Joyce Bauer
Celebration of Life Services for Joyce M. Bauer will be held on Friday, September 8, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington, Nebraska with Pastor Rob Kuefner and Pastor Bill Ohlmann officiating. Interment will be held in the Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington, following the services.
Joyce Marie (Hansel) Bauer, 71 years of age, of Lexington, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family, following a year-long battle with cancer.
Joyce was born December 5, 1945 at Morris, Minnesota, the younger of two children born to Arthur Louis and Edith “Marie” (Regelin) Hansel. On December 20, 1945, she was baptized by Rev. H.C. Duchlmeier at the family home. As a young girl, Joyce was raised on a farm near Hancock, Minnesota. When Joyce was five years of age the family moved to Arapahoe, Nebraska, where her parents purchased a business. Joyce received her primary education from Trinity Lutheran Parochial School in Arapahoe, through the eighth grade. She was confirmed on April 10, 1960 by Rev. G. A. Weinrich at Trinity Lutheran. In 1961, the family moved to Lexington, where Joyce completed her education, graduating from Lexington High School with the class of 1964.
During her senior year, she met the love of her life, Larry Alexander Bauer of Lexington. The couple were united in marriage on August 22, 1964, and to this union three sons were born: Troy Allen, Ryan Lynn, and Kent Alexander. They made their home on a farm north of Overton, Nebraska. While living at Overton, Joyce was employed at Plectron Corporation as an electronics technician. In 1972, they moved to their new home in Lexington. After her boys were born, Joyce dedicated her life to caring for them, and being a homemaker. When the boys began school, she served her Lord as the custodian of her church for several years. Joyce then began a long career as an Associate Department Manager for District #637 Wal-Mart Store in Lexington. She loved working under store manager, Mike Millican until her retirement, after 26 years of service to the company. Her work ethic was pure devotion, and set a standard for her sons to emulate in their future careers.
After moving to Lexington, she transferred her membership from Trinity in Arapahoe, to Trinity in Lexington in 1961, where she not only served as the custodian, but helped with Wednesday night Catechism classes, Vacation Bible School, and served with the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League in the years past. Joyce also enjoyed her involvement in the Joslyn Jabber’s Extension Club for many years, and she and Larry loved getting together with their card club friends for special occasions. She also spent several years making friends as a Tupperware Rep. When retirement years rolled around, she and Larry enjoyed traveling together, spending time visiting with family and friends, and weekends with family at Johnson Lake.
Many miles were traveled, and countless hours on bleachers took place when the boys were involved in activities, and sporting events. After grandchildren, and her great-grandson arrived, they became the highlight of her life. And, in return they thought “Grandma Joyce”, and “Grandma-Great” walked on water. The grandchildren’s birthdays were always special with hand-sewn personalized birthday banners created by Grandma, which represented their current interests, and stage of life. In addition, her hobbies included: crafts, home decorating, and writing poems about her family. Her marvelous cooking, and baking skills will be missed. Serving others brought joy to her life.
Joyce was preceded in death by her parents; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Alex and Wilma Bauer; her brother, Clark Hansel; brothers-in-law: Ken Strickland, Roger Bauer, and Dale Tomasek; sisters-in-law: Cathy Bauer and Carol Bauer; and a niece, Linda Thomsen.
She leaves to celebrate her life; her husband of 53 years, Larry Bauer of Lexington; three sons: Troy Bauer of Cozad, Nebraska; Ryan Bauer and his wife, Jody of Holdrege, Nebraska; and Kent Bauer and his wife, Amanda of Lincoln, Nebraska; five beloved grandchildren: Kristen Johnson and her husband, Nathan of Johnstown, Nebraska; Jake Bauer and his wife, Heidi of Central City, Nebraska; Blare Bauer of Holdrege; and Blake and Morgan Bauer of Lincoln; one treasured great-grandson, Carter Johnson; sisters-in-law: Carol Hansel of Hastings, Nebraska; Phyllis Robinson and her husband, Archie of Holdrege; Beverly Tomasek of Omaha; Mary Bauer of Indio, California; Julia Tucker of Lee Summit, Missouri; Dorothy Larson and her husband, Fred of Loveland, Colorado; Marilyn Stephens of Englewood, Colorado; and Alyce Bauer of Overton; brothers-in-law: Donald Bauer and his wife, Bonnie of Cozad; James Bauer of Cozad; Thomas Bauer of Farnam, Nebraska; Steven Bauer and his wife, Carol of rural Eddyville, Nebraska; and Michael Bauer of Bailey, Colorado; in addition, she is survived by a host of special cousins, nieces and nephews who she loved individually, and many friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 7, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. with the family greeting from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington.
A memorial has been established in Joyce’s honor and kindly suggested to the Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington.
Expressions of caring and kindness can be sent to the family at www.nelsonbauerfh.com
The Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege is in charge of the arrangements.
- Maiden Name: Hansel
Louise Dannehl
Louise W. Dannehl, 68, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away Monday, September 1, 2014, at her home near Lexington.
She was born February 6, 1946, at Lexington, to Niles “Spike” and Orbia P. (Gosnell) Wallace. Louise attended school at Lexington and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1964.
