1/21/1950 – 4/22/2019
Lynn Herbert Lessmann was born January 21, 1950 to Betty and Willis Lessmann in Wayne, Nebraska. Lynn was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church. He graduated from Wayne Public Schools in 1969 where he played football, baseball, and basketball. He continued with basketball at Wayne State College. Lynn relished sharing these stories of past wins, losses, and lessons with his children, teammates, and others.
On May 27, 1972, Lynn married Gloria Magnuson in Concord, Nebraska. The couple lived in Omaha for a short time and then returned to northeast Nebraska to make Winside their home. Lynn worked at Winside State Bank as banker, realtor, and insurance agent for most of his career — all of which he enjoyed. Lynn was actively involved in his St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, school, youth programs, and community boards and events. After 26 years, Lynn and his wife Gloria returned to the Omaha area to Gretna, Nebraska. There he worked in real estate and started Lessmann Insurance Agency, which he ran until his retirement. Lynn was a member of several Gretna community groups and Good Shepherd Lutheran Church.
Lynn is remembered for his devout faith and his goodness as a husband, father, grandpa, brother, uncle and friend to so many. An avid sports fan and outdoorsman, Lynn enjoyed Husker football, Husker basketball, Cardinals baseball, local high school sports, golfing, fishing, hunting, and sharing that enjoyment with friends and family. In the spirit of giving, Lynn continues to give through the donation of his body to research studies of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) at Mayo Clinic.
Lynn is preceded in death by his parents, Willis and Betty Lessmann, and in-laws, Glenn and Irene Magnuson and Arlen and Connie Magnuson. He is survived by his wife, Gloria Lessmann; sons, Nathan (Amber) Lessmann and Aaron (Laura) Lessmann; daughter, Susan (Ben) Wagner; Grandchildren: Caleb, Easton, Delilah, Willis, Lucy, Elsie, and James; brothers, Brendt (Debbie) Lessmann and Brian (Cindia) Lessmann; in-laws, Vel and Kathie Magnuson and Jerry and Verlene Jacoby; and many loving family and friends.
Funeral service celebration will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, May 3rd, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 11204 S 204th St, Gretna, NE, with visitation with family an hour prior to service.
Roeder Mortuary, Inc. – Gretna Chapel, 11710 Standing Stone – Gretna, NE – 402-332-0090 www.RoederMortuary.com
Dear Gloria ~ our hearts are with you and your entire family as you grieve Lynn’s passing. I will never forget the genuine kindness and compassionate words from both of you during Vicki’s illness. Lynn’s caring ways were always a clear testimony to his character. You two created a beautiful life and family together ~ God’s blessings to you as you find a peaceful heart in the midst of such tremendous loss.
With love ~
Dear Gloria ~ our hearts are with you and your entire family as you grieve Lynn’s passing. I will never forget the genuine kindness and compassionate words from both of you during Vicki’s illness. Lynn’s caring ways were always a clear testimony to his character. You two created a beautiful life and family together ~ God’s blessings to you as you find a peaceful heart in the midst of such tremendous loss.
Love ~ Jodi & Don Oakerson
Gloria, our condolences to you and your family. Lynn was such a kind person, lots of fun.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. We will miss seeing him at the Boys State Basketball Tournament.
Our sympathy to you and your family, Gloria. We enjoyed being with you two at St. Paul’s in Winside. Lynn was always so pleasant when we came into the bank. Bill and Sandra Brudigan
Gloria,
My sympathies to you and your family at this sad time.
Sometimes a name from the past that you have forgotten catches your eye. Lynn worked with me at the Winside bank. I was young, trying to start a family and he always tried his hardest to keep me above water. Gloria, I have never forgotten my Saturday morning visit to find out about my job at Great Dane Trailers. You were so great, when I knocked on the door and you gave me the news,
God’s peace in these times of sorrow.
Dear Gloria and family,
Yvonne and I were so shocked to see Lynn’s funeral notice in the OWH internet pages. We share in your sorrow and pray the comfort that alone comes from Jesus will sustain you in the days and months and years ago for you. We have always thought highly of you and Lynn and enjoyed knowing you through membership at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Gretna, and in LWML activities, CPH, etc. Yvonne recently underwent a 3rd surgery for cancer just 3 weeks ago and just yesterday fell and broke her foot. But enough of that. May the Resurrection and the Life, Jesus our Lord, be with you and give you strength, hope, comfort and love.
