Pamela Ligenza, a lifelong resident of Lincoln, Nebraska, died on June 16, 2022 at the age of 75 while surrounded by her family. Pamela is survived by her siblings, Kara Campbell and her husband Jason, W.H. Grell and his wife Carol, Stanley Grell and his wife Vanessa, and Dawn Roberts and her husband Brett; her husband Richard Ligenza; her children, Thomas Ligenza and his wife Karla, Kandra Albers, Nichole Ligenza, and Phillip Ligenza and his wife Angela; and her grandchildren, Nicholas Welton and his wife Bailey, Rachel Delp and her husband Spencer, Amanda Ligenza, Samantha Ligenza, Tomee Sparks, Kimberly Ligenza, Makayla Watson and her husband Brandon, Hunter Albers, Austin Ligenza and his wife Justine, and Carter Ligenza. She is predeceased by her parents, Stan Grell Sr. and Wilma Hertzel; her brother Stan Grell Jr.; and her daughter Tammi Ligenza.
Pamela was born on June 16, 1947 to Stan Grell, Sr. and Wilma Hertzel. She graduated from Lincoln Northeast High School in 1965. On July 11,1969, she married Richard Ligenza, with whom she was married for 52 years. Together they raised Thomas, Tammi, Kandra, Nichole, and Phillip Ligenza. Pamela held numerous jobs over the years, including as a seamstress at Polyvest by Pam and as an owner of Stan’s Lounge, before retiring from State Farm Insurance. Pamela was a caring mother and could always be found listening to her music. She loved to spend time with family, and in her free time she enjoyed bowling and knitting. She will be deeply missed by her friends, family, and all who knew her.
A Remembrance is scheduled for June 20, 2022 from 3:00 to 6:00 PM at Rosie’s Banquet Hall at 1501 Center Park Rd, Lincoln, NE, 68512. Flowers, donations, and condolences may be offered at 5624 Barrington Circle, Lincoln, NE 68516. Condolences, trumpmemorials.com. Trump Funeral Services, 1600 W. “O” Street, Lincoln.
Pam and I met at Robin Mickle Jr High and spent time together through graduation from LNE. We had some fun times! My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to her family and friends! Rest In Peace my friend!
I have countless memories of Pam and Richard and the entire family. Our families spent many weekends together as my sister, my brother and I were growing up and spending time with the Ligenza’s was a staple. So many great memories. Pam and Richard even hosted a casual wedding reception for me and my wife at Stan’s, shortly after we eloped and were married out of state. Something we will never forget thanks to her and Richard. So many things that meant a lot to me from my childhood and as an adult. I truly appreciate her and the entire family. She will be missed.