Gaylan Janssen

Gaylan Janssen obituary, Gothenburg, NE

Gaylan Janssen

Gaylan Janssen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel & Monuments - Gothenburg on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Gaylan Wayne Janssen, 70, of Gothenburg, Nebraska, died September 23, 2024 at Gothenburg Health surrounded by his family. He was born November 19, 1953 in Gothenburg, NE, son of Wayne and Eileen (Gengenbach) Janssen. Gaylan attended college in Hastings then moved to Kearney, where he worked in carpentry and construction. He then moved to Lincoln, and worked for Conklin for a period of time doing sales and product application. Following living in Lincoln he moved back to Gothenburg to run the family farm in 1980. Gaylan enjoyed all aspects of the farm and was active in the Trinity Lutheran church and the Gothenburg community. Survivors include daughter, Sarah (Mark) DeNunzio of Littleton, CO, father, Wayne Janssen of Gothenburg; granddaughter, Kimsie DeNunzio; two step-grandsons, Nick (Breelle) DeNunzio, Vinny (Irma Mitchel) DeNunzio, two brothers, Gregory (Barb) Janssen of St. Paul, MN, and Kurt Janssen of Gothenburg and nephew Matt Janssen of Munich, Germany. Gaylan was preceded in death by his mother Eileen, brother Kent and nephew John Janssen. Visitation will be held at Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel, Gothenburg, Nebraska; Thursday, September 26, 2024, 1:00-7:00 pm. with the family present from 4:00-6:00 pm. Services will be held, 10:30 am, Friday, September 27, 2024 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Jeff Cottingham officiating. Burial will follow in the American Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Trinity Lutheran Church.
Visitation
Thursday, September 26th, 2024
01:00 pm - 07:00 pm
620 10th St,
Gothenburg NE 69138
Burial
Friday, September 27th, 2024
12:00 am
American Lutheran Cemetery
Road 768 & 413,
Gothenburg NE 69138
Funeral Service
Friday, September 27th, 2024
10:30 am
2002 27th St,
Gothenburg NE 69138 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Gaylan, please visit our Tree Store.

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