Bertha M. Pedersen Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Bertha M. Pedersen (Cozad, Nebraska), whose life came to an end on April 12, 2026 at the age of 94, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Orel E. Richey and Ethel C. Richey; her husband Paul C. Pedersen; her brothers, William E. and Orel Richey; her daughter-in-law Debra Branstiter; and her granddaughter Hilary Ann Branstiter.
She is survived by: her children, Danny Branstiter (Oletta) of Ft. Worth, TX and Verla Montey (Bruce) of Cozad; her grandchildren, Mandy (Jeff Holsten), Douglas Montey (Sydney), Aaron Branstiter (Shauna) and Ellen Branstiter; her siblings, James Richey (Shirley) of Johnstown, CO and Barbara Hosner of Lexington; and her brother-in-law Bill Pedersen of Lincoln. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Memorials are suggested to St. John Lutheran Church, Cozad or Dawson County Cancer Care Fund.
