Longtime Kimball Resident Elaine M. Weisbrook Dies at 86

Weisbrook was a devoted farm wife, school cook, and community leader who left a lasting impact.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Elaine M. Weisbrook, a lifelong resident of Kimball, Nebraska, passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on February 6, 2026. Weisbrook was known for her dedication to farming and ranching, her involvement in 4-H and the local community, and her passion for baking and the outdoors.

Why it matters

Weisbrook's passing marks the end of an era for Kimball, as she was a pillar of the community who embodied the values of hard work, community service, and a connection to the land that have defined the region for generations.

The details

Weisbrook was born in 1939 in Lexington, Nebraska and moved with her family to Kimball County as a child. She married Harold Weisbrook in 1957, and together they farmed and ranched in northeast Colorado and the Kimball area. In addition to her farm duties, Weisbrook worked as a school cook and bus driver, and was deeply involved in 4-H as both a leader and a fair judge. She was recognized as Farmer's Day Homemaker of the Year in 2005 and honored as the Grand Marshal of the Bushnell Days in 2024.

  • Elaine Mae Weisbrook was born on May 12, 1939, in Lexington, Nebraska.
  • Weisbrook married Harold Weisbrook on June 16, 1957.
  • Weisbrook was recognized as Farmer's Day Homemaker of the Year in 2005.
  • Weisbrook was honored as the Grand Marshal of the Bushnell Days in 2024.
  • Weisbrook passed away on February 6, 2026 at the age of 86.

The players

Elaine M. Weisbrook

A lifelong resident of Kimball, Nebraska who was known for her dedication to farming and ranching, involvement in 4-H and the local community, and passion for baking and the outdoors.

Harold Weisbrook

Elaine Weisbrook's husband of 66 years, with whom she farmed and ranched in northeast Colorado and the Kimball area.

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What’s next

Funeral services for Elaine M. Weisbrook will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at St. John's Lutheran Church in Kimball, with burial to follow in the Kimball Cemetery.

The takeaway

Elaine Weisbrook's life exemplified the values that have sustained rural communities like Kimball for generations - a deep connection to the land, a commitment to community service, and a spirit of generosity and kindness that touched all who knew her.