Hastings resident, Betty Jean Hamburger, 86, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at College View Assisted Living & Memory Support, Hastings, Nebraska.

Private memorial services will be held at a later date at Butler Volland Chapel, Hastings with Rev. Dr. Samuel R. Rathod officiating. Burial will be in Clay Center Cemetery, Clay Center, Nebraska. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Betty J. Hamburger Endowed Scholarship Fund at Hastings College or Start Over Rover. There will be no viewing or visitation.

Betty was born May 22, 1926 in Fairbury, Nebraska to Bud T. & Pauline (Tippin) Carmichael. She moved to Hastings with her family in 1942 and graduated from Hastings High School in 1943. Betty married Bernard “Bud” Dale Hamburger, Sr. on December 5, 1948; he preceded her in death on December 17, 1989. She was a homemaker; a member of First United Methodist Church, former member of Hastings Women’s Bowling Association, and many bridge clubs. Betty loved spending time with her family and animals and liked bowling and playing bridge.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bernard “Bud” Hamburger, Sr.; and sister, Doris James.

Survivors include:
Children & Spouses: Kathy & Steve Haase – Burlington, IA
Dale & Deb Hamburger – Hastings, NE
John & Charlotte Hamburger – Hastings, NE
Tim Hamburger – Hastings, NE
Jay & Karen Hamburger – Hastings, NE
Grandchildren: 9
Great-Grandchildren: 12