Nadine R. (Shandera) Bals, 86 years old, passed on to her eternal home on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at Tabitha in Crete, NE. She was born at home in David City, NE to Joseph and Mary (Kovar) Shandera. At the age of 3 her family moved to Crete, NE. She attended East Ward School, St. James School and Crete High school. She worked at Sedlacek's grocery store and meat locker. Then later at Isis Theater. After the children were born she worked for Douglas Manufacturing. On August 4, 1951, she married the love of her life, Henry Bals, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. They raised 9 children. Nadine liked sports and loved to be outdoors. She enjoyed walking, swimming and golf. She belonged to Extension Club, Altar Society and Crete Country Club. Nadine was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Henry Bals, their 9 children, Susan and Douglas Whitman of Grand Island, NE, Patricia and Roger Severson of Rapid City, SD., Linda and Tim Edwards of Ralston, NE, Bill Bals and his significant other, Ellen Gohlke of Cave Creek, AZ, Judy and Dr. Steve Sinkule of Frederick, CO, Chris and Tom Schleich of Lincoln, NE, Shelly and Kent Weilage of Westminster, CO, Lori Bals of Lafayette, CO, and Jimmy and Stacia Bals of St. Louis, MO. She will be missed by 25 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Nadine is also survived by her brother, Dennis Shandera, of Lincoln, NE, sisters, Arlene Valenta of Wilber, NE, Bette Neddenriep of Houston, TX, Maxine Scherzinger of Vail, AZ, sister-in-law Marlene Bals of Crete, NE, brother-in-law Gene Bals of Texas. Nadine was preceded in death by her parents and brothers, Leonard and Bobby Shandera. Services will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Crete, NE, on Monday, November 18, 2019 at 10:00AM. Visitation will be at Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete, NE, from 1 – 3 PM on Sunday, November 17, 2019 with a Rosary Service at 3 PM. Cremation will take place with burial at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. James Elementary School in Crete, NE or to the Crete Volunteer Rescue Squad.  Kuncl Funeral Home in Crete is handling arrangements.