Ronald Wayne Pettinger

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Ronald Wayne Pettinger, 77, of Lincoln passed away January 15, 2026. Born December 8, 1948, in Pawnee City, NE to Richard and Evelyn (Mach) Pettinger.

Ron retired in 2016, after 35 years as a boilermaker for Cleaver Brooks (Nebraska) Boiler.

Family members include his sons Bob Pettinger (Marla Bartlett), Omaha and Brian (Saira) Pettinger, Lincoln; grandson Jacob Pettinger; and nephew Casey Pettinger. Preceded in death by his parents, wife Susan and brothers Ross and Larry.

Funeral service: 1:00 pm Tuesday, January 20, 2026, Roper and Sons Midtown Chapel, 4300 O Street.

Visitation with family present from 5-6:30 PM Monday, January 19, 2026, at Roper and Sons.

Memorials to Capital Humane Society or Nebraska Game and Parks.

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January19

Visitation

5:00 pm-6:30 pm CST

Roper & Sons Midtown Chapel

4300 O St.
Lincoln, NE 68510

(402) 476-1225

January20

Funeral Service

1:00 pm CST

Roper & Sons Midtown Chapel

4300 O St.
Lincoln, NE 68510

(402) 476-1225

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January 20, 2026

Bob and Brian, so sorry to hear about your dad. We have so many great memories of hanging out in Lincoln and Eagle with Rodney, Janie and your mom and dad.

– Eric and Kathy Haverkamp

January 19, 2026

I worked with Ron for many years at Nebraska Boiler. He was a talented welder, a hard worker, a good friend and a genuine nice guy. I was fortunate to have him as a coworker. My sincere condolences to his family.

– John Oswald

January 19, 2026

Condolences to Cousin Ron’s family. May he rest in peace 🙏🙏🙏

– Denise Pettinger

January 19, 2026

My deepest sympathies to Ron’s family. We did alot of conversing while getting ready for the garage sales. He was a kind man always ready to chat.

– Pat Lemke

January 17, 2026

Ron was a wonderful husband to my sister, Susie, especially when she was so ill. He was a great brother in law to me. He welded tomato cages for me and delivered them to me in Colorado with an awesome eagle statue for my husband, Pat. He also loved his dogs. He rescued a collie who needed a home, even though the the dog had fear of thunderstorms. He adopt another special needs puppy, Pebbles, who he cared for and loved her entire life. He loved his boys and fishing. He will be greatly missed.