Tammy Lynn Menghini, 60, of North Platte passed away peacefully on April 22, 2024, with family at her side. She was born on August 3, 1963, to Donald and Dorothy Ostendorf in North Platte, NE.
In her earlier years, Tammy attended Maxwell Public Schools where she participated in various activities, including volleyball, basketball, track, and cheer. Upon graduation in 1981, she continued her education at Mid Plains Community College-North Platte earning an associate's degree while participating in volleyball, basketball, and cheerleading. From there, she transferred to Kearney State to finish her bachelor's degree in Biology and Chemistry and to play volleyball.
In the fall of 1989, Tammy met the love of her life, Treverr Menghini of Oshkosh, NE, at a coed volleyball tournament in Hastings, NE. After a few years, they were married on August 14, 1992, in Hot Springs, SD. This union was blessed with four beautiful daughters.
Tammy started her teaching and coaching career in North Platte. Once she and Treverr moved to Lincoln, she taught and coached at Norris and Malcolm High School before returning to North Platte High in 2007. She had a stride for continuous learning and adapting her craft to meet her students’ needs. Her classroom environment-including her exotic range of classroom pets, labs, field trips, and quirky teaching style will be remembered for many years to come.
When living in North Platte during her 20s, she participated in the Velvet Spurs, attesting to her undeniable love for activities such as the iconic NebraskaLand Days, rodeos, and her plentiful years of horseback riding.
She was a Mary Kay consultant for numerous years alongside many colleagues and friends, attending seminars, and working hard towards her personal goals, like attaining her Mary Kay car.
Tammy was an avid lover of all animals, karaoke, road trips, movies, camping, and supporting her children in various activities. She knew no stranger and was known for creating the fun no matter where she went. With her competitive nature, practical jokes, and spontaneous lifestyle, there was never a dull moment.
In her recent years, Tammy and her husband, Treverr, crossed off one of her bucket list wishes by venturing up to Sturgis to celebrate her 50th birthday. She is known for never shying away from jumping on the back of anyone’s Harley Davidson motorcycle for a ride.
Tammy is survived by her husband, Treverr Menghini of North Platte, NE; children: Michaella (Tyler) Arnold of Lincoln, NE, Allexis (Jace Williams) Menghini of Topeka, KS, Gabrielle (Zachary Folda) Menghini of Lincoln, NE, and Hillary Menghini of Lincoln, NE; 6 siblings: Donna Hildebrand of Colorado Springs, CO, Jan (Butch) Mehl, Crete, NE, Bonnie (Thomas) Rector of North Platte, NE, Pat (Phil) Miller of Cody, NE, Cindee (Tracy) Wright of Cabot, AR, and Mindee (Mike) Mohr of North Platte, NE, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents Don and Dorothy Ostendorf, brother, Ron Ostendorf, and father-in-law, Louie Menghini.
A Memorial Book Signing will be held from 12-5:00 pm, and family receiving friends will be from 5-7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Her Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 11:00 am, also at Carpenter Memorial Chapel where Pastor Joe Sukraw and Mark Bailey will officiate. Per the family’s request, we are asking people who can attend, to please wear purple, bright colors, or animal print to help celebrate her vibrant life. Memorials may be made to the family for future designation, and sent to Carpenter Memorial Chapel. Online condolences and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.carpentermemorial.com.