Services For John William Voss Held

Funeral services for John William Voss were held at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Bennington on Friday, July 6, at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Norman Schroeder officiated. Carl Winkler was soloist and Miriam Sukraw was the organist. Interment was in the German Cemetery. Casket Bearers were Virgil Rohlff, Dan Parrish, Mark Johnson, Jerry Jasperson, Larry Voss and Dennis Voss.

Honorary Casket Bearers were: Fred Ehlers, George Suverkrubbe, Clarence Sorensen, Wally Johnson, Lester Rurup and Art Wiese. The Kennard Legion Post No. 366 was the Honor Guard. Haden Golden Service was in charge of arrangements.

John William Voss was born August 14, 1914, to William and Bertha (nee) (Koepke) Voss of Kennard, Nebraska. He was baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church May 2, 1915, and confirmed his faith April 13, 1930. In 1980 he rejoiced in celebrating at his 50th year of confirmation.

John attended Sunnyside Grade School and Kennard High School.

A term in the United States of America armed forces interrupted his career as a farmer. John was inducted into the army February 25, 1942. He was a part of the 48th Tank Battalion that served in Africa and Italy. He received an honorable discharge September 26, 1945.

John and Louise Voss were married July 14, 1973. They made their home on the Voss farm of rural Blair.

John appreciated people – all ages – and endeared himself in their hearts. He enjoyed his participation in the Kennard American Legion No. 366, the Blair V.F.W. No. 1251, the 40 et 8 No. 1018. He was a charter member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 3215. At St. John’s Lutheran Church he was a member of the Social Ministry Committee. He shared in all the work this committee does. He was also a caller in the Caring Ministry of the Evangelism Committee.

The seriousness of a health problem became evident only several weeks ago. John died July 2, 1984, at Veteran’s Hospital, Omaha, Nebraska. He was 69 years, 10 months and 20 days. Preceding him in death were his parents, and two sisters: Mrs. Catherine Christensen and Wilma Voss.

John is survived by his loving wife, Louise, three brothers: Wilbert of Oakland, Wallace and Alvin of Arlington; two sisters: Dorothy (Mrs. Avery) Jaspersen of West Point and Mrs. Evelyn Parrish of Omaha; nieces and nephews, other relatives, and many friends.

~~~Obituaries courtesy of the Nebraska Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair, Nebraska Public Library~~~

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