAnne Schellpeper, daughter of Robert O. and LaVern (Wood) Denney, was born July 20, 1934, in Stanton, Nebraska. She attended school in Stanton, graduating from Stanton High School in 1951. While in high school, JoAnne worked at Lewton's Drugstore where she was employed until marriage. On April 17, 1952, she was united in marriage with Ronald Schellpeper at the New England Congregational Church in Stanton. They were blessed with four children, Robert, Brad, Tamara, and Kim.

After marriage, JoAnne and Ron lived on the original Schellpeper homestead in northeastern Stanton County. As a homemaker, JoAnne was a gifted baker and cook. Her family loved her chocolate rolls, cream puffs, and dinner rolls, not to mention her signature dish of corn and noodles. JoAnne was also a talented seamstress, often making matching outfits for herself, Tamara and Kim. Later, JoAnne worked as a clerk and assistant buyer for Stinson's Department Store in Norfolk, Nebraska.

JoAnne led an active life. A member of New England Congregational Church, JoAnne volunteered for the Ladies Aid, and taught Sunday School. She was a member of the church choir for many years and often served on the music committee. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star.

A music lover, JoAnne, enjoyed singing and playing the piano. Her beautiful soprano voice was enjoyed by many as she sang duets with Ron and in-law Margaret Mastny, accompanied by Mary Benson.  JoAnne and Ron loved to dance. They attended many dances and loved to waltz, two-step, and polka.

JoAnne and Ron enjoyed traveling together, visiting Walt Disney World, Hawaii, England and Germany, among other places. They loved to follow the Huskers, attending games both home and away. JoAnne and Ron loved golf; both were members of golf leagues and enjoyed playing Friday night Scotch Doubles. 

JoAnne was also an avid card player. She played cards every week as a member of her neighborhood bridge clubs. In addition, she was an active member of several clubs including the Home Culture Club and several Birthday Clubs.

During her stay in assisted living at Stanton Health Center, JoAnne took it upon herself to welcome new residents and spend time with the patients in memory care. She was honored as Resident of the Month in August 2025.

JoAnne is survived by her children, Robert (Lynnette) Schellpeper of Stanton, Brad (Cinthia) Schellpeper of Shelton, Tamara (Robert) Stassen of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and Kim Schellpeper of Lincoln; eleven grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; five great-great grandchildren; sisters, Sharon Wolff, Mary Benson, and Nanette Neuhaus; and many loving nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald; parents, Robert and LaVern Denney; in-laws, Harold and Hazel Schellpeper; sister Carole Lou Armbruster; sister-in-law, Veryl Jackson; and five brothers-in-law, Daniel Armbruster, George Benson, Allen Wolff. Allan Neuhaus, and Charles Jackson.

Memorials may be directed to Stanton Health Center and the New England Congregational Church UCC of Stanton.

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