Dennis J. Jordan

Celebration of Life Services for Dennis J. Jordan will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Holdrege, Nebraska with Rev. Dr. W. Kirwin Stewart, Jr. officiating.  Following the service, interment will be held in the Prairie Home Cemetery in Holdrege with military honors provided by the Martin-Horn American Legion Post #66 in conjunction with the United States Navy Funeral Honors Team.

Dennis James Jordan, 76 years of age, of Holdrege, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Society - Millard in Omaha, Nebraska.  Dennis was born October 19, 1942, in Holdrege, the eldest of three children born to Albert J. and Kathryn M. (Kealey) Jordan. He received his education from Holdrege Public Schools, graduating from Holdrege High School with the class of 1960.

Following his education, Dennis was inducted into the United States Navy on June 22, 1960 until August 28, 1963, being stationed in Alaska.  A few years later, Dennis re-enlisted on February 16, 1966 and was honorably discharged on December 22, 1967.  He was assigned to the USS Bon Homme Richard and received the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal and the National Defense Service Medal.

After Dennis returned from the Navy, he was united in marriage to Vicki Google and to this union, they were blessed with a daughter, Angela. The marriage later ended in divorce.

On December 28, 1974, he was united in marriage to Janice Ann Vogel and together they raised two beautiful daughters: Melanie and Allison. The family made their home in Holdrege, where Dennis was employed by Burlington Northern Railroad as a brakeman. He later worked for the Co-op and then for the State of Nebraska Department of Roads for 25 years.

Dennis was raised in a family that loved to fish and hunt. He was an avid fisherman and hunter for many years. He loved to read, travel, eat out, watch movies, and loved all sports. Dennis spent many evenings at the Eagles Club and enjoyed betting on NASCAR. He created numerous lasting friendships through the Eagles and cherished all the memories made there with his buddies. Most of all, Dennis treasured time spent with his grandchildren and the countless hours playing games with his family.

Dennis will always be remembered for his sense of humor. He loved pulling pranks and getting laughs. He was a "straightforward" type of guy and you always knew where you stood with him.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Dennis leaves to celebrate his life; his wife Janice of Holdrege; three daughters: Angela Simpson and her husband, Kevin of Fort Worth, Texas; Melanie Ehresman and her husband, Dr. Scott Ehresman of Holdrege; and Allison Melton and her husband, Travis of Omaha; 10 grandchildren: Khrystyne, Zachary, Jordan, and Austin Simpson all of Forth Worth; Grace Schrock and Brett Schrock, both of Lincoln, Nebraska; Lillian Schrock of Holdrege; Mathieson, Olivia, and Isabelle Melton all of Omaha;  his brother, Daniel Jordan and his wife, Julie of Holdrege; sister, Kathleen Shad and her husband, Ted of Lancaster, Texas; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 5, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. with the family greeting from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Nelson-Bauer Funeral Home in Holdrege.

A memorial has been established in Dennis' honor, and kindly suggested to the family for future designation.

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.