Ferne Arlene Zerbe was born June 14, 1930, in Max, Neb., to Richard A. and Helena (Brethower) Rousselle. She passed away peacefully into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior after a brief illness at the age of 91 on May 1, 2022. Ferne grew up on a farm during the depression years, going to a one room school house in the country. Later the family moved to Stratton where she graduated from Stratton High School in 1948. Ferne earned her associates degree in teaching from Mc-Cook College. She taught for two years before marrying Paul Zerbe of Lustre, Mont., in Culbertson, Neb., on June 18, 1952. Together, they had three children: Lynell, Galen and Sherrie. Paul and Ferne farmed and operated Zerbe Brothers implement business until retiring and moving to Glasgow in 1997. They enjoyed spending their winters Alamo, Texas, at Bibleville and working at the Rio Grande Bible Institute where Ferne made many quilts. She loved crocheting, making afghans and reading. She was involved in several church activities throughout her life including teaching Sunday school, serving Awana meals, participating in Bible studies and partaking in the ladies quilting group. For many years, Ferne was a member of the Evangelical Church Prayer Group. She also attended Christian Women’s Club and most recently filled in as the church secretary. She loved the Lord and led a missional life starting at the age of six, when she accepted the Lord as her Savior. Her last two years were spent at Prairie Ridge where she was known for her faith and her sense of humor. She felt very well cared for and loved living there. Ferne was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Paul; great-grandson, Christian Gartside; sonin- law, Bob Myers; sister, Evelyn Buller; brother, Duane