She has been a member of the Northside Seventh Day Adventist Church since the mid 1980’s. She retired after 25 years with Western Electric/AT&T in Omaha, Nebraska, as a Product Assembler.
During her earlier years in life, she discovered her love of music, sang in a band, as well as on the radio. She shared her love of music with all her children and grandchildren throughout her life. She also enjoyed traveling on vacation with her family and friends, attending various sports events and school activities for her children and grandchildren. Those who knew Jeanne will fondly remember how she cared for everyone that entered her life. From caring for her grandchildren or helping a friend in need, she always had a helpful spirit, and boundless generosity.
She married Donald W. Hunt on April 26, 1958, with 52 years of marriage, until he passed in January of 2011. She was a loving mother of 10 children, a grandmother of 17 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Jeanne is survived by her children, their spouses, children and grandchildren: Mary (Mitch) Norfleet, Rusty (Karen) Hunt, Timothy (Shirley) Hunt, Robert Hunt, Teresa (David) Domeier, Phillip (Lacy) Hunt, Mellessa Dasenbrock (David Nanfito), Bonnie Frazier (Bobby Hammer), Michele (David) Foote. Grandchildren: Justin Pfeifer (Aidric, Keely, Keira), Heather (Matt) Sedlacek (Trinity, Bridgett), Angelo and Joseph Delle, Rodney Foote, Mitchell (Tiffany) Hunt, Nathan (Hallie Zitek) Hunt, Allison Hunt (Judah), James Hunt, Dayton Hunt, Madeline Hunt, Miranda (Nolan) Baehr (Maya, Eden, Remi), Zachary Dasenbrock, Jaylynn Frazier, Shaylene Frazier (Peyton West), Ryan Frazier, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by Parents August and Tessie Reitz; Siblings Madeline Pletcher, George, Meryle and Billy Reitz; husband Donald Hunt, Special friend of 8 years, Richard (Dick) Hines; daughter Barbara Delle; Son Burt Hunt; Grandson Jason Delle, Great Grandson Oliver Baehr; and Great Granddaughter Addisyn Pfeifer.
Funeral Service: 10:00 am Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at Northside Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1800 N 73rd Street, Lincoln, NE. Pastor Seth Gaskin officiating. Family will greet friends from 5:00pm to 7:00 pm. Tuesday, February 18, at Roper and Sons 4300 O Street. Memorials to the family. Arrangements by Ropers & Sons funeral services. Condolences or personal reflections may be sent online at www.roperandsons.com.
The family would like to send a special thank you to the nurses and staff at HoriSun for the care, kindness and compassion that they gave to our Mom/Grandmother.
Memorials to the family for future designation.