Ron L Naumann

Celebration of Life Services for Ronney "Ron" Naumann will be held on Friday, October 27, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington, Nebraska with Pastor Rob Kuefner officiating. Interment will be held in the Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington, following the services.

Ronney Lee Naumann, 81 years of age, of Lexington, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2017 at the Plum Creek Healthcare Community in Lexington. He was born March 24, 1936 at the family home in Eustis, Nebraska, the third of four children born to Leonard and Esther (Pfeiffer) Naumann. The family lived in Eustis until 1945 until moving to Lexington. Ron received his primary education from Trinity Lutheran Parochial School in Lexington through the eighth grade, and then graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1954. Following his education, Ron served his country in the United States Naval Reserves for four years, prior to his honorable discharge. He was then employed in Chicago, Illinois, where he met Carol Jean Olszewski. On November 2, 1963, they were united in marriage at Chicago, and to this union two daughters were born: Michelle and Lea. The family made their home in Lexington, where Ron was dedicated, and passionate about his long career in carpentry. On December 8, 1980, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carol.

On July 6, 1985, he was united in marriage to Sondra K. Orcutt in Lexington. Ron welcomed Sondra's daughters: Amanda and Ashley into his life, and they blended two families into one. Ron continued to be involved in construction, and was proud of many projects throughout the community. On April 6, 2014, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sondra.


He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, where he served on the Trustee Committee in years past. Ron enjoyed hunting, and had a special way with dogs, especially his hunting dogs throughout the years. His keen sense of humor will always be remembered by his family and friends. His family, especially the grandchildren, always put a smile on his face, and hugs were given abundantly by Grandpa.

Ron leaves to celebrate his life; his four daughters: Michelle Matis and her husband, Corey of Omaha, Nebraska; Lea Neil and her husband, Matt of Cozad, Nebraska; Amanda Bauer and her husband, Kent of Lincoln, Nebraska; and Ashley Childears and her husband, Justin of North Platte, Nebraska; nine grandchildren: Taylor and Lauren Matis; Lindsey McKeever and her husband, Caleb; Ty Rogers; Nate Neil; Blake and Morgan Bauer; and Celie and Ceiden Childears; one great-granddaughter, Leighton McKeever; two sisters: Ladena Seger and husband, Fred of Maine, and Joyce Wolfe and her husband, Dave of Overton, Nebraska; brother-in-law, Ron Owen and his wife, Bonnie of Maui, Hawaii; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Besides his parents, and his two wives: Carol and Sondra; Ron was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Cainey Childears; and one sister, Leola German and her husband, Lee.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington.

A memorial has been established in Ron'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.