John Francis Dixon II

John Francis Dixon, II was born January 31, 1943 in Denver, Colorado to John F. and Vernetta L. (Purdy) Dixon. The family moved to Council Bluffs, Iowa where John graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School in 1961. He then earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Nebraska-Omaha in 1966. Following college, John enlisted in the United States Army in July 1966. In December 1966, John was transferred from active duty to the Army Reserves, serving until his retirement on December 31, 1992 holding the rank of Fourth Warrant Officer. John married Shirley Killeen on September 25, 1975 at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Omaha, Nebraska, and to this union, a daughter, Margaret Ann, was born. The family made their home in Omaha, before moving to Riverside Lake outside of Waterloo, Nebraska over 40 years ago. John began working for the television station WOWT while in college and worked his way up from a part-time local salesman to the local sales manager, and then spent 10 years as the program director for the station. He then accepted a position with the Omaha World Herald and worked for 13 years as a Senior Account Executive. After his retirement, John volunteered at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Elkhorn for a number of years until this year, and assisted with registrations, confirmations, baptisms, data entry and account collections for the Parish. John always enjoyed dinner out at Farmer Brown’s where he always felt at home. John had fond memories of his many trips with Shirley and Margie, including Hawaii. John cherished his daughter, grandkids, and his great granddaughter and was always quick and excited to share about them. John died suddenly on Monday, July 10, 2023 at CHI Health Lakeside Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 80 years, 5 months and 10 days. He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley, and his dog Bridget. John is survived by his daughter Margaret Ann “Margie” Steiner of Topeka, KS, grandchildren; Christian, Brendan (partner Leyna) and Missy, and great granddaughter Stella, with one on the way. Funeral Mass 10:30 AM Monday at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Elkhorn. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visitation Sunday at Reichmuth Funeral Home, Elkhorn 5-7 PM with a wake service at 7 PM. Memorials to the church.

John Francis Dixon II

January 31, 1943 - July 10, 2023