Lonnie J. Janssen, 80 years, of Omaha, NE passed away Monday, September 30. 2024 at Nye Legacy in Fremont, NE.

Lonnie was born on November 6, 1943 to Harry and Juanita (Tucker) Janssen in Fremont. He was a 1961 graduate of Fremont High School. Following high school, he moved to Bellevue, NE. Lonnie worked as a food sales representative his whole life. Following his retirement, he drove the school bus for Bennington Public School.

Lonnie enjoyed playing cards with his friends and had an interest in classic cars.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by wife, Patty Hamilton Steele formerly of North Bend, NE; son, David (Deborah) Janssen; sister, Barb (Warren) Jones; grandchildren, Mindy (Ryan) Kneifl and Jaclyn; great grandchildren, Elliot and Sully; life long friend, Dave Bauers; and bus buddy, Jerry Ruff.

A Celebration of Life gathering will take place at a later date.

Memorials may be directed to the Nebraska Humane Society in Lonnie’s honor.

Online condolences may be left at: www.mosermemorialchapels.com

Moser Memorial Chapel, 2170 N. Somers Ave., Fremont, NE 68025 402-721-4490