Louise went on to complete her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Special Education from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. She spent her entire career as an educator working with kids with special needs. For the first half of her career she lived in Bradshaw, Nebraska, where she taught special education.
On July 17, 1993, she was united in marriage to Jerry Dannehl at York, Nebraska. Her two sons, Ed and Bob and Jerry’s two sons, Troy and Cory, were united together and a new family was formed. Following the marriage she moved home and joined Cozad’s Diagnostic Resource Center (now the Assistive Technology Partnership) as a Regional Coordinator, a position from which she retired in 2008.
In retirement she enjoyed playing bridge, gardening, being with friends, spending time with grandkids and other family, as well as church activities. She enjoyed her involvement in PEO, and was active in Chapter AN.
Louise was a member of Chapter AN P.E.O., First Presbyterian Church, Delta Gamma, State Advisory Council for Exceptional Children and a Certified Conflict Mediator.
Louise is survived by her husband, Jerry of Lexington; sons, Ed Wiley and Bob Wiley; and Troy Dannehl and Cory Dannehl; brother, Bill Wallace and sister, Jean McIntosh; as well as 5 grandchildren, and 5 nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
The family has honored Louise’s wishes for cremation.
Register Book Signing will take place Thursday, September 4, 2014, from 5-7 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington.
Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held Friday, September 5, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church in Lexington with Reverend Caroline Vickery officiating. P.E.O. Rites by Chapter AN, Lexington.
Inurnment will be held at a later time.
Memorials are designated to Dawson County Relay for Life.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is assisting the family with arrangements. To share online condolences with the family please visit: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.
- Maiden Name: Wallace
Clinton E. Major
November 1, 1946 - March 2, 2024
Graduated from Lexington High School in 1964
Burial site Ft McPherson National Cemetery
Rank & Branch: 1st LT US ARMY
War Period: VIETNAM
Wife: Blanca Major
- Date Posted: 2024-06-14
Sharon Nelson
- Maiden Name: Jones
Roger Reutlinger
Roger Reutlinger, 80, of Lexington, Nebraska, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, in Lexington.
Roger was born on November 25, 1945, in Central City, Nebraska, to Samuel F. Reutlinger and Wauneta Moser Reutlinger. His parents moved to Lexington in 1952, where he began kindergarten at Pershing Elementary School. He graduated in 1964 from Lexington High School. While in school he enjoyed playing all sports and received several first team all Southwest Conference awards. He was a member of the 1963 Class A baseball team which Monty Kiffin was a coach. After graduation, he attended Dana College in Blair, Nebraska, on a basketball scholarship. He played four years of college basketball, graduating in 1969 with a degree in Art Education. 
He was teaching art and coaching in Norfolk, Nebraska. This was where he met his loving wife, Cindy Anderson, who was teaching home economics. They were married on August 13, 1972, at the First Presbyterian Church in Lexington. They moved to Lexington in 1978 and began teaching with the Lexington Public Schools. He retired in 2008, having taught for 40 years.
During the summers, he worked 20 years for Central Alfalfa at Josselyn. He then worked 20 years for the city of Lexington on the parks department, taking care of the parks and baseball fields. He was also a manager and did maintenance work at the swimming pool. He took pride in having a beautiful lawn and enjoyed growing a large garden, where he shared his produce with friends and neighbors. He loved studying old weather proverbs and predicting the weather from them.
He was a past elder of the First Presbyterian Church, served two terms on the YMCA board and three terms on the Lexington School Board. He was a long-time member, dedicating 49 years, to the Lexington Volunteer Fire Department, where he held six different offices and was an EMT. In 2009, he received the Award of Merit for outstanding Firemanship from the Nebraska State Fire Association. Along with his dad being a member of the Central City Fire Department, himself, and his son Chad, they have served in the fire service for over 100 years. He was also a high school basketball referee for 20 years.
In his spare time, he enjoyed cooking, drawing and oil painting many pictures. He loved pheasant and duck hunting with his son and friends, watching Nebraska football, volleyball, and the Boston Celtics. He took pride in watching his son and grandchildren participate in sport and school activities. He enjoyed class reunions and visiting with classmates and friends.
Survivors include his loving wife, Cindy Reutlinger of Lexington; sons, Troy Reutlinger and his wife, Maria Reutlinger Maravilla of Lexington, Chad Reutlinger and his wife, Stephanie Reutlinger of Lexington, and Corey Reutlinger of Omaha; grandchildren, Morgan (Jose Romero-Perez) Bowers, Daniel (Whitney) Bowers, Sydney Reutlinger Maravilla, and Paola Romero, all of Lexington; brothers-in-law, Mike (Kathy) Anderson of Lathrope, Missouri, Darold Wolfe of North Platte, Nebraska, as well as extended family and many friends.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Roijeane Wolfe of North Platte; brother-in-law, Richard Anderson of Lincoln; and Cindy's parents, Richard and Ruth Anderson.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Calvary Assembly of God Church in Lexington with Pastor Rex Adams officiating.
Graveside Services will be held after the service at Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 8, 2026, from 3-5 p.m. at Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington.
Memorials are kindly suggested to the Lexington Volunteer Fire Department or to the family to later be designated to go towards Lexington Girls Sports.
Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.