Pastor Martin and Yvonne Greunke
Lansing, Michigan (We moved six months ago from Papillion, NE)
Gloria and family — so shocked and sad to hear the passing of Lynn. May God’s loving arms wrap around you in your grief and may the Easter message that HE IS RISEN!!! bring comfort and peace knowing that in Christ, death has been swallowed up and the victory is ours.
Jeff and Gail Lee
Susan and Family,
I never had the pleasure of meeting Lynn but know what an amazing daughter he has raised.
I want to express my deepest sympathy to your family regarding a man who was clearly loved by many. What joyous gifts of love, friendship and lasting memories he leaves.
My sympathy to Gloria and the family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Lynn was homecoming king, Senior class president, and a great athlete at Wayne High. He was every coaches dream player and was such a nice kid as well. Sad loss.
Our sympathy and prayers to you and your family.
So happy I ran into you and Lynn at HyVee recently! Was so wonderful to see you both again looking so happy and healthy! So sorry to hear that Lynn passed. All my prayers to you and your family. ❤️
So happy I ran into you and Lynn at HyVee recently! Was so wonderful to see you both again looking so happy and healthy! So sorry to hear that Lynn passed. All my prayers to you and your family. ❤️
Gloria and Family, I’m sorry for your loss. Gloria, you were one of my best instructors when you taught the first BS program in Norfolk for the Bellevue University. I always looked forward to attending, as you made it interesting for all of us. I always appreciated your perfection with spelling and punctuation too! I know how proud you were of your family, and after reading the obituary in the Norfolk News, I can see why. I wanted to extend my sympathy, and thank you for being an awesome instructor; without my degree, I would not of been able to advance, so thanks! God’s Blessings to you and your family.
I appreciated Lynn as a friend. We spent many Wednesday nights at the Wayne Audotorium competing with and against each other in the “Old Men’s Basketball League.” I knew and served with Lynn’s father in the Nebraska Army National Guard. Lynn was a good man and will be missed. My deepest sympathy to the entire family and may God Bless All of You.
Our deepest sympathy to Gloria and family.
Feel His presence n my prayers
Alyce Faith Johnson Burnett
Gloria, I so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God bless.
Gloria and Family … our deepest and sincerest condolences on the loss of Lynn. He was on my list of people who I absolutely could count on to meet me with great eye contact, a hearty handshake, a warm greeting and, of course, Lynn’s trademark smile … a wonderful man. God bless you all going forward. The Stantons
Gloria-
We are so very sorry for the loss of your true love and mate. Lynn was a special, kind and wonderful man. Our heart breaks for you. Praying that God gives you and your family strength.
Kathleen & Adel Al-Marhoon
Dear Gloria and family You have my deepest sympathy. Lynn was Always so nice to everyone. May God give you peace. Ann Barelman Ross
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. The angels are rejoicing in heaven for gaining this man. What a true example of a Christian man. May God watch over you during this time.
Gloria & Family,
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know our thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Susan and family,
Your dad was a pillar of strength for all of you and a man of honor. You are blessed to have had the time with him and he will always be there watching over your family especially your beautiful James. Keeping all of you in my prayers
You have our deepest sympathy Gloria and family. You are in our hearts and prayers. Norm and Mary
Kath and I extend our sympathies, thoughts and prayers on Lynn’s death to Gloria and the rest of Lynn’s family. Lynn and Gloria are Wayne school-age friends and it was a joy to see both again last summer in Wayne after a 50 years interval. Lynn will always be remembered by me as a talented athlete, man of integrity and kind-hearted human being. His “new address” is one we all seek.
Dear Gloria ~ our hearts are with you and your entire family as you grieve Lynn’s passing. I will never forget the genuine kindness and compassionate words from both of you during Vicki’s illness. Lynn’s caring ways were always a clear testimony to his character. You two created a beautiful life and family together ~ God’s blessings to you as you find a peaceful heart in the midst of such tremendous loss.
With love ~
Lynn and Gloria were always real good to me while I was growing up. I remember Lynn always attending or driving us to all of our sporting events. I have some real good memories of playing some hard core basketball games in their driveway. One of my favorite things about going to their house after school or staying overnight was that awesome ho-ho cake that Gloria would make. RIP Lynn.