Died January 7, 2021 at Providence Place in Fremont
Genelle was born on March 22, 1938 in Howells, Nebraska to Jerry and Alice Ruzicka. She graduated from Fremont High School, class of 1956. In 1960, she married Gary L. Honey in Fremont. They have one daughter, Susan Honey Janssen of Hooper.
Genelle worked for many years as a bookkeeper for Schweser's, Bird Engineering and Phelp's Tobacco and Candy all in Fremont. She was also a member and volunteer bookkeeper at the First Congregational Church, UCC in Fremont where she was a member and active in the women's group.
She is survived by her daughter Susan and husband Nick Janssen of Hooper; grandchildren Alex and Dr. Alanna Janssen of Sioux Center, IA.; Lauren and Bryce Smith of Alvo, and Elliot Janssen of Omaha. Great grandchildren Nora, Hazel and Clara Smith; Kennedy Janssen; brother-in-law 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, NE.; Laura Honey of Centreville, VA.; nephew Eliot Snyder of Eldora, CO. Genelle was preceded in death by her husband Gary, parents Jerry and Alice Ruzicka and sister Phyllis Snyder.
The funeral will be 10:30am, Monday, January 11, 2020 at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont. The Rev. Casey Lieneman will officiate. Visitation will be Sunday, from 2-4pm at the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel in Fremont, masks required at both events. Memorials can be directed to the family. The service will be livestreamed beginning at 10:30 on Monday at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
To view a recording of the service please copy the following link:
https://youtu.be/J-S91tsMH1Y
Condolences(6)
Carol Smith
Omaha, NE Monday, February 1, 2021 I went to church with Genelle. What a kind gentle soul. Always ready with her beautiful smile. My deepest sympathies, Carol SmithNancy Schroeder
Blair, NE Monday, January 18, 2021 Dear Susan, Nick and family,Remembering you in prayer as you mourn and celebrate your mom's life, Susan. Blessed are those who mourn for they will be comforted.....God us With Us....Nancy and Joel Schroeder
Leanna & Delmar Petersen
RIVERSIDE, CA Monday, January 11, 2021 Genelle & I grew up in the same neighborhood & walked many miles together, rain or shine in NE weather. She was my Maid of Honor, a true best friend forever. Our Son Blair and her daughter Susan were baptized together, Genelle, my cousin, Donna Lackas & I were baptized together. The 3 of us graduated from High School together, We spent many visits to Genelle's home & attended a few NE games together as well. She always kept me informed about our Fremont friends after we moved to CA. To say she will be missed hardly seems enough.Donna Lackas
Fremont, NE Monday, January 11, 2021 I graduated with Genelle in 1956. Also, had some very good times with her n my cousin , Leanna (Blair) Peterson .who introduced her to me.she was a very friendly person n a lot of fun. We had fun at our class reunions also. All three of us worked on the reunion commuter. She will be missed by quite a few people.Del and Marie Bartling
Cumming, GA Saturday, January 9, 2021 Our thoughts and prayers are with her family. She was a dear friend.Joann Schlapfer
Fremont, NE Saturday, January 9, 2021 Our thoughts and prayers for Genelle's family. My sister Joyce and I worked with Genelle at Bird Engineering many years ago. She was a very sweet and quiet lady picked me up for work when the office was in Valley for a while. I had no idea she was a resident of Providence. My 98 year old Mother-Martha Christo became a resident in January 2020. I wish I had known she was there; and would have visited with her a bit. God Bless-Joann Christo/Schlapfer