Eugene W. Jussel

Eugene W. Jussel, 72, of Laurel, Nebraska passed away Thursday, June 04, 2015 at Providence Medical Center in Wayne, NE after a long battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 8, 2015 at the United Lutheran Church in Laurel, NE; with Pastor Lynn Qualm officiating. Visitation will be held from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 7, 2015 with a prayer service starting at 7:00 p.m. all at the United Lutheran Church in Laurel, NE. Burial will be in the Laurel Cemetery in Laurel, NE. Memorials are suggested to the family for future designation. Arrangements are under the direction of Bressler – Munderloh – Smith Funeral Home in Wakefield, NE. Eugene was born May 27, 1943 to Clarence, Sr. and Florence (Thompson) Jussel in Benkelman, NE. He graduated from Stratton High School in 1961. Shortly after graduating, Eugene joined the United States Army being honorably discharged in 1964. On November 26, 1965, he was united in marriage to Marlene Umberger in Burke, SD. The couple lived in Winner, SD, where he was employed with a NAPA Auto Parts Store. They moved to Laurel, NE in 1978 opening G&M Auto Parts. In 1989, Eugene and Marlene sold the business. From 1998-2008 he worked at the High School as the head custodian. The couple loved to travel, working with Motel 6 doing relief work as managers in six states. Eugene loved going to garage sales, and antique and pawn shops. He recently began collecting old tools. Eugene loved to spend time with his family, friends and walking “the girls” Rosie and Lola. Eugene is survived by his wife, Marlene Jussel of Laurel, NE; daughter, Brenda (Russell) Konwinski of Seguin, TX; sisters, Dorothy Lambert of Trenton, NE, Betty Younkers of McCook, NE, Delores (Richard) Stahly of Stratton, NE; sister-in-law, Shirley Jussel of Wagner, SD; brother, Keith (Bernie) Jussel of Casper, WY; grandchildren, Tyrel Whalen of Laurel, NE, and Ethan Whalen of Seguin, TX, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his son, Michael Jussel, parents, brother, Clarence Jussel, Jr., and brother-in-laws Dale Lambert and George Yonkers.