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From THE GASS-HANEY FUNERAL HOME ARCHIVES-
Werner H. Johannes, 99 of Columbus, Nebraska died Saturday, July 23, 2005 at Beverly Healthcare in Columbus.
The funeral service will be on Tuesday, July 26, 2005 at 10:30 AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus with Rev. Richard Bringewatt officiating. Interment will be in the Columbus Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday, July 25 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue on Tuesday from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. There will be a family prayer service on Tuesday at 10:15 AM at the church. Memorials are donor's choice.
Werner Johannes was born January 20, 1906 in rural Platte County, Nebraska near Leigh, Nebraska to John and Anna (Wurdeman) Johannes. Werner was a life long resident of Platte County. He was baptized at Christ Lutheran Church and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Leigh. Werner received his early education at Zion Lutheran School and graduated from Leigh High School. He went on to college at the Grand Island Business College, Grand Island, Nebraska. On December 26, 1935 he married Clara Mullenhoff at her parents home in Leigh. They lived their entire married life in Columbus.
Werner was one of the original employees of what is now the Platte County ASCS office, after which he worked six years in the office of the Platte County Clerk. From 1941 to 1971 he worked for the Nebraska Public Power District with his final position as controller. After his retirement from NPPD, Werner was the manager of the Pro Shop at the Van Berg Golf Course for 19 years. He was a charter member and past president of the former Columbus Apollo Club as well as the Columbus Camera Club. He was a member of the Wayside Country Club and the Elks Country Club for over 40 years. He enjoyed taking black and white photos and developing them in his own dark room. He was known for his personalized Christmas cards. Werner was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Werner is survived by:
Son - Kenneth (Dale) Johannes of Topeka, KS
Sister - Irene Rickert of Columbus, NE
4 Grandchildren
2 Great-Grandchildren
Brother-in-law - Rheao Timblin of Lincoln, NE
Werner was preceded in death by:
Parents - John and Anna Johannes
Wife - Clara Johannes on December 16, 2003
Brother - Clarence Johannes
Sister - Ellen Johannes
Sister - Viola Timblin
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From THE GASS-HANEY FUNERAL HOME ARCHIVES-
Werner H. Johannes, 99 of Columbus, Nebraska died Saturday, July 23, 2005 at Beverly Healthcare in Columbus.
The funeral service will be on Tuesday, July 26, 2005 at 10:30 AM at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus with Rev. Richard Bringewatt officiating. Interment will be in the Columbus Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday, July 25 from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue on Tuesday from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. There will be a family prayer service on Tuesday at 10:15 AM at the church. Memorials are donor's choice.
Werner Johannes was born January 20, 1906 in rural Platte County, Nebraska near Leigh, Nebraska to John and Anna (Wurdeman) Johannes. Werner was a life long resident of Platte County. He was baptized at Christ Lutheran Church and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Leigh. Werner received his early education at Zion Lutheran School and graduated from Leigh High School. He went on to college at the Grand Island Business College, Grand Island, Nebraska. On December 26, 1935 he married Clara Mullenhoff at her parents home in Leigh. They lived their entire married life in Columbus.
Werner was one of the original employees of what is now the Platte County ASCS office, after which he worked six years in the office of the Platte County Clerk. From 1941 to 1971 he worked for the Nebraska Public Power District with his final position as controller. After his retirement from NPPD, Werner was the manager of the Pro Shop at the Van Berg Golf Course for 19 years. He was a charter member and past president of the former Columbus Apollo Club as well as the Columbus Camera Club. He was a member of the Wayside Country Club and the Elks Country Club for over 40 years. He enjoyed taking black and white photos and developing them in his own dark room. He was known for his personalized Christmas cards. Werner was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Werner is survived by:
Son - Kenneth (Dale) Johannes of Topeka, KS
Sister - Irene Rickert of Columbus, NE
4 Grandchildren
2 Great-Grandchildren
Brother-in-law - Rheao Timblin of Lincoln, NE
Werner was preceded in death by:
Parents - John and Anna Johannes
Wife - Clara Johannes on December 16, 2003
Brother - Clarence Johannes
Sister - Ellen Johannes
Sister - Viola Timblin
Original individual @I01684@ (@MS_WURDEMANNGM.GED1@) merged with @I1903@ (@MS_WURDEMANLEGACYG0@)
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