Lonnie Howard Herrick Pawnee City, Nebraska Obituary

Lonnie Howard Herrick

<p><strong>Lonnie Howard Herrick, 78, of Steinauer, Nebraska died Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Pawnee County Memorial Hospital. He was born to Howard and Marguerite (Clark) Herrick on January 21, 1944. He attended country school for two years before moving to Table Rock Public School where he graduated in 1962. Lonnie then joined the Army Reserves attending basic training in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Upon his return, he drove a cement truck for Binder Brothers for six years while also helping his dad and brothers farm. It was during this time that he met his wife, Frannie Gyhra. They were married on August 9, 1969, at Saint Anthony&rsquo;s Catholic Church in Steinauer, Nebraska. To this marriage were born 4 children: Dee, Jody, Kelly and John. They lived on a farm north of Table Rock for 19 years before moving to Steinauer.</strong></p> <p><strong>Lonnie had a love of the land and spent his life farming. He also raised cattle and hogs. He once said no one lived closer to God than a farmer. He also enjoyed playing cards, having a beer with friends and anything doing with mechanics.</strong></p> <p><strong>Lonnie is preceded in death by his parents, brother Gary Herrick, his parents-in-law, Leonard and Adelaide Gyhra, brother-in-law Wayne Schulenberg and nephew Bradley Brewer. </strong></p> <p><strong>He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Frannie, daughters: Dee (Matt) Kuhlmann of Table Rock, NE, Jody (Chad) Ketter of Home, KS and Kelly (Bruce) Kohmetscher of Blue Hill, NE, son, John (Kristen) Herrick of Table Rock, NE, grandchildren: Taylor (Jordyn) Johnson, Brooke (Matthew) Milke, Schuyler Kuhlmann, Bailey (Jesse) Hickey, Sutton Kuhlmann, Henry, Eli, Maria and Desi Ketter, Lane and Cora Kohmetscher, and Lydia, Hannah and Sophia Herrick, great-grandchildren, Spencer and Alaina Milke and Creighton Johnson, sister&nbsp;Nancy Schulenberg of Table Rock, NE, brother&nbsp;Dale Herrick of Table Rock, NE, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends too numerous to mention, but still loved.</strong></p> <p><strong>&nbsp;Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 24, 2022 at St. Anthony&#39;s Catholic Church, Steinauer, Nebraska, Father Michael Christensen officiating.</strong></p> <p><strong>Visitation&nbsp; 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ,&nbsp; with family greeting friends from 6-8 p.m. at Wherry Mortuary, 919 G Street, Pawnee City, Nebraska. &nbsp;Interment at St. Anthony&#39;s Catholic Cemetery, Steinauer, Nebraska . &nbsp;Memorials to family&#39;s choice. &nbsp;Online condolences may be left at www.wherrymortuary.com.&nbsp;Services&nbsp; are entrusted to&nbsp;Wherry Mortuary, 919 G Street, Pawnee City, Nebraska.&nbsp;</strong></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>
January 21, 1944 - June 19, 202201/21/194406/19/2022
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Galen and Mary Ann Haug
June 23, 2022
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Tracy and Bob Rhine
June 22, 2022
So sorry. Sending my condolences to Fran and the family. May God wrap his arms around each of you for comfort and peace.
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Susie (Kreifel) Huber
June 22, 2022
Cherish your memories...so sorry to hear of Lonnie's passing.
Sincerely.
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Marlin & Rhonda Joy
June 22, 2022
Thinking of your family and praying for your comfort at this time of loss.
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Gregg and JoAnne Clement
June 21, 2022
Prayers for Lonnie and the families.
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Jeanette STrauch
June 21, 2022
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of Lonnie. My deepest condolances.
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Mark & Jann Derby
June 21, 2022
We are sorry for your loss.
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Cat Bernadt Tucker
June 21, 2022
My deepest sympathy to the entire family. May your precious memories help you through this difficult time.
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Dan Suzanne Ryan & Leslie Sommerhalder
June 21, 2022
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Steve Avery
June 20, 2022
I am very sorry to hear this,,, another friend gone,,,, My condolences to the family and Gary his brother especially.... Steve