Reuben Loos

Reuben Loos 83, of Lincoln, passed away peacefully at home Thursday, May 28, 2009. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 2, at Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home, 6800 S. 14th Street. There will be cremation and no viewing or visitation, there will be a private inurnment held by family. In lieu of flowers, memorials made be made in care of the family for charitable contributions. Online guestbook may be signed at www.lincolnfh.com. Lincoln Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
Reuben was born one of 17 children to Henry and Anna (Walker) Loos on June 6, 1925 in Scottsbluff. Reuben attended Scottsbluff High School and entered the US Marine Corp on Nov. 21, 1942 at the age of 17. He received extensive training in parachute, explosives, and heavy weapons. His military career included action in the Asiatic-Pacific Area, Kwajalein, Saipan, Marianas Islands, Tinian, Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, and Pearl Harbor. He received an honorable discharge Nov. 23, 1945 receiving two Purple Hearts, and the Bronze Star with Combat V. Reuben continued to support his country through his commitment to the National Guard until 1958 when he received an honorable discharge.
After service with the military, Reuben was trained by the Veteran's Administration in heating and air conditioning and was employed by Witschy Oil Company in Scottsbluff through Dec. 1, 1948. Reuben married Ellen Hanson and the couple farmed near Henry, Neb. from Jan. 1949 through Nov. 1955. He then began work for the Nebraska Penal and Correctional Complex in Lincoln.
Reuben held positions as Correctional Officer, Supervisor, Lieutenant, Captain, Personnel and Training Officer, Pre-release and Work Release Supervisor, and Minimum Security Supervisor. He demonstrated great leadership qualities throughout his lifetime. From 1973-1976, Reuben worked for Commodore Properties in Omaha, Realty Systems of Denver, and Belmont Construction in Lincoln as Property Manager.
In 1976, Reuben resigned from Property Management to assume the position of Corrections Director for Hall County in Grand Island. He then moved back to Lincoln to work in Corrections at the Lancaster County Corrections facility until his retirement. Reuben enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening with his grandchildren. For many years, he provided vegetables to family, friends, and neighbors. He was also an avid supporter of any sporting activity his grandchildren and great-grandchildren were involved in.
He was survived by his wife, Ellen (Hanson) Loos; sons and daughters-in-law: Wes and Jodi Loos, Rod and Jeane Loos; his grand-children and their spouses; Christopher Loos, Cameron Loos, Jaime Loos, Shawn and Heather Loos, Bryan and Carrie Loos, Josh and Amanda Loos; his great-grandchildren; Samantha, Dalton, Dylan, Madison, Gavin, Millie, Kaylee, Kolton; and his brother Harry Loos, of California.
He was preceded in death by his parents and 15 of his siblings.