John H. Reis Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Memorials to JDRF, St. Mark's Lutheran Church or Open Door Mission John Howard Reis was born on January 18, 1940 in Omaha, Nebraska the youngest of John and Eva (Bell) Reis’ children. He grew up in Omaha where he attended catholic grade school and Omaha Benson High School. John’s father passed away when he was just three and Eva worked hard to care for her family. John became mischievous at times and would torment his mother and older sisters. He went to work in the local grocery store at the age of 10, where he sacked potatoes. At an early age, John developed a passion for cars that stayed with him throughout his life. At the age of 18, he enlisted in the United States Army and served in the Reserves. John married Janet Lochner on June 4, 1960 at First Lutheran Church in Omaha and they were blessed with two daughters, Vicki and Wendi. John and Jan made their home in Omaha until they settled in Elkhorn in 1977.. John worked at Western Electric and a local gas station before going to work at Thompson Plumbing where he rose to the position of Vice-President before retiring in 2005. He still had his passion for cars, often refurbishing and tricking them out with after-market enhancements and later earned his pilot’s license. Throughout his life, John enjoyed trips to Las Vegas, playing cards, reading, traveling and watching his grandchildrens’ activities . He loved history and science fiction, watching his girls cheer, lounging in the pool and he was quite the dancer. John was curious, generous, loving, faithful and fun. He was an avid Husker fan and enjoyed watching television. He savored corn beef and cabbage, a cold beer and dinner out and at a number of restaurants including Farmer Brown’s, Gorat’s and Harr’s. John passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at Methodist Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska at the age of 80 years, 1 month and 23 days surrounded by his wife, two daughters and numerous other family members. He was preceded in death by his parents John and Eva and sisters Helen Barnes and Lorraine Ingerson. John is survived by his wife Janet; daughters Vicki (Michael) Broussard and Wendi (Corky) Peterson-Stott; grandchildren Eryn Hamke, JJ (Carrie) Peterson, Leigha Peterson and Danielle Peterson; great grandchildren Rylan and Greyson Peterson; two sister-in-laws and their spouses; 6 step grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

John H. Reis

January 18, 1940 - March 12, 2020