Jeanne R. Blocher

February 24, 1923 - September 22, 2019

Jeanne Blocher, 96 Lincoln resident Jeanne R. Blocher, 96, of Lincoln, formerly of Kearney, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019 at The Windcrest on Van Dorn Assisted Living Facility. A family graveside service will be held at the Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Omaha. There will be no visitation. Memorials are suggested to the American Red Cross, the Nebraska Humane Society, and Hearts United for Animals in Nebraska City. Condolences may be shared online at www.osrfh.com. Services are entrusted to O’Brien Straatmann Redinger Funeral and Cremation Services of Kearney. Jeanne Renee Mayer was born February 24, 1923 in Auburn, NE to Robie and Hollis M. (Vanderford) Mayer. She was raised in Auburn, NE and was a 1940 graduate of Auburn High School. On September 2, 1945, Jeanne was united in marriage to George Blocher in Auburn, NE. After high school, Jeanne worked at the Lincoln Air Base during World War II. She worked at the Kearney Chamber of Commerce, American Red Cross and later spent 10 years at Kearney State College and then 10 years as a teacher’s aide in Sioux City. While Jeanne and George lived in Kearney raising their family, they both enjoyed playing bridge and she played bridge in several bridge clubs. She was a member of the Kearney First Christian Church where she was active in Christian Women’s fellowship, Circle One and taught Sunday school and bible school. Jeanne was also a member of the VFW auxiliary in South Sioux City. After retirement, Jeanne and George lived at Johnson Lake for several years. Jeanne enjoyed long walks around the lake and spending time with family and friends. The couple later moved back to Kearney in 2001. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Susan Griess of Lincoln, Barry (Margie) Blocher of Oregon, Michael (Cheri) Blocher of Oakdale, Sally (Gary) Bernhardt of Omaha; grandchildren, Trent Pfeil, Ryan (Sheri) Pfeil of Lincoln, Brooke (Joe III) Hartnett of Omaha, Brady (Dawn) Venema of Omaha, Erin Kaminker of Oregon; great grandchildren, Haley, Brianna and Austin Pfeil; Ellie, Isabelle and Joey Hartnett; Drake and Eden Venema; Sophia Kaminker; and brother-in-law, Gerald Blocher of Hutchinson, KS. Jeanne was preceded in death by her husband, George, and grandson, Chad Blocher.