Rolland Dean Betzer

Dean was born on May 27, 1924, at Floyd Township in Woodbury Country, Iowa to Ernest R. and Cecile M. (Vanderloo) Betzer and passed into eternal life on Monday, April 27,2026, at the Brookestone Village in Omaha after receiving wonderful care there for more than 4 years.

Dean attended high school in Bronson, IA, graduating in 1942 with 7 in his class. After High School he continued farming with his dad in the Bronson area .He then served in the Army during WW11 in Japan. After the war he farmed and eventually started working at the packing houses in Sioux City. He became a USDA meat inspector and transferred to Omaha where he also worked in other small towns around Omaha. He became a mason and joined the American Legion #373 in Ralston .

He married Faymone Wilson on November 30, 1944, at Bronson, IA and they were married for 72 years before Faymone passed away on February 25, 2017.

In 1954 they moved to South Omaha, then to Karen/Western Edition in Omaha in 1956 and finally to 87th Street – Ralston in 1964 where they lived for over 30 years.

Dean and Faymone bowled for 25 years at the Ralston Bowl with the same group of friends. They also played golf, played cards, and bingo, especially at the Legion Club. He had a special interest in antique automobiles. He owned and restored a 1928 Ford Model A, a 1929 International Whippet and a 1968 Ford Mustang (Baby Blue).

Dean and Faymone were Husker Fans and in the 70’s traveled to many out-of-state games including a National Bowl game in 1971.

Dean and Faymone were active members at the Ralston UCC Church joining on October 4, 1964, after moving into the area.

Dean loved spending time with his grandchildren, taking trips to the Ford museum, Honor Flight, trips to the casino or just telling stories of his adventures. He was always a jokester and loved to laugh.

Dean was preceded in death by his loving wife Faymone I. Betzer; his parents Ernest and Cecile Betzer; sister Betty J. Blanchard (Clifford).

Those left to cherish his memory are his children Laurel McClary, Ed (Susan) Betzer ,Cindee (Kevin) Adams, Beckee (Dave) Moreland. Grandchildren: Robert D. (Tammy) McClary, Colleen McClary (Todd Oltmans), Jennifer Miller and James Gibbs, Lissa Betzer, Ty Betzer, Cole (Molly) Moreland; 6 Great-Grandchildren; 7 Great-Great-Grandchildren and many loved nieces and nephews, cousins, and many, many friends.

In Lieu of flowers or memorial donations please send to the Ralston United Church of Christ.