Naomi Piel

Harvard resident, Naomi "Hap" Piel, 89, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at Memorial Hospital, Aurora, Nebraska.

Graveside Services will be Tuesday, January 21, 2014; 2:00 P.M. at Harvard Cemetery, Harvard with Pastor Dave Johnson officiating. Visitation will be Monday, January 20, 2014; 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the family.

Naomi was born March 27, 1924 in Ord, Nebraska to John Cass & Winnie (Coats) Cornell. She married Wayne Piel on September 11, 1948; he preceded her in death in 1990. Naomi worked as a waitress, homemaker, and in manufacturing. She was a life member of Harvard VFW Auxiliary.

Naomi was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Wayne Piel; children, Johnna Pavelka and Jerry Piel; and sister, Amy Matthews.

Survivors include:
Son:
Jim Piel - Harvard, NE
Daughter:
Norma Rippen - Harvard, NE
Grandchildren:
8
Great-Grandchildren:
12
Great-Great-Grandchildren:
3