Jeremy Lee Conkel

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Jeremy Lee Conkel passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday October 5th, 2021. Jeremy was born on July 17, 1977 in Lincoln, NE to Teresa (Weers) Volkmer and Arwin Conkel. He was baptized American Lutheran at the age of 8. Beloved husband to Danielle (Karr) Conkel and cherished father of Harlee Alice Joan Conkel. Jeremy fought and beat melanoma and chondrosarcoma cancer. He graduated from Lincoln Northeast High School. He was employed by Simmons Plumbing. He was an avid racer and was always found at Eagle Raceway on Saturday nights. He raced a tuner and a hobby stock for several years before hanging up his race suit. He loved playing video games with his daughter Harlee or making her laugh with bad dad jokes and decorating the house for Halloween and Christmas. He loved all his racing friends who he called family, brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his wife Danielle and daughter Harlee. His mother Teresa and father Arwin. Grandmothers Margaret Weers and Evelyn Thiesen. Aunt Pam Schoen and family. His in laws Bruce & Marca and brother in law Jason (Wendy), niece Justin (Anthony) and nephews Ethan (Logan) and Nathaniel. His Uncle Dick (Yvonne) and cousins Richard (Kaylyn/Kaden) and Emily (Brandon/Mckinely). And numerous aunts and uncles and racing families.

Preceded in death by grandparents Alice and Darrold Conkel, Voyne Weers and Allen and Joan Giger.

Celebration of life will be held at Roper & Sons South Lincoln Chapel, 3950 Hohensee Drive, Monday October 11th, 2021 at 10:30am.

Casual attire, racing shirts and jeans. No visitation. Condolences at roperandsons.com

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October11

Celebration of Life

10:30 am

Roper & Sons South Chapel

3950 Hohensee Drive (40th & Yankee Hill)
Lincoln, NE 68516

(402) 261-5907

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October 11, 2021

I’ve known you almost my entire life, Kindergarten through this thing called adulthood! I’ve enjoyed watching the love and laughter in your life all these years, the joy you shared with your beautiful wife and daughter. My heart aches with your passing, the hole it leaves, the depth of the loss for so many. You were always so kind, humble and completely silly, but mostly, just a genuine soul. The world lost a beautiful light and you will be missed immensely. Sending so much love to Danielle, Harlee, your family and close friends. ❤️

– Brandy Henke

October 11, 2021

I grew up with Jeremy since grade school. My heart hurts. Many prayers, Jeremy your light will always shine bright.

– Jill (Mason) Swanson

October 9, 2021

Jeremy and I meet in grade school at Riley elementary. We played midget football together, swam and dove for UNI pool together and played football together and Northeast High school. You will be missed brother, prayers to your family.

– Jeremy Bender

October 8, 2021

Jeremy was one of young friends, that used to hang out at our house. If the parents could not find them, they was usually at our house, just hanging out, doing teenage things. He wasn’t very good at cards, cause you could always read his face. Jeremy always was in a good mood, and fun to be around. Until we meet again Jeremy, You will be remembered in our hearts.