John R. Voss, 84

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John R. Voss, 84, of Blair, died Tuesday, May 8, 2007, at the Norfolk Veterans Home.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 14, at First Lutheran Church in Blair. Interment will be in the Blair Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Sunday, May 13, at Campbell-Aman Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m.

John R. Voss was born April 21, 1923, in Blair to Henry and Myrtle (Jensen) Voss. He attended school in Millard for two years and graduated from Blair High School in 1940.

In January of 1943, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force and served in the military until March of 1946. While in the service, he was selected to participate in the A.S.T.P. After his tour of duty, he returned to Blair and farmed until his health caused him to retire.

Mr. Voss was a member of the First Lutheran Church. He was a huge Husker fan, enjoyed bowling, and enjoyed following his children and grandchildren in their sports activities.

On Sept. 12, 1953, he was united in marriage to Norma Lindstrom. She survives him, as do his daughters and son-in-law, Luann Voss and Linda and Rich Petersen, all of Omaha; sons and daughters-in-law, Ron and Sandy Voss of Monument, Colo., and Rick and Vickie Voss of Lincoln; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Henrietta and Don Lippincott of Blair; and many friends at the Norfolk Veterans Home.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, Harry and Kenneth Voss.

#2 World Herald 12 May 2007

VOSS – John R., age 84, of Blair. Survived by wife Norma, daughters and son-in-law, Luann Voss, Linda and Rich Petersen, all of Omaha, sons and daughters-in-law, Ron and Sandy Voss, Monument, CO; Rick and Vickie Voss, Lincoln, NE, 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, sister and brother-in-law, Henrietta and Dan Lippincott, Blair, NE; many friends at the Norfolk Veterans Home.

Services 10:30 AM Monday, First Lutheran Church, Blair, NE. Burial Blair Cemetery. Visitation will begin 10 AM Sunday with family receiving friends from 6 to 8 PM.

Campbell-Aman Funeral Home, Blair, NE 402-426-2191

#3 Funeral Leaflet

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John Russell Voss was born in the old Blair Hospital, the son of Henry and Myrtle (Jensen) Voss on April 21, 1923. He died from complications of Parkinson’s disease at the Norfolk Veterans Home on May 8, 2007 after a 4½ year stay. John attended Cuming City and West Elementary Schools and graduated from Blair High School in 1940 after spending 2 years at Millard High School. Many of his boyhood friends became area farmers and they enjoyed playing cards and attending Cuming City School events for their children in later years.

John was drafted into the military during WWII and served in the Air Force from January 1943 through March 1946, attending the Air Force Special Training Program while in Minneapolis. After the war, he returned to the family farm where he raised crops and hogs.

On September 12, 1953 he married Norma Lindstrom. He enjoyed bowling, traveling, following the Huskers, taking pictures and videos of his family and local area events, and attending family sporting activities. John retired from farming in the early 90’s due to health problems including the onset of Parkinson’s disease.

John is survived by his wife Norma, daughter Linda and husband Rich Petersen of Omaha, son Rick and wife Vickie of Lincoln, son Rn and wife Sandy of Monument, Colorado, daughter Luann Voss, Ralston; 9 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Henrietta and Don Lippincott, Blair, Nebraska; many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and 2 brothers, Harry and Kenneth Voss.

His family will remember him as a kind, caring person with a good sense of humor, and has fond memories of the Norfolk Veterans home where he received such good care.

In Loving Memory of John R.Voss

Born April 21, 1923 Blair, Nebraska ~ Entered Into Rest May 8, 2007 Norfolk, Nebraska

Funeral Service 10:30 A.M. Monday, May 14, 2007 First Lutheran Church, Blair, Nebraska. Minister: Rev. Walt Behrens. Organist: Clare Cowing. Vocalist: Karna Dam. Musical Selections: “Amazing Grace”, “The Lord’s Prayer”, “How Great Thou Art”

Casket Bearers: Gordon Lippincott, Chris Petersen, Tyler Petersen, Brian Voss, Jon Lippincott, Mike Petersen, Jared Voss

Honorary Casket Bearers: Tracy Gillespie, Jaimee Petersen, Angela Koenig, Nicole Voss

Graveside Services: Blair Cemetery, Blair, Nebraska

~~~Obituary and funeral leaflet courtesy of Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings and leaflets on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska~~~

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