John worked for 37 years with LT&T/Aliant, retiring in 1997 at the age of 55. John enjoyed many hobbies; tinkering/rebuilding/modifying in his garage, being a craftsman with knives and knife handles to name a few. John took most pride in his garden. Sharing what he had from the garden with countless family and friends. Above all, John loved spending time with his family, being a father and grandfather.
Family members include his children John Jay (Nancy) Weyers and Renae (Todd) Reed, both of Lincoln; grandchildren Shalene Shepard, Ariel Weyers, Breannah (Nathan) Roth, TJ (Megan) Reed and Austin (Hayley) Reed; great-grandchildren, Haileigh and Rylan Shepard, Madison Reed, Blakely and Brooks Reed and Joleen Roth; sister Mary Nickell; numerous extended family members and friends.
Preceded in death by his parents, wife Sandra “Sandy”, brother Donald and brother-in-law Mack.
Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, April 25, 2022, at Roper and Sons South Lincoln Chapel, 3950 Hohensee Dr., Lincoln (16). Viewing will be held 1 hr. prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorials may be given to the Arbor Day Foundation, 211 N. 12th St, Lincoln, NE 68508.
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