A Memorial Mass for Gail Grenier, age 68, of O'Neill and formerly of Chambers, will be 10:30am on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in O'Neill.  Burial will follow in the O'Neill Cemetery.  Memorial Visitation will be Monday, April 15, 2024 from 5-7pm at Biglin's Mortuary in O'Neill.  Memorials may be directed to the family for future designations.  Biglin's Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Gail Ann Sicheneder was born October 7, 1955 to John and Dorothy (Morsett) Sicheneder in Atkinson, Nebraska.  She grew up north of Atkinson and attended Brush Creek Country School.  In 1963, when she was 8, her family purchased the family farm, west of Chambers and then she attended Chambers Public School.  Gail enjoyed playing volleyball and was active in 4-H.  She then graduated in 1974.  After graduation, Gail worked at Buzzy's Jalopy in O'Neill.

In October of 1974, Gail met Frank Grenier on a blind date.  The couple later married on April 26, 1975 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in O'Neill. To this union three children were born, Jesse, Luke, and Chet.  Gail then worked at the O'Neill Sale Barn Café.  The family moved into Chambers in 1988, to her parent's farm.  Gail started working for the Chambers Public School as a Cook in 1992, and after 15 years, she retired in 2007. Over the years the couple fostered 30 foster children and hosted two foreign exchange students.

In 1988, she became the superintendent at the Holt County Fairgrounds.  Gail also volunteered at the Holt County Fair for many years.  In her free time, she enjoyed crocheting, sewing, tatting, and leatherwork.  She also enjoyed Genealogy and learning about her family history.  Gail especially enjoyed spending time with her loved ones and visiting with her friends and she also enjoyed attending many auctions.  Gail loved cooking and canning many goods.  Gail was a member of the Chamber Legion Auxiliary and also served as the President.

Gail is survived by her husband of 49 years, Frank Grenier of O'Neill; her three children, Jesse (Marlene) Grenier of Wisner, Luke (Jennifer) Grenier of Fremont, Chet Grenier of O'Neill; five grandchildren, Hannah Grenier, Hailey Grenier, Kolby Grenier, Rachel Grenier, and Harper Grenier; step grandchildren, Catherine Ganzel, Ellie Johnson, Alexandra Beeson, and Joseph Beeson; step great grandchildren, Charlotte Ganzel, Kellen Ganzel, Holden Ganzel, Cecilia Ganzel, and Ruby Johnson; her brother, Dale (Sherry) Sicheneder of Chambers; nephews, Isaiah (Kate) Sicheneder and Riley (Katie) Sicheneder.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Dorothy Sicheneder; step father, John Welsh; her niece, Emily Sicheneder; her nephew, Joshua Sicheneder.