John O. Lenners, 100, of Beatrice, passed away Thursday morning, January 23, 2025, at the Homestead House in Beatrice.  He was born on November 15, 1924, in Beatrice to Oltman and Grace (Jurgens) Lenners.  He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church, rural Pickrell. He attended the Sunny Hill School. He married Evalena Frerichs on June 20, 1948, at the American Lutheran Church of Filley and they farmed in the Filley and Beatrice area. He also worked at the Beatrice Farmers Cooperative, retiring after 30 plus years of service.  They moved from the farm to Beatrice in 2010.  He was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church of rural Beatrice, where he served on church council and 1 year as President. He was a member of Lutheran Brotherhood, Beatrice Eagles Aerie #531 and served on the school board.  He enjoyed playing cards, dancing, gardening, reading and traveling.

Survivors include his; son, Michael (Julia) Lenners of Beatrice; grandchildren, Joe (Tammy) Kuntz, Eric (Tara) Kuntz, Jonathan (Megan) Lenners, and Sara (Kyle) Fischer; great-grandchildren, Katie, Madison, Mason, and Barrett Kuntz, Wyatt and Audrey Lenners, and Wrigley and Piper Fischer; sister, Irene (LaVern) Fritzen of Beatrice; brothers, Henry Lenners of Beatrice and Donald (Elnora) Lenners of Beatrice.  John was preceded in death by his wife, Evalena, who died April 26, 2020; daughter, Marcia Kuntz and her husband Michael; parents, Oltman and Grace Lenners; sisters, Marie (John) Hajek, Elva (Ervin) Parde; sisters-in-law, Angeline Lenners, and Esther (Edward) Miller; brothers-in-law, Gabe and Henry Frerichs; infant sister-in-law, Tetje.  

The family would like to thank Homestead House and Cottonwood Hospice for their care and support during this difficult time.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, rural Beatrice with Pastor Chuck Bentjen officiating. A family prayer service will be held at 10:15 A.M. on Wednesday in the church basement prior to the service. The body will lie in state at the Fox Funeral Home on Tuesday from noon until 8:00 P.M. with the family greeting relatives and friends from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home.   In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to the family for future designation.   www.foxfuneralhome.net   Arrangements entrusted to Fox Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Beatrice.