Leroy "Lee" Otto Loseke, 87, of Columbus, Nebraska, was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace at his time of passing.

The funeral service with military honors will be held on Tuesday, February, 22 at 10:30 AM, at Peace Lutheran Church in Columbus with Rev. Cory Burma officiating. Interment will be in Roselawn Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be on Monday from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Gass Haney Funeral Home and continue on Tuesday from 9:30 AM until service time at the church. A luncheon reception will follow the committal service. The family has requested that remembrances be made in the form of contributions to Lutheran Hour Ministries, Eden Comfort Dog Ministry, or the donor's choice. The funeral service will be broadcast live on Gass Haney Funeral Home Facebook page.

Lee was born on July 26, 1934, in Clearwater, Nebraska, to Ernst and Klara (Ahlers) Loseke, the fourth of six children. He grew up in rural Platte County on the family farm. Lee was raised in the faith, being both baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church in Platte Center. He graduated from Platte Center High School in 1953. After graduation, Lee joined the United States Air Force on January 28, 1954, achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was honorably discharged on January 28, 1958.

Lee was blessed with a large and loving family. In December 1956, Lee married the love of his life, Sylvia Becher, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Columbus. The couple recently celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on December 16. They were blessed with four daughters, Lynn, Peggy, Devanee, and Renee.

Lee maintained the family farm in rural Platte Center from 1959 – 1969. He continued his education and graduated from Platte College and then Wayne State College in 1973 with a degree in Business Administration. Lee then began a career with the National Park Service for 12 years. He ended his career working with the Bureau of Reclamation, retiring in January 2000.

Lee enjoyed woodworking, making many cherished items for those that admired his talent. He held memberships in the following: American Legion Post #283 of Platte Center, Lutheran Laymen's League, National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE), and American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). Lee dedicated his time to serving the Lord and showed his faithfulness by volunteering in various church activities throughout his lifetime, including: serving as an usher, greeter, Lay Minister, finance committee member, Sunday School superintendent and teacher, and financial secretary.

Above all, Lee was a Christian servant of the Lord, believing in the power and strength of Jesus Christ's love and the beauty and peace that would await him after his passing.

Lee leaves loving memories to be cherished by:
Wife – Sylvia Loseke of Columbus, NE
Daughter – Lynn (Mark) Vollbracht of Columbus, NE
Daughter – Peggy (Dave) Savelsberg of Estes Park, CO
Daughter – Devanee (Donald Jr.) Stacy of Grand Island, NE
Daughter – Renee (Steve) Kopisch of Grand Island, NE
11 Grandchildren, 14 Great-Grandchildren and 1 Great-Great Grandchild
Sister – MaryAnn Waldon of Houston, TX
Sister-in-law – Selma Loseke of Platte Center, NE
Sister-in-law – Shirley Loseke of Columbus, NE
Brother-in-law – Dwayne Mueller of Cedar Falls, IA

Lee was reunited in Heaven with:
Parents – Ernst and Klara Loseke
Siblings – Kathleen Mueller, Betty Gordon, Larry Loseke, and Clifford Loseke
Great Grandchild – Zane Mason

Service Folder Information
John 5:24
King James Version
Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.
Lee's Confirmation Verse




In Loving Memory Of

Leroy "Lee" Loseke

Born
Thursday, July 26, 1934
Clearwater, Nebraska

Entered Into Rest
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Columbus, Nebraska

Service
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 10:30 AM
Peace Lutheran Church
Columbus, Nebraska

Officiant
Rev. Cory Burma

Music
Ann Cattau – Accompanist & Soloist
"Amazing Grace, My Chains Are Gone"
"Well Done"
Congregational Hymn
"Nearer My God To Thee"

Casket Bearers
Jeff Krueger
Craig Loseke
Kendal Loseke
Todd Loseke
Kevin Mueller
Troy Loseke

Interment
Roselawn Memorial Cemetery
Columbus, Nebraska

Military Honors
The American Legion Post #283 of Platte Center