Gary L. Honey
August 12, 1939 - July 12, 2019

Gary L. Honey

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Gary L. Honey, 79, of Omaha, NE, died July 12, 2019. He was born in North Bend, NE on August 12, 1939. He graduated from Fremont High School, Class of 1957. Following graduation he enlisted in the United States Navy. He served with the lst fleet on the USS Lexington Aircraft carrier. His service took place during the conflict between China and Nationalist Chinese. On board ship, he served as Yeoman to the Admiral. After discharge in 1960, he returned to Fremont and married Genelle Ruzicka, who survives him. They have one daughter, Susan Honey Janssen of Hooper.

He worked 49 years at Western Electric/Lucent until they closed in 2011. He always said "I'll be the last to leave and turn the lights off."

He is survived by daughter Susan and husband Nick Janssen of Hooper; grandchildren Alex and Dr. Alanna Janssen of Sioux Center, IA, Lauren and Bryce Smith of Alvo, NE and Elliot Janssen of Omaha; great grandchildren Nora, Hazel and Clara Smith, Kennedy Janssen; brother Stephen K. Honey and wife Carol Sue of Manassas, VA; brother-in-law Ernie Snyder of Boulder, CO; niece Erin Tagliola of Boulder; nieces Lisa Honey of Raleigh, NC, Laura Honey of Centreville, VA; nephew Eliot Snyder of Eldora, CO. He was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Hazel Honey and sister-in-law Phyllis Snyder.

The funeral will be 10:30am, Tuesday, July 16 at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. Lunch will follow the service, burial will take place in Woodland Cemetery in North Bend following the lunch. Visitation is Monday from 3pm to 8pm with the family present from 6pm to 8pm. Memorials can be directed to the family until a memorial is established.

Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com

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Visitation
Monday, July 15, 2019
3:00pm to 8:00pm
Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont
1249 E. 23rd St.
Fremont, NE  68025
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Monday, July 15, 2019
With Family 6-8pm
Ludvigsen Mortuary - Fremont
1249 E. 23rd St.
Fremont, NE  68025
Map & Directions

Service
Funeral Service
Tuesday, July 16, 2019
10:30am
Ludvigsen Mortuary
1249 East 23rd Street
Fremont, NE  68025
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Interment
Woodland Cemetery
North Bend, NE  68649

Condolences(3)

  1. Tanya Tyrcha
    I worked with Gary at the plant. I always enjoyed talking with him and hearing about his daughter and grandchildren. Deepest condolences for his passing. God Bless.
  2. Delmar & Leanna Petersen
    Our friendship began in High School & lasted over all these years. Sorry to hear you have reached the end here with us. You were never without that welcome smile & will be missed for sure. God's speed & see you in the place we all are anxious to be. Rest now at peace.
  3. Richard "Dick" Peterson
    Gary and I were classmates, team mates, shipmates, and friends.
    I remember him as always having a smile, never saying a mean word and just an all around great guy! Rest in peace Gary, we'll meet again on the other side! Your family was blessed to have you in it.

    Dick
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