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George Theodore Janssen

Birth	:	14 May 1932 Sheridan County, Nebraska, USA
Death	:	3 Jul 2015 Gordon, Sheridan County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Saint Marys Cemetery, Rushville, Sheridan County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7174988, -102.4436035
Description	:	George Janssen May 14,1932-July 3,2015 George Theodore Janssen, age 83 of Gordon, NE passed away on July 3, 2015. He was born at the family farm north of Rushville on May 14, 1932, the youngest of twelve children to Gerardus (George) and Anna Maria Petronella (Nellie) Roffers Janssen. His parents were strong, hard-working immigrants from Holland and his lifelong work ethic mirrored theirs. George began his love of working the land and cattle at the young age of nine with his thirteen year old brother, Mart, helping their Dad after three of the older brothers were called to war.... Read More	George Janssen May 14,1932-July 3,2015 George Theodore Janssen, age 83 of Gordon, NE passed away on July 3, 2015. He was born at the family farm north of Rushville on May 14, 1932, the youngest of twelve children to Gerardus (George) and Anna Maria Petronella (Nellie) Roffers Janssen. His parents were strong, hard-working immigrants from Holland and his lifelong work ethic mirrored theirs. George began his love of working the land and cattle at the young age of nine with his thirteen year old brother, Mart, helping their Dad after three of the older brothers were called to war. George attended grade school north of Rushville, riding the three miles from the farm on his horse, Chuck. His father passed away when he was only 14 years old, then he and his mother moved to Rushville where he attended high school and excelled in football, track and basketball. After recuperating from polio his senior year, he received two basketball Star-of-the-Week Awards from the Omaha World Herald and was named the Outstanding Athlete of the 1949 basketball tournament team. He graduated in 1949 and enlisted in the US Army at age 17 years. In 1955 he was honorably discharged from the US Army Reserve. George married the love of his life and soulmate Lois Ann Voycheske on August 9, 1951 and four children were born to this union; Kenneth George, Sharon Ann, Gerald Wayne and Jeanne Marie. For a few years George worked farm and ranch jobs, and as a plumber with his father-in-law, Louie Voycheske. Then on August 9, 1960 he and Lois moved their family to the Ferd Shald ranch southeast of Gordon where they lived the next 44 ½ years. They purchased the ranch in 1992 and worked it with their sons and grandsons. George was an innovative farmer and rancher, never afraid to try new ways to improve the quality of the cattle and land. He was especially proud of his registered charolais, eventually raising charolais bulls. George was very involved in church, community and agricultural organizations. He was a devout member of St. Leo's Catholic Church, serving on the parish council and the Knights of Columbus for several years; the American Legion, Post #161; the Elks; Nebraska Cattlemen's Association; the National Riflemen's Association, a sales representative for VITA-Ferm feed; an active Co-Op member where he served on the Board of Directors; and was awarded the Nebraska Natural Resource Districts 'Outstanding Tree Planter' in 1998. He was also a member of the Gordon Rural Fire Department where he and sons chased and suppressed lots of fires and even outran a tornado! George and Lois sold the ranch in 2005 due to health issues and moved to Gordon where he resided until his death. George was preceded in death by his parents, all of his eleven siblings and his loving wife, Lois in 2008. Funeral services were July 8, 2015, at St. Leo's Catholic Church, Gordon, NE. Burial with Military Honors was held in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Rushville, NE. ***Please note! Per a Find A Grave Contributor. Per the Obit married in 1951, Per the Contributor married 1952.

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George Theodore Janssen's memorial is located at: Saint Marys Cemetery, Rushville, Sheridan County, USA.
When did George Theodore Janssen death?
George Theodore Janssen death on 3 Jul 2015 in Gordon, Sheridan County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 42.7174988
Longitude: -102.4436035

Family Members:

Parent

George Janssen

(1886 - 1946)

Nellie A. Roffers Janssen

(1890 - 1972)

Spouse

Lois Ann Voycheske Janssen

(1933 - 2008)

Siblings

Mary Wilhelmina Jannsen Lehman

(1912 - 1993)

Martha Johanna Janssen Forster

(1915 - 1942)

John Melvin Janssen

(1916 - 1965)

Melvin Anton Janssen

(1922 - 1985)

Mathias George Janssen

(1925 - 1989)

Martin George Janssen

(1928 - 1993)

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