Lane R. Nansel's obituary , Passed away on May 30, 2025 in Kearney, Nebraska

Lane R. Nansel

April 7, 1936 - May 30, 2025 (89 years old)

Kearney, Nebraska

Lane R. Nansel's obituary , Passed away on May 30, 2025 in Kearney, Nebraska

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O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home

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Lane R. Nansel

April 7, 1936 - May 30, 2025 (89 years old)

Kearney, Nebraska

Lane R. Nansel Obituary

The memory of Lane R. Nansel of Kearney, Nebraska, who passed away on May 30, 2025 at the age of 89, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lane R. Nansel to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles Godfrey Nansel and Mildred "Kitty" Irene Nansel (Mason); his wives, Karen M. Keilig and Barbara Dietrich (Mote); his brother Larry; and his siblings-in-law, Roberta Nansel, Donna Axmann, Sande Markoff, Kelly Young, Ed Axmann and Dick Markoff.

He is survived by: his children, Vickie Macafee (Dale), Debbie Dobesh (Ronald) and Michael Nansel (Lora); his stepchildren, Dan Dietrich and Tami McNamee (Mike); his grandchildren, Ryan Dobesh, Katie Breunig, Kasey McBride, Jesse Nansel, Lisa Macafee, Tammy Williams, Mandy Yearling, Justin Dietrich, Brittany Dietrich, Kaylee Lansden and Kendra Mellette; and his sisters, Linda and LeeAnn. He is also survived by 16 greatgrandchildren; and three great greatgrandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

A vigil service will be held on Tuesday, June 3rd 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the First Lutheran Church (3315 Avenue G Pl, Kearney, NE 68847). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 3rd 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.

Memorials are suggested to the City of Callaway Parks and Recreation.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
O'Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral Home



Tue

June 03

Vigil service

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

First Lutheran Church
3315 Avenue G Pl, Kearney, NE 68847

Tue

June 03

Funeral service

2:00 PM

First Lutheran Church
3315 Avenue G Pl, Kearney, NE 68847

A livestream will be available for this event.

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May 31, 2025

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“Cuz, you will be sorely missed. I will be thinking of you and the family during the service. I do miss living in Nebraska, as I'm not able to attend events that are SO important. So many of the family must have been there to greet you as you left us. Marguerite”


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