Avis Irene (Marshall) Collar

Avis Irene (Marshall) Collar was born to Ralph and Mayme (Miner) Marshall on August 29, 1927 in Pawnee City, Nebraska.  She passed away in her home on March 16, 2026. She attended country school and graduated from Pawnee City High School in 1944.

She was a life-long Pawnee City resident. She started her career as a bookkeeper at the telephone company in 1945 and retired June 30,1984.  She then worked at the City office from 1984 until 1997.

Avis was married to Robert "Bob" Collar on May 18, 1948.  They were married 45 years until Bob died on June 9, 1993.  To this union one daughter was born, Judy Kay.

Avis and Bob were active in many community organizations during their 45 years of marriage and enjoyed serving others together.  She was an active church member, VFW Auxiliary member and American Legion Auxiliary member over 75 years. 

Her kindness and compassion for others showed in taking people to appointments and preparing food for meals and events at the VFW. To many she was a listener, encourager and confidant. We cherish the memories and are blessed to have shared life with her.  Avis enjoyed golfing, walks, and of course Husker sports - football, basketball, and volleyball. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Bob, sister Ellen Herr Pugh and nephew, Charles Snyder. 

Avis is survived by daughter, Judy Carstens (Michael), three grandchildren Matthew (Christina), Sara and Andrea (Gary), nine great-grandchildren-Levi, Caleb, Noah, Isaac, Aiden, Cheyenne, Calie, Marisa and Gavin, and two great-great grandchildren, nieces- Karen and Sharon, nephews- Kevin, John, Frank and Gary and many friends.

Funeral Services: 1:00 p.m., Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Faith Baptist Church, Pawnee City, Nebraska. Officiating Pastor Connor Barr and Mike Carstens.  Visitation on Friday, March 20, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., family will greet friends from 5-7 p.m., at Wherry Mortuary, 919 G Street, Pawnee City, Nebraska.  Memorials to Pawnee County Medical Foundation. Interment at the Pawnee City Cemetery, Pawnee City, Nebraska.  Live-streaming will be available on the Wherry Mortuary Facebook page for those who are unable to attend.  A link to the livestream is available here :   https://www.facebook.com/100057240888156/videos/3979852748971703

Online condolences may be left at www.wherrymortuary.com.  Services entrusted to Wherry Mortuary, 919 G Street, Pawnee City, Nebraska.

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