Beth Ann Warneke of North Platte passed away November 10, 2025 at Linden Court in North Platte.  Beth was born on June 4, 1945, in Plainview, Nebraska to Elmer and Mabel (Egan) Kuhl.

Beth grew up in Pierce, Nebraska, being baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Pierce.  She attended public school in Pierce, graduating from Pierce High School in 1963.  Beth was an outstanding student who excelled academically.  She received many awards, including consistent member of the honor roll, selected to the National Honor Society, elected President of the '63 class and was chosen Valedictorian her senior year.  Beth was respected and well-liked by virtually all her classmates.

After graduation, Beth served as a legal secretary for many years in Norfolk and Lincoln, Nebraska.  She moved to Marysville, Kansas and did county government work, married Bill Peterson, and then moved to Las Vegas, Nevada where she continued county government work for many years.  More recently, Beth moved to Elkhorn, Nebraska where she was re-united with a former high school classmate, Richard (Dick) Warneke. Beth and Dick were united in marriage on April 26, 2025, at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in North Platte.

Beth will be remembered for her leadership qualities, her honesty, compassion, and devotion to her many friends.  She was simply a genuine, high-quality person who was loved by so many. She will be sadly missed.  During her brief recent illness, Beth knew that her options were somewhat limited and she was ready to go with her Savior, Jesus Christ.

Beth is survived by her husband, Dick, many uncles and aunts, cousins, nephews and nieces, as well as many, many friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Larry; and sister-in-law Marilyn Schwartz.

Cremation was chosen.  On line condolences and live streaming of the service may be shared at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home, www.adamsswanson.com.

Memorials may be given to the family for future designation.

A memorial service will be held at 9:30 A.M., Friday, November 14, 2025 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in North Platte with Pastor Daniel Ramsey officiating.  Book signing will be from 9-4, Thursday, November 13, at Adams & Swanson Funeral Home who is assisting the family.

Burial will be at the Lambrecht Cemetery, Pierce, Nebraska.