With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved mother and Nana, Carolyn Anne Rothery, age 74, who departed from us on March 13, 2025. Carolyn was born October 18, 1950 in Omaha, Nebraska, and cherished by parents Homer and Alberta Rothery and brother Richard.
Carolyn graduated from Omaha North High School, earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas in journalism, and later graduated from Creighton University Law School. She practiced law in Omaha for over 40 years concluding in her favorite role as Deputy County Attorney in Sarpy County for the juvenile court.
Upon her retirement she joined her daughter and family in Germany to help raise her grandbabies while Libby and Stephen served their country flying around the world for the Air Force. Later, she moved to Del Rio to again help her family through Libby’s command and Stephen’s budding airline career. She adopted the role of “Command Spouse” and welcomed over 250 squadron family members to Del Rio and their new roles as Air Force Spouses.
Mom led a generous and loving life. She exemplified a servant’s heart and never failed to find friends and ways to get involved in her community. Though she lived in Del Rio only a short time, she had many friends in her quilt group, St James Episcopal Church, book club, wine club, and base spouses’ groups.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband of 26 years, Randolph Badtke, her parents Homer and Alberta Rothery, and her brother Richard Rothery. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Music and husband Stephen Music, and grandchildren Amelia and Claire Music.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, March 29th at 10:00 a.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, West Greenwood St, with reception to follow.
A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, April 3th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Millard Ave, Omaha, NE, followed by a reception in the fellowship hall.
Interment will be at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Omaha, NE.
