Ben passed away February 9, 2022 at 90 years old. Benjamin H. Thomas was born October 6, 1931 in Auburn, Nebraska to Benjamin and Zora Thomas. Ben was the fourth of six children born to Ben and Zora and raised in Brownville, Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, and grandson. Ben is survived by his wife of 68 years, Judy; his sons; many grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.
Claude Dean Jones, one of four children of Oland and Cornelia (Moore) Jones, was born October 16, 1934, at Brownville, Nebraska. “Buck” as he was known, grew up on a farm near Brownville where he attended school.
Ronald Lee Lotter, one of eight children of Donald and Evelyn Pearl (McConnaughey) Lotter, was born August 3, 1953, at Nebraska City, Nebraska. Ron grew up and attended school in Nemaha County, graduating from Auburn High School in 1971.
Linda Jean (Pieters) Bernt, one of 10 children of Edward and Joan (Mahoney) Pieters, was born April 28, 1953, in Columbus, Nebraska. Linda grew up and attended school in Columbus, graduating with the class of 1971 from Columbus High School.
Our ambitious and dedicated dad and grandpa, Don Juan Bausch, entered his eternal home on December 24, 2021, at the age of 79. Don was born on January 19, 1942, to Oscar and Lillian (Sommerhalder) Bausch in Pawnee City, Nebraska.
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