Maxine Viersen, formerly of North Platte, Nebraska, passed away at Sandy Springs, Georgia, on January 4, 2022, at the age of 94.
Maxine was born in Maywood to Chester and Hattie Flock on April 3, 1927. After graduating from high school, Maxine went to work as a telephone operator for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company. She worked for 35 years until retiring.
On February 11, 1956, Maxine was united in marriage to John 'Jack' Viersen, Jr. The couple made their home in North Platte.
Maxine was a longtime member of First Christian Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and her brother, Leon Flock.
Survivors include her son, Gary Viersen, of Sandy Springs, GA;
grandchildren, Campbell, Rees, Lena and Derek; and many other family.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Odean Colonial Chapel with Jean Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com. In lieu of flowers, memorials are to the Omaha UNMC Breast Cancer Research and Development Fund.