Betty Lou Ham

Betty Lou Ham, 85, of Ogallala, Nebraska, passed away October 22, 2026, at Ogallala Community Hospital in Ogallala.

Betty was born April 13, 1941, in Wyoming, Iowa, to Wilke and Elma (Streeper) Husmann. On January 25, 2001, Betty married Craig Ham in North Platte, Nebraska, and the two made their home in Ogallala. Betty worked as Deputy City Clerk in Ogallala for more than 20 years.

Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Wilke and Elma (Streeper) Husmann; her sister, Lois A. Mott; her brothers, Robert and Ernie Husmann; her brother-in-law, James Mott, Sr.; and two infant nephews, the sons of Lois.

She is survived by her husband, Craig, of Ogallala; Scott Subbert and his wife, Rebecca; stepchildren, John Ham and his wife Misty, Robert Ham and Andrea, Tammera Ham, Craig (Bud) Ham; grandchildren, Daphanie Westra and husband, Richard, Aadon Ham, Airmen Landon Ham; Daytona and David Atencio, Logan Robirds, Coltan Ham; Mason and Conner Subbert; great-grandchildren, Liam Westra, Grayson Atencio; her brothers, Ed (Sherrill) Husmann of Robins, Iowa, and Alva (Jeanette) Husmann of Wyoming, Iowa; her sisters, Velma (Don) Jensen of Olin, Iowa, Velda Halloman of Maquoketa, Iowa, and Lucille Lund and Helen Christiansen, both of Wyoming, Iowa; her nephew, Jim (Meri) Mott of Shellsburg, Iowa; her nieces, Jean (Gary) Hekel of Shellsburg, Iowa, and JoAnn (Todd) Hepker of Vinton, Iowa; and several great-nieces and great-nephews.

Per the family's wishes, no services will be held.

Cards may be sent in Betty's memory in care of Craig: 915 West H Street, Ogallala, Nebraska 69153. Condolences may be shared at prairiehillsfuneralhome.com.

Prairie Hills Funeral Home of Ogallala is in charge of arrangements.