John R. Severs, Sr.

John R. Severs, Sr.

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Hemmingsen Funeral Home

801 S St, Auburn, NE 68305

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Hemmingsen Funeral Home

801 S St, Auburn, NE 68305

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25

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801 S St, Auburn, NE 68305

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John Severs, Sr. Obituary

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John R. Severs, Sr., age 86 of Auburn, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2026, at Good Samaritan Society-Auburn.

Survivors include his children and spouses John, Jr. and Linda Severs of Rochester, MN, Danette Severs of Omaha, Vaughn and Kim Severs of Auburn; grandchildren Tristan Severs, Emily (Michael) McCarthy, Natalie Severs (Gregory), Dr. Tori Severs (Joel), Patti Severs, Alex Severs, and Cassie Severs (significant other Charlie); great-grandchildren Seraphim, Rhett, Colt, Ryott, and Barrett; sister Linda Grey; and brother Gerald (Cindy) Severs.

A funeral service will be Wednesday, March 25, 2:00 p.m. at Hemmingsen Funeral Home in Auburn. Burial will follow in London Cemetery near Auburn. Visitation will be Tuesday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with family greeting friends 6:00 to 8:00.

Memorials are suggested to Auburn Rescue Squad or Auburn Volunteer Fire Department.

Services are entrusted to Hemmingsen Funeral Home of Auburn.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Upcoming Events

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24

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Hemmingsen Funeral Home

801 S St, Auburn, NE 68305

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Mar

24

Service

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

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801 S St, Auburn, NE 68305

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Mar

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2:00 p.m.

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801 S St, Auburn, NE 68305

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