He was a police officer with the Fremont Police Dept. from 1972 to 1978. then managed the M & H Gas Station at 23rd and Broad Sts. From 1978 to 1982. From 1982 to 1986, he was a deputy with the Dodge Co. Sheriff's Dept. He moved to Sarasota, Florida where he managed the 7-11 Stores. He retired and moved back to Fremont in 1991. After retirement, he and his wife provided a home to many foster children.
John was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers-in-law, and his father-in-law and mother-in-law.
Survivors: wife - JoAnn
son - Bryan and wife Sandy Miller of Fremont
2 daughters - JoAnna and husband Steve Hansen of Cedar Bluffs
Tamara and husband Corey York of Fremont
brother - Richard and wife Shirley Miller of Sarasota, Florida
brother-in-law - Layton and wife Shirley Smith of Fremont
sister-in-law - Kathy Smith of Nevada
14 grandchildren
2 great grandchildren
many foster and foster grandchildren
The funeral service will be 10 AM Saturday (August 1, 2009) in the Ludvigsen Mortuary Chapel, Fremont, with the Rev. Phil Alley officiating. The committal will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery near Elkhorn. Visitation will be on Friday at the mortuary from 2 to 8 PM, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 PM.
Online guestbook at www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com
Condolences(2)
Karen Murphy
Schuyler, NE Saturday, August 1, 2009 Jo and family, I'm so sorry to hear about your lose. Jan has filled me in from time to time about you and the family. She loves you guys so much! He's with God now and doesn't have to suffer any longer. I know it's hard because you miss him so much but keep reminding yourself how happy he is now. God only takes the good ones and he was sure one of the good ones. My prayers are with you, Karen Murphy or you might know me better by what Jan calls me - Murphy LeaTiffany Martin
Milford, Tx Wednesday, July 29, 2009 Daddy, You were the most loving, caring dad a girl could ever wish for. Thank you for always being there when I needed you; even when I did not expect it. Thank you for taking care of me and looking out for me. I will never froget when you and mom drove down to Texas to make sure I was okay. I love you and will miss your huggs and your laughs. I pray that some day we will share all the laughs and huggs again in Gods kingdom. Love, Tiffany