He entered the United States Navy in 1944 and served until 1946. On his return home, he began his employment with the Chicago Northwestern Railroad. He enlisted in the United States Air Force Reserves in November of 1949 and was called to active duty in March of 1951. He remained on active duty until July of 1952, and then was discharged from the reserves in March of 1953.
On his return home, he went back to the Chicago Northwestern Railroad. He had been a fireman with the railroad and then became an engineer until his retirement.
John was a member of Sinai Lutheran Church. He was also a member of American Legion Post 20 and VFW Post 854, both of Fremont. And he had been very active in trapshooting.
On June 20, 1948, he was married in Sinai Lutheran Church to Betty Arie.
survivors: wife - Betty
daughter - Nancy and husband Gale Martens of Central City, Nebr.
2 sons - Robert Kennec of Venice Beach, Calif.
David Kennec of Fremont
11 grandchildren
4 step-great grandchildren
sister-in-law - Elaine Arie of Central City
The funeral service will be 10:30 AM on Wednesday, July 30th, in Sinai Lutheran Church with the Rev. James Melang officiating. The committal will be in Ridge Cemetery. Military Honors will be rendered by the Fremont Honor Guard of American Legion Post 20 and VFW Post 854.
Visitation will be in the Ludvigsen Mortuary in Fremont on Tuesday (July 29th) from 2 to 8 PM.
Condolences(4)
Linda (Kudlac) Montgomery
Omaha, NE Thursday, October 16, 2008 Nancy, I was very sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your familySkip Muhm
Ames,, Ne Tuesday, July 29, 2008 I worked with John on the Chicago & Northwestern Ry. and knew him since 1969. We both shared a common interest in trapshooting. Condolences. Skip MuhmAmber Deleon
Schuyler, Ne Monday, July 28, 2008 Nancy sorry to hear about the loss of your father we will keep you and your family in prayers.Ashley (Martens) de Leon
Schuyler, NE Sunday, July 27, 2008 Nancy and Family, Sorry to hear about your passing know that I am thinking about you through this time! May God Be With You!