Virginia M. Adair

Virginia Mae Adair, “Ginny” was born August 2, 1932 to Chris and Nellie Lorenz on the family farm just northwest of Springfield, Nebraska. She was the youngest of Chris and Nellie’s four children and was welcomed to the family by her two sisters Adeline and Delores and her brother Henry. While growing up she helped with the chores around the farm and attended country school through the eighth grade at the nearby Sanborn School. To attend high school, she had to venture into the BIG town of Springfield. It was during this time she met Glenn Adair. She always said what caught her eye was Glenn’s curly hair, and the leather pilot’s jacket he liked to wear. She and Glenn dated throughout high school and decided to tie the knot and get married soon after Ginny graduated from high school on September 10, 1950 – they were both 18.

After their wedding day, Ginny and Glenn lived with Glenn’s dad Frank in his house in Springfield. Glenn began his banking career as a teller at the Springfield Bank and would eventually become the bank’s president. Ginny took care of the house and the now two men in her life – Glenn and Frank. Over the next several years, Ginny and Glenn welcomed two sons Bob and Steve and a daughter Jane into their family. With the growing family, Ginny and Glenn thought of moving into a new larger home. However, Grandpa Frank asked if they would let him build them a larger house across the street and let him continue to be part of the family – they agreed. It was here they welcomed a third son, Greg, into their family.

During her marriage Ginny was a happy homemaker. She always had a large garden and preserved her produce for the family and friends to enjoy. She also developed her skills at baking pies and was “frequently prodded” to provide the tasty treats to family and friends – ahh those raisin and coconut cream pies. Ginny enjoyed going on camping trips with the family. On longer trips they would pull their camper off to mountains. There they would leave young son Steve at a picnic table to “guard” a campsite while they drove around to see if a better campsite was available – this led to Steve’s first close encounter with a bear who also showed interest in the campsite Steve was guarding. Many happy times were made when camping friends also pulled their campers to area parks and a “campers’ village” was established where friendship and songs were shared around the campfire. Ginny and Glenn continued to enjoy camping together after their kids had gone out on their own, eventually having grandkids join them for their camping adventures at Louisville State Park.

Oldest son Bob found a loving marriage with his wife Pam and blessed Ginny with three grandchildren – Travis, Melissa, and Sarah. Daughter Jane brought husband Dave into the family and they blessed Ginny with two granddaughters – Megan and Jessica. Youngest son Greg married college sweetheart Kristi and blessed Ginny with three grandchildren – Bailey, Macey, and Kelton. Middle son Steve took his time to find the right one, but he found the love of his life Kathy and Ginny was blessed with having another grandson -- Ray. Ginny dearly loved her grandchildren and the great and great-great grandchildren they brought into her life. The saddest days of her life were when she had to mourn the passing of her husband of 65-years Glenn, son Greg, and granddaughter Melissa.

Ginny and Glenn were very involved in their community of Springfield and church was a high priority. Ginny was part of the United Women of Faith. One of her greatest responsibilities was organizing the funeral lunches at the First United Methodist Church for families after services for their loved ones. She guided many families through the luncheon process during their time of need. She was also a major player in organizing and helping with the Church’s senior meals program.

Ginny will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and the many other people that her live touched.

There will be a Visitation for Virginia on Sunday 5:00 - 7:00 PM at Roeder Mortuary Gretna Chapel; The  Funeral Service will be 10:00 AM Monday (2/24/2025) at First United Methodist Church 480 Main St. Springfield, NE; The Interment will be at Springfield Memorial Cemetery in Springfield, Nebraska.

Memorials to Springfield Fire Dept., Springfield Library, and First United Methodist Church Springfield.

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